Welcome to the Town of Cushing

ONE OF MAINE'S UNIQUE COASTAL COMMUNITIES ESTABLISHED IN 1789

Announcements

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.

ABSENTEE BALLOTS AVAILABLE

Absentee Ballots are available at the Cushing Town Office for the March 16, 2026, Municipal General/Referendum Election. To receive an absentee ballot a registered voter can come to the town office to vote, call 354-2375 to have a ballot sent by mail (only the voter may do this), or come in and fill out a request form to pick up a ballot. Immediate family members may come in and fill out an application to take a ballot to a family member. Please note: Due to State Statute Title 21-A section 753-B On Friday, March 13, 2026, A Special Circumstance Application will be required and only the voter can fill out the Special Circumstance Application. If you have any questions, please call the Town Office at 354-2375.

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.

Information

Boards & Committees

Upcoming Meetings & Events

Planning Board Meeting

Regular Planning Board Meeting.

Jan 7, 2026 6:00 PM · Cushing Community Center

Select Board Meeting

Regular Select Board Meeting.

Jan 12, 2026 6:00 PM · Cushing Community Center

Harbor Board Meeting

Harbor Board meeting.

All day – 12:00 AM · Cushing Community Center

Community

Fire & Safety

Fire

Fire Chief

Clarence Flanders

Ordinances/Regulations/Forms

Resources

Tax Maps

Town Meetings & Reports

Town Staff