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June 16, 2026
30 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
iii. Bobbi Jo Colburn to the Benjamin Hill Park Committee
Appoint Donald Farrar, Neil Guthrie, and Bobbi Jo Colburn to the Benjamin Hill Park Committee
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Donald Farrar, Neil Guthrie, and Bobbi Jo Colburn to the Benjamin Hill Park Committee. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Donald Farrar, Neil Guthrie, and Bobbi Jo Colburn to the Benjamin Hill Park Committee. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
iv. Gordon Chase to the Cemetery Committee
Appoint Gordon Chase to the Cemetery Committee
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Gordon Chase to the Cemetery Committee. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Gordon Chase to the Cemetery Committee. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
vi. Alison Tocci to the Center Town Hall Committee
Appoint Linda Malone and Alison Tocci to the Center Town Hall Committee
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Linda Malone and Alison Tocci to the Center Town Hall Committee. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Linda Malone and Alison Tocci to the Center Town Hall Committee. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
viii. Bonnie Woodward to the Conservation Committee
Appoint Marie Elwyn and Bonnie Woodward to the Conservation Committee
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Marie Elwyn and Bonnie Woodward to the Conservation Committee. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Marie Elwyn and Bonnie Woodward to the Conservation Committee. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
ix. Laurie Witherell to the COA
Appoint Laurie Witherell to the COA
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Laurie Witherell to the COA. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Laurie Witherell to the COA. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
xi. Brian Goldberg to the Greenway Committee
Appoint Marie Elwyn, Brian Goldberg, and Sherry Anders to the Greenway Committee
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Marie Elwyn, Brian Goldberg, and Sherry Anders to the Greenway Committee. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Marie Elwyn, Brian Goldberg, and Sherry Anders to the Greenway Committee. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Appoint Sonia Razzetti to the Historic Preservation Committee
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Sonia Razzetti to the Historic Preservation Committee. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Sonia Razzetti to the Historic Preservation Committee. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
xiv. Donald Farrar to the Sewer Commission
Appoint Donald Farrar to the Sewer Commission
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Donald Farrar to the Sewer Commission. Ms. | . Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Donald Farrar to the Sewer Commission. Ms. | . Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
xvii. Jessica Myshrall to the Veterans Events Committee
Appoint Dwight Detillion, Kathy Mitchell, and Jessica Myshrall to the Veterans Events Committee
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Dwight Detillion, Kathy Mitchell, and Jessica Myshrall to the Veterans Events Committee. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Dwight Detillion, Kathy Mitchell, and Jessica Myshrall to the Veterans Events Committee. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
xix. Stuart Sears to the Zoning Board of Appeals
Appoint Leonardo Guercio and Stuart Sears to the ZBA
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Leonardo Guercio and Stuart Sears to the ZBA. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Leonardo Guercio and Stuart Sears to the ZBA. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
xxiv. Rembs Layman to the Community Preservation Committee
Appoint Sonia Razzetti, Asa Losurdo, Jay Duffner, Bonnie Woodward, and Rembs Layman to the CPC
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Sonia Razzetti, Asa Losurdo, Jay Duffner, Bonnie Woodward, and Rembs Layman to the CPC. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Sonia Razzetti, Asa Losurdo, Jay Duffner, Bonnie Woodward, and Rembs Layman to the CPC. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
xxvi. Bonnie Laurence to the Housing Committee
Appoint Trish Garriagan, Bonnie Laurence, and Elizabeth Johnson to the Housing Committee
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Trish Garriagan, Bonnie Laurence, and Elizabeth Johnson to the Housing Committee. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to appoint Trish Garriagan, Bonnie Laurence, and Elizabeth Johnson to the Housing Committee. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
d. Authorization of Early Voting Hours for Town Clerk for the Upcoming State
Authorize the Town Clerk to reduce the hours of Karly Voting on Weekdays for the 2026 State Primary Election and for the 2026 State Election to 25% of the regular hour's minimum as allowed by...
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to authorize the Town Clerk to reduce the hours of Karly Voting on Weekdays for the 2026 State Primary Election and for the 2026 State Election to 25% of the regular hour's minimum as allowed by state rules. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to authorize the Town Clerk to reduce the hours of Karly Voting on Weekdays for the 2026 State Primary Election and for the 2026 State Election to 25% of the regular hour's minimum as allowed by state rules. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
e. Approval of Ambulance Receivable Write Off
Approve the ambulance write offs
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve the ambulance write offs. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve the ambulance write offs. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
f. Discussion Ayer Shirley Regional School District Excess and Deficiency
Accept Excess and Deficiency as stated
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to accept Excess and Deficiency as stated. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to accept Excess and Deficiency as stated. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
h. Discussion of Proposed change by the legislature to the Devens Governance
Allow the Town Administrator Bryan Sawyer to send a letter to the Legislature asking for clarification on the proposed change
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to allow the Town Administrator Bryan Sawyer to send a letter to the Legislature asking for clarification on the proposed change. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to allow the Town Administrator Bryan Sawyer to send a letter to the Legislature asking for clarification on the proposed change. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
7. Approval of Treasury Warrants:
Approve Warrant PRW26-24 for the amount of $149,554.43
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant PRW26-24 for the amount of $149,554.43. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant PRW26-24 for the amount of $149,554.43. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant W26-25 Veterans for the amount of $10,618.76
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-25 Veterans for the amount of $10,618.76. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-25 Veterans for the amount of $10,618.76. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant W26-25 for the amount of $588,190.91
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-25 for the amount of $588,190.91. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-25 for the amount of $588,190.91. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant W26-25 No Check for the amount of $768,292.71
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-25 No Check for the amount of $768,292.71. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-25 No Check for the amount of $768,292.71. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant W26-25 Veterans Supplem for the amount of $176.00
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-25 Veterans Supplem for the amount of $176.00. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-25 Veterans Supplem for the amount of $176.00. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant PRW26-25 for the amount of $162,010.55
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant PRW26-25 for the amount of $162,010.55. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant PRW26-25 for the amount of $162,010.55. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant W26-26 WEX/2 FY26 JUN- for the amount of $10,252.91
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-26 WEX/2 FY26 JUN- for the amount of $10,252.91. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-26 WEX/2 FY26 JUN- for the amount of $10,252.91. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant W26-26 WEX/PD FY26 JUN- for the amount of $21,511.32
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-26 WEX/PD FY26 JUN- for the amount of $21,511.32. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-26 WEX/PD FY26 JUN- for the amount of $21,511.32. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant W26-26 No Check for the amount of $653.15
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-26 No Check for the amount of $653.15. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-26 No Check for the amount of $653.15. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve Warrant W26-26 for the amount of $165,223.82
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-26 for the amount of $165,223.82. Ms. Flagg seconded. Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to vote to approve Warrant W26-26 for the amount of $165,223.82. 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 4/27/2026
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve the meeting minutes from 4/27/2026. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve the meeting minutes from 4/27/2026. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve meeting minutes from 4/30/2026
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve meeting minutes from 4/30/2026. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve meeting minutes from 4/30/2026. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous.” (Motion: Andree Jean Jacques, second: Debra Flagg)
Approve meeting minutes from 6/8/2026
Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve meeting minutes from 6/8/2026. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to approve meeting minutes from 6/8/2026. 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. Ms. Flagg seconded, Motion passed, 3-0, unanimous
From the minutes
“Ms. Jean Jacques made a motion to adjourn. 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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