MassVoter.com← Ashby SelectboardAshby Selectboard · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
November 25, 2020
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Meeting video · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Mike McCallum, David Nadeau
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve minutes of October 3, 2020 as recorded
2) Selectmen approve minutes of October 3, 2020 as recorded. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Dave Nadeau Vote: Unan
From the minutes
“2) Selectmen approve minutes of October 3, 2020 as recorded. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Dave Nadeau Vote: Unan.” (Motion: McCallum, second: Nadeau)
Approve minutes of October 14, 2020 as recorded
3) Selectmen approve minutes of October 14, 2020 as recorded. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Dave Nadeau Vote: Unan
From the minutes
“3) Selectmen approve minutes of October 14, 2020 as recorded. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Dave Nadeau Vote: Unan.” (Motion: McCallum, second: Nadeau)
Approve minutes of November 14, 2020 as recorded
4) Selectmen approve minutes of November 14, 2020 as recorded. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Dave Nadeau Vote: Unan
From the minutes
“4) Selectmen approve minutes of November 14, 2020 as recorded. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Dave Nadeau Vote: Unan.” (Motion: McCallum, second: Nadeau)
Approve Payroll Warrant #21-11P in the amount of $64,968.68, subject to further review
5) Selectmen approve Payroll Warrant #21-11P in the amount of $64,968.68, subject to further review. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Dave Nadeau Vote: Unan
From the minutes
“5) Selectmen approve Payroll Warrant #21-11P in the amount of $64,968.68, subject to further review. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Dave Nadeau Vote: Unan.” (Motion: McCallum, second: Nadeau)
Approve Vendor Warrant #21-11 in the amount of $188,401.79, subject to further review
6) Selectmen approve Vendor Warrant #21-11 in the amount of $188,401.79, subject to further review. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Dave Nadeau Vote: Unan
From the minutes
“6) Selectmen approve Vendor Warrant #21-11 in the amount of $188,401.79, subject to further review. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Dave Nadeau Vote: Unan.” (Motion: McCallum, second: Nadeau)
Approve the Town Clerk's appointment of Joyce Hopkins as Assistant Town Clerk, effective 11/16/20
7) Selectmen approve the Town Clerk's appointment of Joyce Hopkins as Assistant Town Clerk, effective 11/16/20. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Dave Nadeau Vote: Unan
From the minutes
“7) Selectmen approve the Town Clerk's appointment of Joyce Hopkins as Assistant Town Clerk, effective 11/16/20. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Dave Nadeau Vote: Unan.” (Motion: McCallum, second: Nadeau)
Hold referendum on the Public Safety Building Debt Exclusion on January 12, 2021 at Maja Hall; voting is 12noon to 7:30 p.m
8) Selectmen to hold referendum on the Public Safety Building Debt Exclusion on January 12, 2021 at Maja Hall; voting is 12noon to 7:30 p.m. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Dave Nadeau Vote: Unan
From the minutes
“8) Selectmen to hold referendum on the Public Safety Building Debt Exclusion on January 12, 2021 at Maja Hall; voting is 12noon to 7:30 p.m. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Dave Nadeau Vote: Unan.” (Motion: McCallum, second: Nadeau)
In accordance with M.G.L. Ch. 40 Sec. 56 as amended, the percentage of local tax levy which shall be borne by each class of real and personal property relative to setting the fiscal year 2021 tax...
9) Selectmen vote in accordance with M.G.L. Ch. 40 Sec. 56 as amended, the percentage of local tax levy which shall be borne by each class of real and personal property relative to setting the fiscal year 2021 tax rate and sets the Residential factor at 1.0 with a corresponding CIP shift of 1.0 pending the approval of the Town's Annual Tax Recap by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Dave Nadeau Vote: Unan
From the minutes
“9) Selectmen vote in accordance with M.G.L. Ch. 40 Sec. 56 as amended, the percentage of local tax levy which shall be borne by each class of real and personal property relative to setting the fiscal year 2021 tax rate and sets the Residential factor at 1.0 with a corresponding CIP shift of 1.0 pending the approval of the Town's Annual Tax Recap by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Dave Nadeau Vote: Unan.” (Motion: McCallum, second: Nadeau)
Enter into Executive Session at 8:00 p.m. to conduct Contract Negotiations with Police Chief & to take Collective Bargaining action regarding proposed Highway Union contract & will reconvene in...
10) Selectmen enter into Executive Session at 8:00 p.m. to conduct Contract Negotiations with Police Chief & to take Collective Bargaining action regarding proposed Highway Union contract & will reconvene in Open Session. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Dave Nadeau Vote: MM/DN - Aye
From the minutes
“10) Selectmen enter into Executive Session at 8:00 p.m. to conduct Contract Negotiations with Police Chief & to take Collective Bargaining action regarding proposed Highway Union contract & will reconvene in Open Session. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Dave Nadeau Vote: MM/DN - Aye.” (Motion: McCallum, second: Nadeau)
Adjourn
11) Motion to adjourn at 8:30 p.m. Motion: Mike McCallum Seconded: Dave Nadeau Vote: Unan
From the minutes
“11) Motion to adjourn at 8:30 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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