MassVoter.com← Ashby SelectboardAshby Selectboard · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
June 22, 2022
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Present: David Nadeau, Cathy Biliouris, Mary Calandrella
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve and sign payroll warrant W22-26P in the amount of $56,399.61
Motion made by Cathy Biliouris to approve and sign payroll warrant W22-26P in the amount of $56,399.61. 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 payroll warrant W22-26P in the amount of $56,399.61. 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 W22-26 in the amount of $661,063.19. ($606,867.31 for Public Safety Building, $566,276.53 to Hutter Construction and $40,590.78 to Modular Communications for antenna)
Motion made by Cathy Biliouris to approve and sign vendor warrant W22-26 in the amount of $661,063.19. ($606,867.31 for Public Safety Building, $566,276.53 to Hutter Construction and $40,590.78 to Modular Communications for antenna) Second by Mary. 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 W22-26 in the amount of $661,063.19. ($606,867.31 for Public Safety Building, $566,276.53 to Hutter Construction and $40,590.78 to Modular Communications for antenna) Second by Mary. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Biliouris, second: Calandrella)
Approve Common Victualler License for Ashby Community Outreach in connection with food concessions during band concerts on the Town Common
Motion made by Cathy Biliouris to approve Common Victualler License for Ashby Community Outreach in connection with food concessions during band concerts on the Town Common. Second by Mary. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Cathy Biliouris to approve Common Victualler License for Ashby Community Outreach in connection with food concessions during band concerts on the Town Common. Second by Mary. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Biliouris, second: Calandrella)
Appoint Jill Blood as FT Administrative Assistant to the Town Administrator effective June 20, 2022
Motion made by Cathy Biliouris to appoint Jill Blood as FT Administrative Assistant to the Town Administrator effective June 20, 2022. Second by Mary. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Cathy Biliouris to appoint Jill Blood as FT Administrative Assistant to the Town Administrator effective June 20, 2022. Second by Mary. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Biliouris, second: Calandrella)
Appoint Alexandra Hecker as FT Police Trainee effective 7/1/2022 and sign Recruit Training Fee Reimbursement Agreement
Motion made Cathy Biliouris to appoint Alexandra Hecker as FT Police Trainee effective 7/1/2022 and sign Recruit Training Fee Reimbursement Agreement. Second by Mary. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made Cathy Biliouris to appoint Alexandra Hecker as FT Police Trainee effective 7/1/2022 and sign Recruit Training Fee Reimbursement Agreement. Second by Mary. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Biliouris, second: Calandrella)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign side letter agreement with Highway Union to change hours of operation to 7:00 am - 3:00 pm year round
Motion made by Cathy Biliouris to authorize the Town Administrator to sign side letter agreement with Highway Union to change hours of operation to 7:00 am - 3:00 pm year round. Second by Mary. 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 side letter agreement with Highway Union to change hours of operation to 7:00 am - 3:00 pm year round. Second by Mary. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Biliouris, second: Calandrella)
For the following appointments: Position Name Term Begins Ends Animal Control Officer Mary Letourneau 1 year 7/1/2022 6/30/2023 Blood Hill/Wiita Preservation Land Mgmt. Cedwyn Morgan 3 year...
Motions were made by David Nadeau for the following appointments: Position Name Term Begins Ends Animal Control Officer Mary Letourneau 1 year 7/1/2022 6/30/2023 Blood Hill/Wiita Preservation Land Mgmt. Cedwyn Morgan 3 year 7/1/2022 6/30/2025 Certified Water Operator Mike Bussell 1 Year 7/1/2022 6/30/2023 Conservation Commission Roberta Flashman 3 Year 7/1/2022 6/30/2025 Conservation Commission Cathy Kristofferson 3 Year 7/1/2022 6/30/2025 Council on Aging Nadine Callahan, President 3 Year 7/1/2022 6/30/2025 Council on Aging Peggy VanHillo, VP 3 Year 7/1/2022 6/30/2025 Cultural Council Mary Kate Bourn 3 Year 7/1/2022 6/30/2025 Cultural Council Angela Lyden 3 Year 7/1/2022 6/30/2025 E-911 Coordinators Ian Martin 1 Year 7/1/2022 6/30/2023 E-911 Coordinators Chris Regan 1 Year 7/1/2022 6/30/2023 Emergency Management Services Mike Bussell 1 Year 7/1/2022 6/30/2023 Emergency Management Services Patrick Roy 1 Year 7/1/2022 6/30/2023 Energy Efficiency Committee Joe Cantor 3 Year 7/1/2022 6/30/2025 Historical Commission Alan Pease 3 Year 7/1/2022 6/30/2025 Keeper of the Town Clock William Arnold 1 Year 7/1/2022 6/30/2023 Police Matron Bonnie Murray 1 Year 7/1/2022 6/30/2023 Right to Know Coordinator Mike Bussell 1 Year 7/1/2022 6/30/2023 Senior Tax Work-Off Program Joan Chandley 3 Year 7/1/2022 6/30/2025 Senior Tax Work-Off Program Angie Godin 3 Year 7/1/2022 6/30/2025 Senior Tax Work-Off Program COA Director 3 Year 7/1/2022 6/30/2025 Veteran's Agent/Graves Agent Joseph Mazzola 1 Year 7/1/2022 6/30/2023 Zoning Board of Appeals Garry Baer 3 Years 7/1/2022 6/30/2025 Second by Mary Calandrella Calandrella. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motions were made by David Nadeau for the following appointments: Position Name Term Begins Ends Animal Control Officer Mary Letourneau 1 year 7/1/2022 6/30/2023 Blood Hill/Wiita Preservation Land Mgmt. Cedwyn Morgan 3 year 7/1/2022 6/30/2025 Certified Water Operator Mike Bussell 1 Year 7/1/2022 6/30/2023 Conservation Commission Roberta Flashman 3 Year 7/1/2022 6/30/2025 Conservation Commission Cathy Kristofferson 3 Year 7/1/2022 6/30/2025 Council on Aging Nadine Callahan, President 3 Year 7/1/2022 6/30/2025 Council on Aging Peggy VanHillo, VP 3 Year 7/1/2022 6/30/2025 Cultural Council Mary Kate Bourn 3 Year 7/1/2022 6/30/2025 Cultural Council Angela Lyden 3 Year 7/1/2022 6/30/2025 E-911 Coordinators Ian Martin 1 Year 7/1/2022 6/30/2023 E-911 Coordinators Chris Regan 1 Year 7/1/2022 6/30/2023 Emergency Management Services Mike Bussell 1 Year 7/1/2022 6/30/2023 Emergency Management Services Patrick Roy 1 Year 7/1/2022 6/30/2023 Energy Efficiency Committee Joe Cantor 3 Year 7/1/2022 6/30/2025 Historical Commission Alan Pease 3 Year 7/1/2022 6/30/2025 Keeper of the Town Clock William Arnold 1 Year 7/1/2022 6/30/2023 Police Matron Bonnie Murray 1 Year 7/1/2022 6/30/2023 Right to Know Coordinator Mike Bussell 1 Year 7/1/2022 6/30/2023 Senior Tax Work-Off Program Joan Chandley 3 Year 7/1/2022 6/30/2025 Senior Tax Work-Off Program Angie Godin 3 Year 7/1/2022 6/30/2025 Senior Tax Work-Off Program COA Director 3 Year 7/1/2022 6/30/2025 Veteran's Agent/Graves Agent Joseph Mazzola 1 Year 7/1/2022 6/30/2023 Zoning Board of Appeals Garry Baer 3 Years 7/1/2022 6/30/2025 Second by Mary Calandrella Calandrella. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Nadeau, second: Calandrella)
Allow the Friends of the Ashby Library to temporarily place a picnic table on the Town Common
Motion made by Cathy Biliouris to allow the Friends of the Ashby Library to temporarily place a picnic table on the Town Common. Second by Mary. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Cathy Biliouris to allow the Friends of the Ashby Library to temporarily place a picnic table on the Town Common. Second by Mary. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Biliouris, second: Calandrella)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign FY23 service contracts with Alliance Business Service for copy machines at Town Hall
Motion made by Cathy Biliouris to authorize the Town Administrator to sign FY23 service contracts with Alliance Business Service for copy machines at Town Hall. Second by Mary. 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 FY23 service contracts with Alliance Business Service for copy machines at Town Hall. Second by Mary. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Biliouris, second: Calandrella)
Authorize the Town Administrator to complete and sign all paperwork required to implement a 457(b) plan for eligible employees with Equitable Financial Life Insurance Company (Equitable)
Motion made by Cathy Biliouris to authorize the Town Administrator to complete and sign all paperwork required to implement a 457(b) plan for eligible employees with Equitable Financial Life Insurance Company (Equitable). Second by Mary. 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 complete and sign all paperwork required to implement a 457(b) plan for eligible employees with Equitable Financial Life Insurance Company (Equitable). Second by Mary. 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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