Important Information
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Recent Town News
- Shirley Bog TrailbustersMarc got out last night with a drag and was able to smooth out our trails and clean up some rough spots. Jeremy and I went out and put up a few more needed signs …
- Town Office ClosureThe Town Office will be closed Thursday January 15, 2026. Thank you for your understanding.
- Attention Snowmobile RidersShirley Bog Trail Busters Our club Vice President was able to get out with a drag today on most of our trails and they are looking pretty good. Conditions are not perfect, but definitely rideable, …
- Shirley Bog Trail BustersDecember 31, 2025 at 3:16 PM · As a heads up, our trails are not yet open. If you are out on our trail system, you ride at your own risk. We don’t have enough snow on the trails just yet …
Town of Shirley Board Minutes
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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.
If you would like more information on town book reports, warrant results, or town audits for the fiscal years click here.
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
Vacant
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.
If you would like to obtain a marriage license you will need to fill out a marriage intention form and bring it to the Shirley 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 the 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.
Trash pick-up and Recycling.
Shirley Bog Trail Busters Snowmobile Club
They hold meetings every second Tuesday of the month at 6:00pm in the Shirley Public Library.
Public Notice: Snowmobile Use on Town Roads
The Town of Shirley reminds residents and visitors that Maine State Law limits snowmobile operation on public roads, including all town roads that are plowed and maintained for vehicle travel.
What the Law Allows
Under 12 M.R.S. §13106‑A, snowmobiles may not operate on the plowed portion of any public way except in very limited circumstances:
- A snowmobile may travel up to 300 yards on the plowed portion of a road only to reach a designated trail crossing.
- A snowmobile may travel up to 500 yards when crossing a bridge or overpass.
- Snowmobiles may operate on a town road only if the Select Board has formally designated that road as a snowmobile access route.
What This Means in Shirley
- No town roads in Shirley are currently designated as snowmobile access routes.
- Riding the full length of a plowed road, or using the road as a through‑route, is not permitted under state law.
- Riding “half in the ditch, half on the road” still counts as operating on the public way.
Why This Matters
These rules protect riders, drivers, and the Town. Unauthorized operation on plowed roads increases the risk of accidents and may create liability concerns.
Thank You for Your Cooperation
The Town appreciates everyone’s help in keeping our roads and trails safe. Questions may be directed to the Town Office.