Welcome to the Town of Cushing

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.

The Town of Cushing is seeking applicants for a part-time Office Assistant. The qualified applicant will assist the Town Clerk/Treasurer and Tax Collector in performing a wide variety of duties including, but not limited to, processing motor vehicle registrations, collection of taxes and other payment/fees, cash-ups, records/file management, answering phone inquiries, elections, and general clerical and bookkeeping duties as required. Solid experience with Microsoft Word and Excel is expected, as well as overall computer literacy and the willingness and competency to learn new things. Qualified individuals must be able to multitask, be highly motivated, maintain confidentiality, have excellent written and oral communication skills as well as basic math skills. This is a regular part-time position of approximately 10 hours per week and occasionally more on certain weeks as needed to cover vacations, elections, etc. Applicants must be able to be bonded. To apply please submit cover letter, resume, and at least three work-related references to: clerk@cushing.maine.gov, drop it off at the town office, or mail it to Town of Cushing 39 Cross Road, Cushing, ME 04563 by March 2, 2026.

The Town of Cushing is seeking a person to fill a vacancy on the planning board. This is a 5-year term. 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 2, 2026.

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 2, 2026.

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

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

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.

The Town Meeting warrant document for the 2025 year is available.

Printed copies are available at the Town Office and Library.

The Food Pantry is seeking volunteers.

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

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