Vacation Rental Lawsuit Ends With Bar Harbor Victory

Supreme Court Confirms Superior Court’s Ruling CARRIE JONES MAR 28, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR—The town of Bar Harbor’s victory in a lawsuit about a vacation rental regulation vote was upheld by the Maine Supreme Judicial Court, which agreed with Superior Court Judge Robert Murray’s April decision. Erica Brooks and Victoria Smith had appealed that decision, which was then heard in December 2023. Brooks and Smith … Continue reading Vacation Rental Lawsuit Ends With Bar Harbor Victory

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Last Public Hearings For Special Town Meeting Elicits Little Debate

Long-Term Rental Registration Adopted Carrie Jones 3 min ago BAR HARBOR—The final moment for public comment before the November election and town meeting arrived at the Bar Harbor Town Council meeting Tuesday night and quickly went with many items up for discussion soliciting little or no comment. DAILY LIMITS ON CRUISE SHIP DISEMBARKATIONS Charles Sidman, the lead petitioner of the ordinance change spoke at the … Continue reading Last Public Hearings For Special Town Meeting Elicits Little Debate

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Weeding Through The Process

Warrant Committee hears presentations about retail marijuana proposal, potential two-thirds majority rule change, and historic properties BAR HARBOR—At the August 23 Bar Harbor Warrant Committee meeting, members heard a little bit more about the proposed amendment to change the two-thirds-majority rule for certain land use ordinance changes and also about adult-use marijuana retail stores. The committee will deliberate on these issues as well as changes … Continue reading Weeding Through The Process

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