Important Information
Referendum Election Results
Question 1- Absentee Voting and Voter ID
Yes: 49
No: 43
Question 2- Temporary restrictions on Dangerous Weapons Possession
Yes: 36
No: 56
Total number of voters who voted: 92
Road Work
The Town of Shirley will be doing culvert work on the upper end of the West Rd.
Monday October 27, 2025 – Wednesday October 29, 2025
Dog License
It’s that time of year again to register your Dog(s) in the State of Maine any dog or new dog over 6 months.
October 15 – December 31
$6.00 Spayed/Neutered
$11.00 Female/Male
Please have your current rabies certificate when you come into register your dog(s).
January 1 – January 31 is an extra month to register your dog.
February – October you will pay the dog fee plus an additional late fee of $25.00
Recent Town News
- State of Maine Referendum ElectionWhen: Tuesday November 4, 2025 Polling Place: Shirley Town Hall Polling Location: 25 West Rd Polls Open: 10:00am – Polls Close: 8:00pm For information on Question 1 and Question 2 you can download the PDF …
- Cemetery Committee NoticeThe Cemetery Committee at a meeting on July 21, 2025, stated they need to remove from the bylaws to state no bushes, trees or shrubs planted by the graves. Norman and Peggy will remove some …
- Open Town MeetingThere will be an Open Town Meeting for discussion and to vote on a Moratorium Ordinance Regarding Commerical Solar Facilities. When: Monday September 29, 2025 Where: The Shirley Town Hall- 25 West Rd Time: 6:00pm …
- Bulky Waste DayFor Shirley property owners only! Saturday September 13, 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 …
Town of Shirley Board Minutes
Select Board Recent Minutes
If you would like to get the meeting minutes sent to your email address
send the information to town.clerk@shirleymaine.org
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
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.
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 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.
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.