MassVoter.com← Ashby SelectboardAshby Selectboard · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting
March 23, 2018
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Mike McCallum, Janet Flinkstrom
Absent: Mark Haines
Every vote, in order
Warrant #W18-19P approve and sign Payroll Warrant in the amount of $68,090.44 subject to further review
2) Warrant #W18-19P approve and sign Payroll Warrant in the amount of $68,090.44 subject to further review. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: Unan
From the minutes
“2) Warrant #W18-19P approve and sign Payroll Warrant in the amount of $68,090.44 subject to further review. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: Unan.” (Motion: McCallum, second: Flinkstrom)
Warrant #W18-19 approve and sign Vendor Warrant in the amount of $78,395.23 subject to further review
3) Warrant #W18-19 approve and sign Vendor Warrant in the amount of $78,395.23 subject to further review. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: Unan
From the minutes
“3) Warrant #W18-19 approve and sign Vendor Warrant in the amount of $78,395.23 subject to further review. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: Unan.” (Motion: McCallum, second: Flinkstrom)
Approve and sign on Comstar Non-contractual Write-offs through 3/14/18 as approved by the Fire Chief
4) Selectmen approve and sign on Comstar Non-contractual Write-offs through 3/14/18 as approved by the Fire Chief. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: Unan
From the minutes
“4) Selectmen approve and sign on Comstar Non-contractual Write-offs through 3/14/18 as approved by the Fire Chief. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: Unan.” (Motion: McCallum, second: Flinkstrom)
Approve and sign on MRPC Agreement for Municipal Energy Technical Assistance Grant (Jim Hubert)
5) Selectmen approve and sign on MRPC Agreement for Municipal Energy Technical Assistance Grant (Jim Hubert). Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: Unan
From the minutes
“5) Selectmen approve and sign on MRPC Agreement for Municipal Energy Technical Assistance Grant (Jim Hubert). Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: Unan.” (Motion: McCallum, second: Flinkstrom)
Appoint Peter Niall as Building Inspector for a one-year term from April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019
6) Selectmen appoint Peter Niall as Building Inspector for a one-year term from April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: Unan
From the minutes
“6) Selectmen appoint Peter Niall as Building Inspector for a one-year term from April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: Unan.” (Motion: McCallum, second: Flinkstrom)
Appoint Richard Hanks as Building Inspector Alternate for a one-year term from April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019
7) Selectmen appoint Richard Hanks as Building Inspector Alternate for a one-year term from April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: Unan
From the minutes
“7) Selectmen appoint Richard Hanks as Building Inspector Alternate for a one-year term from April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: Unan.” (Motion: McCallum, second: Flinkstrom)
Appoint Paul Lessard as Electrical Inspector for a one-year term from April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019
8) Selectmen appoint Paul Lessard as Electrical Inspector for a one-year term from April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: Unan
From the minutes
“8) Selectmen appoint Paul Lessard as Electrical Inspector for a one-year term from April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: Unan.” (Motion: McCallum, second: Flinkstrom)
Appoint Harry Parviainen as Assistant Electrical Inspector for a one-year term from April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019
9) Selectmen appoint Harry Parviainen as Assistant Electrical Inspector for a one-year term from April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: Unan
From the minutes
“9) Selectmen appoint Harry Parviainen as Assistant Electrical Inspector for a one-year term from April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: Unan.” (Motion: McCallum, second: Flinkstrom)
Approve Building Inspectors appointments of Richard Kapenas as Plumbing and Gas Inspector for a one-year term from April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019 and Gary Williams as Plumbing and Gas Inspector...
10) Selectmen approve Building Inspectors appointments of Richard Kapenas as Plumbing and Gas Inspector for a one-year term from April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019 and Gary Williams as Plumbing and Gas Inspector Alternate for a one-year term from April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: Unan
From the minutes
“10) Selectmen approve Building Inspectors appointments of Richard Kapenas as Plumbing and Gas Inspector for a one-year term from April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019 and Gary Williams as Plumbing and Gas Inspector Alternate for a one-year term from April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: Unan.” (Motion: McCallum, second: Flinkstrom)
Appoint Krishnabai as Alternate to the Board of Registrars for a one-year term ending March 31, 2019
11) Selectmen appoint Krishnabai as Alternate to the Board of Registrars for a one-year term ending March 31, 2019. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: Unan
From the minutes
“11) Selectmen appoint Krishnabai as Alternate to the Board of Registrars for a one-year term ending March 31, 2019. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: Unan.” (Motion: McCallum, second: Flinkstrom)
Sign on Annual Town Election Warrant (4)
12) Selectmen sign on Annual Town Election Warrant (4). Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: Unan
From the minutes
“12) Selectmen sign on Annual Town Election Warrant (4). Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: Unan.” (Motion: McCallum, second: Flinkstrom)
Adjourn
13) Motion to adjourn at 4:45 p.m. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: Unan
From the minutes
“13) Motion to adjourn at 4:45 p.m. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: Unan.” (Motion: McCallum, second: Flinkstrom)
From the Ashby Selectboard’s official minutes, posted on the town’s Selectboard Meeting Agendas and Minutes page. We check every vote against the Selectboard members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no Selectboard photos): Ashby MA Studio “Knowing Your Town” interviews — David Nadeau and Jessica Kallin (2026). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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