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February 9, 2026
19 recorded votes, 0 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 Nicholas McLaughlin to Full Time Police Officer
Appoint Nicholas McLaughlin to Full Time Police , Officer
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Nicholas McLaughlin to Full Time Police , Officer. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Nicholas McLaughlin to Full Time Police , Officer. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
b. Appointment of Toni Bragdon as a Police Matron
Appoint Toni Bragdon as Police Matron
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Toni Bragdon as Police Matron. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Toni Bragdon as Police Matron. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
c. Appointment of Katie Hawthorne as a Police Matron
Appoint Katie Hawthorne as Police Matron
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Katie Hawthorne as Police Matron. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Katie Hawthorne as Police Matron. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
d. Appointment of Jodee Coke as a Police Matron
Appoint Jodee Coke as Police Matron
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Jodee Coke as Police Matron. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Jodee Coke as Police Matron. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
g. Approval of Letter of Support for DLTA Grant
Approve the letter of support for the DLTA Grant
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve the letter of support for the DLTA Grant. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve the letter of support for the DLTA Grant. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
h. Approval of DLTA Grant Submission
Approve the DLTA grant submission
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve the DLTA grant submission. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve the DLTA grant submission. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
i. Approval of Metal Detection Policy
Approve the new Metal Detection Policy
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve the new Metal Detection Policy. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve the new Metal Detection Policy. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
6. Stephen Longley
Appoint Charles Waite Jr., Alan Welch, Kevin Johnston, Marianne Lindgren, Dorothy Claydon, and Stephen Longley to the senior work- off program
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Charles Waite Jr., Alan Welch, Kevin Johnston, Marianne Lindgren, Dorothy Claydon, and Stephen Longley to the senior work- off program. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Charles Waite Jr., Alan Welch, Kevin Johnston, Marianne Lindgren, Dorothy Claydon, and Stephen Longley to the senior work- off program. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
1. Shirley Rod and Gun Club dates
Approve a temporary liquor license for all the provide dates from the Shirley Rod and Gun Club
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve a temporary liquor license for all the provide dates from the Shirley Rod and Gun Club. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve a temporary liquor license for all the provide dates from the Shirley Rod and Gun Club. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
2. St. Nicholas Parish Hall - 3/28/2026
Approve temporary liquor license for the St. Nicholas Parish Hall for 3/28/2026
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve temporary liquor license for the St. Nicholas Parish Hall for 3/28/2026. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve temporary liquor license for the St. Nicholas Parish Hall for 3/28/2026. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
6. Public Comments: An opportunity for residents to bring matters before the Select
Approve Warrant PRW26-13 for the amount of $150,374.40
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant PRW26-13 for the amount of $150,374.40. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant PRW26-13 for the amount of $150,374.40. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant W26-13 Supp1l.2-ALL-COM for the amount of $6,676.77
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-13 Supp1l.2-ALL-COM for the amount of $6,676.77. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-13 Supp1l.2-ALL-COM for the amount of $6,676.77. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant PRW26-15 for the amount of $158,382.09
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant PRW26-15 for the amount of $158,382.09. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant PRW26-15 for the amount of $158,382.09. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant W26-16 Veterans for the amount of $10,871.31
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-16 Veterans for the amount of $10,871.31. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-16 Veterans for the amount of $10,871.31. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant W26-15 for the amount of $295,964.47
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-15 for the amount of $295,964.47. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-15 for the amount of $295,964.47. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant W26-15 No Check for the amount of $988,103.18
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-15 No Check for the amount of $988,103.18. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-15 No Check for the amount of $988,103.18. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant W26-8 Reissue Comcast for the amount of $130.41
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-8 Reissue Comcast for the amount of $130.41. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-8 Reissue Comcast for the amount of $130.41. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
8. Approval of Meeting Minutes:
Approve the meeting minutes from 1/12/2026
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve the meeting minutes from 1/12/2026. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve the meeting minutes from 1/12/2026. 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. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to adjourn the meeting. 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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