MassVoter.com← Ashby SelectboardAshby Selectboard · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
July 20, 2022
14 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Present: David Nadeau, Cathy Biliouris, Mary Calandrella
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve Selectboard meeting minutes as written from April 12, 2022, April 13, 2022, April 14, 2022, April 20, 2022, April 27, 2022, May 25, 2022, June 8, 2022, June 22, 2022 and July 6, 2022
Motion made by Cathy Biliouris to approve Selectboard meeting minutes as written from April 12, 2022, April 13, 2022, April 14, 2022, April 20, 2022, April 27, 2022, May 25, 2022, June 8, 2022, June 22, 2022 and July 6, 2022. Second by David Nadeau. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
Yes: Biliouris, NadeauThe roll call lists Cathy Biliouris and David Nadeau but not Mary Calandrella, who is recorded present; Mary Calandrella is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Cathy Biliouris to approve Selectboard meeting minutes as written from April 12, 2022, April 13, 2022, April 14, 2022, April 20, 2022, April 27, 2022, May 25, 2022, June 8, 2022, June 22, 2022 and July 6, 2022. Second by David Nadeau. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Biliouris, second: Nadeau)
Approve payrol! warrant W23-02P in the amount of $73,341.50
Motion made by Cathy Biliouris to approve payrol! warrant W23-02P in the amount of $73,341.50. Second by David Nadeau. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
Yes: Biliouris, NadeauThe roll call lists Cathy Biliouris and David Nadeau but not Mary Calandrella, who is recorded present; Mary Calandrella is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Cathy Biliouris to approve payrol! warrant W23-02P in the amount of $73,341.50. Second by David Nadeau. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Biliouris, second: Nadeau)
Approve vendor warrant W22-28 in the amount of $580,257.69 ($535,654.79 for Public Safety Building)
Motion made by Cathy Biliouris to approve vendor warrant W22-28 in the amount of $580,257.69 ($535,654.79 for Public Safety Building). Second by David Nadeau. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
Yes: Biliouris, NadeauThe roll call lists Cathy Biliouris and David Nadeau but not Mary Calandrella, who is recorded present; Mary Calandrella is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Cathy Biliouris to approve vendor warrant W22-28 in the amount of $580,257.69 ($535,654.79 for Public Safety Building). Second by David Nadeau. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Biliouris, second: Nadeau)
Approve vendor warrant W23-01 in the amount of $1,282,063.71 ($1,105,369.00 for NMRSD and $87,739.33 for Monty Tech)
Motion made by Cathy Biliouris to approve vendor warrant W23-01 in the amount of $1,282,063.71 ($1,105,369.00 for NMRSD and $87,739.33 for Monty Tech). Second by David Nadeau. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
Yes: Biliouris, NadeauThe roll call lists Cathy Biliouris and David Nadeau but not Mary Calandrella, who is recorded present; Mary Calandrella is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Cathy Biliouris to approve vendor warrant W23-01 in the amount of $1,282,063.71 ($1,105,369.00 for NMRSD and $87,739.33 for Monty Tech). Second by David Nadeau. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Biliouris, second: Nadeau)
Approve Application for Class II License to Philbrick Motor Sports, 201 Fitchburg State Road pending approval of permits from boards
Motion made by Cathy Biliouris to approve Application for Class II License to Philbrick Motor Sports, 201 Fitchburg State Road pending approval of permits from boards. Second by Mary Calandrella. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. Mary Calandrella votes yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Cathy Biliouris to approve Application for Class II License to Philbrick Motor Sports, 201 Fitchburg State Road pending approval of permits from boards. Second by Mary Calandrella. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. Mary Calandrella votes yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Biliouris, second: Calandrella)
Appoint Rob Burnham to the Agricultural Commission as an Active Farm Member for a 3 year term, July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025
Motion made by Cathy Biliouris to appoint Rob Burnham to the Agricultural Commission as an Active Farm Member for a 3 year term, July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025. 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 Rob Burnham to the Agricultural Commission as an Active Farm Member for a 3 year term, July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025. Second by Mary Calandrella. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Biliouris, second: Calandrella)
Appoint Jaclyn Quigley to the Ashby Cultural Council for a 3 year term, July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025
Motion made by Cathy Biliouris to appoint Jaclyn Quigley to the Ashby Cultural Council for a 3 year term, July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025. 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 Jaclyn Quigley to the Ashby Cultural Council for a 3 year term, July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025. Second by Mary Calandrella. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Biliouris, second: Calandrella)
Delegate authority to determine the number of police officers to be assigned to a building containing a polling place to the Police Chief as such action would be consistent with the manner of...
Motion made by Cathy Biliouris to delegate authority to determine the number of police officers to be assigned to a building containing a polling place to the Police Chief as such action would be consistent with the manner of Director of Police Officers in the Town in accordance with the Votes Act. 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 delegate authority to determine the number of police officers to be assigned to a building containing a polling place to the Police Chief as such action would be consistent with the manner of Director of Police Officers in the Town in accordance with the Votes Act. Second by Mary Calandrella. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. Mary Calandrella voted yes David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Biliouris, second: Calandrella)
Send notification letter to NUSRD Schoo! Committee that the Town of Ashby will not approve the closure of Ashby Elementary School
Motion made by Cathy Biliouris to send notification letter to NUSRD Schoo! Committee that the Town of Ashby will not approve the closure of Ashby Elementary School. 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 send notification letter to NUSRD Schoo! Committee that the Town of Ashby will not approve the closure of Ashby Elementary School. Second by Mary Calandrella. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Biliouris, second: Calandrella)
Adopt the Protected Class Harassment Policy
Motion made by Cathy Biliouris to adopt the Protected Class Harassment Policy. 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 adopt the Protected Class Harassment Policy. Second by Mary Calandrella. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Biliouris, second: Calandrella)
Adopt the Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy
Motion made by Cathy Biliouris to adopt the Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy. Second by Mary Calandrella. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
Yes: Biliouris, NadeauThe roll call lists Cathy Biliouris and David Nadeau but not Mary Calandrella, who is recorded present; Mary Calandrella is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Cathy Biliouris to adopt the Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy. Second by Mary Calandrella. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Biliouris, second: Calandrella)
Adopt the Code of Conduct Policy
Motion made by Cathy Biliouris to adopt the Code of Conduct Policy. 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 adopt the Code of Conduct Policy. Second by Mary Calandrella. Cathy Biliouris voted yes. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Biliouris, second: Calandrella)
Approve the plan to resolve drainage issues on Heywood Road
Motion made by Cathy Biliouris to approve the plan to resolve drainage issues on Heywood 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 approve the plan to resolve drainage issues on Heywood Road. 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 Mary Calandrella. Cathy Biliouris voted yes, Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion by Cathy Biliouris to adjourn meeting. Seconded by Mary Calandrella. Cathy Biliouris voted yes, Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Biliouris, second: Calandrella)
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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