Design Review Board Hopes to Add 37 Buildings (and one structure) to Its Purview

Architect and a homeowner speak against potential changes, but another supports her property being added CARRIE JONES SEP 29, 2023 Share BAR HARBOR—About 37 buildings and one structure could be potentially added to the town’s Design Review Board’s scope if a potential land use amendment is approved by voters in June. The change will only go before voters if the Planning Board decides in December … Continue reading Design Review Board Hopes to Add 37 Buildings (and one structure) to Its Purview

Historic Properties and Rental Safety Clash Before Licensing Deadline

Public Hearing for School Bond Elicits Impassioned Pleas. Proposed Dog Park Update BAR HARBOR—Sometimes history and safety might not mix, and that’s become a conundrum for some owners of historic properties who have short-term rentals. Short-term rentals have to be inspected and conform to certain fire-safety codes. Historic properties also have to conform to those codes. Throughout the year, short-term rental owners have been hiring … Continue reading Historic Properties and Rental Safety Clash Before Licensing Deadline