MassVoter.com← Shirley Select BoardShirley Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
March 9, 2026
21 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. Liquor License Public Hearing (Net Fuel Inc.)
Open the liquor license public hearing for Net Fuel Inc
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to open the liquor license public hearing for Net Fuel Inc. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to open the liquor license public hearing for Net Fuel Inc. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve the liquor license for Net Fuel Inc with the stipulation it is active and in use within one year
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve the liquor license for Net Fuel Inc with the stipulation it is active and in use within one year. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve the liquor license for Net Fuel Inc with the stipulation it is active and in use within one year. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Close the liquor license public hearing for Net Fuel Inc
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to close the liquor license public hearing for Net Fuel Inc. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to close the liquor license public hearing for Net Fuel Inc. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
c. Shirley Traffic Action Committee Update - Thickly Settled Speed Zones
Approve the proposed Thickly Settled Speed Zones
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve the proposed Thickly Settled Speed Zones. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve the proposed Thickly Settled Speed Zones. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
d. Appointment of Mary Rice to the Senior Work Off Program
Appoint Mary Rice to the Senior Work-off Program
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Mary Rice 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 Mary Rice to the Senior Work-off Program. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Appoint Barbara Reichert to the Senior Work-off Program
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Barbara Reichert 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 Barbara Reichert to the Senior Work-off Program. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
f. Appointment of Meredith Strang to the Senior Work Off Program
Appoint Meredith Strang to the Senior Work-off Program
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Meredith Strang 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 Meredith Strang to the Senior Work-off Program. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
g. Appointment of Logan Bries to the Opioid Abatement Advisory Committee
Appoint Logan Bries to the Opioid Abatement Advisory Committee
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Logan Bries to the Opioid Abatement Advisory Committee. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Logan Bries to the Opioid Abatement Advisory Committee. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
h. Appointment of Bryan Sawyer to the Opioid Abatement Advisory Committee
Appoint Bryan Sawyer to the Opioid Abatement Advisory Committee
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Bryan Sawyer to the Opioid Abatement Advisory Committee. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Bryan Sawyer to the Opioid Abatement Advisory Committee. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
i. Approval of Planning Assistance Grant Application through MRPC to update the
Approve the Planning Assistance Grant Application through MRPC to update the Housing Production Plan
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve the Planning Assistance Grant Application through MRPC to update the Housing Production Plan. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve the Planning Assistance Grant Application through MRPC to update the Housing Production Plan. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
j. Vote to open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
7. Approval of Treasury Warrants:
Approve Warrant PRW26-16 Supplemental for the amount of $841.99
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant PRW26-16 Supplemental for the amount of $841.99. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant PRW26-16 Supplemental for the amount of $841.99. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant PRW26-18 for the amount of $163,788.03
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant PRW26-18 for the amount of $163,788.03. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant PRW26-18 for the amount of $163,788.03. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant PRW26-17 for the amount of $152,817.91
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant PRW26-17 for the amount of $152,817.91. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant PRW26-17 for the amount of $152,817.91. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant W26-17 Veterans for the amount of $8,967.97
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-17 Veterans for the amount of $8,967.97. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-17 Veterans for the amount of $8,967.97. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant PRW26-16 for the amount of $193,550.70
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant PRW26-16 for the amount of $193,550.70. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant PRW26-16 for the amount of $193,550.70. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant W26-17 for the amount of $239,134.79
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-17 for the amount of $239,134.79. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-17 for the amount of $239,134.79. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant W26-16 for the amount of $264,838.34
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-16 for the amount of $264,838.34. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-16 for the amount of $264,838.34. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant W26-16 No Check for the amount of $549.17
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-16 No Check for the amount of $549.17. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-16 No Check for the amount of $549.17. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
8. Approval of Meeting Minutes:
Approve the 12/22/2026 meeting minutes
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve the 12/22/2026 meeting minutes. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve the 12/22/2026 meeting minutes. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
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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