Welcome to the Town of Cushing

ONE OF MAINE'S UNIQUE COASTAL COMMUNITIES ESTABLISHED IN 1789

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Election Results 03/16/2026

Select Board Member Seat #1 for a term of three years: Craig Currie-237 Assessor Seat #1 for a term of three years: William G. Aboud- 232 Budget Committee Seat #3 for a term of three years: Charly Haverstat 4 write in votes Article #3 Industrial- Scale Coastal Water Aquaculture Ordinance Yes-186 No-99 Article #4 Town of Cushing Shoreland Zoning Ordinance Yes-186 No-95 Article #5 Approved Public water access Yes-211 No-81 There were many other write-ins that will be posted tomorrow.

2025 Town Report

2025 Cushing Town Report is now available during business hours at Town Office, and Library or on the Cushing website.

Town of Cushing Job Openings

To Apply please submit cover letter, resume, and at least three work-related references to: clerk@cushing.maine.gov, drop it at the office, or mail it to 39 Cross Road Cushing, Maine by April 3rd, 2026 Any questions please call Town Office at 207-354-2375

Town Meeting Reminder

Voting will be on Monday March 16th from 2:00PM-8:00PM at the Cushing Town Office. Town Meeting will resume on March 17th at the Cushing Community School at 6:00PM to vote on warrant articles 6-47.

Town Meeting Warrant – 2026 Year

The Town Meeting warrant document for the 2026 year is available.

AD HOC AUDIT COMMITTEE

The Selectboard is seeking five individuals to serve on an ad hoc audit committee to review town budget line items. If you are interested, please send a letter of interest to clerk@cushing.maine.gov, drop it off at the town office, or mail it to Town of Cushing 39 Cross Road by March 20, 2026.

PUBLIC HEARING PRESENTATION AND RECORDING

Below are the Water Access Presentation and full recording files from the Public Hearing held on January 15, 2026

2026 Dog Licenses

2026 Dog Licenses available. After 1/31/2026 a late fee will apply

Correction Regarding Building Permits Notice

The Selectboard apologizes for misinformation previously sent regarding building permits. A revised message will be sent and posted. Posted by: Cheryl Stackpole, Chairperson of Cushing Selectboard.

Food Pantry Volunteers Needed

The Food Pantry is seeking volunteers.

Friendship / Cushing Food Pantry Information

Supplemental food assistance is available each Saturday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the Friendship/Cushing Food Pantry, 6 Kaler Lane, Friendship.

Call for Volunteers – Cushing Warming Center

The Cushing Warming Center is seeking volunteers to assist residents during winter storm power outages.

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