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October 30, 2019
8 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Meeting video · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Janet Flinkstrom, Mike McCallum, Scott Sweeney
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve minutes of October16, 2019 as recorded
2) Selectmen approve minutes of October16, 2019 as recorded. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Scott Sweeney Vote: JF/MM - Aye SS - Abstain
Yes: Flinkstrom, McCallumAbstained: Sweeney
From the minutes
“2) Selectmen approve minutes of October16, 2019 as recorded. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Scott Sweeney Vote: JF/MM - Aye SS - Abstain.” (Motion: McCallum, second: Sweeney)
Approve and sign on Payroll Warrant #20-09P in the amount of $65,920.88, subject to further review
3) Selectmen approve and sign on Payroll Warrant #20-09P in the amount of $65,920.88, subject to further review. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Scott Sweeney Vote: Unan
From the minutes
“3) Selectmen approve and sign on Payroll Warrant #20-09P in the amount of $65,920.88, subject to further review. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Scott Sweeney Vote: Unan.” (Motion: McCallum, second: Sweeney)
Approve and sign on Vendor Warrant #20-09 in the amount of $109,046.39, subject to further review
4) Selectmen approve and sign on Vendor Warrant #20-09 in the amount of $109,046.39, subject to further review. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Scott Sweeney Vote: Unan
From the minutes
“4) Selectmen approve and sign on Vendor Warrant #20-09 in the amount of $109,046.39, subject to further review. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Scott Sweeney Vote: Unan.” (Motion: McCallum, second: Sweeney)
Sign Host Community Agreement with Minuteman, LLC Out of Session with the understanding that there may be a couple of small changes dictated by Town Counsel that will not change the essential...
5) Selectmen to sign Host Community Agreement with Minuteman, LLC Out of Session with the understanding that there may be a couple of small changes dictated by Town Counsel that will not change the essential meaning of the document as it stands. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Scott Sweeney Vote: Unan
From the minutes
“5) Selectmen to sign Host Community Agreement with Minuteman, LLC Out of Session with the understanding that there may be a couple of small changes dictated by Town Counsel that will not change the essential meaning of the document as it stands. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Scott Sweeney Vote: Unan.” (Motion: McCallum, second: Sweeney)
Authorize the Historical Commission to work with the Moulton Family in inscribing 5 names of the Revolutionary War soldiers who died on the Soldier's monument on the Common
6) Selectmen authorize the Historical Commission to work with the Moulton Family in inscribing 5 names of the Revolutionary War soldiers who died on the Soldier's monument on the Common. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Scott Sweeney Vote: Unan
From the minutes
“6) Selectmen authorize the Historical Commission to work with the Moulton Family in inscribing 5 names of the Revolutionary War soldiers who died on the Soldier's monument on the Common. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Scott Sweeney Vote: Unan.” (Motion: McCallum, second: Sweeney)
Appoint David Nadeau and Cathy Biliouris to a Sign Committee to come up with a couple of designs for placement of the Town Hall sign; Committee will consist of up to 5 people
7) Selectmen appoint David Nadeau and Cathy Biliouris to a Sign Committee to come up with a couple of designs for placement of the Town Hall sign; Committee will consist of up to 5 people. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Scott Sweeney Vote: Unan
From the minutes
“7) Selectmen appoint David Nadeau and Cathy Biliouris to a Sign Committee to come up with a couple of designs for placement of the Town Hall sign; Committee will consist of up to 5 people. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Scott Sweeney Vote: Unan.” (Motion: McCallum, second: Sweeney)
Approve of the idea of fitting the Dispatch into the existing Conference Room Square Footage rather than having the approx. 600 sq. ft. dedicated space if we build the new Public Safety Bldg
8) Selectmen approve of the idea of fitting the Dispatch into the existing Conference Room Square Footage rather than having the approx. 600 sq. ft. dedicated space if we build the new Public Safety Bldg. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Scott Sweeney Vote: Unan
From the minutes
“8) Selectmen approve of the idea of fitting the Dispatch into the existing Conference Room Square Footage rather than having the approx. 600 sq. ft. dedicated space if we build the new Public Safety Bldg. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Scott Sweeney Vote: Unan.” (Motion: McCallum, second: Sweeney)
Adjourn
9) Motion to adjourn at 9:25 p.m. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Scott Sweeney Vote: Unan
From the minutes
“9) Motion to adjourn at 9:25 p.m. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Scott Sweeney Vote: Unan.” (Motion: McCallum, second: Sweeney)
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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