TOWN OF SOUTHWEST HARBOR, MAINE
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UPCOMING MEETINGS
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Conservation Commission Meeting
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Town Office & Via Zoom
6:00 pm
Agenda / Zoom


Sustainability Committee Meeting
Solid Waste Workgroup

Thursday, September 8, 2026
Town Office & Via Zoom
10:00 am
Agenda / Zoom


Select Board Meeting - Executive Session
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Town Office & Via Zoom
5:30 pm
Agenda 

Select Board Meeting
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Town Office & Via Zoom
6:00 pm
Agenda / Zoom / Packet


Board of Appeals Meeting
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Town Office & Via Zoom
6:00 pm
Public Notice
  • Annette Nicolas - A setback variance
Agenda / Zoom / Packet

Harbor Committee Meeting
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
SWH Fire Station & Via Zoom
6:00 pm
Agenda / Zoom


Sustainability Committee Meeting
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Town Office & Via Zoom
5:00 pm
​Agenda / Zoom


Sustainability Committee Meeting
Environmantal Workgroup

Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Town Office & Via Zoom
4:00 pm
​Agenda / Zoom


Select Board Meeting
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Town Office & Via Zoom
6:00 pm
Agenda / Zoom / Packet


SPECIAL Select Board Meeting
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Town Office & Via Zoom
6:00 pm
Public Hearing
Agenda / Zoom / Packet


Sustainability Committee Meeting
Housing Workgroup

Monday, September 28, 2026
Town Office & Via Zoom
5:30 pm
​Agenda / Zoom

PUBLIC NOTICES

Household Hazardous Waste & Universal Waste Collection Day--- Click here for info

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 
Click here for more info
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 Vulnerability Assessment Report PDF

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. 

Click here for Volunteer Form Application

Please return applications to the Town Clerk.​​

Bid Opportunities​​​​

Paving of Misc. Roads
  • Click here for more info
  • Addendum 1 (08/31/2026)

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

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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