APPLL Files Campaign Finance Inquiry About No on Four

55 West Street violation on council agenda; recount on cruise ship question set for November 23 Carrie Jones Nov 16, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR—On the heels of a recount request about a town ballot article concerning a potential repeal of 1,000 daily cruise ship disembarkation limits, the Bar Harbor based APPLL has announced it has filed a campaign violation inquiry with the states ethics commission. … Continue reading APPLL Files Campaign Finance Inquiry About No on Four

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Cruise Ship Notice of Violation Issued to West Street Business

Charles Sidman Files Interrogatories in Case Against Town CARRIE JONES AUG 06, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR—The town has issued a notice of violation to the Golden Anchor, LC, owners of 55 West Street, for allegedly violating the town’s new cruise ship disembarkation ordinance, which went into effect, July 18, and was approved by voters after a citizens’ initiative back in November 2022. The ordinance limits … Continue reading Cruise Ship Notice of Violation Issued to West Street Business

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Bar Harbor’s Potential New Cruise Ship Ordinance Debuts Friday

Planning Board Holds Public Hearing Next Wednesday on Chapter 50 CARRIE JONES JUL 31, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR—Updated rules might be coming to Bar Harbor’s cruise ship disembarkation process, but any changes will be up to the town’s voters. Those potential changes will be out for public and Town Council review on Friday and up for public hearing before the Bar Harbor Planning Board on … Continue reading Bar Harbor’s Potential New Cruise Ship Ordinance Debuts Friday

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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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Cruise Ship Ordinance Not Moved to Public Hearing

Bar Harbor Businesses File Motion for Preliminary Injunction CARRIE JONES MAY 09, 2024 BAR HARBOR—Bar Harbor’s cruise ship saga continues this week with the latest installment occurring at the end of an almost-five hour Town Council meeting, May 7, as the councilors tried to move forward despite multiple lawsuits and a complicated ordinance. Also on May 9, APPLL released a press statement about the motion … Continue reading Cruise Ship Ordinance Not Moved to Public Hearing

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