Parking Rules for Tour Operators May Change in Bar Harbor

Council also considers changing how it elects its own officers Carrie Jones May 13, 2025 Share The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by First National Bank. BAR HARBOR—The Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Everal Eaton has asked for collaborative discussion with the Bar Harbor Town Council over a potential new ordinance that would change the rules for tour vehicle operations in the town, … Continue reading Parking Rules for Tour Operators May Change in Bar Harbor

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Southwest Harbor Ponders Limited Paid Parking

Fire Department Gets the Go-Ahead for Training Site Carrie Jones Apr 23, 2025 Share The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by First National Bank. SOUTHWEST HARBOR—At its April 22 meeting, the Southwest Harbor Select Board took a first look at a potential paid parking ordinance that would possibly impact parking at the town’s harbor areas. Across the island, Bar Harbor already has paid parking in the summer … Continue reading Southwest Harbor Ponders Limited Paid Parking

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Report Suggests Bar Harbor Expand Some Premium Parking Areas

Charles Sidman issues statement about APPLL’s cruise ship case appeal CARRIE JONES APR 01, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR—Tax Collector Betsy Spear presented the Town Council with an analysis of the town’s parking spaces last week and Tuesday night, councilors will meet again at both a workshop and their regular monthly meeting. Paid parking in Bar Harbor’s center drew a lot of public debate in 2016, … Continue reading Report Suggests Bar Harbor Expand Some Premium Parking Areas

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Council Okays School Street’s 18 Month Closure

Water and Sewer Budgets increase, Parking kiosks on their way, Cruise ship work ongoing CARRIE JONES NOV 22, 2023 Share BAR HARBOR—Despite a long agenda full of multiple public hearings, a police chief appointment, and a potential land purchase, the Town Council made quick work of the items before it, Tuesday evening. It was the first regular meeting for new Town Manager James Smith, during … Continue reading Council Okays School Street’s 18 Month Closure

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Council Approves Parking Meter Fee Increase

Also extends meters’ hours of operation, doesn’t agree about citations CARRIE JONES JUN 21, 2023 BAR HARBOR—A split Bar Harbor Town Council voted against both the police department and Bar Harbor Parking Solutions Task Force’s informal recommendation Tuesday night when it didn’t significantly increase parking fee citations. On June 8 the town’s Parking Solutions Task Force discussed policy updates meant to help the town reach … Continue reading Council Approves Parking Meter Fee Increase

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