MassVoter.com← Shirley Select BoardShirley Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
March 23, 2026
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The attendance line reads “Chair Brian Hildebrant Vice Chair Andree Jean Jacques, Clerk Andree Jean Jacques” (Andree Jean Jacques named twice); Clerk Debra Flagg seconded the motions and the votes are recorded 3-0, so she is counted present.
Present: Brian Hildebrant, Andree Jean Jacques, Debra Flagg
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
a. Presentation from Cemetery Committee - Green Burials
Approve the rules and regulations for green burials presented by the Cemetery Committee
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve the rules and regulations for green burials presented by the Cemetery Committee. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve the rules and regulations for green burials presented by the Cemetery Committee. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve the general guidelines for green burials presented by the Cemetery Committee
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve the general guidelines for green burials presented by the Cemetery Committee. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve the general guidelines for green burials presented by the Cemetery Committee. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
d. Vote to approve Annual Town Election Warrant for May 5, 2026
Approve the annual Town Elections for May 5, 2026
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve the annual Town Elections for May 5, 2026. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve the annual Town Elections for May 5, 2026. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
e. Vote to Appoint John Cardillo Sr. to Enhancing Shirley Committee
Appoint John Cardillo Sr. to the Enhancing Shirley Committee
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint John Cardillo Sr. to the Enhancing Shirley Committee. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint John Cardillo Sr. to the Enhancing Shirley Committee. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
7. Approval of Treasury Warrants:
Approve Warrant W26-19 for the amount of $186,630.91
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-19 for the amount of $186,630.91. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-19 for the amount of $186,630.91. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant W26-19 No Check for the amount of $928,534.04
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-19 No Check for the amount of $928,534.04. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-19 No Check for the amount of $928,534.04. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant PRW26-19 for the amount of $164,366.38
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant PRW26-19 for the amount of | $164,366.38. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant PRW26-19 for the amount of | $164,366.38. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant W26-18 for the amount of $337,845.16
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-18 for the amount of $337,845.16. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-18 for the amount of $337,845.16. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant W26-18 No Check for the amount of $866,625.14
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-18 No Check for the amount of $866,625.14. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-18 No Check for the amount of $866,625.14. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
8. Approval of Meeting Minutes:
Approve the 2/9/2026 meeting minutes
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve the 2/9/2026 meeting minutes. Mr. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve the 2/9/2026 meeting minutes. Mr. 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. Mr. Hildebrant seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Hildebrant seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Brian Hildebrant)
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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