The official web site of The Town of Cushing Maine
Upcoming Meetings and Events
Select Board Meeting
November 10, 2025
6:00 PM Cushing Community Center
Agenda, when available, here .
Planning Board Meeting
December 3, 2025
6:00 PM Cushing Community Center
Agenda, when available, here.
Board of Appeals
No meeting scheduled
Cemetery Committee
No meeting scheduled
Harbor Board
November 20 , 2025 – 6pm
Cushing Community Center
Announcements
Vote Results for Cushing November 4, 2025, Elections
Race: Question -1-Absentee Voting and Voter ID
Restrictions
Yes – 320
No – 371
Race: Question – 2 -Temporary Restrictions on Dangerous
Weapons Possession
Yes – 371
No – 318
Article #2 – Candidate for Select Board seat #5
Ethan Moon – 258
Craig Normand – 258
Article #3 – Town moratorium on industrial scale aquaculture
Yes – 467
No – 193
| Write-in votes for Cushing Select Board seat #5 | |
| Abbie Gilbert | 1 |
| Allison Wilson | 1 |
| Alton Grover | 1 |
| Bobby | 1 |
| Corey Jones | 1 |
| Dan Staples | 5 |
| Danika Poland | 2 |
| Dennis York Jr. | 1 |
| Heather Sprague | 1 |
| Jason Ward | 2 |
| Jay Jones | 5 |
| John Matheson | 2 |
| John Olson Jr. | 1 |
| Lisa Young | 2 |
| Nick Smith | 17 |
| Paul Wilson | 1 |
| Rhonda Smith | 1 |
| Richard Corriveau | 5 |
| Richard Provonche | 1 |
| Robert Ellis | 1 |
| Sandra Blanchard | 1 |
| Troy Ross | 1 |
| William Aboud | 1 |
| William Smith | 2 |
| Zoe Max | 1 |
| Total write-in votes cast | 58 |
Town of Cushing Announcement
Mandatory Building Permits for All Structures
Important Notice to All Residents and Property Owners
CORRECTION
Posted By: Cheryl Stackpole, Chairperson of Cushing Selectboard
On behalf of the Cushing Selectboard we apologize for the misinformation sent regarding building permits. Revised message will be sent and posted.
Accepting Bids for Snow Removal Contract
The Town of Cushing is seeking bids to contract the plowing and sanding of its town roads, totaling 28 miles, for the 2026-2028 winter seasons (3 seasons), as well as the plowing/sanding of the Town Office, Fire Station, and Town Garage parking lots. Sand and salt will be provided by the town, but a machine for loading will be required throughout the
season.
Proof of insurance and independent contractor status for Workers’ Compensation Act will need to be provided upon starting.
Bids are due at the Cushing Town Office no later than Monday,
December 8, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. Bids will be opened at the
meeting of the Board of Selectmen on December 8, 2025 at 6:00
p.m. For any additional questions you may contact the town
office.
The Town reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.
Cushing Select Board
Town Annual Report – 2024
2024 Town Reports are available now at the Town Office and Library.
PDF Version here.
TOWN MEETING WARRANT FOR THE 2025 YEAR
Document available here
FRIENDSHIP/CUSHING FOOD PANTRY
A note to Cushing residents that supplemental food assistance is available at the Friendship/Cushing Food Pantry located in Friendship at 6 Kaler Lane off Route 97 behind the Friendship Highway Department near the town center. Cushing residents are welcome to stop by during hours of operation each Saturday from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
First time visitors are asked to fill out a one-page form to determine eligibility. Once completed you can select numerous on-the-shelf items. Volunteers will distribute food from the refrigerators and freezers based on family size. Fresh fruits, vegetables, and bread are also available.
For more information, contact the Friendship Town Office at (207) 832-7644.
Call for Volunteers – Cushing Warming Center
The Cushing Warming Center is seeking dedicated volunteers to ensure the well-being of those experiencing electric outages during winter storms. Details here
2025 DOG LICENSES NOW AVAILABLE
This is a reminder that dog licenses are now available. The rabies vaccination must be current at the time of licensing. The license renewal fee is $6.00 for spay/neutered; $11.00 for able to produce. Please renew on or before January 31st. to avoid a $25.00 late fee.
Town office information on the left.
Licenses may also be purchased online at www.doglicensing.com
General Assistance
The municipality of Cushing administers a General Assistance program for the support of the poor. Pursuant to Title 22 MRSA §4305, the municipal officers have adopted an ordinance establishing that program. A copy of this ordinance is available for public inspection at the town office. Also available for inspection is a copy of the State’s General Assistance Statutes, as copies of the State law are made available to the municipality, by the State of Maine Department of Health and Human Services.
Persons who wish to apply for General Assistance may do so at the Cushing Community Center Monday- 8:30am-4:30pm, Wednesday- 8:30am-4:30pm, and Friday-7:30-2:30pm.
In case of an emergency, applicants may contact: Cheryl Stackpole at 691-3496.
A written decision must be issued within 24 hours from the time of application.
The Department of Health and Human Services’ toll-free telephone number, to call with a question regarding the General Assistance Program, is 1-800-442-6003.
This notice is posted pursuant to Title 22 MRSA §4304-4305
Town of Cushing
Broadband Planning Report
A copy of the report can be found here
Food Pantry Volunteers
The Food Pantry is always looking for volunteers. If you are interested in helping, please contact Karen Goodwill at 354-0669.
Town Office, Library and Community Center
39 Cross Road
Cushing, Maine 04563
Town Office Hours:
Monday 8:30 to 4:30
Wednesday 8:30 to 4:30
Friday 7:30 to 2:30
Telephone: 207-354-2375
RESOURCES
Substance Abuse and Recovery
Hotlines / Crisis Numbers
Local Assistance, Information and Services for Maine
Useful License Links
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