Local Businessman Makes the First Major Donation for Conners Emerson School Construction

Board Chair Hopes Gift Will Inspire Others Carrie Jones Aug 28, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR—On the first day back to school, Alexandra Simis, Bar Harbor School Committee chair shared some good news—news that she’s been working toward ever since the project was approved—a local man’s $100,000 gift to the rebuild of the Conners Emerson School, in support of its library. “I just have so much … Continue reading Local Businessman Makes the First Major Donation for Conners Emerson School Construction

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School Board Celebrates Reconstruction Bond Passing

Construction will likely begin between next June CARRIE JONES JUN 21, 2023 BAR HARBOR—It’s been a week of tears, happy ones, for many of the Bar Harbor Superintending School Committee (also known as the Bar Harbor School Committee) after the community resoundingly approved up to $58 million in school bonds. About 30.7% of Bar Harbor residents voted June 13, with a 1,005 to 502 vote in favor … Continue reading School Board Celebrates Reconstruction Bond Passing

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School Committee Chair Hopeful After Construction Bond’s Approval

New Councilors Call for Working Together CARRIE JONES JUN 14, 2023 BAR HARBOR—About 30.7% of Bar Harbor residents voted yesterday with 1,555 casting ballots determining that the town would take out up to $58 million in bonds to construct new buildings to replace Conners Emerson with a resounding 1005 to 502 approval. School Committee Chair Alexandra “Lilea” Simis said Wednesday, “I want to thank Bar Harbor voters … Continue reading School Committee Chair Hopeful After Construction Bond’s Approval

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BAR HARBOR ELECTION RESULTS

CARRIE JONES JUN 13, 2023 BAR HARBOR—The Bar Harbor election results are in. Here’s a quick breakdown of what passed and who will be elected officials. The voter turn out was 30.7% with 1,555 casting ballots. Elections The following offices were elected by the voters: Town Council Races There were four seats up for grabs on Bar Harbor’s seven-member council and two simultaneous races for … Continue reading BAR HARBOR ELECTION RESULTS

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Split Warrant Committee Debates and Recommends School Construction Bond

Committee Unanimously Supports Four Land Use Ordinance Changes Carrie Jones BAR HARBOR—The last meeting of the budget season for the Warrant Committee had no members of the public attending though it involved recommendations about the proposed school construction bond and other items for the town warrant. Bob Chaplin presented the education subcommittee’s 3-0 recommendation that the voters of Bar Harbor adopt Article 2, which is … Continue reading Split Warrant Committee Debates and Recommends School Construction Bond

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Council May Appoint Former Member on Tuesday

FY 2024 Budget, School Bond, and Ethics on the Agenda Carrie Jones BAR HARBOR—The Town Council may appoint Clark Stivers to fill Jeff Dobbs’ council seat until the June election during its March 21 meeting, which begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Bar Harbor Municipal Building. Stivers has served on the council in the past and is a frequent letter writer to the Mount Desert Islander. … Continue reading Council May Appoint Former Member on Tuesday

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