MassVoter.com← Shirley Select BoardShirley Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
July 7, 2025
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 Recreation Commission - Appointment of Bryar Trent to
Appoint Bryar Trent to the Recreation Commission
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Bryar Trent to the Recreation Commission. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Bryar Trent to the Recreation Commission. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
b. Appointment of Anne Towne to Interim COA Director
Appoint Anne Towne as the Interim COA Director
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Anne Towne as the Interim COA Director. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Anne Towne as the Interim COA Director. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
n. Appointment of Carol Evans as an Election Worker
Appoint the above listed as Election Workers
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint the above listed as Election Workers. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint the above listed as Election Workers. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
o. Appointment of Rosalind Ferguson as an Election Warden
Appoint Rosalind Ferguson as Election Warden
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Rosalind Ferguson as Election Warden. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Rosalind Ferguson as Election Warden. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
p. Appointment of Anita Haines as an Election Worker
Appoint Anita Haines as an Election Worker
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Anita Haines as an Election Worker. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Anita Haines as an Election Worker. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
q. Appointment of John Harrington as an Registrar - Republican |
Appoint John Harrington as a Registrar - Republican
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint John Harrington as a Registrar - Republican. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint John Harrington as a Registrar - Republican. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
s. Appointment of Robert Huxley as an Registrar -- Democrat
Appoint Liddy Haycocks and Robert Huxley as Registrar - Democrats
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Liddy Haycocks and Robert Huxley as Registrar - Democrats. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Liddy Haycocks and Robert Huxley as Registrar - Democrats. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
z. Appointment of Dawn Olden as an Election Worker
Appoint all the above as Election Workers
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint all the above as Election Workers. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint all the above as Election Workers. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Appoint Laurie Witherell as Election Clerk
Clerk Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Laurie Witherell as Election Clerk. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Clerk Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Laurie Witherell as Election Clerk. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Appoint Kenneth Wood as Election Worker
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Kenneth Wood as Election Worker. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Kenneth Wood as Election Worker. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
ii. Temporary Liquor License Shirley Pumpkin Fest - Jesse Tarbell (Sterling Street
Approve the one day liquor license for Jesse Tarbell (Shirley Pumpkin Fest) on October 12, 2025
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve the one day liquor license for Jesse Tarbell (Shirley Pumpkin Fest) on October 12, 2025. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve the one day liquor license for Jesse Tarbell (Shirley Pumpkin Fest) on October 12, 2025. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve a one day liquor license for Mark Edwards on July 12, 2025
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve a one day liquor license for Mark Edwards on July 12, 2025. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve a one day liquor license for Mark Edwards on July 12, 2025. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve the Host Community Agreement between the Town and Treevit LLC
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve the Host Community Agreement between the Town and Treevit LLC. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve the Host Community Agreement between the Town and Treevit LLC. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
7. Approval of Treasury Warrants:
Approve Warrant W25-28 for the amount of $458,838.66
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W25-28 for the amount of $458,838.66. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W25-28 for the amount of $458,838.66. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant W26-1 Veterans for the amount of $8,680.04
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-1 Veterans for the amount of $8,680.04. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-1 Veterans for the amount of $8,680.04. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant W25-27 for the amount of $221,080.46
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W25-27 for the amount of $221,080.46. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W25-27 for the amount of $221,080.46. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant W25-27 No Check for the amount of $2,081.54
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W25-27 No Check for the amount of $2,081.54. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W25-27 No Check for the amount of $2,081.54. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant W26-1 No Check for the amount of $2,224,752.58
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-1 No Check for the amount of $2,224,752.58. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-1 No Check for the amount of $2,224,752.58. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant PRW25-27 for the amount of $135,809.69
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant PRW25-27 for the amount of $135,809.69. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant PRW25-27 for the amount of $135,809.69. 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 adjourn the meeting. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Flagg seconded. 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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