Planning Board unanimously approves four warrant articles for May town meeting. Chair Sarah Widing and the Board endorsed a Public Street Trees Bylaw and Stonewall Preservation Bylaw, along with amendments to the Protective Zoning Bylaws governing temporary political signs and automobile lease and
Shirley transportation action committee planned thickly settled signage implementation and reviewed traffic study.
Recreation Commission approves spring referee mentorship program at $900. Jay Duffner, the Commission's CPC representative, will lead training for 16 referees, deploying them across games at $25 per assignment through mid-June. Summer in Shirley camp shifts to June 23 start date following the June
Shirley Conservation Commission unanimously approved four wetland permits and deferred a warrant-article request. Chair Jennifer McGuinness and the seven-member board issued a Determination of Applicability for a detached garage at 128 Groton Road and an Order of Conditions for National Grid
Select Board receives NextGen Energy microgrid proposal without recorded vote. NextGen Energy CEO Kimberly A. Johnston, Partner and Chief Commercial Officer Gina Ashe, and Partner and Chief Financial Officer Riccardo Bertocco presented the Keep Lights On Initiative, requesting Shirley join a
The Enhancing Shirley Committee voted unanimously to recommend declaring the seat held by Michelle Oelfke vacant due to extended non-attendance and failure to respond to outreach since December 2025, and endorsed John Cardillo Sr. for appointment to fill the vacancy. Four of five members present at
Shirley Conservation Commission approves Order of Conditions for two-home project on Great Road. Vice-Chair Susan Gillham, with members Marie Elwyn, Stuart Sears, Bonnie Woodward, and Michelle Lydon present, voted unanimously to approve the McCabe project (Apple Valley Homes, LLC) involving
Shirley Select Board grants liquor license to Net Fuel Inc., approves emergency heating program framework. Chair Brian Hildebrant, Vice Chair Andree Jean Jacques, and Clerk Debra Flagg voted 3-0 to approve a beer and wine license for the new gas station and convenience store, with activation
Shirley's Council on Aging met without a quorum on March 9, preventing formal votes. Despite the shortfall, the board confirmed approval to hire a part-time kitchen worker for six hours per week beginning July 1, following successful budget discussions. Members Laurie Witherell and Marie Elwyn
Shirley Planning Board unanimously approved four bylaw amendments for the May Annual Town Meeting, including a Public Street Trees Bylaw, Stonewall Bylaw, campaign political-sign restrictions, and amendments to three commercial zoning districts to allow automobile and equipment sales and rentals.