** ATTENTION **

As of MARCH 1, 2026, the following roads are
posted for no heavy loads until APRIL 30, 2026:
 
Freeman Ridge Rd., East Ridge Rd., Salem Towne Woods Rd.,
Fernald Pt. Rd., Herrick Rd., High Rd., Dirigo Rd.,
Ocean House Ln., Robinson Ln., Forest Ave., Wesley Ave.,
Wood St., Alder Ln. to the Town dock, part of Shore Rd.,
Hinckley to Kings Ln.

Election Results

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UPCOMING MEETINGS

Harbor Committee Meeting 
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Town office & Via Zoom
5:30 pm
Agenda / Zoom 

Select Board Meeting
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Town Office & Via Zoom
6:00 pm
Agenda / Zoom / Packet

Special Select Board Meeting
**PUBLIC HEARING ONLY**
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Town Office & Via Zoom
6:00 pm
Public Hearing Notice

• Moratorium on Tobacco Specialty Stores

Agenda / Zoom

Sustainability Committee 
Environmental Vulnerability Workgroup
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
​Zoom Only
4:00 pm
Agenda / Zoom

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Employment Opportunities​​​​
Click Here for Application

• Police Officer​​​

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Bid Opportunities​​​​

Harbor Floats

• Notice to Contractors
• Bid Book​
• Appendix
• WIN: 29662 SWH Marine Floats-Response to request for information (Not An Amendment)​​

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PUBLIC NOTICES

2026 Town Meeting Warrant

NOW AVAILABLE! 2026 Annual Town Meeting Absentee Ballots 
Click here to view sample ballot

FY27 Draft Budget

MDIRSS Reorganization Plan 

Town Garage Project Cost Breakdown

Maine Community Development Block Grant Program Environmental Review Notice of Intent to Request A Release of Funds

Rental Assistance Opportunities 
Click here for more info

McMillan Offshore Survival Training and Maine Maritime Academy - Click here for more info

• First Aid/CPR, Course - April 16, 2026 - 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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 Vulnerability Assessment Report PDF

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Volunteer Opportunities​​​​
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​Volunteers Needed for the Following Positions:
Click here for Volunteer Form Application 

• Water & Sewer District Board of Trustees - 3-year term
• Board of Appeals - 3-year term 
• Warrant Committee - 3-year term
• Shellfish Committee - 3-year term

Anyone interested in filling these positions is encouraged to attend upcoming meetings & complete a volunteer application.​​

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Local Links:
SWH Community Resilience Planning​
Solar & Resilience Hub/Workshop Overview
​SWH Police Department
SWH Fire Department
SWH/Tremont Ambulance Service
SWH Water & Sewer District
Pemetic Elementary School
Mount Desert Island High School
Harbor House Community Service Center
Charlotte Rhoades Butterfly Garden
SWH Public Library
SWH & Tremont Chamber of Commerce
SWH Transfer Station EMR, Inc.

​Flood Storm Protection Links:
Floodsmart.gov
Maine Floodplain Management Program

State & Federal Links:
Vanity Plate Search & Order 
US Coast Guard Base
Acadia National Park
Motor Vehicle and Trailer Registration
Boat Registration
​IFW Hunting and Fishing
Maine Small Business Development Centers
​Maine Economic and Community Development
Maine Business Answers
Shellfish Closure Map & Data Portal