MassVoter.com← Shirley Select BoardShirley Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
June 3, 2024
21 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Andree Jean Jacques, Debra Flagg, Brian Hildebrant
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
a. Cemetery - Green burial
Allow the Cemetery Committee to allow green burials
Ms. Flagg made a motion to allow the Cemetery Committee to allow green burials. Mr. Hildebrant seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Flagg made a motion to allow the Cemetery Committee to allow green burials. Mr. Hildebrant seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Debra Flagg, second: Brian Hildebrant)
c. Appoint John Wilson to the STAC Committee
Appoint John Wilson to the STAC Committee
Ms. Flagg made a motion to appoint John Wilson to the STAC Committee. Mr. Hildebrant seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Flagg made a motion to appoint John Wilson to the STAC Committee. Mr. Hildebrant seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Debra Flagg, second: Brian Hildebrant)
d. Appoint Katie Aponte to the Housing Committee
Appoint Katie Aponte to the Housing Committee
Ms. Flagg made a motion to appoint Katie Aponte to the Housing Committee. Mr. Hildebrant seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Flagg made a motion to appoint Katie Aponte to the Housing Committee. Mr. Hildebrant seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Debra Flagg, second: Brian Hildebrant)
e. Appoint Asa Losurdo to the Housing Committee
Appoint Asa Losurdo to the Housing Committee
Ms. Flagg made a motion to appoint Asa Losurdo to the Housing Committee. Mr. Hildebrant seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Flagg made a motion to appoint Asa Losurdo to the Housing Committee. Mr. Hildebrant seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Debra Flagg, second: Brian Hildebrant)
f. Appoint Jennifer McGuinness to the Conservation commission
Appoint Jennifer McGuinness to the Conservation Commission
Ms. Flagg made a motion to appoint Jennifer McGuinness to the Conservation Commission. Mr. Hildebrant seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Flagg made a motion to appoint Jennifer McGuinness to the Conservation Commission. Mr. Hildebrant seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Debra Flagg, second: Brian Hildebrant)
g. Appoint Susan Gillham to the Conservation commission
Appoint Susan Gillham to the Conservation Commission
Ms. Flagg made a motion to appoint Susan Gillham to the Conservation Commission. Mr. Hildebrant seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Flagg made a motion to appoint Susan Gillham to the Conservation Commission. Mr. Hildebrant seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Debra Flagg, second: Brian Hildebrant)
h. Appoint Gaynor Bigelbach to the Conservation commission
Appoint Gaynor Bigelbach to the Conservation Commission
Ms. Flagg made a motion to appoint Gaynor Bigelbach to the Conservation Commission. Mr. Hildebrant seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Flagg made a motion to appoint Gaynor Bigelbach to the Conservation Commission. Mr. Hildebrant seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Debra Flagg, second: Brian Hildebrant)
i. Appoint Stuart Sears to the Conservation Commission
Appoint Stuart Sears to the Conservation Commission
Ms. Flagg made a motion to appoint Stuart Sears to the Conservation Commission. Mr. Hildebrant seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Flagg made a motion to appoint Stuart Sears to the Conservation Commission. Mr. Hildebrant seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Debra Flagg, second: Brian Hildebrant)
j. Appoint Heidi Ricci to the Nashua River Wild and Scenic Stewardship Council
Appoint Heidi Ricci to the Nashua River Wild and Scenic Stewardship Council
Ms. Flagg made a motion to appoint Heidi Ricci to the Nashua River Wild and Scenic Stewardship Council. Mr. Hildebrant seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Flagg made a motion to appoint Heidi Ricci to the Nashua River Wild and Scenic Stewardship Council. Mr. Hildebrant seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Debra Flagg, second: Brian Hildebrant)
k. Appoint Heidi Ricci to the open Space and Recreation Plan update Committee
Appoint Heidi Ricci to the Open Space and Recreation Plan Update Committee
Ms. Flagg made a motion to appoint Heidi Ricci to the Open Space and Recreation Plan Update Committee. Mr. Hildebrant seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Flagg made a motion to appoint Heidi Ricci to the Open Space and Recreation Plan Update Committee. Mr. Hildebrant seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Debra Flagg, second: Brian Hildebrant)
l. Add Melanie Lapoint as a MART Driver
Appoint Melanie Lapoint as a MART Driver
Ms. Flagg made a motion to appoint Melanie Lapoint as a MART Driver. Mr. Hildebrant seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Flagg made a motion to appoint Melanie Lapoint as a MART Driver. Mr. Hildebrant seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Debra Flagg, second: Brian Hildebrant)
m. Use $801.00 of ARPA funds to JAMAR Technologies
Approve the use of $801.00 of ARPA funds to JAMAR Technologies
Ms. Flagg made a motion to approve the use of $801.00 of ARPA funds to JAMAR Technologies. Mr. Hildebrant seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Flagg made a motion to approve the use of $801.00 of ARPA funds to JAMAR Technologies. Mr. Hildebrant seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Debra Flagg, second: Brian Hildebrant)
n. IMA - Ayer/Shirley Dispatch
Approve the continuing of the IMA Dispatch program
Ms. Flagg made a motion to approve the continuing of the IMA Dispatch program. Mr. Hildebrant seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Flagg made a motion to approve the continuing of the IMA Dispatch program. Mr. Hildebrant seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Debra Flagg, second: Brian Hildebrant)
7. Approval of Treasury Warrants:
Approve Warrant W24-30 for the amount of $85,832.78
Ms. Flagg made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W24-30 for the amount of $85,832.78. Mr. Hildebrant seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Flagg made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W24-30 for the amount of $85,832.78. Mr. Hildebrant seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Debra Flagg, second: Brian Hildebrant)
Approve Warrant W24-31 for the amount of $411,609.02
Ms. Flagg made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W24-31 for the amount of $411,609.02. Mr. Hildebrant seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Flagg made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W24-31 for the amount of $411,609.02. Mr. Hildebrant seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Debra Flagg, second: Brian Hildebrant)
Approve Warrant PRW24-24 for the amount of $125,588.66
Ms. Flagg made a motion to vote to approve Warrant PRW24-24 for the amount of $125,588.66. Mr. Hildebrant seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Flagg made a motion to vote to approve Warrant PRW24-24 for the amount of $125,588.66. Mr. Hildebrant seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Debra Flagg, second: Brian Hildebrant)
Approve Warrant W24-31 Veterans for the amount of $5,898.87
Ms. Flagg made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W24-31 Veterans for the amount of $5,898.87. Mr. Hildebrant seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Flagg made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W24-31 Veterans for the amount of $5,898.87. Mr. Hildebrant seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Debra Flagg, second: Brian Hildebrant)
Approve Warrant W24-31 No Check for the amount of $3,957.80
Ms. Flagg made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W24-31 No Check for the amount of $3,957.80. Mr. Hildebrant seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Flagg made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W24-31 No Check for the amount of $3,957.80. Mr. Hildebrant seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Debra Flagg, second: Brian Hildebrant)
8. Approval of Meeting Minutes:
Approve meeting minutes for 4/22/2024
Ms. Flagg made a motion to approve meeting minutes for 4/22/2024. Mr. Sawyer seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
The minutes name “Mr. Sawyer” as the seconder, but Bryan Sawyer had left the board in May 2024 (Brian Hildebrant took his seat), so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Ms. Flagg made a motion to approve meeting minutes for 4/22/2024. Mr. Sawyer seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Debra Flagg)
Approve meeting minutes for 5/6/2024
Ms. Flagg made a motion to approve meeting minutes for 5/6/2024. Mr. Sawyer seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
The minutes name “Mr. Sawyer” as the seconder, but Bryan Sawyer had left the board in May 2024 (Brian Hildebrant took his seat), so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Ms. Flagg made a motion to approve meeting minutes for 5/6/2024. Mr. Sawyer seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Debra Flagg)
9. Adjournment
Adjourn
Ms. Flagg made a motion to vote to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Hildebrant seconded the motion. Motion passed 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Flagg made a motion to vote to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Hildebrant seconded the motion. Motion passed 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Debra Flagg, second: Brian Hildebrant)
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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