The Shelburn Park Board is looking for someone to fill a vacancy on their board. Only requirements are that you must be a resident of the Town of Shelburn, be able to volunteer at Park sponsored functions, and be able to attend board meetings. Anyone interested needs to fill out an application and turn it into the Shelburn Town Hall or you can drop it in the drop box for the water bills. You can also email your application to [email protected] This park board position will be a four year term and your term will expire at the end of 2029.
Applications and/or letters of intent need to be dropped off at the Water Office no later than 4:00pm on Friday January 16, 2026.

CLICK HERE to download the application.

Some additional info about the Park Board :
The Shelburn Park Board will be hosting their 7th Annual Discover the Magic of Christmas Event in November 2026 and their 6th Annual Boo Bash in October 2026. In addition to their annual events on the calendar for the 2026 agenda is also finishing the Shelburn Ball Diamond Improvement Project as well as completing their improvements to the Town Park and Dawson’s Pond. 

The mission of the Redevelopment Commission is to promote and encourage business growth and expansion while appropriating land use and improvements within the Town of Shelburn. In doing so, they facilitate discussions on economic development issues, provide land use and development information to local elected and appointed officials, and provide public input on development, land use, and other economic development issues. 

Duties of the Shelburn Redevelopment Commission include the following: 

1. Investigate, survey and study areas in the unit that need redevelopment. 
2. Study and combat the factors causing an area to need redevelopment. 
3. Select and acquire areas needing redevelopment or economic development areas. 
4. Oversee any locally created Tax Increment Finance (TIF) districts. 

The Redevelopment Commission is comprised of five members. Three are appointed by the Town Council President and two are appointed by the Town Council. The Town Council also appoints an individual from the school board to serve as a non-voting advisor to the commission. Term of service for each commissioner is one year.  
 
If you are interested in being a part of the Shelburn Redevelopment Commission, please send in a letter of intent or fill out an application.  You can mail or drop off the application/letter of intent at the Shelburn Town Hall at 15 N. Railroad St. Shelburn, IN 47879. You can also email it to [email protected].  The deadline to apply for the 2026 Shelburn Redevelopment Commission is 4:00pm on Friday January 16, 2025.

You can download an application here or pick one up at the Shelburn Town Hall.

​Public Notice of No Significant Environmental Impact and Request for Release of Funds:
On or about September 1, 2025, the Town of Shelburn will request the release federal funds
from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) for Community Development
Block Grant Funds (CDBG) from the State of Indiana under Title I of the Housing and
Community Development Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-383) for the following project:
Comprehensive Utilities Plan - The project involves creating a single comprehensive
coordinated plan addressing all three utility systems: water, wastewater, and stormwater
infrastructure. planning, infrastructure evaluations, and the development of actionable
improvement plans.

Finding of No Significant Impact: It has been determined that a request for release of project
funds will not constitute any action that significantly affects the quality of the human environment
and, accordingly, the Town of Shelburn has decided not to prepare an Environmental Impact
Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (P.L. 91-190); for the following
reasons:
Project activities consist of planning and infrastructure evaluations. These activities are exempt
under 24 CFR §58.34(a) but remain subject to §58.6. This project has been reviewed, and it has
been determined that project activities meet the exemption criteria and will not endanger the
environment in any way.

The Town has completed an Environmental Review Record (ERR) for the project, documenting
the environmental review and explaining why such a statement is not required. This ERR is on
file at the Shelburn Utilities Office, 15 N Railroad St, Shelburn, IN 47879, and is available for
public inspection and copying upon request between 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., Monday through
Friday. The ERR can also be reviewed electronically or by U.S. mail by sending a request to
Kristine Krueger at 2800 Poplar St., Suite 9A, Terre Haute, IN 47803, or via email at
[email protected]. No further environmental review of this project is planned
before the request for release of funds.

Public Comments on Findings: All interested parties and persons concerned with this
decision are invited to submit written comments for consideration by the Town of Shelburn to
Kristine Krueger at 2800 Poplar St., Suite 9A, Terre Haute, IN 47803 or by email to
[email protected]. Such written comments should be received by August 12,
2025. All comments received will be considered, and the Town of Shelburn will not request the
release of federal funds prior to the date specified in the preceding sentences.

Release of Funds: The Town will undertake the project described above with CDBG Grant
funds from the State of Indiana under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of
1974. The Town of Shelburn is certifying to the State that the Town and Aaron Lewis, in his
official capacity as Council President, consents to accept the jurisdiction of the federal courts if
an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to environmental reviews, decision
making, and action; and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The legal effect of the
certification is that upon its approval, the Town of Shelburn may use the Block Grant funds, and
the State will have satisfied its responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act of
1969.

Objections to State Release of Funds: The State will accept an objection to its approval only
if it is on one of the following basis: (a) that the certification was not in fact executed by the certifying officer or other officer of applicant approved by the State; or (b) that the applicant's
environmental review record for the project indicated omission of a required review process.
Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedure (24 CFR
Part 58) and may be submitted to Grant Services & OCRA through the ER Report in GMS.
The state will not consider objections to the release of funds on grounds other than those stated
above. No objections received after August 30, 2025, will be considered by the State.
​
Aaron Lewis, Council President, Town of Shelburn

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Town of Shelburn Seeks Applicants for Vacancy on the Shelburn Redevelopment Commission

Shelburn, IN – Due to the recent resignation of a member, the Shelburn Redevelopment Commission has an open position. The Town of Shelburn is now accepting applications for a new commissioner to fill the vacancy for the 2025 term.
The mission of the Shelburn Redevelopment Commission is to promote and encourage business growth and expansion, while managing land use and improvements within the town. The Commission works on addressing economic development issues, providing valuable land use and development information to local officials, and offering a platform for public input on various development and economic matters.
Interested individuals who would like to contribute to the town’s future growth and development are encouraged to submit a letter of intent or complete an application. Applications can be mailed or dropped off at the Shelburn Town Hall located at 15 N. Railroad St., Shelburn, IN 47879, or emailed to [email protected].

The deadline to submit an application is 4:00 p.m. on Friday, August 15, 2025.

Responsibilities of the Shelburn Redevelopment Commission include:

• Investigating, surveying, and studying areas within the town that require redevelopment.
• Analyzing and addressing the factors that lead to the need for redevelopment.
• Selecting and acquiring areas in need of redevelopment or economic development.
• Overseeing any locally created Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts.

The Redevelopment Commission is composed of five members: three appointed by the Town Council President, two appointed by the Town Council, and a non-voting advisor appointed from the local school board. Each commissioner serves a one-year term.

​This is a unique opportunity for those interested in contributing to the economic and structural growth of Shelburn. If you are passionate about making a difference in your community, please consider applying.
For more information or to submit your application, please contact the Shelburn Town Clerk’s Office at [email protected].

You can download an application here or pick one up at the Shelburn Town Hall.

The Shelburn Town Council invites all community members to attend a Work Session Meeting to discuss upcoming projects and town planning initiatives.
🗓 Date: Monday, August 25th, 2025
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Shelburn Community Building, 30 N Interurban St., Shelburn, IN
This work session will focus on important discussions surrounding the OCRA Planning Grant. The meeting will feature consultations with Midwestern Engineers and THRIVE West Central to develop a comprehensive communication plan and public engagement plan for the grant initiative.
A Town Council work session is a public meeting held to review and discuss upcoming agenda items, ask questions, and gather information ahead of a formal council meeting. Please note that no formal action or public testimony will be taken during this session.
We encourage community members to attend and stay informed as we continue to plan for the future of Shelburn. Your involvement is essential in helping us create effective strategies for community growth and engagement.
For more information and to stay updated on future meetings, visit our website at https://shelburn.in.gov/ or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ShelburnIN/.
We look forward to your participation!
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Town of Shelburn, Indiana

Notice is hereby given that the Town of Shelburn will receive sealed bids for their 2025 Mowing Season, located in the Town of Shelburn, Sullivan County, Indiana.
Sealed bids are invited and may be forwarded by mail, other courier service or in person to Town of Shelburn, Attn: Mowing Bids, 15 N. Railroad St. Shelburn, IN 47879 until 4:00pm on March 10, 2025.  Bids received after such hour will be returned unopened. Bids will be opened and publicly read aloud on March 10, 2025 at 6:00pm at the Shelburn Community Building where a vote to approve a bid will immediately follow.

The contract will consist of mowing 23 properties, as well as spraying weed killer at select locations as needed during the entire 2025 season. A list of the properties can be found on our website at shelburn.in.gov or picked up at our Town Hall located at 15 N. Railroad St. Shelburn, IN 47879 Monday thru Friday 8am-4pm (closed for lunch from 12-1). Download the 2025 Mowing List Here.

The mission of the Redevelopment Commission is to promote and encourage business growth and expansion while appropriating land use and improvements within the Town of Shelburn. In doing so, they facilitate discussions on economic development issues, provide land use and development information to local elected and appointed officials, and provide public input on development, land use, and other economic development issues. 

Duties of the Shelburn Redevelopment Commission include the following: 

1. Investigate, survey and study areas in the unit that need redevelopment. 
2. Study and combat the factors causing an area to need redevelopment. 
3. Select and acquire areas needing redevelopment or economic development areas. 
4. Oversee any locally created Tax Increment Finance (TIF) districts. 

The Redevelopment Commission is comprised of five members. Three are appointed by the Town Council President and two are appointed by the Town Council. The Town Council also appoints an individual from the school board to serve as a non-voting advisor to the commission. Term of service for each commissioner is one year.  
 
If you are interested in being a part of the Shelburn Redevelopment Commission, please send in a letter of intent or fill out an application.  You can mail or drop off the application/letter of intent at the Shelburn Town Hall at 15 N. Railroad St. Shelburn, IN 47879. You can also email it to [email protected].  The deadline to apply for the 2025 Shelburn Redevelopment Commission is 4:00pm on Monday January 13, 2025.

You can download an application here or pick one up at the Shelburn Town Hall.

After nearly sixty years, the Shelburn Town Park is preparing for some exciting new upgrades. To revitalize the space, Shelburn officials secured roughly $50,000 in funding to completely redo the park.
The money comes from a combination of fundraising, ARPA Money, a REMC Operation Round Up Grant, and a generous grant from The Wabash Valley Community Foundation.

The Town of Shelburn's Park Board was recently awarded an $18,000 grant for upgrades and repairs to the Shelburn Town Park.  The updates and repairs will consist of all new playground equipment, swing set, new soccer and basketball nets, a fence, and picnic tables for families to sit and enjoy time together.  

Shelburn Clerk-Treasurer and park board member Melissa Copeland stated she's excited for the kids of Shelburn to have a dedicated space to play and spend time with their families.

​The Shelburn Park Board hopes to have all upgrades and renovations completed in time for the kids to enjoy the new park for Summer 2025.