The Search for a New Town Manager Begins With Potential for Public Input

Future of Sustainability and Communications Coordinator Positions Discussed Carrie Jones BAR HARBOR—The Bar Harbor Town Council will hold a workshop next Tuesday, February 28, at 5:30 p.m. with David Barrett, Maine Municipal Association (MMA), to discuss priorities in candidates for a town manager that would replace Kevin Sutherland who resigned in January. That meeting will be at the Bar Harbor Municipal Building. Finance Director Sarah Gilbert is … Continue reading The Search for a New Town Manager Begins With Potential for Public Input

Town Manager’s Department Gutted

Bar Harbor Terminates Its Communications Coordinator and Sustainability Coordinator BAR HARBOR—It’s been a month of upheaval at the town manager’s department in Bar Harbor. Town Manager Kevin Sutherland’s received a severance package that was the equivalent to 28 weeks of pay, which equates to about $65,000. However, Sutherland wasn’t the only staff member let go. Communications Coordinator Maya Caines and Sustainability Coordinator Laura Berry were … Continue reading Town Manager’s Department Gutted