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

Bar Harbor’s Town Manager Resigns

Sutherland steps down BAR HARBOR— The town heads into a budget session and continues with multiple law suits without a town manager. Town Manager Kevin Sutherland has submitted his resignation for personal reasons. In his letter, he cited needing more balance and personal time with his family and that it was not an easy decision. Sutherland was unanimously selected to be the town manager in … Continue reading Bar Harbor’s Town Manager Resigns

Bar Harbor Infrastructure Needs Are A Ticking Time Bomb

Town Looks To Help Water Logged Residents BAR HARBOR—Beneath the surface of Bar Harbor’s roads is an aging infrastructure of water and sewer lines that are most likely in need of grave repairs. “We’re a ticking time bomb,” Town Manager Kevin Sutherland said Wednesday. That was made all too apparent right before July 4 this year when West Street had standing water in the street. … Continue reading Bar Harbor Infrastructure Needs Are A Ticking Time Bomb