Shirley weighs new street-tree and stone-wall rules after spring warrant push
Shirley MA – The Planning Board is still working on proposed street-tree and stone-wall bylaws, with June 17 now the next meeting to watch.
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Shirley revisits proposed tree and stonewall bylaw as board keeps it moving
Shirley MA – Planning Board revisited a proposed tree and stonewall bylaw on June 3, with June 17 next and no final town vote confirmed.
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Shirley families face Ayer-Shirley school budget pressure ahead of June 17
Shirley families are still waiting for a final Ayer-Shirley budget picture, with a June 17 meeting ahead and proposed FY27 assessment pressure.
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Shirley boards to weigh cemetery lamp ban, metal-detecting rules June 9
Shirley MA – A June 9 agenda could tighten cemetery decoration rules and update metal-detecting signs, but no rule has been adopted yet.
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Ayer-Shirley school budget shortfall heads toward June 17 meeting
The Ayer-Shirley Regional School Committee is facing a FY25 budget shortfall, a non-unit pay vote and AFSCME bargaining ahead of its June 17 meeting.
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Shirley renters can apply for up to $500 a month in 2026 aid
Shirley is accepting 2026 rental aid applications now, and eligible renters can seek up to $500 a month as the town reviews files on a rolling basis.
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Shirley’s 2026 town election drew just 6.56% turnout, and one race ended in a tie
Shirley’s May 5 town election drew only 6.56% turnout, down from 11.20% in 2025, and the constable race finished with a 5-5 tie.
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Shirley heads into annual town meeting tonight with budget votes ahead
Shirley residents head into tonight’s annual town meeting, where budget and spending decisions could shape town services, schools and taxes.
