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November 4, 2024
20 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Brian Hildebrant, who is counted absent.
Present: Debra Flagg, Andree Jean Jacques
Absent: Brian Hildebrant
Every vote, in order
a. Joint meeting with the Planning Board to appoint Asa Losurdo as a member
Appoint Asa Losurdo as a Planning Board Member
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Asa Losurdo as a Planning Board Member. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Asa Losurdo as a Planning Board Member. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
c. Appoint Donna Deforge as an Election Worker
Appoint Donna Deforge as an Election Worker
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Donna Deforge as an Election Worker. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Donna Deforge as an Election Worker. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
d. Joint meeting with the Board of Assessors for the Tax Classification Hearing
Select a Minimum Residential Factor of 1 for fiscal year 2025 tax classification purposes, maintaining a single tax rate
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to select a Minimum Residential Factor of 1 for fiscal year 2025 tax classification purposes, maintaining a single tax rate. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to select a Minimum Residential Factor of 1 for fiscal year 2025 tax classification purposes, maintaining a single tax rate. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
No open space discount be selected
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion that no open space discount be selected. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion that no open space discount be selected. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
The residential exemption not be granted for fiscal year 2025
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion that the residential exemption not be granted for fiscal year 2025. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion that the residential exemption not be granted for fiscal year 2025. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
The small commercial exemption not be granted for fiscal year 2025
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion that the small commercial exemption not be granted for fiscal year 2025. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion that the small commercial exemption not be granted for fiscal year 2025. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
e. Approval of a Driveway Permit for Anthony Lively at 180 Townsend Rd
Approve a driveway permit for Anthony Lively at 180 Townsend Road
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve a driveway permit for Anthony Lively at 180 Townsend Road. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve a driveway permit for Anthony Lively at 180 Townsend Road. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
f. Approval of the DPW Collective Bargaining Contract
Approve the DPW Collective Bargaining Contract
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve the DPW Collective Bargaining Contract. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve the DPW Collective Bargaining Contract. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
g. Approval of the use of ARPA funds:
Approve the above listed ARPA funds request
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve the above listed ARPA funds request. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve the above listed ARPA funds request. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
12. Article 12: At Town Meeting
Recommend on the Nov. 18, 2024 Special Town Meeting articles: favorable action on Articles 1-3 and 5-10, no action on Article 4, recommendation at Town Meeting on 11-12
H. Recommendations on Articles for November 18th Special Town Meeting Warrant 1. Article 1: Favorable Action 2. Article 2: Favorable Action 3. Article 3: Favorable Action 4. Article 4: No Action 5. Article 5: Favorable Action 6. Article 6: Favorable Action 7. Article 7: Favorable Action 8. Article 8: Favorable Action 9. Article 9: Favorable Action 10. Article 10: Favorable Action 11. Article 11: At Town Meeting 12. Article 12: At Town Meeting 1. The Select Board made the above recommendations on the Warrant Articles 2. Mr. Sears advised of his views on the Citizen Petition Article 4 Ms. Jean Jacques made the above listed motions on the Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“h. Recommendations on Articles for November 18th Special Town Meeting Warrant 1. Article 1: Favorable Action 2. Article 2: Favorable Action 3. Article 3: Favorable Action 4. Article 4: No Action 5. Article 5: Favorable Action 6. Article 6: Favorable Action 7. Article 7: Favorable Action 8. Article 8: Favorable Action 9. Article 9: Favorable Action 10. Article 10: Favorable Action 11. Article 11: At Town Meeting 12. Article 12: At Town Meeting 1. The Select Board made the above recommendations on the Warrant Articles 2. Mr. Sears advised of his views on the Citizen Petition Article 4 Ms. Jean Jacques made the above listed motions on the Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
7. Approval of Treasury Warrants:
Approve Warrant W25-11 No Check for the amount of $48.99
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W25-11 No Check for the amount of $48.99. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W25-11 No Check for the amount of $48.99. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant W25-11 Check for the amount of $411,399.42
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W25-11 Check for the amount of $411,399.42. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W25-11 Check for the amount of $411,399.42. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant W25-11 LTD Insurance for the amount of $452.45
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W25-11 LTD Insurance for the amount of $452.45. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W25-11 LTD Insurance for the amount of $452.45. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant W25-10.2 No Check for the amount of $271,285.39
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W25-10.2 No Check for the amount of $271,285.39. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W25-10.2 No Check for the amount of $271,285.39. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant W25-10.2 No Check for the amount of $2,673.12
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W25-10.2 No Check for the amount of $2,673.12. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W25-10.2 No Check for the amount of $2,673.12. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant W25-9.2 for the amount of $26,547.80
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W25-9.2 for the amount of $26,547.80. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W25-9.2 for the amount of $26,547.80. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant W25-9.3 No Check for the amount of $4,800.92
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W25-9.3 No Check for the amount of $4,800.92. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W25-9.3 No Check for the amount of $4,800.92. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
8. Approval of Meeting Minutes:
Approve 10/21/2024 meeting minutes
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve 10/21/2024 meeting minutes. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve 10/21/2024 meeting minutes. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve 10/24/2024 meeting minutes
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve 10/24/2024 meeting minutes. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve 10/24/2024 meeting minutes. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
9. Adjournment
Adjourn
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Flagg seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0, 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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