Town of Bar Harbor

The Town of Bar Harbor is the municipal government serving Bar Harbor on Mount Desert Island in Hancock County, Maine. A seven-member Town Council provides elected leadership, while the town manager directs municipal administration. Town departments handle public safety, finance, public records, land use and public works, including water and wastewater services. Harbor operations and parks and recreation are also part of the town’s responsibilities, reflecting its coastal setting and community facilities. Residents can follow council business through published meeting packets, approved minutes and council orders, alongside municipal services administered through the town’s offices.