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April 27, 2026
36 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 Debra Flagg, who is counted absent.
Present: Brian Hildebrant, Andree Jean Jacques
Absent: Debra Flagg
Every vote, in order
a. Pole hearing for Townsend Road (Unitil)
Open the Pole hearing for Townsend Road
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to open the Pole hearing for Townsend Road. Mr. Hildebrant seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to open the Pole hearing for Townsend Road. Mr. Hildebrant seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Brian Hildebrant)
Close the Pole hearing for Townsend Road
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to close the Pole hearing for Townsend Road. Mr. Hildebrant seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to close the Pole hearing for Townsend Road. Mr. Hildebrant seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Brian Hildebrant)
Approve the new Poles hearing for Townsend Road
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve the new Poles hearing for Townsend Road. Mr. Hildebrant seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve the new Poles hearing for Townsend Road. Mr. Hildebrant seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Brian Hildebrant)
b. Public Hearing for Community Development Block Grant Program for
Open the public hearing for the Community Development Block Grant
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to open the public hearing for the Community Development Block Grant. Mr. Hildebrant seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to open the public hearing for the Community Development Block Grant. Mr. Hildebrant seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Brian Hildebrant)
c. Vote Recommendations for Town Meeting Warrant Articles
Favorable action on Article 1
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion for favorable action on Article 1. Mr. Hildebrant seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion for favorable action on Article 1. Mr. Hildebrant seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Brian Hildebrant)
Favorable action on Article 2
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion for favorable action on Article 2. Mr. Hildebrant seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion for favorable action on Article 2. Mr. Hildebrant seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Brian Hildebrant)
Favorable action on Article 3
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion for favorable action on Article 3. Mr. Hildebrant seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion for favorable action on Article 3. Mr. Hildebrant seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Brian Hildebrant)
Favorable action on Article 4
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion for favorable action on Article 4. Mr. Hildebrant seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion for favorable action on Article 4. Mr. Hildebrant seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Brian Hildebrant)
Favorable action on Article 5
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion for favorable action on Article 5. Mr. Hildebrant seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion for favorable action on Article 5. Mr. Hildebrant seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Brian Hildebrant)
Favorable action on Article 6
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion for favorable action on Article 6. Mr. Hildebrant seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion for favorable action on Article 6. Mr. Hildebrant seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Brian Hildebrant)
Favorable action on Article 7
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion for favorable action on Article 7. Mr. Hildebrant seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion for favorable action on Article 7. Mr. Hildebrant seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Brian Hildebrant)
Favorable action on Article 8
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion for favorable action on Article 8. Mr. Hildebrant seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion for favorable action on Article 8. Mr. Hildebrant seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Brian Hildebrant)
Favorable action on Article 9
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion for favorable action on Article 9. Mr. Hildebrant seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion for favorable action on Article 9. Mr. Hildebrant seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Brian Hildebrant)
Favorable action on Article 10
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion for favorable action on Article 10. Mr. Hildebrant seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion for favorable action on Article 10. Mr. Hildebrant seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Brian Hildebrant)
Favorable action on Article 11
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion for favorable action on Article 11. Mr. Hildebrant seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion for favorable action on Article 11. Mr. Hildebrant seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Brian Hildebrant)
Favorable action on Article 12
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion for favorable action on Article 12. Mr. Hildebrant seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion for favorable action on Article 12. Mr. Hildebrant seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Brian Hildebrant)
Favorable action on Article 13
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion for favorable action on Article 13. Mr. Hildebrant seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion for favorable action on Article 13. Mr. Hildebrant seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Brian Hildebrant)
Favorable action on Article 14
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion for favorable action on Article 14. Mr. Hildebrant seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion for favorable action on Article 14. Mr. Hildebrant seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Brian Hildebrant)
Favorable action on Article 15
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion for favorable action on Article 15, Mr. Hildebrant seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion for favorable action on Article 15, Mr. Hildebrant seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Brian Hildebrant)
Favorable action on Article 17
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion for favorable action on Article 17. Mr. Hildebrant seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion for favorable action on Article 17. Mr. Hildebrant seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Brian Hildebrant)
Favorable action on Article 18
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion for favorable action on Article 18. Mr. Hildebrant seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion for favorable action on Article 18. Mr. Hildebrant seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Brian Hildebrant)
Favorable action on Article 19
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion for favorable action on Article 19. Mr. Hildebrant seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion for favorable action on Article 19. Mr. Hildebrant seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Brian Hildebrant)
Favorable action on Article 20
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion for favorable action on Article 20. Mr. Hildebrant seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion for favorable action on Article 20. Mr. Hildebrant seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Brian Hildebrant)
Favorable action on Article 21
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion for favorable action on Article 21. Mr. Hildebrant seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion for favorable action on Article 21. Mr. Hildebrant seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Brian Hildebrant)
Favorable action on Article 22
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion for favorable action on Article 22. Mr. Hildebrant seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion for favorable action on Article 22. Mr. Hildebrant seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Brian Hildebrant)
Favorable action on Article 23
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion for favorable action on Article 23. Mr. Hildebrant seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion for favorable action on Article 23. Mr. Hildebrant seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Brian Hildebrant)
Favorable action on Article 24
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion for favorable action on Article 24. Mr. Hildebrant seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion for favorable action on Article 24. Mr. Hildebrant seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Brian Hildebrant)
Favorable action on Article 25
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion for favorable action on Article 25. Mr. Hildebrant seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion for favorable action on Article 25. Mr. Hildebrant seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Brian Hildebrant)
Favorable action on Article 26
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion for favorable action on Article 26, Mr. Hildebrant seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion for favorable action on Article 26, Mr. Hildebrant seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Brian Hildebrant)
d. Approve and Post the Town Meeting Warrant
Approve and post the Town Meeting Warrant
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve and post the Town Meeting Warrant. Mr. Hildebrant seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve and post the Town Meeting Warrant. Mr. Hildebrant seconded, Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Brian Hildebrant)
7. Approval of Treasury Warrants:
Approve Warrant W26-21 for the amount of $75,589.99
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-21 for the amount of $75,589.99. Mr. Hildebrant seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-21 for the amount of $75,589.99. Mr. Hildebrant seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Brian Hildebrant)
Approve Warrant PRW26-21 for the amount of $140,046.44
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant PRW26-21 for the amount of $140,046.44. Mr. Hildebrant seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant PRW26-21 for the amount of $140,046.44. Mr. Hildebrant seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Brian Hildebrant)
Approve Warrant W26-22 for the amount of $153,074.73
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-22 for the amount of $153,074.73. Mr. Hildebrant seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-22 for the amount of $153,074.73. Mr. Hildebrant seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Brian Hildebrant)
Approve Warrant W26-22 No Check for the amount of $741,648.87
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-22 No Check for the amount of $741,648.87. Mr. Hildebrant seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-22 No Check for the amount of $741,648.87. Mr. Hildebrant seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Brian Hildebrant)
8. Approval of Meeting Minutes:
Approve the 4/13/2026 Meeting Minutes
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve the 4/13/2026 Meeting Minutes. Mr. Hildebrant seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve the 4/13/2026 Meeting Minutes. Mr. Hildebrant seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Brian Hildebrant)
9. Adjournment
Adjourn
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Hildebrant seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Hildebrant seconded. Motion passed, 2-0, 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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