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2026 State General & Special Municipal Election
Ballots NOW Available!
Click here for more info  


​ATTENTION

Starting October 5, MaineDOT will temporarily close Seawall Road (Route 102A) for up to 28 days in Southwest Harbor for a highway rehabilitation project to make the roadway more resilient to future storm events.

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The Parking Permit Self-Service Portal is LIVE
 
Please use the link below to register your account as soon as possible.
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https://parkswharbor-tremont.com/login
 
Below are instructions explaining how to register your account and purchase a Southwest Harbor parking permit. 
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please stop by or contact the Town Office at 207-244-5404
 
Thank you for your patience and cooperation
Abridged Instructions
Step-by-step Instructions
Paving Schedule Notice
UPCOMING MEETINGS

Planning Board Meeting
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Town Office & Via Zoom 
6:00 pm
Public Hearing
  • Causeway Club - Modifying Pickleball Facility
​Agenda / Zoom / Packet

Conservation Commission Meeting
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Town Office & Via Zoom 
4:30 pm
Agenda / Zoom 
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SWH School Committee Meeting
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Pemetic Elementary School 
5:00 pm
Agenda


Sustainability Committee Meeting 
Solid Waste Workgroup
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Town Office & Via Zoom
10:00 am
Agenda / Zoom


Select Board Meeting
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Town Office & Via Zoom
6:00 pm
Public Hearing
  • Discuss the upcoming referendum questions
Agenda / Zoom / Packet

Coastal Resilience Community Workshop
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
SWH Public Library
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Click here for more info

Sustainability Committee Meeting
Environmental Work Group

Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Town Office & Via Zoom
4:
00 pm
Agenda / Zoom


Planning Board Meeting
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Town Office & Via Zoom 
6:00 pm
Public Hearings
  • 28 Main St. - Roadway longer than 250'
  • 28 Main St - Subdivision Amendment 
  • 481 Seawall Rd. - Rebuilding existing residence 
Agenda / Zoom / Packet

Sustainability Committee Meeting
Housing Workgroup

Monday, October 26, 2026
Town Office & Via Zoom
5:3
0 pm
​Agenda / Zoom

PUBLIC NOTICES

​MDIRSS Reorganization Plan 

2025 Monetary Donations made to Town Departments, Programs, and Projects

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

Rental Assistance Opportunities 
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 Vulnerability Assessment Report PDF

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2026 Paving Schedule

Volunteer Opportunities​​​​
​​​Anyone interested in volunteering for one of our boards or committees is encouraged to attend upcoming meetings & complete a volunteer application. Volunteer applications will be reviewed by the Select Board for future appointment.

MDI High School Trustee Position
Seeking a volunteer interested in being considered for appointment by the Select Board to serve as the MDI High School Trustee.
Applications must be submitted to the Town Clerk

Open seat starting July 1st - Acadia National Park Advisory Commission. 

Municipal WasteHub Board of Directors Nomination
Municipal WasteHub is soliciting nominations for the Municipal WasteHub Board of Directors to fill four board seats. See link for additional information. If interested, contact the Town manager at [email protected] by Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

Click here for Volunteer Form Application

Please return applications to the Town Clerk.​​

Employment Opportunities
Click Here for Application
  • ​Patrol Officer - Click HERE for details,​
       click HERE for job description
  • Seasonal Laborer - Click HERE for details.
Local Links:
SWH Transfer Station Hours
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 
​Liquor Licensing 

US Coast Guard Base
Acadia National Park

Motor Vehicle and Trailer Registration
Boat Registration
​ATV/Snowmobile 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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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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