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March 20, 2019
19 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Meeting video · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Mark Haines, Mike McCallum, Janet Flinkstrom
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve minutes of March 6, 2019 as recorded
2) Selectmen approve minutes of March 6, 2019 as recorded. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: MH/JF - Aye
Yes: Flinkstrom, HainesThe roll call lists Mark Haines and Janet Flinkstrom but not Mike McCallum, who is recorded present; Mike McCallum is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“2) Selectmen approve minutes of March 6, 2019 as recorded. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: MH/JF - Aye.” (Motion: McCallum, second: Flinkstrom)
Warrant #W19-19P approve and sign Payroll Warrant in the amount of $65,310.72 subject to further review
3) Warrant #W19-19P approve and sign Payroll Warrant in the amount of $65,310.72 subject to further review. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: Unan
From the minutes
“3) Warrant #W19-19P approve and sign Payroll Warrant in the amount of $65,310.72 subject to further review. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: Unan.” (Motion: McCallum, second: Flinkstrom)
Warrant #W19-19 approve and sign Vendor Warrant in the amount of $88,991.58 subject to further review
4) Warrant #W19-19 approve and sign Vendor Warrant in the amount of $88,991.58 subject to further review. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: Unan
From the minutes
“4) Warrant #W19-19 approve and sign Vendor Warrant in the amount of $88,991.58 subject to further review. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: Unan.” (Motion: McCallum, second: Flinkstrom)
Approve and sign on a One Day Liquor License for Wine & Malt Only for the Fitchburg Rod and Gun Club, Richardson Rd., Ashby on March 23rd (License #458)
5) Selectmen approve and sign on a One Day Liquor License for Wine & Malt Only for the Fitchburg Rod and Gun Club, Richardson Rd., Ashby on March 23rd (License #458). Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: Unan
From the minutes
“5) Selectmen approve and sign on a One Day Liquor License for Wine & Malt Only for the Fitchburg Rod and Gun Club, Richardson Rd., Ashby on March 23rd (License #458). Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: Unan.” (Motion: McCallum, second: Flinkstrom)
Correction to be made on date stated in error on the first page of warrant as April 23rd in one place and should be April 22nd
4) correction to be made on date stated in error on the first page of warrant as April 23rd in one place and should be April 22nd. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: Unan
From the minutes
“4) correction to be made on date stated in error on the first page of warrant as April 23rd in one place and should be April 22nd. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: Unan.” (Motion: McCallum, second: Flinkstrom)
Appoint Peter Niall as Building Inspector for a 1 year term from April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020
7) Selectmen appoint Peter Niall as Building Inspector for a 1 year term from April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: Unan
From the minutes
“7) Selectmen appoint Peter Niall as Building Inspector for a 1 year term from April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: Unan.” (Motion: McCallum, second: Flinkstrom)
Appoint Richard Hanks as Building Inspector Alternate for a 1 year term from April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020
8) Selectmen appoint Richard Hanks as Building Inspector Alternate for a 1 year term from April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: Unan
From the minutes
“8) Selectmen appoint Richard Hanks as Building Inspector Alternate for a 1 year term from April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: Unan.” (Motion: McCallum, second: Flinkstrom)
Appoint Paul Lessard as Electrical Inspector for a 1 year term from April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020
9) Selectmen appoint Paul Lessard as Electrical Inspector for a 1 year term from April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: Unan
From the minutes
“9) Selectmen appoint Paul Lessard as Electrical Inspector for a 1 year term from April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: Unan.” (Motion: McCallum, second: Flinkstrom)
Appoint Harry Parviainen as Assistant Electrical Inspector for a 1-year term from April 1, 2019 to Mach 31, 2020
10) Selectmen appoint Harry Parviainen as Assistant Electrical Inspector for a 1-year term from April 1, 2019 to Mach 31, 2020. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: Unan
From the minutes
“10) Selectmen appoint Harry Parviainen as Assistant Electrical Inspector for a 1-year term from April 1, 2019 to Mach 31, 2020. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: Unan.” (Motion: McCallum, second: Flinkstrom)
Approve Building Inspector's appointment of Richard Kapenas as Plumbing and Gas Inspector for a 1 year term from April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020 & Gary Williams as Plumbing and Gas Inspector...
11) Selectmen approve Building Inspector's appointment of Richard Kapenas as Plumbing and Gas Inspector for a 1 year term from April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020 & Gary Williams as Plumbing and Gas Inspector Alternate for a 1 year term from April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: Unan
From the minutes
“11) Selectmen approve Building Inspector's appointment of Richard Kapenas as Plumbing and Gas Inspector for a 1 year term from April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020 & Gary Williams as Plumbing and Gas Inspector Alternate for a 1 year term from April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: Unan.” (Motion: McCallum, second: Flinkstrom)
Appoint Robert Burnham to the Agricultural Commission for a fill-in term ending June 30, 2019
12) Selectmen appoint Robert Burnham to the Agricultural Commission for a fill-in term ending June 30, 2019. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: Unan
From the minutes
“12) Selectmen appoint Robert Burnham to the Agricultural Commission for a fill-in term ending June 30, 2019. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: Unan.” (Motion: McCallum, second: Flinkstrom)
Appoint Krishnabai as Alternate to the Board of Registrars for a 1 year term ending March 31, 2020
13) Selectmen appoint Krishnabai as Alternate to the Board of Registrars for a 1 year term ending March 31, 2020. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: Unan
From the minutes
“13) Selectmen appoint Krishnabai as Alternate to the Board of Registrars for a 1 year term ending March 31, 2020. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: Unan.” (Motion: McCallum, second: Flinkstrom)
Appoint Carlton Mountain to the Board of Registrars for a 3 year term ending March 31, 2022
14) Selectmen appoint Carlton Mountain to the Board of Registrars for a 3 year term ending March 31, 2022. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: Unan
From the minutes
“14) Selectmen appoint Carlton Mountain to the Board of Registrars for a 3 year term ending March 31, 2022. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: Unan.” (Motion: McCallum, second: Flinkstrom)
Disapprove of appointment for Constable
15) Selectmen disapprove of appointment for Constable. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: MM/JF MH/Abstain
Yes: Flinkstrom, McCallumAbstained: HainesThe minutes write the vote as “MM/JF MH/Abstain”; the two members listed first are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“15) Selectmen disapprove of appointment for Constable. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: MM/JF MH/Abstain.” (Motion: McCallum, second: Flinkstrom)
Approve and sign on FY09 CDBG Grant Recipient Subordination of Mortgage Lien Agreement Book 57420, Page401
16) Selectmen approve and sign on FY09 CDBG Grant Recipient Subordination of Mortgage Lien Agreement Book 57420, Page401. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: Unan
From the minutes
“16) Selectmen approve and sign on FY09 CDBG Grant Recipient Subordination of Mortgage Lien Agreement Book 57420, Page401. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: Unan.” (Motion: McCallum, second: Flinkstrom)
Approve and sign on FY03 CDBG Grant Recipient Subordination of Mortgage Lien Agreement (Book43640, Page 525) (Modified Book 45167, Page 358)
17) Selectmen approve and sign on FY03 CDBG Grant Recipient Subordination of Mortgage Lien Agreement (Book43640, Page 525) (Modified Book 45167, Page 358). Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: Unan
From the minutes
“17) Selectmen approve and sign on FY03 CDBG Grant Recipient Subordination of Mortgage Lien Agreement (Book43640, Page 525) (Modified Book 45167, Page 358). Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: Unan.” (Motion: McCallum, second: Flinkstrom)
Selectmen sign on Energy Reduction Plan Certification with updated information as presented to the BOS. Includes adding the AES to the plan and letter dated March, 2019
18) .Selectmen sign on Energy Reduction Plan Certification with updated information as presented to the BOS. Includes adding the AES to the plan and letter dated March, 2019. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: Unan
From the minutes
“18) .Selectmen sign on Energy Reduction Plan Certification with updated information as presented to the BOS. Includes adding the AES to the plan and letter dated March, 2019. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: Unan.” (Motion: McCallum, second: Flinkstrom)
Approve and Chairman signs on MRPC Traffic Study
19) Selectmen approve and Chairman signs on MRPC Traffic Study. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: Unan
From the minutes
“19) Selectmen approve and Chairman signs on MRPC Traffic Study. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: Unan.” (Motion: McCallum, second: Flinkstrom)
Adjourn
20) Motion to adjourn at 8:34 p.m. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: Unan
From the minutes
“20) Motion to adjourn at 8:34 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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