Bangor City Hall’s hours are changing.
Starting on Aug. 11, City Hall will close at 4:15 p.m., according to the city.
The City Council approved that change this week in an effort to cut down on overtime in the clerk and treasurer office, which has seen a steady increase in customers arriving at close of business, currently 4:30 p.m. That has required staff to regularly work overtime to assist those residents.
The department’s budget doesn’t have funding to cover this overtime.
Bangor hopes that the move will reduce the need for overtime and give staff time to assist waiting customers.
City Hall will continue to open at 8 a.m.
The change takes effect when City Hall moves back to its Harlow Street home after the completion of extensive renovations.
When City Hall reopens, Bangor residents will find many services — including assessing, clerk and treasury, community and economic development, and planning — along with the council chambers, on the first floor.
City Hall also has a new, more energy efficient HVAC system, and a new elevator that meets federal requirements.
Beyond that, City Hall has seen a number of safety and security changes, including bulletproof glass.
