Important Information
Town of Shirley Trash Reminder
The select board members are asking all residents if you are not going to use a trash can with a lid, please do not put trash bags out the night before. The crows and animals will get into the trash bags and tear them apart and the trash is left behind.
The select board is asking individuals who do not use a trash can to please put your trash bags out the morning of pick up otherwise you will be held responsible for any trash left behind.
The select board members thank you for your understanding.
Town Meeting Warrant Results *UPDATED*
Click here if you would like a copy of the Warrant Results
Tax Collector Geneva Beckwith was not present at the meeting so the select board members presented to Norman Beckwith a gift of appreciation for Geneva Beckwith who has served as a Tax Collector for the Town of Shirley for 30 Years.
Shirley Town Residents:
The Shirley Town Meeting will be at 6:00pm in the Shirley Town Hall.
The State of Maine is currently using the Town Hall for the unorganized towns for tax purposes.
Town Office
The Town Office will be closed
Wednesday June 18th
And
Thursday June 19th
Thank you
TOWN BOOK
The town book is available at the Shirley Post Office.
You can pick one up at the Town Office Tomorrow
Friday June 13, 2025, from 12:00pm – 5:00pm
You can click here for a digital copy
Town Office
The town office will be closed:
Thursday June 12, 2025.
The town office will be open:
Friday June 13, 2025
Hours 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Annual Town Meeting
When: Monday June 16, 2025
Where: Shirley Town Hall
Time: 6:00pm
For a copy of the town warrant articles to be voted on at the town meeting click here.
The town book will be available soon.
Recent Town News
- Select Board MeetingFriday May 23, 2025, at 4:00pm in the Shirley Library. Executive Session: pursuant to 1 M.R.S. 405(6)(A) Personnel Matters
- Shirley Bulky Waste DayFor Shirley property owners only! Saturday May 24, 2025 8:00am until full Please do not drop off items before 8 am!! The drop off container will be on the south side of railroad tracks. Separate …
- Cemetery Committee MeetingThe cemetery committee will be meeting on Monday May 12, 2025, in the Shirley Library. They will be discussing cemetery upkeep and what is needed for the honor roll/war memorial. All are welcome to attend. …
- Town of Shirley Chimney CleaningAre you needing to have your chimney cleaned out? The Greenville Fire Department will be cleaning them out at the same time using this as a learning opportunity for the fire fighters and volunteers. There …
Town of Shirley Board Minutes
Select Board Recent Minutes
Planning Board Minutes
Cemetery Committee Minutes
Town Information
Town Office Email
town.clerk@shirleymaine.org
Town Meetings
The Town of Shirley Annual Town Meetings are held in June. The meeting is held in the Town Hall located at 25 West Rd.
ATV Access
ATV access is permitted on all town roads in Shirley to connect to different
trails or from homes/businesses during ATV season.
The Shirley Road access is only permitted when trails are open. The opening and closing of trails are made by the Greenville Trail master. Trails usually open about
May 15th after mud season and close when snow falls.
The Speed limit for all ATV’s
on all Shirley roads is 25 MPH.
General Assistance
Information can be found by clicking here.
Maine Freedom of Access Act: Your Right to Know
Information can be found by clicking here.
Bring this form to the Town Office with your request by clicking here.
If you are requesting information after office hours you can contact the Public Access Officer.
Public Access Officer
Carolyn Nye
Email: town.clerk@shirleymaine.org
Animal Control Officer
Gary Scavette is the ACO for the Town of Shirley. If you have any questions he can be contacted at this number
(207) 717-5813
Vital Records
To obtain a certified copy of a birth, death, marriage or divorce record you can download this form and bring it to the Town Office.
Voter information
To request an absentee ballot, click here.
For all other State of Maine Election information click here.
The Town of Shirley Elections are held in the Town Hall located at 25 West Rd. Hours on election day 10:00am until polls close 8:00pm.
Town Hall
The Shirley Town Hall is open again. Town Hall rental forms are available at the town office. See Carolyn (Town Clerk) to reserve a date and get a key and coffee pot (if needed). Rules for the use of the Town Hall. Form for reserving the Shirley Town Hall can be found here.