MassVoter.com← Shirley Select BoardShirley Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
March 14, 2022
17 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Debra Flagg, Bryan Sawyer, Andree Jean Jacques
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
1. Appointment of Maria Criscenzo as Administrative Assistant
Appoint Maria Criscenzo as Administrative Assistant
Andree Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Maria Criscenzo as Administrative Assistant. Chair Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Andree Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Maria Criscenzo as Administrative Assistant. Chair Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
2. Appointment of Christie Bliss as Assistant Town Treasurer/Tax Collector
Appoint Christie Bliss as Assistant Town Treasurer/Tax Collector
Andree Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Christie Bliss as Assistant Town Treasurer/Tax Collector. Chair Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Andree Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Christie Bliss as Assistant Town Treasurer/Tax Collector. Chair Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
3. Appointment of Michael Ray as DPW Laborer
Appoint Michael Ray as DPW Laborer
Andree Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Michael Ray as DPW Laborer. Chair Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Andree Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Michael Ray as DPW Laborer. Chair Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
4. Appointment of Carol Evans as Election Worker
Appoint Carol Evans as Election Worker
Andree Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Carol Evans as Election Worker. Chair Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Andree Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Carol Evans as Election Worker. Chair Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
7. Use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for: ClearGov in the amount of $5,300;
Authorize the use of ARPA funds for ClearGov in the amount of $5,300; Police certification in the amount of $10,000; PEG Access in the amount of $27,402.26; Center Town Hall Building Assessment in...
Andree Jean Jacques made a motion to authorize the use of ARPA funds for ClearGov in the amount of $5,300; Police certification in the amount of $10,000; PEG Access in the amount of $27,402.26; Center Town Hall Building Assessment in the amount of $12,500. Chair Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Andree Jean Jacques made a motion to authorize the use of ARPA funds for ClearGov in the amount of $5,300; Police certification in the amount of $10,000; PEG Access in the amount of $27,402.26; Center Town Hall Building Assessment in the amount of $12,500. Chair Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approval of Treasury Warrants:
Approve Treasury Warrant W22-19 in the amount of $219,310.36
Andree Jean Jacques made a motion to approve Treasury Warrant W22-19 in the amount of $219,310.36. Chair Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Andree Jean Jacques made a motion to approve Treasury Warrant W22-19 in the amount of $219,310.36. Chair Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Treasury Warrant W22-19 NO CHECK in the amount of $14.88
Andree Jean Jacques made a motion to approve Treasury Warrant W22-19 NO CHECK in the amount of $14.88. Chair Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Andree Jean Jacques made a motion to approve Treasury Warrant W22-19 NO CHECK in the amount of $14.88. Chair Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Treasury Warrant W22-19 VETERANS in the amount of $6,053.45
Andree Jean Jacques made a motion to approve Treasury Warrant W22-19 VETERANS in the amount of $6,053.45. Chair Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Andree Jean Jacques made a motion to approve Treasury Warrant W22-19 VETERANS in the amount of $6,053.45. Chair Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Treasury Warrant W22-19 VETERANS COLA in the amount of $4,740.00
Andree Jean Jacques made a motion to approve Treasury Warrant W22-19 VETERANS COLA in the amount of $4,740.00. Chair Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Andree Jean Jacques made a motion to approve Treasury Warrant W22-19 VETERANS COLA in the amount of $4,740.00. Chair Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
1. January 24, 2022
Approve the meeting minutes of January 24, 2022
Andree Jean Jacques made a motion to approve the meeting minutes of January 24, 2022. Chair Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Andree Jean Jacques made a motion to approve the meeting minutes of January 24, 2022. Chair Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
2. January 31, 2022
Approve the meeting minutes of January 31, 2022
Andree Jean Jacques made a motion to approve the meeting minutes of January 31, 2022. Chair Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Andree Jean Jacques made a motion to approve the meeting minutes of January 31, 2022. Chair Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Recess until 7:00pm
Andree Jean Jacques made a motion to recess until 7:00pm. Chair Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Andree Jean Jacques made a motion to recess until 7:00pm. Chair Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Open the Public Hearing
Andree Jean Jacques made a motion to open the Public Hearing. Chair Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Andree Jean Jacques made a motion to open the Public Hearing. Chair Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
1. Public Hearing for Liquor License Alteration of Premises Application for The
Approve the Alteration of Premises Application for the liquor license for The Brookside Grill, under the contingency of 1) compliance with the Conservation Commission by Friday, May 6, 2) payment...
Andree Jean Jacques made a motion to approve the Alteration of Premises Application for the liquor license for The Brookside Grill, under the contingency of 1) compliance with the Conservation Commission by Friday, May 6, 2) payment of outstanding balances, and 3) that food will be served. Chair Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Andree Jean Jacques made a motion to approve the Alteration of Premises Application for the liquor license for The Brookside Grill, under the contingency of 1) compliance with the Conservation Commission by Friday, May 6, 2) payment of outstanding balances, and 3) that food will be served. Chair Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
2. Public Hearing for Liquor License Alteration of Premises Application for Piccolino's
Approve the Alteration of Premises Application for the liquor license for The Piccolino
Andree Jean Jacques made a motion to approve the Alteration of Premises Application for the liquor license for The Piccolino. Chair Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Andree Jean Jacques made a motion to approve the Alteration of Premises Application for the liquor license for The Piccolino. Chair Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Close the Public Hearing
Andree Jean Jacques made a motion to close the Public Hearing. Chair Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Andree Jean Jacques made a motion to close the Public Hearing. Chair Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Andree Jean Jacques made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:38pm. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Andree Jean Jacques made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:38pm. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
From the Shirley Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no Select Board photos): Lowell Sun / Nashoba Valley Voice — Andree Lourdes Jean Jacques (May 2025, courtesy of the candidate). Debra Flagg and Brian Hildebrant show initials (no named photo found). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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