Shirley Community Organizations

A small town leans on the groups that keep its history, protect its rivers, and cover its news. These are established organizations that serve Shirley, and every one of them takes volunteers.

Non-Profit Organizations

Organization	What they do & contact
Shirley Historical Society	Preserves Shirley’s records and artifacts, keeps Shaker and other local collections, and runs tours of the Shirley Shaker Village from the Lucy Longley Memorial Building at 182 Center Road. 978-425-9328.
Nashua River Watershed Association	Regional non-profit based in Groton that protects the rivers and streams of the Nashua River watershed, which drains Shirley’s Nashua and Squannacook river borders, through water protection, land protection, and education.
Nashoba Valley Voice	The hyperlocal newspaper for the Nashoba Valley, naming Shirley among its covered towns and keeping a Shirley news section on town government, schools, and elections.

Town & Senior Resources

Organization	Notes
Council on Aging	The town senior center, outreach, and programs for older residents. Director Amy Leonard. 978-425-1390.
Hazen Memorial Library	Free programs, computers, and a card that works at libraries across Massachusetts. Library Director Debra Roy. 978-425-2600.
Recreation	Youth sports, summer programs, and the town’s parks and fields. Recreation Director Steve Stern. 978-822-6413.

For current hours and a fuller list, see the town’s community services pages at shirley-ma.gov.

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