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Face Covering Mandate In Effect Jan. 24
Published on January 20, 2022
At the January 19, 2022, City Council Special Meeting, City Councilors voted to approve an Emergency Ordinance to implement a Face Covering Mandate for the City of Bath. People (ages 2+) must wear face coverings when inside public places in Bath beg…
New Requirements for Gas Detectors
Published on December 17, 2021
New Requirements for Gas Detectors Take Effect January 1 The City of Bath wishes to inform residents of a new State law that takes effect on January 1st, 2022, that requires gas detectors in some buildings. The law requires a gas detector to be inst…
Andrew Booth Confirmed Next Chief of Police
Published on June 03, 2021
On June 2, 2021, Bath City Council confirmed Bath's next chief of police: Andrew Booth. Booth is currently the Bath Police Department's deputy chief, and will succeed current chief Michael Field after his retirement later this month.Booth joined the…
Maine to Adopt U.S. CDC’s New COVID-19 Guidance
Published on May 14, 2021
On Friday, May 14, The State of Maine announced that fully vaccinated Americans will not have to wear face coverings indoors, effective May 24. Maine will also lift the physical distancing requirement at indoor public settings where people are eatin…
Updates to Moving Maine Forward Plan
Published on May 13, 2021
Starting May 24th, capacity limits lifted & physical distancing requirements easedOn May 13, 2021, the State of Maine updated its public health protocols under the Moving Maine Forward Plan.Effective May 24th, Maine will:lift all capacity limits…
Maine Lifts Outdoor Masking Requirement
Published on April 27, 2021
The State of Maine announced on April 27, 2021, that it is removing the requirement that people wear face coverings in outdoor settings. The Maine CDC still recommends that people wear face coverings in outdoor settings where physical distancing is …
City Hall is Closed Until March 29
Published on March 17, 2021
Bath City Hall is closed to the public until Monday, March 29, due to a COVID-19 exposure, but most operations can still be carried out online. Please click here to view online services.
City offices strictly follow Maine CDC guidelines inc…
New COVID-19 Executive Order
Published on December 11, 2020
The following excerpts are taken from the December 11, 2020 Press Release issued by the Office of Governor Janet T. Mills:
With widespread community transmission and increased COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Maine, Governor Janet Mills tod…
Downtown Sidewalk Snow Removal Reminder
Published on October 29, 2020
With winter approaching, the City of Bath reminds owners and/or occupants of properties in the downtown area of their responsibility for removing snow and ice from the sidewalks adjacent to their sites after a storm, and icicles that overhang street…
Governor Mills Strengthens Enforcement of Face Covering Requirement
Published on July 09, 2020
Along with extending Maine's State of Civil Emergency to August 6, Governor Mills has also issued an Executive Order requiring large retail businesses (specifically those with more than 50,000 square feet of shopping space), restaurants, outdoor…