TOWN OF SOUTHWEST HARBOR, MAINE
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** 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.

UPCOMING MEETINGS
​
School Committee Meeting 
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Pemetic Elementary School
5:00 pm
​Revised Agenda


Sustainability Committee Meeting 
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Town Office
5:00 pm
​Agenda / Zoom / Packet


Planning Board Meeting 
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Town Office
6:00 pm
Agenda / Zoom / Packet
  • Public Hearing - Town Garage 

​Select Board Meeting 
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Town Office
6:00 pm
Agenda / Zoom / Packet


Planning Board Meeting 
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
SWH Fire Station
6:00 pm
Agenda / Zoom / Packet
  • Public Hearing - LUO - Soil Testing 

PUBLIC NOTICES

Town Garage Project Cost Breakdown

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

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

Absentee Ballots now AVAILABLE for Special Municipal Election 
Click here for more info

Nomination papers now AVAILABLE!
Click here for more info

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

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.

Employment Opportunities​​​​
Click Here for Application
  • Police Officer​​​

Local Links:
SWH Community Resilience Planning​
Solar & Resilience Hub/Workshop Overview

Household Survey

​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
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contact us:

TOWN OF SOUTHWEST HARBOR
PO BOX 745
SOUTHWEST HARBOR, MAINE 04679
207.244.5404 | FAX: 207.244.4483
OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Thursday | 7:30-5:30




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