Open Govt
Energy Committee
Thank you to everyone for coming and making the Shelburne Energy Fair happen!!!!
LED Streetlight Final Report Presentation is now online:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fer2JyQrrbY
Mission Statement: To facilitate the reduction of municipal and residential carbon emissions from the town of Shelburne by 50% carbon neutrality by 2030 and by 100% by 2050, following the recommendations of the international science community. The Energy Committee will:
- seek the means and then quantify current and future carbon emissions
- promote insulation/weatherization of current structures
- promote access to renewable energy sources such as solar and wind
- prepare proposals to appropriate funding sources
- advertise/promote actions that can be undertaken by individuals within the community
- and pursue other opportunities that may arise
Members of the Energy Committee can be reached at: Energy@townofshelburnema.gov
Previous meetings:
- Thu, Feb 22, 2024 at 07:00 PM
- Thu, Feb 8, 2024 at 07:00 PM
- Thu, Aug 17, 2023 at 07:00 PM
Agricultural Commission
Meeting Schedule: Meets whenever needed
Previous meetings:
- Fri, Apr 26, 2024 at 07:00 PM
- Thu, Jan 25, 2024 at 07:00 PM
- Thu, Dec 14, 2023 at 07:00 PM
Board of Assessors
Phone | (413) 625-0300 x. 4 |
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FAX | (413) 625-0303 |
assessors@townofshelburnema.gov | |
Address | 51 Bridge Street, Shelburne, MA 01370 |
Meeting Schedule: Third Monday Each Month (unless it is a Holiday). See Calendar
Previous meetings:
- Mon, Jan 22, 2024 at 06:00 PM
- Mon, Oct 17, 2022 at 06:00 PM
- Tue, Jun 14, 2022 at 05:30 PM
Board of Health
Shelburne is a member of the Franklin County Cooperative Public Health Service (CPHS), a regional health district administered by the Franklin Regional Council of Governments. The Cooperative Public Health Service (CPHS) of the Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG) serves as the Health Department for the Town of Shelburne. The Health Agents, Public Health Nurses and Community Health Educator provide environmental health inspections, communicable disease investigation and prevention, code enforcement, education, wellness, and special programs; CPHS staff work closely with members of the Town Board of Health on these matters. For further information, and for a CPHS staff listing and contact details, please see the CPHS website.
If you need to apply for a Board of Health Permit please go to the FRCOG CPHS online permitting webpage: https://frcog.org/inspections-permits/health/ and follow the instructions.
Next meeting:
- Mon, Apr 28 at 9:00 AM
Previous meetings:
- Mon, Mar 31, 2025 at 09:00 AM
- Mon, Feb 24, 2025 at 09:00 AM
- Mon, Feb 10, 2025 at 09:00 AM
Bridge of Flowers Preservation Committee
Meeting Schedule: As Needed
Previous meetings:
- Tue, Jun 4, 2019 at 03:00 PM
- Thu, Nov 8, 2018 at 02:00 PM
- Thu, Oct 18, 2018 at 02:00 PM
Community Preservation Committee
Previous meetings:
- Tue, Mar 25, 2025 at 04:00 PM
- Tue, Mar 11, 2025 at 06:30 PM
- Tue, Mar 11, 2025 at 06:00 PM
Conservation Commission
Meeting Schedule: Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 7 PM by Zoom unless otherwise posted.
Previous meetings:
- Tue, Mar 18, 2025 at 07:00 PM
- Tue, Jan 14, 2025 at 07:00 PM
- Tue, Oct 8, 2024 at 07:00 PM
Council on Aging
Previous meetings:
- Thu, Apr 13, 2017 at 01:30 PM
- Thu, Mar 23, 2017 at 01:30 PM
- Thu, Feb 9, 2017 at 01:30 PM
Cultural Council
Town Hall, 51 Bridge Street, Shelburne Falls, MA 01370 Contact: ShelburneLCC@gmail.com Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShelburneCulturalCouncil/
Meeting Schedule: See Calendar
Previous meetings:
- Thu, Aug 29, 2024 at 06:30 PM
- Thu, Feb 1, 2024 at 06:00 PM
- Mon, Jan 22, 2024 at 08:00 PM
Emergency Management Committee
MISSION STATEMENT Our mission is to protect the lives, property and the environment of the Town of Shelburne by preparing for, responding to, and recovering from natural and man-made disasters as well as acts of terrorism. Through comprehensive risk assessment, proactive planning, public education and interagency collaboration we commit to implementing effective emergency management practices that ensure our community’s resilience and safety. We strive to provide a coordinated, prompt and compassionate response to emergency situations; aiming to minimize the impact of disasters on our citizens while fostering a culture of preparedness within our town.
Previous meetings:
- Thu, Jul 18, 2024 at 07:00 PM
- Thu, Apr 18, 2024 at 07:00 PM
- Thu, Feb 15, 2024 at 07:00 PM
Finance Committee
Meetings are scheduled as necessary
Previous meetings:
- Tue, Apr 22, 2025 at 05:30 PM
- Tue, Apr 15, 2025 at 05:30 PM
- Mon, Apr 14, 2025 at 05:30 PM
Franklin County Regional Housing & Redevelopment Authority
Phone |
(413)863-9781 |
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FAX |
Central Office: (413) 863-9289 |
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fcrhra.org |
Address |
241 Millers Falls Road |
Shelburne Housing Authority no longer exists.
Please refer to: https://fcrhra.org/public-notices
Meeting Schedule: Third Monday Each Month @ 4:30 pm
Previous meetings:
- Wed, Jan 12, 2022 at 04:30 PM
- Wed, Dec 8, 2021 at 04:30 PM
- Wed, Nov 17, 2021 at 04:30 PM
Open Space Committee
Meeting Schedule: Fourth Monday of each month, 7 pm in Shelburne Town Hall , unless otherwise posted.
Next 2 meetings:
- Mon, Apr 28 at 7:00 PM
- Mon, May 26 at 7:00 PM
Previous meetings:
- Mon, Mar 24, 2025 at 07:00 PM
- Mon, Feb 24, 2025 at 07:00 PM
- Mon, Jan 27, 2025 at 07:00 PM
Planning Board
Clerk of the board:
The Board meets on the first Tuesday of each month, at 6 p.m., at the Town Hall meeting room.
Additional meetings may be held as necessary.
If you have any questions, please email the Board at Planningboard@townofshelburnema.gov.
Meeting Schedule: 1st Tuesday at 6:30 pm
Previous meetings:
- Tue, Apr 15, 2025 at 06:30 PM
- Tue, Apr 15, 2025 at 06:00 PM
- Tue, Mar 4, 2025 at 06:00 PM
Recreation Committee
Current Recreation Committee Offerings
Open to the Public
General Cowell Gym fees:
- $2 Shelburne residents, $5 non-Shelburne residents
April to November.
Pickleball at the Cowell Outdoor Courts outdoors free, indoors during inclement weather subject to gym fees
- Regular schedule (subject to change): Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday mornings, and Monday, Wednesday evenings; lessons available. For times and details on lessons, leagues, and special events go to https://bit.ly/3N3HgNb. For questions contact shelburnefallspickleball@gmail.com.
Basketball in the Cowell Gym (gym fee: $2 Shelburne residents, $5 non-Shelburne residents)
- Tuesday (over 35) at 6:30 pm and Thursday (competitive) at 6:00 pm and Sunday's at 5:00 PM
- Friday 7 to 9 pm ( Currently Not Offered)
December to March
Cowell Youth Basketball (free)
- 5:30 to 6:30 pm: Monday grades 1-2, Tuesday Kindergarten, Thursday grades 3-4
Pickleball (gym fee: $2 Shelburne residents, $5 non-Shelburne residents)
- Regular schedule (subject to change): Monday and Wednesday 6 to 8:PM, Tuesday, Saturday 8:15 -10:15AM and two sessions on Thursday's, 8:45 am to 10:45 and 10:45 to 12:45, Sunday at 9 to 11AM: and Monday and Wednesday from 6-8 pm; lessons available. For times and details on lessons, leagues, and special events go to https://bit.ly/3N3HgNb. For questions contact shelburnefallspickleball@gmail.com.
Basketball in the Cowell Gym (gym fee: $2 Shelburne residents, $5 non-Shelburne residents)
- Tuesday (over 35) at 7 pm and Thursday (competitive) at 7 pm
(To view the full Cowell Gym schedule click on the thumbnail schedule to the right.) https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=Y293ZWxsZ3ltbmFzaXVtQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ
Please go to our Facbook page, Shelburne Recreation Committe and Cowell Gymnasium, for updated information. You can also contact us at cowellgymnasium@gmail.com or (413) 625-0305 or call John Walsh at 413-775-3274.
Meeting Schedule: The Recreation Committee generally meets at 7 pm on the second Wednesday of every month at the Cowell Gym. Please see the calendar for specific meeting dates and agenda.
Previous meetings:
- Wed, Apr 9, 2025 at 07:00 PM
- Wed, Mar 19, 2025 at 07:00 PM
- Wed, Feb 26, 2025 at 07:00 PM
Selectboard
Meetings and Agendas
Meeting agendas for selectboard meetings may be found by clicking on the calendar event in the left sidebar area.
Video recordings of Selectboard meetings may be viewed at Falls Cable.
Meeting Schedule: Regular meetings Mondays 5:30PM, please confirm posted meetings at Town Hall or check the website calendar for confirmation.
Next meeting:
- Tue, May 6 at 6:30 PM
Previous meetings:
- Tue, Apr 22, 2025 at 05:30 PM
- Tue, Apr 22, 2025 at 07:00 PM
- Mon, Apr 7, 2025 at 05:30 PM
Senior Center Board of Directors
The Senior Center Board of Directors is comprised of members of the Councils on Aging from each of the three towns: Ashfield, Buckland and Shelburne. The Board meets at the Senior Center on the second Thursday of each month at 3:30 P.M.
Meeting Schedule: Second Thursday of each month at 3:30 P.M.
Previous meetings:
- Thu, Dec 10, 2020 at 03:30 PM
- Thu, Oct 10, 2019 at 03:30 PM
- Thu, May 9, 2019 at 03:30 PM
Sewer Commissioners
Previous meetings:
- Tue, Feb 2, 2016 at 04:00 PM
- Thu, Jan 14, 2016 at 06:30 PM
Technology & Cable Advisory Committee
Meeting Schedule: 1st Wednesday of most months, as needed
Previous meetings:
- Wed, Feb 22, 2023 at 06:30 PM
- Tue, Mar 15, 2022 at 06:30 PM
- Wed, Jan 5, 2022 at 06:30 PM
Zoning Board of Appeals
Phone |
(413) 625-0300 |
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FAX |
(413) 625-0303 |
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Zoning@townofshelburnema.gov |
Address |
51 Bridge Street, Shelburne, MA 01370 |
Meeting Schedule: 1st Thursdays 7PM by Zoom
Previous meetings:
- Thu, Apr 3, 2025 at 07:00 PM
- Thu, Mar 6, 2025 at 07:00 PM
- Thu, Jan 2, 2025 at 07:00 PM