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December 1, 2025
29 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: Andree Jean Jacques, Debra Flagg
Absent: Brian Hildebrant
Every vote, in order
a. Joint Appointment with Recreation Commission of Matt Thomas to the
Open their joint meeting with the Recreation Commission
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to open their joint meeting with the Recreation Commission. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to open their joint meeting with the Recreation Commission. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Appoint Matt Thomas to the Recreation Commission until May
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Matt Thomas to the Recreation Commission until May. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Matt Thomas to the Recreation Commission until May. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Close their joint meeting with the Recreation Commission
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to close their joint meeting with the Recreation Commission. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to close their joint meeting with the Recreation Commission. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
b. Vote to create an Agricultural Committee
Create an Agricultural Committee
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to create an Agricultural Committee. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to create an Agricultural Committee. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
c. Vote to populate the Agricultural Committee
Appoint Sarah Landry to the Agricultural Committee for a three year term
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Sarah Landry to the Agricultural Committee for a three year term. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Sarah Landry to the Agricultural Committee for a three year term. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Appoint Mike Sulmante to the Agricultural Committee for a three year term
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Mike Sulmante to the Agricultural Committee for a three year term. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Mike Sulmante to the Agricultural Committee for a three year term. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Appoint Kerri Mitton to the Agricultural Committee for a two year term
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Kerri Mitton to the Agricultural Committee for a two year term. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Kerri Mitton to the Agricultural Committee for a two year term. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Appoint Jennifer McGuiness to the Agricultural Committee for a two year term
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Jennifer McGuiness to the Agricultural Committee for a two year term. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Jennifer McGuiness to the Agricultural Committee for a two year term. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Appoint Stephen Hampson to the Agricultural Committee for a one year term
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Stephen Hampson to the Agricultural Committee for a one year term. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Stephen Hampson to the Agricultural Committee for a one year term. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
7. Approval of Treasury Warrants:
Approve Warrant W26-12 No Check for the amount of $783,214.33
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-12 No Check for the amount of $783,214.33. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-12 No Check for the amount of $783,214.33. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant W26-12 Veterans for the amount of $10,581.60
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-12 Veterans for the amount of $10,581.60. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-12 Veterans for the amount of $10,581.60. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant PRW26-10 for the amount of $141,312.03
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant PRW26-10 for the amount of $141,312.03. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant PRW26-10 for the amount of $141,312.03. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant PRW26-9 for the amount of $162,429.42
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant PRW26-9 for the amount of $162,429.42. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant PRW26-9 for the amount of $162,429.42. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant PRW26-8 for the amount of $151,599.01
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant PRW26-8 for the amount of $151,599.01. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant PRW26-8 for the amount of $151,599.01. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant PRW26-7 for the amount of $143,969.68
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant PRW26-7 for the amount of $143,969.68. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant PRW26-7 for the amount of $143,969.68. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant W26-11 No Check for the amount of $21.95
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-11 No Check for the amount of $21.95. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-11 No Check for the amount of $21.95. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant W26-11 for the amount of $307,731.52
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-11 for the amount of $307,731.52. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-11 for the amount of $307,731.52. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant W26-10 Supplemental for the amount of $3,253.16
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-10 Supplemental for the amount of $3,253.16. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-10 Supplemental for the amount of $3,253.16. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant PRW26-1 Supplemental-2 for the amount of $163.62
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant PRW26-1 Supplemental-2 for the amount of $163.62. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant PRW26-1 Supplemental-2 for the amount of $163.62. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant PRW26-1 Supplemental-1 for the amount of $992.98
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant PRW26-1 Supplemental-1 for the amount of $992.98. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant PRW26-1 Supplemental-1 for the amount of $992.98. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant PRW26-1 for the amount of $153,485.44
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant PRW26-1 for the amount of $153,485.44. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant PRW26-1 for the amount of $153,485.44. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant PRW26-2 Supplemental for the amount of $664.70
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant PRW26-2 Supplemental for the amount of $664.70. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant PRW26-2 Supplemental for the amount of $664.70. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant PRW26-2 for the amount of $168,966.93
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant PRW26-2 for the amount of $168,966.93. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant PRW26-2 for the amount of $168,966.93. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant PRW26-3 for the amount of $173,440.21
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant PRW26-3 for the amount of $173,440.21. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant PRW26-3 for the amount of $173,440.21. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant PRW26-4 for the amount of $180,367.36
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant PRW26-4 for the amount of $180,367.36. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant PRW26-4 for the amount of $180,367.36. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant PRW26-5 for the amount of $153,075.09
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant PRW26-5 for the amount of $153,075.09. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant PRW26-5 for the amount of $153,075.09. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant PRW26-6 for the amount of $149,205.40
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant PRW26-6 for the amount of $149,205.40. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant PRW26-6 for the amount of $149,205.40. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant W26-12 for the amount of $228,846.53
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-12 for the amount of $228,846.53. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-12 for the amount of $228,846.53. 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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