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In a Divided Vote, Bar Harbor Freezes Lodging Growth Again. Supporters call it a safeguard for residents; opponents say it unfairly targets lodgings
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In a Divided Vote, Bar Harbor Freezes Lodging Growth Again.

Supporters call it a safeguard for residents; opponents say it unfairly targets lodgings Carrie Jones Dec 30, 2025 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by First National Wealth Management. BAR HARBOR—A split Bar Harbor Town Council extended the lodging moratorium during a special meeting, December 29. Vice Chair Maya Caines and councilors Earl Brechlin, David Kief, Joseph Minutolo, and Randell Sprague voted in favor. Chair … Continue reading In a Divided Vote, Bar Harbor Freezes Lodging Growth Again.

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Council Releases New Draft Moratorium for December 29 Public Hearing and Vote Housing, Zoning, and Lodging Intertwine in Bar Harbor's Other Planning Efforts.
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Council Releases New Draft Moratorium for December 29 Public Hearing and Vote

Housing, Zoning, and Lodging Intertwine in Bar Harbor’s Other Planning Efforts. Carrie Jones Dec 24, 2025 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Havana. BAR HARBOR—Whether or not the construction or significant renovation of lodgings continue to be paused in Bar Harbor will be decided on December 29 by the town council, which has just released the new proposed moratorium and an amendment. The public … Continue reading Council Releases New Draft Moratorium for December 29 Public Hearing and Vote

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Bar Harbor's Moratorium Extension Moves to Public Hearing on December 29 Why Bar Harbor Is Still Pausing Lodging Development—and What Comes Next
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Bar Harbor’s Moratorium Extension Moves to Public Hearing on December 29

Why Bar Harbor Is Still Pausing Lodging Development—and What Comes Next Carrie Jones Dec 17, 2025 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Acadia Psychiatry. BAR HARBOR—The Bar Harbor Town Council unanimously moved to schedule a public hearing on the potential extension of the town’s moratorium on building or renovating any lodging. The public hearing is scheduled for December 29, which Council Chair Val Peacock … Continue reading Bar Harbor’s Moratorium Extension Moves to Public Hearing on December 29

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Bar Harbor Likely Is Moving Toward Months More of Lodging Limits Many Moratoriums Later, Bar Harbor Faces Its Next Big Lodging Decision This Month
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Bar Harbor Likely Is Moving Toward Months More of Lodging Limits

Many Moratoriums Later, Bar Harbor Faces Its Next Big Lodging Decision This Month Carrie Jones Dec 06, 2025 BAR HARBOR—Unless something changes, it looks as if a majority of the town council will vote to continue a lodging moratorium at its next meeting. The extension follows two emergency moratoriums and two regular moratoriums, which means that any potential lodging development or major renovation has been … Continue reading Bar Harbor Likely Is Moving Toward Months More of Lodging Limits

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New Rules Could Reshape Where Some Lodging Goes in Bar Harbor Town Moves Forward on Potential Lodging Changes Ahead of Potential 2026 Vote
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New Rules Could Reshape Where Some Lodging Goes in Bar Harbor

Town Moves Forward on Potential Lodging Changes Ahead of Potential 2026 Vote Carrie Jones Nov 24, 2025 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Paradis Ace Hardware. BAR HARBOR—The town has moved forward with potential changes to its land use ordinance to address some residents’ concerns about where lodging can go and its potential impact on the town. The discussion comes while the town is … Continue reading New Rules Could Reshape Where Some Lodging Goes in Bar Harbor

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Town Council to Hold Workshop on Lodging Moratorium This Thursday
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Town Council to Hold Workshop on Lodging Moratorium This Thursday

Carrie Jones Nov 04, 2025 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Paradis Ace Hardware. BAR HARBOR—The town released an online version of an agenda for its Thursday workshop, Monday evening. All three discussion items deal with the town’s lodging moratorium, which is a pause on all building or extensive renovations of multiple types of lodging in the town. The workshop agenda lists that the … Continue reading Town Council to Hold Workshop on Lodging Moratorium This Thursday

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As Bar Harbor Weighs Its Lodging Future, One Former Planning Board Chair Says the Town Might Have Some Numbers Wrong

Carrie Jones Oct 20, 2025 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by First National Wealth Management. BAR HARBOR—Former Bar Harbor Planning Board Chair Tom St.Germain has sent a 21-page packet of data and explanations that he’s collated in response to the town’s moratorium on lodging to the town council and planning board. He also wants everyone who wants to be able to see the document … Continue reading As Bar Harbor Weighs Its Lodging Future, One Former Planning Board Chair Says the Town Might Have Some Numbers Wrong

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Planning Board Hears Data Related to Bar Harbor’s Lodging Freeze Lodging prompted the loss of 17 dwelling units since 2007
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Split Planning Board Recommends Not to Extend Bar Harbor’s Lodging Moratorium

Town Council Will Make Final Decision Carrie Jones Oct 15, 2025 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Window Panes Home and Garden. BAR HARBOR—A split planning board did not recommend that the Bar Harbor Town Council extend the lodging moratorium, October 14. The decision came after the board substantiated one of the moratorium’s eight whereas clauses. The vote not to recommend was 4-3 and … Continue reading Split Planning Board Recommends Not to Extend Bar Harbor’s Lodging Moratorium

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Bar Harbor Story 7 21 Planning Board Weighs Minutes’ Purpose as Lodging Moratorium Data and Presentations Near Possible Completion. Public Works Presentation Currently Set for October. Citizen Worries About Process.
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From Fire Calls to Water Pipes: How Bar Harbor Is Testing Its Capacity for Growth

Breaking Down Bar Harbor’s Lodging Moratorium’s Whereas Clauses Shaun Farrar Sep 30, 2025 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by First National Bank. BAR HARBOR—Bar Harbor’s new moratorium on certain transient accommodations (lodgings) was built on a series of “whereas” clauses meant to explain and justify the moratorium and to give the planning department guidance on information gathering. Over the next couple of weeks, The Bar … Continue reading From Fire Calls to Water Pipes: How Bar Harbor Is Testing Its Capacity for Growth

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Are Parking Lots Replacing Homes? Bar Harbor Planners Raise Concerns

Bar Harbor Planners Dig Into Parking, Housing, and Lodging in Moratorium Talks Carrie Jones Sep 23, 2025 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Window Panes Home and Garden. BAR HARBOR—Some planning board members who spoke during the planning board lodging moratorium workshop, September 22, worried that homes were being lost to parking lots—lots that are often required by town code for lodging uses. The … Continue reading Are Parking Lots Replacing Homes? Bar Harbor Planners Raise Concerns

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