Jackson Lab opens its Bar Harbor workforce housing complex

After two-and-a-half years of planning and construction, Jackson Laboratory officially opened its new Hemlock Lane workforce housing complex in Bar Harbor.

The ribbon-cutting event attracted state representatives, employees, future tenants and community leaders.

“Affordable, nearby housing is a top concern for JAX employees, and we are proud to be a member of the local non-profit sector that is taking the lead in proposing, funding and completing crucial housing projects,” Lon Cardon, the lab’s president and CEO, said in a news release.  Read more

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