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August 25, 2025
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Brian Hildebrant, Andree Jean Jacques, Debra Flagg
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
a. Appointment of Christine Roy to the position of Assistant Town Accountant
Appoint Christine Roy as the new Assistant Town Accountant
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Christine Roy as the new Assistant Town Accountant. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Christine Roy as the new Assistant Town Accountant. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
b. Appointment of Donna DiRusso to the cultural council
Appoint Donna DiRusso to the Cultural Council
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Donna DiRusso to the Cultural Council. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Donna DiRusso to the Cultural Council. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
c. Appointment of Brian Hildebrant to the Enhancing Shirley Committee
Appoint Brian Hildebrant to the Enhancing Shirley Committee
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Brian Hildebrant to the Enhancing Shirley Committee. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0,
The minutes give the count as 2-0 with “1 abstain” but do not name who abstained (three members were present; the motion appointed Brian Hildebrant). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Brian Hildebrant to the Enhancing Shirley Committee. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0,.” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
d. Declare Surplus Vehicles:
Declare the above noted vehicles as surplus
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to declare the above noted vehicles as surplus. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to declare the above noted vehicles as surplus. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve the terms presented by Thrive Cannabis regarding the current HCA and renegotiate the HCA
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve the terms presented by Thrive Cannabis regarding the current HCA and renegotiate the HCA. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve the terms presented by Thrive Cannabis regarding the current HCA and renegotiate the HCA. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
f. Approval of Sale of Land to MA Fish and Wildlife 0 Lawton Rd
Approve the sale of 0 Lawton Road to MA Fish and Wildlife
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion approve the sale of 0 Lawton Road to MA Fish and Wildlife. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion approve the sale of 0 Lawton Road to MA Fish and Wildlife. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
g. Vote to modify electrical box on the Center Town Common
Approve the modification of the Electric box on the center town Common
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve the modification of the Electric box on the center town Common. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve the modification of the Electric box on the center town Common. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
7. Approval of Treasury Warrants:
Approve Warrant W26-4 for the amount of $86,099.09
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-4 for the amount of $86,099.09. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-4 for the amount of $86,099.09. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant W26-4 No Check for the amount of $594.67
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-4 No Check for the amount of $594.67. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-4 No Check for the amount of $594.67. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
9. Adjournment
Adjourn
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:47PM. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:47PM. Ms. Flagg seconded. 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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