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Bar Harbor Town Council and School Board Hold Special Meeting Next Tuesday

Warrant Committee Reorganizes Itself CARRIE JONES JUL 05, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR—A duo of recently announced meetings involve the Bar Harbor School Board next week. The board will first hold an executive session at the superintendent’s office on Monday at 4:30 p.m. about the “acquisition and use of real property and economic development.” According to Maine law, executive sessions are allowed for certain reasons and are … Continue reading Bar Harbor Town Council and School Board Hold Special Meeting Next Tuesday

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School Board Hopes to Inspire Support for School Reconstruction

Red Squirrel Surprises and Fuse Box Woes Contribute to Problem Carrie Jones BAR HARBOR—The Bar Harbor School Committee met on Monday afternoon in the art room in the lower building because the library was still having issues with squirrel biologicals. “I feel like this is our most authentic room,” School Principal Heather Webster said, smiling. The art room was once a part of the gym. … Continue reading School Board Hopes to Inspire Support for School Reconstruction

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School Construction Costs Decrease by Almost $9 Million

Committees hope for donations Carrie Jones BAR HARBOR—Costs for a potential rebuild of the embattled Conners Emerson School have been winnowed down by almost $9 million according to Lisa Sawin, a principal of Harriman, an engineering and architectural firm in charge of the project. A non-courtyard plan created a third story in the proposal. The new cost would be $58,538,288. The earlier proposal was for … Continue reading School Construction Costs Decrease by Almost $9 Million

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Want To Talk About What Might Happen With The School?

Conners-Emerson third community forum is Wednesday night BAR HARBOR—Conners Emerson’s third community forum about the future of the school’s buildings happens Wednesday night from 5 to 6:30 both in person at the Conners Emerson Cafeteria and via Zoom. Everyone is invited to the discussion. The project design statement created at the second community forum from community feedback reads,  “A WELCOMING LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT CREATES CONNECTIONS … Continue reading Want To Talk About What Might Happen With The School?

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Conners Emerson School Overwhelmed By Structural, Space, and Safety Issues

Town Council Gets First Look at School Options and Costs, Public Input Invited BAR HARBOR—The Conners Emerson School boiler has failed this year. Again. The school’s library is currently closed. “Biologicals” were found in the library’s wall. The wall has pulled an inch away from the foundation and the warm fall temperatures have created dampness there. “It’s just another area of the school where we’ve … Continue reading Conners Emerson School Overwhelmed By Structural, Space, and Safety Issues

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Marie Yarborough Elected School Committee Vice Chair

New Boiler Being Installed, Next Budget Approved, and Construction Project Presentation Scheduled For Town Council Meeting Tonight BAR HARBOR—The Bar Harbor School Committee has a new vice chair. Marie Yarborough was elected to the position at the committee’s December 5 meeting. Yarborough replaces Dwayne Bolt who resigned last month stating that personal and professional obligations made the position untenable. Misha Mytar was appointed by the … Continue reading Marie Yarborough Elected School Committee Vice Chair

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Can You Capture The Essence of the Conners Emerson School?

Conners Emerson Building Project Invites Public to Help Create A Design Statement BAR HARBOR—The Conners Emerson Building Project will hold its second community forum at the Conners Emerson cafeteria on Wednesday, November 9 from 6 to 8 p.m.. Those who can’t attend in person can attend via Zoom. This is the second community forum session. The first occurred September 29. That was an educational session about … Continue reading Can You Capture The Essence of the Conners Emerson School?

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