Comprehensive Plan Task Force News Today

TREMONT — After much work by the Comprehensive Plan Task Force, a new Comprehensive Plan will go before voters.

TREMONT — The Tremont Comprehensive Plan Task Force met on July 20 to finalize the update to the 2011 comprehensive plan and authorize its submission to the state for review.

TREMONT — The Select Board held a discussion on short-term rentals in town this week after being approached by residents asking for the topic to be considered. The discussion ended

The town’s current comprehensive plan outlines community goals and development dates back to 2007, but a new document with a 2035 outlook is in its early stages.

The plan is set to be drafted and reviewed in spring of 2023 before being voted on at the 2023 Town Meeting.

The Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce’s 27th annual Early Bird Pajama Sale and 13th annual Bed Races will take place in town on Saturday, Nov. 12. 

The Carrboro Town Council heard an update as it gets closer to finishing its new comprehensive plan. The plan aims to promote racial equity and climate action through public engagement.

“Now, we’re just waiting for the asteroid to hit.” That was the response from a person close to the situation at Town Hall after the back-to-back resignations this week of Comprehensive Plan Project Manager Edward Hindin and Town Councilman Mike Bebon. The person didn’t want to be named, but spoke to provide some context to the stunning turn of events. Mr. Bebon had advocated for Mr. Hindin to organize and run the effort to produce a Comprehensive Plan for the Island. But after months o...