VIA Holds Off on Glen Mary Lease Renewal While Hoping to Fast Track Revitalization

Wading pool work needs still being determined CARRIE JONES JUL 18, 2023 BAR HARBOR—The town’s lease for Glen Mary Woods needs to be renewed for the town to work on the Glen Mary Pool, and according to interim Town Manager Sarah Gilbert, a proposed lease that was emailed to the Village Improvement Association on June 12 was not immediately accepted. “The proposed lease was emailed … Continue reading VIA Holds Off on Glen Mary Lease Renewal While Hoping to Fast Track Revitalization

Proposed Dog Park Site Explored Monday

Town Meeting Tonight, Sidman Response, Traffic Delays Tomorrow, Acadia Programming SHAUN FARRAR JUN 6, 2023 BAR HARBOR—The Parks and Recreation Committee met at the town athletic field Monday night to tour the proposed layout of the potential location for a dog park. The outdoor meeting was damp with some occasional drizzle but still drew about two dozen attendees. Committee Chair John Kelly called the meeting … Continue reading Proposed Dog Park Site Explored Monday

Committee Discusses Potential Dog Park at Town Athletic Fields

Climate Justice Day, Town Hill Playground Fence and Trees of Glen Mary Also Discussed CARRIE JONES MAY 2, 2023 BAR HARBOR—Though Chair John Kelly often mentions that the town’s Parks & Recreation Committee doesn’t have the power to make decisions, just recommendations, it’s consistently one of the committee meetings with high public attendance, which is likely thanks, in part, to the topics it discusses: a … Continue reading Committee Discusses Potential Dog Park at Town Athletic Fields

COMMITTEE TRIES TO PREVENT MORE AGAMONT PARK DAMAGE

Group also explains denial of memorial bench at Hadley Point BAR HARBOR—At its Monday meeting, the Parks and Recreation Committee directed Public Works Director Bethany Leavitt to install granite curbing on the east side of Agamont Park to fix the current “divoted” area and prevent illegal parking. The three members of the committee unanimously passed the motion. The motion stemmed from Chair John Kelly’s worry … Continue reading COMMITTEE TRIES TO PREVENT MORE AGAMONT PARK DAMAGE