Council Worries That Multiple Speed Reduction Requests Could Signal Bigger Problems

Town works toward other speed mediation solutions while waiting for MDOT response BAR HARBOR—The residential areas of Bar Harbor might be having some traffic issues far away from downtown proper and the heavily touristed areas. Whitey Carpenter led other residents in his neighborhood during the public hearing at the Town Council meeting September 20. The council continued to support sending a speed limit reduction request … Continue reading Council Worries That Multiple Speed Reduction Requests Could Signal Bigger Problems

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Town Council Weighs in On Rental Registrations, Parking Space, and Lowering Speed Limits in Local Neighborhood

Council also thanks Tom St. Germain for service to town BAR HARBOR—The Bar Harbor Town Council had a busy agenda at its Tuesday, September 6 meeting in Council Chambers at the Bar Harbor Municipal Meeting After hearing comments from the public, councilors addressed speed limit reviews, potential short-term and long-term rental policy changes, shellfish ordinances, parking spots, and other business. Additional stories are forthcoming, but … Continue reading Town Council Weighs in On Rental Registrations, Parking Space, and Lowering Speed Limits in Local Neighborhood

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Voters will decide on the fate of town’s super majority rule

Split town council moves two-thirds rule to November vote BAR HARBOR – At its August 16 regular meeting, in a 6-1 decision, the Bar Harbor Town Council moved a vote to abolish the two-thirds rule to the voters to decide in November. Councilor Erin Cough voted against the measure. For some amendments to the land use ordinance, the Bar Harbor Planning Board initially hears the … Continue reading Voters will decide on the fate of town’s super majority rule

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