MassVoter.com← Ashby SelectboardAshby Selectboard · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
June 8, 2022
20 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Meeting video · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: David Nadeau, Cathy Biliouris, Mary Calandrella
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve and sign payroll warrant W22-25P in the amount of $57,059.24
Motion made Cathy Biliouris to approve and sign payroll warrant W22-25P in the amount of $57,059.24. Second by Mary Calandrella. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made Cathy Biliouris to approve and sign payroll warrant W22-25P in the amount of $57,059.24. Second by Mary Calandrella. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Biliouris, second: Calandrella)
Approve and sign vendor warrant W22-25 in the amount of $198,070.42
Motion made by Cathy Biliouris to approve and sign vendor warrant W22-25 in the amount of $198,070.42. Second by Mary Calandrella. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Cathy Biliouris to approve and sign vendor warrant W22-25 in the amount of $198,070.42. Second by Mary Calandrella. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Biliouris, second: Calandrella)
Appoint Diane Leblanc to PT COA Coordinator position
Motion made by Cathy Biliouris to appoint Diane Leblanc to PT COA Coordinator position. Second by Mary Calandrella. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Cathy Biliouris to appoint Diane Leblanc to PT COA Coordinator position. Second by Mary Calandrella. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Biliouris, second: Calandrella)
Approve creation of a pump track pending more information on insurance requirements
Motion made by Cathy Biliouris to approve creation of a pump track pending more information on insurance requirements. Second by Mary Calandrella. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passed
From the minutes
“Motion made by Cathy Biliouris to approve creation of a pump track pending more information on insurance requirements. Second by Mary Calandrella. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passed.” (Motion: Biliouris, second: Calandrella)
Move further discussion of proposal from Colliers Engineering until such time that Anthony DiLorenzo can attend
Motion made by Cathy Biliouris to move further discussion of proposal from Colliers Engineering until such time that Anthony DiLorenzo can attend. Second by Mary Calandrella. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Cathy Biliouris to move further discussion of proposal from Colliers Engineering until such time that Anthony DiLorenzo can attend. Second by Mary Calandrella. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Biliouris, second: Calandrella)
Sign Change order #4 in the amount of $24,209.67 for the Public Safety Building project
Motion made by Cathy Biliouris to sign Change order #4 in the amount of $24,209.67 for the Public Safety Building project. Second by Mary Calandrella. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Cathy Biliouris to sign Change order #4 in the amount of $24,209.67 for the Public Safety Building project. Second by Mary Calandrella. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Biliouris, second: Calandrella)
Re-appoint Wayne Stacy as Alternate to MRPC for term July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023
Motion made by Cathy Biliouris to re-appoint Wayne Stacy as Alternate to MRPC for term July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. Second by Mary Calandrella. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Cathy Biliouris to re-appoint Wayne Stacy as Alternate to MRPC for term July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. Second by Mary Calandrella. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Biliouris, second: Calandrella)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign grant received from Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts for EMT training at the Fire Department
Motion made by Cathy Biliouris to authorize the Town Administrator to sign grant received from Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts for EMT training at the Fire Department. Second by Mary Calandrella. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Cathy Biliouris to authorize the Town Administrator to sign grant received from Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts for EMT training at the Fire Department. Second by Mary Calandrella. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Biliouris, second: Calandrella)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign RISE Engineering documents for work funded through the Green Communities grant
Motion made by Cathy Biliouris to authorize the Town Administrator to sign RISE Engineering documents for work funded through the Green Communities grant. Second by Mary Calandrella. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Cathy Biliouris to authorize the Town Administrator to sign RISE Engineering documents for work funded through the Green Communities grant. Second by Mary Calandrella. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Biliouris, second: Calandrella)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Winter Recovery Assistance Program (WRAP) funding contract
Motion made by Cathy Biliouris to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Winter Recovery Assistance Program (WRAP) funding contract. Second by Mary Calandrella. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Cathy Biliouris to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Winter Recovery Assistance Program (WRAP) funding contract. Second by Mary Calandrella. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Biliouris, second: Calandrella)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign Equipment Funding Agreement in connection with Shared Streets and Spaces Program grant for speed radar signs and pedestrian activated crosswalk signs
Motion made by Cathy Biliouris to authorize the Town Administrator to sign Equipment Funding Agreement in connection with Shared Streets and Spaces Program grant for speed radar signs and pedestrian activated crosswalk signs. Second by Mary Calandrella. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Cathy Biliouris to authorize the Town Administrator to sign Equipment Funding Agreement in connection with Shared Streets and Spaces Program grant for speed radar signs and pedestrian activated crosswalk signs. Second by Mary Calandrella. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Biliouris, second: Calandrella)
Sign resolution adopting Town of Ashby 2021 Hazard Mitigation - Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Plan prepared by Weston & Sampson
Motion made by Cathy Biliouris to sign resolution adopting Town of Ashby 2021 Hazard Mitigation - Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Plan prepared by Weston & Sampson. Second by Mary Calandrella. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Cathy Biliouris to sign resolution adopting Town of Ashby 2021 Hazard Mitigation - Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Plan prepared by Weston & Sampson. Second by Mary Calandrella. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Biliouris, second: Calandrella)
Sign Discharge of CBDG Mortgage Lien for 278 Jones Hill Road
Motion made by Cathy Biliouris to sign Discharge of CBDG Mortgage Lien for 278 Jones Hill Road. Second by Mary Calandrella. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Cathy Biliouris to sign Discharge of CBDG Mortgage Lien for 278 Jones Hill Road. Second by Mary Calandrella. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Biliouris, second: Calandrella)
Approve Planning Board consultant Jeff Lacey to meet and discuss NRPZ zoning articles with Town Counsel - not to exceed 30 minutes
Motion made by David Nadeau to approve Planning Board consultant Jeff Lacey to meet and discuss NRPZ zoning articles with Town Counsel - not to exceed 30 minutes. Second by Mary Calandrella. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by David Nadeau to approve Planning Board consultant Jeff Lacey to meet and discuss NRPZ zoning articles with Town Counsel - not to exceed 30 minutes. Second by Mary Calandrella. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Nadeau, second: Calandrella)
Approve joint appointment of Dierdre Hayne to Library Board of Trustees to fill vacant elected position until next Annual Town Election in April 2023
Motion made by Cathy Biliouris to approve joint appointment of Dierdre Hayne to Library Board of Trustees to fill vacant elected position until next Annual Town Election in April 2023. Second by Mary Calandrella. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Cathy Biliouris to approve joint appointment of Dierdre Hayne to Library Board of Trustees to fill vacant elected position until next Annual Town Election in April 2023. Second by Mary Calandrella. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Biliouris, second: Calandrella)
Approve 3-year employment contract with Library Director Heather Brodie Perry
Motion made by Cathy Biliouris to approve 3-year employment contract with Library Director Heather Brodie Perry. Second by Mary Calandrella. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Cathy Biliouris to approve 3-year employment contract with Library Director Heather Brodie Perry. Second by Mary Calandrella. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Biliouris, second: Calandrella)
Accept resignation of Stewart Paquet as Town Constable
Motion made by Cathy Biliouris to accept resignation of Stewart Paquet as Town Constable. Second by Mary Calandrella. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Cathy Biliouris to accept resignation of Stewart Paquet as Town Constable. Second by Mary Calandrella. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Biliouris, second: Calandrella)
Accept cell tower lease payment from SBA Towers V, LLC in the amount of $1702.45
Motion made by Cathy Biliouris to accept cell tower lease payment from SBA Towers V, LLC in the amount of $1702.45. Second by Mary Calandrella. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Cathy Biliouris to accept cell tower lease payment from SBA Towers V, LLC in the amount of $1702.45. Second by Mary Calandrella. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Biliouris, second: Calandrella)
Approve two One-Day Liquor Licenses for beer and wine for Fitchburg Rod and Gun Club at 985 Richardson Road for June 24 and 25, 2022
Motion made by Cathy Biliouris to approve two One-Day Liquor Licenses for beer and wine for Fitchburg Rod and Gun Club at 985 Richardson Road for June 24 and 25, 2022. Second by Mary Calandrella. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Cathy Biliouris to approve two One-Day Liquor Licenses for beer and wine for Fitchburg Rod and Gun Club at 985 Richardson Road for June 24 and 25, 2022. Second by Mary Calandrella. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Biliouris, second: Calandrella)
Adjourn
Motion by Cathy Biliouris to adjourn meeting. Seconded by David Nadeau. Vote is unanimous
From the minutes
“Motion by Cathy Biliouris to adjourn meeting. Seconded by David Nadeau. Vote is unanimous.” (Motion: Biliouris, 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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