BANGOR DAILY NEWS • May 2, 2023
Voters in Southwest Harbor agreed Monday to accept a gift of land next to Chris Pond so that the town can improve access to the popular wintertime skating spot. The pond, located within a five-minute walk from the town office in the central village, is owned by the town but has a narrow access road and enough parking for only roughly a half-dozen cars. With Monday’s vote, Maine Coast Heritage Trust will donate two adjacent properties to the town so the town can consider putting in a wider driveway and more parking.