
Important Information
December
Shirley School Board Meeting
Monday December 12th, 2022
at 6:30 pm in the Shirley Library
Selectmen Meetings
Wednesday 14th
Wednesday 28th
at 6:00pm in the Shirley Library
Attention All Dog Owners
As of October 15, 2022, you may
license your dog for the 2023 year.
All dogs 6 months of age and older must be
licensed every year by January 31.
Please bring up to date Rabies Vaccination papers.
The current dog license fee:
$6.00 Neutered or Spayed dogs $11.00 Unaltered Dogs
**A late fee of $25.00 will be charged for dogs licensed after January 31, 2023.
If your dog has passed away, please call to notify us.
(All fees are regulated by the State of Maine)
Town Office
89 West Road
(207) 695-3257
Tuesday: 9am – 2pm
Wednesday: 9am – 2pm
Thursday: 12pm – 5pm
Shirley Residents
This is a reminder that you need to have your Tax Stabilization Forms into the Town Office before December 1, 2022.
You will receive a letter in the mail if your form has been approved or denied.
Thank you
Town of Shirley
Shirley Historical Society
The Shirley Historical Society has put out their first newsletter.
You can pick up a free copy at the Shirley Town Office.
Tuesday: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Wednesday: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Thursday: 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Public Hearing
Notice of Public Hearing
The Municipal Officers of the Town of Shirley will hold a Public Hearing to hear public comment on the following:
Proposed amendments to the Town of Shirley General Assistance Appendices A-G.
Said Public Hearing to be held in the Shirley Public Library at 89 West Rd. on Wednesday October 5, 2022, at 6:00pm immediately following will be the Selectmen Meeting.
Additional information can be obtained at the Shirley Town Office.
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Carolyn Nye, Town Clerk
Shirley Town Residents
There will be road work on the Blanchard Road starting Tuesday September 20th & Wednesday September 21st.
Thank you for your understanding
Shirley Bulky Waste Day
For Shirley property owners only!
Saturday September 10th,
from 8 am until full.
Please do not drop off items before 8 am!!
Drop off container will be on south side of railroad tracks
Separate ALL Metal!!
NO TV’s, Refrigerators or anything with
Mercury (i.e., fluorescent light bulbs)
Anything else goes!!!!
Town of Shirley Bid
The Town of Shirley is accepting bids for 1,000 feet of road work on Blanchard Road.
Showing on August 22, 2022
Will meet at the Shirley Town office located at 89 West Road 1:00pm
Bids will be opened at Selectmen’s Meeting on Wednesday September 7, 2022
Call Selectmen Norman Beckwith with any questions
Home: 695-3587 Cell: 249-8120
The Board of Selectmen reserve the right to accept or reject all bids.
Town Meeting
Monday June 20th, 2022
Town Hall 6:00pm
Town Warrant
If you would like a copy of the Town Warrant, click here.
If you would like a copy of the Town Warrant results, click here.
Primary Election
Tuesday June 14th
Shirley Town Hall
Polls open: 10:00am
Polls close: 8:00pm
Bulky Waste Day
“Shirley Bulky Waste Day”
For Shirley property owners only!
Saturday May 28th 2022
from 8 am until 11 am.
Please do not drop off items before 8 am!!
Drop off container will be on south side of railroad tracks
Separate ALL Metal!!
NO TV’s, Refrigerators or anything with
Mercury (i.e., fluorescent light bulbs)
Anything else goes!!!!
Special Town Meeting
There will be a Special Town Meeting held in the Town Hall on April 11, 2022, at 6pm. For more information click here. Results can be found here.
Hunting/Fishing Licenses
Shirley residents after June 30th, 2022, will no longer be able to obtain a Fishing/Hunting License at the Town Office. You may obtain your license at the Greenville Town Office, Indian Hill Trading Post, or by going to the Inland Fisheries & Wildlife Website:
Thank you,
Town Office
Town Office
(207) 695-3257
Tue 9:00am – 2:00pm
Wed 9:00am – 2:00pm
Thu 12:00pm – 5:00pm
General Assistance
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Recent Town News
- PO Box AddressesYou may have noticed that our Town of Shirley has been growing. The Postmaster Loretta from Greenville will be adding another set of mailboxes. It is important to understand that going forward everyone that had/has …
- Vehicle, Boat, ATV & Snowmobile RegistrationsThe Town of Greenville will now be taking over all vehicle, boat, ATV, and snowmobile new and current registrations including stickers. The Town of Greenville office is located at 7 Minden St., Greenville, Maine 04441 …
- 2021 Tax Commitment & Annual Town BookYou can find the 2021 Shirley Tax Commitment PDF by clicking here. You can also find out any other tax information by going to the top of the page and looking under departments and then taxes. …
- New Office HoursThe office hours for Thursday is changing to 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Board of Selectmen
Recent Minutes
- December 1, 2021
- December 15, 2021
- December 29, 2021
- January 12, 2022
- January 26, 2022
- February 9, 2022
- February 23, 2002
- December 1, 2021
- December 15, 2021
- December 29, 2021
- January 12, 2022
- January 26, 2022
- February 9, 2022
- February 23, 2002
- March 9, 2022
- March 23, 2022
- April 6, 2022
- April 20, 2022
- May 4, 2022
- May 18, 2022
- June 1, 2022
- June 15, 2022
- June 29, 2022
- July 13, 2022
- July 27, 2022
- August 10, 2022
- August 24, 2022
- September 7, 2022
- September 21, 2022
- October 5, 2022
- October 19, 2022
- November 2, 2022
- November 16, 2022
- November 30, 2022
- December 14, 2022
- December 28, 2022
Town Information
Town Meetings
Elections and Town Meetings are held in the town hall.
Request for Information
Print off this form and mail it or bring it to the Shirley Town Office. Click here.
General Assistance
Information can be found by clicking here.
Property Tax Stabilization
To learn more about this program and how to join click here.
Vital Records
Copies of Vital Records can only be obtained by filling out the appropriate application
- Application for a Search and Certified Copy of a Vital Record
- Birth Certificate
- Certificate of Death
Vehicle Registration
All Registrations are now done at the Greenville Town Office or by following the links below.
For Vehicle Registrations click here.
For Recreation Vehicle Registrations (ATV, Snowmobiles, and Boats) please click here.
Greenville Town Office
7 Minden St.
Greenville, Maine 04441
Office hours Monday-Friday 7:00am-4:00pm
Phone: (207) 695-2421
They have a drop box outside the office for your convience.
Special Town Meetings
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
Dog Licensing and ATV Access
Shirley Public Library
Librarian: Peggy Phillips
Open on Thursdays from 4 pm to 5 pm.
*Also open during town office hours.
Library hours are open during the regular hours that the town office is open, which are Tues 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Wed 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, and Thursday 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Librarian Peggy Phillips will be in the library on Thursdays from 4-5 pm. Please don’t hesitate to come in and browse or use the “ancient” computers!!!
**Free Wi-Fi is also available and can be accessed from the office parking lot.

Shirley Historical Society
Shirley lies south of Moosehead Lake and was part of the Bingham purchase. The East Branch of the Piscataquis River begins in the township north of this, within four miles of Moosehead Lake, and flows southward through Shirley. In the northwest part of Shirley, the Shirley Bog flows south joining with the east branch in Blanchard. In the past, these streams were used to float logs which grew upon its bank.
This township was purchased by Messrs Shaw and Jabez True in the winter of 1829. Soon families moved in, sawmills were built, a clapboard machine was in operation, a Post Office established, a grist mill, and schoolhouses were built.
In March of 1834 the town was incorporated as the Town of Shirley.
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