Welcome to Shutesbury, a rural town in Franklin County, MA, established as Roadtown in 1735 and incorporated as Shutesbury in 1761, named for Governor Samuel Shute. This is the official Town Website, maintained by the Town’s Web Communications Committee.
Town Offices will be open regular hours on Friday, July 3rd.
Town Offices will be closed Monday, July 6th in observance of the July 4th holiday.
Shutesbury Public Library will be closed Friday, July 3rd and Saturday, July 4th
Shutesbury Public Library will reopen on Sunday, July 5th.
Looking for a particular Town meeting? Zoom address? past meeting?
Go to MyTownGov or the month's Calendar for official Town meetings.
Looking for a Town event or gathering? date & time? place?
View a list of recent Town Announcements here.
News & Updates
ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan
Shutesbury's (June 2026) ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan can be reviewed here.
Consolidated Permit Applications For Clean Energy Projects
On March 3, 2026, the Shutesbury Select Board voted to accept Consolidated Permit Applications for clean energy projects per 225 CMR 29.00 no earlier than October 1, 2026. A Local Government Representative has not yet been designated by the Select Board.
Helpful Information
Recycling Schedule & Information
Recycling & Trash
- Trash bag distribution schedule 2026 (corrected)
- Streets on scheduled pickup day
- Tuesday collection schedule (2025-2026)
- Wednesday collection schedule (2025-2026)
- Tuesday collection schedule (2026-2027)
- Wednesday collection schedule (2026-2027)
