MassVoter.com← Ashby SelectboardAshby Selectboard · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
April 3, 2019
7 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Meeting video · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The attendance line lists Mark Haines and Mike McCallum; the minutes record that Janet Flinkstrom arrived at 6:42 pm (after the first vote), and she seconded the later motions, so she is counted present.
Present: Mark Haines, Mike McCallum, Janet Flinkstrom
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Janet Flinkstrom arrived at 6:42 pm, after the first vote.
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session to conduct contract negotiations with Fire Chief and will reconvene in Open Session
2) Motion to enter into Executive Session to conduct contract negotiations with Fire Chief and will reconvene in Open Session. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Mark Haines Vote: MH/MH - Aye
The vote line names the same member twice (“MH/MH - Aye”). Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“2) Motion to enter into Executive Session to conduct contract negotiations with Fire Chief and will reconvene in Open Session. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Mark Haines Vote: MH/MH - Aye.” (Motion: McCallum, second: Haines)
Approve minutes of March 20, 2019 as recorded
3) Selectmen approve minutes of March 20, 2019 as recorded. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: Unan
From the minutes
“3) Selectmen approve minutes of March 20, 2019 as recorded. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: Unan.” (Motion: McCallum, second: Flinkstrom)
Warrant #W19-20P approve and sign Payroll Warrant in the amount of $58,692.33, subject to further review
4) Warrant #W19-20P approve and sign Payroll Warrant in the amount of $58,692.33, subject to further review. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: Unan
From the minutes
“4) Warrant #W19-20P approve and sign Payroll Warrant in the amount of $58,692.33, 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 $123,011.08, subject to further review
5) Warrant #W19-19 approve and sign Vendor Warrant in the amount of $123,011.08, subject to further review. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: Unan
From the minutes
“5) Warrant #W19-19 approve and sign Vendor Warrant in the amount of $123,011.08, subject to further review. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: Unan.” (Motion: McCallum, second: Flinkstrom)
Approve and Chairman signs on Comstar Non-contractual Write-offs 7/30/18 thru 9/18/18 as approved by the Fire Chief
6) Selectmen approve and Chairman signs on Comstar Non-contractual Write-offs 7/30/18 thru 9/18/18 as approved by the Fire Chief. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: Unan
From the minutes
“6) Selectmen approve and Chairman signs on Comstar Non-contractual Write-offs 7/30/18 thru 9/18/18 as approved by the Fire Chief. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: Unan.” (Motion: McCallum, second: Flinkstrom)
Re-appoint Joe Mazzola as Veterans' Agent for a one-year term ending April 30, 2020
7) Selectmen Re-appoint Joe Mazzola as Veterans' Agent for a one-year term ending April 30, 2020. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: Unan
From the minutes
“7) Selectmen Re-appoint Joe Mazzola as Veterans' Agent for a one-year term ending April 30, 2020. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Janet Flinkstrom Vote: Unan.” (Motion: McCallum, second: Flinkstrom)
Adjourn
8) Motion to adjourn at 9:55 pm. Motion: Mark Haines Seconded: Mike McCallum Vote: Unan
From the minutes
“8) Motion to adjourn at 9:55 pm. Motion: Mark Haines Seconded: Mike McCallum Vote: Unan.” (Motion: Haines, second: McCallum)
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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