September 1, 2026 State Primary Election
The State Primary election will be held Tuesday, September 1st at Town Hall from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
Information on the election, ballots, and voting can be found here.
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.
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
Means-Tested Circuit Breaker Exemption for taxpayers 65 years of age and older
A local means-tested senior citizen property tax exemption is available to Shutesbury Seniors 65 years and older. Information sheets and applications are available on the Assessors web page.
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
Our Town Newsletter
Current issue: Spring 2026 & Recycling insert
Notary Services in Town Hall
Appointments appreciated:
Assessors' Clerk, Leslie Bracebridge 413-259-3790
Land Use Clerk, Matteo Pangallo 413-259-3792
Recycling Schedule & Information
Recycling & Trash
