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Is Bar Harbor Heading Toward a Moratorium? Town Council takes up potential moratorium Tuesday
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Is Bar Harbor Heading Toward a Moratorium?

Town Council takes up potential moratorium Tuesday Carrie Jones Nov 16, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR—A potential moratorium on an “activity of concern” goes before the Bar Harbor Town Council this Tuesday. The wording in the packet of materials that’s publicly available before meetings isn’t completely filled out, but it is likely related to recent moratorium discussions about different types of lodging, which has been brought … Continue reading Is Bar Harbor Heading Toward a Moratorium?

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local dentist asks council to reconsider lodging moratorium
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Dentist Asks Council to Reconsider Lodging Moratorium

Bar Harbor Council & Planning Board Discuss Comprehensive Plan Carrie Jones Oct 06, 2024 BAR HARBOR—Bar Harbor Dentist Mathilde Resnick stood before the Town Council on Tuesday night with a plea—to think again about a moratorium on lodgings (transient accommodations) in town. The topic came up after she was approached that day by a bed and breakfast owner about purchasing her property, she said. That … Continue reading Dentist Asks Council to Reconsider Lodging Moratorium

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No Moratorium Again For Now

Council directs town manager to let them know if certain big projects are in the pipeline CARRIE JONES APR 17, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR—A potential moratorium on five types of transient accommodations in several zones in Bar Harbor failed to become a reality during the Bar Harbor Town Council meeting on Tuesday. The moratorium was initially suggested by Councilor Earl Brechlin at an April 2 … Continue reading No Moratorium Again For Now

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Planning Board Weighs In On Historic Properties, Moratoriums, And Draft Housing Amendment

TOWN COUNCIL HOUSING AND TOURISM WORKSHOP TONIGHT, SHAUN FARRAR OCT 10, 2023 Share BAR HARBOR––The Bar Harbor Planning Board spent a lengthy meeting October 4, focusing on moratoriums on transient accommodations, how to adhere to new state housing laws, and whether or not all National Historic Register properties should be under the Design Review Board’s purview. LD 2003 AND INCREASED HOUSING According to Planning Director … Continue reading Planning Board Weighs In On Historic Properties, Moratoriums, And Draft Housing Amendment

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Facts and Feelings: Town Council Wrestles With Potential Building Moratorium for Lodgings

Council agrees that housing is a major issue in Bar Harbor CARRIE JONES SEP 20, 2023 Share BAR HARBOR—The potential moratorium on transient accommodations didn’t pass, didn’t fail, and ended up going back to town staff for more work and more information after a Town Council meeting Tuesday night, September 19. The meeting was a standing room only crowd for a bit thanks to a … Continue reading Facts and Feelings: Town Council Wrestles With Potential Building Moratorium for Lodgings

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