Mount Desert
Upcoming
Selectboard
The Selectboard will discuss the results of the Assessor's revaluation proposal and a potential contract with VGSI for revaluation support. The board will also review liquor license renewals for three local businesses and approve several public works and security contracts.
- Contract with VGSI for revaluation services: $227,800
- Road striping contract with On The Line, Inc.: up to $15,000
- Security camera system for Seal Harbor Pier (Omega Security Group): $5,915
- Liquor license renewals for Copita, Lighthouse Inn and Restaurant, and The Docksider
- Conditional gift of $1,500 to the Fire Department for ambulance services
Planning Board
The Planning Board will consider a conditional use application for a temporary marine structure. The request involves installing a two-section seasonal dock in a shoreland residential zone.
- Conditional Use Application #011-2026: 5 Red Spruce Way
- Installation of a two-section seasonal dock (41'10" x 4' and 8'5" x 6'1/4")
Last 30 days
Selectboard
The Selectboard is holding a special meeting to review and sign the Treasurer's warrants. The primary focus is the approval of town invoices totaling $1,744,106.07.
- Approval of Town Invoices AP#2678 for $1,744,106.07
- Payment of $1,615,737.38 to Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Co
- Payment of $127,671.71 to LG Whitcomb LLC
- Payment of $696.98 to Alison Kieffer
Comprehensive Plan Committee
The Comprehensive Plan Committee will review and edit Environmental Policies for the town's comprehensive plan. They will also receive an overview of Public Facilities and Fiscal Capacity. The meeting includes public comment periods and approval of prior minutes.
- Review and edits to Environment Policies
- Overview of Public Facilities and Fiscal Capacity
Planning Board
The Mount Desert Planning Board will review three applications for conditional use approval to add marine structures, including piers and floats, to properties in Northeast Harbor. The board will also discuss procedural changes for Zoom meetings.
- Review of three marine structure permit applications (Harborside Drive and Clifton Dock Road)
- Conditional use approval for pier reconstruction at 9 Clifton Dock Road
- Site inspections scheduled for 5:00 PM prior to the meeting
- Update on Zoom meeting authentication requirements
- Next meeting scheduled for July 8, 2026
Selectboard
The board will review several funding requests including handgun purchases for the police and security software for the fire department. Other items include public space event applications and a discussion on involving minors in town committees.
- Purchase of 15 handguns, holsters, and accessories for $13,820.00
- Security equipment and software for fire department up to $9,500.00
- Electrical work invoices for Public Works totaling $7,504.89
- Qigong class for Seniors at Suminsby event application
- Seal Harbor Public Library Annual Fair event application