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September 9, 2020
6 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Meeting video · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Scott Sweeney, Mike McCallum, David Nadeau
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Place article on the warrant: To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available funds the sum of $82,000 to procure a Utility Truck for the Highway Department, along with any equipment...
2) Selectmen to place article on the warrant: To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available funds the sum of $82,000 to procure a Utility Truck for the Highway Department, along with any equipment incidental or related costs; or take any other action relative thereto. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Dave Nadeau Vote: Unan
From the minutes
“2) Selectmen to place article on the warrant: To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available funds the sum of $82,000 to procure a Utility Truck for the Highway Department, along with any equipment incidental or related costs; or take any other action relative thereto. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Dave Nadeau Vote: Unan.” (Motion: McCallum, second: Nadeau)
Place article on the warrant: To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available funds the sum of $30,800 to provide for a new position in the Highway Department for the final eight months of...
3) Selectmen to place article on the warrant: To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available funds the sum of $30,800 to provide for a new position in the Highway Department for the final eight months of the current fiscal year; or take any other action relative thereto. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Dave Nadeau Vote: MM/DN - Aye SS - Abstains
Yes: McCallum, NadeauAbstained: Sweeney
From the minutes
“3) Selectmen to place article on the warrant: To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available funds the sum of $30,800 to provide for a new position in the Highway Department for the final eight months of the current fiscal year; or take any other action relative thereto. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Dave Nadeau Vote: MM/DN - Aye SS - Abstains.” (Motion: McCallum, second: Nadeau)
Place article on the warrant: To see if the Town will vote, without further appropriation, to expand the scope of Article 9 of the 2020 Annual Meeting to include, in addition to the SCBA equipment...
4) Selectmen to place article on the warrant: To see if the Town will vote, without further appropriation, to expand the scope of Article 9 of the 2020 Annual Meeting to include, in addition to the SCBA equipment originally noted, thermal cameras & turnout gear; or take any other action relative thereto. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Dave Nadeau Vote: Unan
From the minutes
“4) Selectmen to place article on the warrant: To see if the Town will vote, without further appropriation, to expand the scope of Article 9 of the 2020 Annual Meeting to include, in addition to the SCBA equipment originally noted, thermal cameras & turnout gear; or take any other action relative thereto. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Dave Nadeau Vote: Unan.” (Motion: McCallum, second: Nadeau)
Place article on the warrant: To see if Town will vote to transfer $10,000 from FY21 appropriation from the Reserve Fund to Unemployment Insurance line
5) Selectmen to place article on the warrant: To see if Town will vote to transfer $10,000 from FY21 appropriation from the Reserve Fund to Unemployment Insurance line. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Dave Nadeau Vote: Unan
From the minutes
“5) Selectmen to place article on the warrant: To see if Town will vote to transfer $10,000 from FY21 appropriation from the Reserve Fund to Unemployment Insurance line. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Dave Nadeau Vote: Unan.” (Motion: McCallum, second: Nadeau)
Direct Public Safety Building Committee to look at a phased approach to the building & work with Architect to look at the feasibility of it, starting with the Police Department first & modular...
6) Selectmen to direct Public Safety Building Committee to look at a phased approach to the building & work with Architect to look at the feasibility of it, starting with the Police Department first & modular cost & impact cost of the project. Motion: Scott Sweeney Seconded: Dave Nadeau Vote: SS/DN - Aye MM - Nay
Yes: Nadeau, SweeneyNo: McCallum
From the minutes
“6) Selectmen to direct Public Safety Building Committee to look at a phased approach to the building & work with Architect to look at the feasibility of it, starting with the Police Department first & modular cost & impact cost of the project. Motion: Scott Sweeney Seconded: Dave Nadeau Vote: SS/DN - Aye MM - Nay.” (Motion: Sweeney, second: Nadeau)
Adjourn
7) Motion to adjourn 10:50 p.m. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Dave Nadeau Vote: Unan
From the minutes
“7) Motion to adjourn 10:50 p.m. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Dave Nadeau Vote: Unan.” (Motion: McCallum, second: Nadeau)
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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