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Sidman Sells Councilor Recall Petition at Cruise Ship Meeting
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Sidman Sells Councilor Recall Petition at Cruise Ship Meeting

Shaun Farrar Oct 02, 2024 BAR HARBOR—During a cruise ship discussion hosted and moderated by Charles Sidman, October 1, Sidman said that he planned to have a recall petition during the election in November. Sidman is the lead petitioner in the citizen’s initiative that resulted in the current Chapter 52 of the Town of Bar Harbor’s land use ordinance controlling cruise ship disembarkation of passengers and has … Continue reading Sidman Sells Councilor Recall Petition at Cruise Ship Meeting

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Bar Harbor Town Council Recommends Using Higgins Pit Solar Bond Money For Capital Improvements

Improvements would reduce town carbon emissions Carrie Jones Sep 05, 2024 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Paradis Ace Hardware. BAR HARBOR—In a quick 10-minute meeting focusing mostly on permits, the Bar Harbor Town Council recommended adopting a bond amendment article about the money that had originally been approved for the Higgins Pit Solar Array project. The Council has added the amendment to the November … Continue reading Bar Harbor Town Council Recommends Using Higgins Pit Solar Bond Money For Capital Improvements

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Town Manager Introduces Potential New Council Agenda Format and Meeting Schedule to Council
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Town Manager Introduces Potential New Council Agenda Format and Meeting Schedule to Council

Shaun Farrar Aug 15, 2024 Share The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by First National Bank. BAR HARBOR—Can the Bar Harbor Town Council work more efficiently and effectively? Can its meeting agendas be organized in a way that is more beneficial not only to the Council, but to the people it serves? On Tuesday, August 6, the Bar Harbor Town Council held a workshop to … Continue reading Town Manager Introduces Potential New Council Agenda Format and Meeting Schedule to Council

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In Bar Harbor, Council Unveils Potential New Cruise Ship Plan Plan includes cruise-free days, monthly and daily caps
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In Bar Harbor, Council Unveils Potential New Cruise Ship Plan

Plan includes cruise-free days, monthly and daily caps CARRIE JONES AUG 07, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR—In the same week that the town’s code enforcement officer issued a notice of violation to a property where cruise ship passengers disembark and amidst multiple lawsuits about the town’s current cruise ship rules, the Bar Harbor Town Council shared a new proposal that could potentially replace the 1,000-a-day passenger … Continue reading In Bar Harbor, Council Unveils Potential New Cruise Ship Plan

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It’s Official: Council Enacts Cruise Ship Disembarkation Rules

CARRIE JONES JUN 19, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR—On Tuesday, the Bar Harbor Town Council unanimously approved the Cruise Ship Disembarkation Ordinance’s rules. The ordinance will go into effect in 30 days and limits the amount of cruise ship disembarkations to 1,000 a day. This ordinance was approved by voters in November 2022. The Council also officially resolved to schedule a workshop on potentially amending the … Continue reading It’s Official: Council Enacts Cruise Ship Disembarkation Rules

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A Parallel Track, A Return To the Public:

Bar Harbor Looks to Decrease Litigation and Find a Way Forward With Cruise Ship Changes As Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cancel Visits This Season CARRIE JONES AND  SHAUN FARRAR MAY 22, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR—Two parallel paths. That’s how the Bar Harbor Town Council and Town Manager James Smith defined recent choices in the town’s cruise ship saga as the Council deals with lawsuits from … Continue reading A Parallel Track, A Return To the Public:

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Creativity Needed to Help Make Housing More Affordable

Bar Harbor Council Approves Spending $24k on Wetlands Study for Park Parcel SHAUN FARRAR APR 17, 2024 Share MOUNT DESERT ISLAND—More affordable housing? Thriving year-round economies? More kids in local schools? These are some of the goals and potential benefits of the growing effort to combat the lack of affordable housing and to bolster year-round populations on Mount Desert Island. At its April 16 meeting, … Continue reading Creativity Needed to Help Make Housing More Affordable

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Town Manager Search Down to Three After Three Withdraw Applications

Final Decision Will Occur After Election CARRIE JONES MAY 25, 2023 BAR HARBOR—The town has released a statement about its town manager search. “Bar Harbor is looking for a Town Manager. At a March 16 Council meeting, residents were invited to identify the qualities a new Town Manager should possess. They included management experience, the ability to delegate and prioritize, tact, creativity, and communication skills. … Continue reading Town Manager Search Down to Three After Three Withdraw Applications

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Council Could Appoint Interim Town Manager Tuesday

Council seeks to fill in hole left by Sutherland’s resignation BAR HARBOR—The Town Council could potentially appoint an interim town manager to replace Kevin Sutherland who resigned last week, citing personal reasons. Communications Coordinator Maya Caines said Monday, “The Council will not be using Eaton Peabody for the town manager search. They have reached out to the Maine Municipal Association (MMA) to work on finding … Continue reading Council Could Appoint Interim Town Manager Tuesday

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“Democracy Isn’t Easy”

Business Owners and Workers Worry About Speaking Their Minds, Being Villainized, And Cruise Ship Petition Impacts During Council meeting BAR HARBOR—In a quick meeting, the Bar Harbor Town Council met on November 15 and Chair Valerie Peacock said that the council’s next steps were to set out the new rules and regulations that correspond to the citizens’ initiative which capped cruise ship disembarkations into Bar … Continue reading “Democracy Isn’t Easy”

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