No More Lodging Ones in Bar Harbor’s Future?

Planning Board Quickly Susses Out Perceived Issues with Lodging Type Carrie Jones Apr 26, 2025 Share BAR HARBOR—The Bar Harbor Planning Board quickly discussed at the tail end of its workshop Wednesday potentially getting rid of a category of lodging in the town. “This one is my pet peeve,” Planning Board Chair Millard Dority said. “Mine too,” agreed member Guy Dunphey. Lodging one is a type … Continue reading No More Lodging Ones in Bar Harbor’s Future?

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New(ish) Moratorium, New Mission: Planning Board Takes on Lodging Rules

Comprehensive Plan Scheduled for March 10 Carrie Jones Feb 09, 2025 Share BAR HARBOR—The Bar Harbor Planning Board made apparent, February 5, that as one giant town planning project gets closer to its ending, another begins in earnest. And when it comes to looking into the rules related to Bar Harbor’s zones and lodging, it’s going to be a lot of work. “The council approved … Continue reading New(ish) Moratorium, New Mission: Planning Board Takes on Lodging Rules

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Councilor Shank Stepping Down

Emergency Moratorium Extended, MLK March Scheduled, Stanwood Place Discontinued Carrie Jones Jan 08, 2025 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Edward Jones Financial Advisor: Elise N. Frank. BAR HARBOR—Bar Harbor Town Councilor Kyle Shank announced during the January 7 council meeting that he is stepping down from his position on the council, February 4. “As many of my friends, fellow councilors, and citizens are … Continue reading Councilor Shank Stepping Down

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Is Bar Harbor Heading Toward a Moratorium?

Town Council takes up potential moratorium Tuesday Carrie Jones Nov 16, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR—A potential moratorium on an “activity of concern” goes before the Bar Harbor Town Council this Tuesday. The wording in the packet of materials that’s publicly available before meetings isn’t completely filled out, but it is likely related to recent moratorium discussions about different types of lodging, which has been brought … Continue reading Is Bar Harbor Heading Toward a Moratorium?

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New Lodging Proposed Near the Corner of Eden Street and Cottage Street

Plan set to go before Planning Board in November Carrie Jones and Shaun Farrar Oct 21, 2024 BAR HARBOR—Stephen Coston, who will be represented by Tom St.Germain at the Bar Harbor Planning Board, has taken out an application for the Inn at Eden Street, which would be located at 40 Eden Street for a multi-storied 25-room inn on a small parcel of land that directly … Continue reading New Lodging Proposed Near the Corner of Eden Street and Cottage Street

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No Moratorium Again For Now

Council directs town manager to let them know if certain big projects are in the pipeline CARRIE JONES APR 17, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR—A potential moratorium on five types of transient accommodations in several zones in Bar Harbor failed to become a reality during the Bar Harbor Town Council meeting on Tuesday. The moratorium was initially suggested by Councilor Earl Brechlin at an April 2 … Continue reading No Moratorium Again For Now

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Talk of Lodging Moratorium Resurfaces

Code Enforcement Officer Explains New Transient Accommodation Definitions CARRIE JONES APR 07, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR—A transient accommodations moratorium could be back. Or, at least, there might be some more talk about it. At the Town Council’s April 2 meeting, Councilor Earl Brechlin referenced an email from Cara Ryan (resident and Appeals Board member) sent to the councilors about transient accommodation definitions and questioning if … Continue reading Talk of Lodging Moratorium Resurfaces

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Facts and Feelings: Town Council Wrestles With Potential Building Moratorium for Lodgings

Council agrees that housing is a major issue in Bar Harbor CARRIE JONES SEP 20, 2023 Share BAR HARBOR—The potential moratorium on transient accommodations didn’t pass, didn’t fail, and ended up going back to town staff for more work and more information after a Town Council meeting Tuesday night, September 19. The meeting was a standing room only crowd for a bit thanks to a … Continue reading Facts and Feelings: Town Council Wrestles With Potential Building Moratorium for Lodgings

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