MassVoter.com← Ashby SelectboardAshby Selectboard · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
August 31, 2022
21 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Present: David Nadeau, Mary Calandrella
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Open Public hearing and postpone to later in the agenda to address emergency at 147 Log Cabin Road
Motion made by Mary Calandrella to open Public hearing and postpone to later in the agenda to address emergency at 147 Log Cabin Road. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary Calandrella to open Public hearing and postpone to later in the agenda to address emergency at 147 Log Cabin Road. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
The Town of Ashby acting through its Selectboard, in accordance with the provisions of G.L. c.44, sec. 31, determines that the conditions at 147 Log Cabin Road constitute an immediate threat to...
Motion made by Mary Calandrella that the Town of Ashby acting through its Selectboard, in accordance with the provisions of G.L. c.44, sec. 31, determines that the conditions at 147 Log Cabin Road constitute an immediate threat to the health and safety of persons and property and thereby declares a state of emergency. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary Calandrella that the Town of Ashby acting through its Selectboard, in accordance with the provisions of G.L. c.44, sec. 31, determines that the conditions at 147 Log Cabin Road constitute an immediate threat to the health and safety of persons and property and thereby declares a state of emergency. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Open a public hearing for the Application of Alteration of Premises of existing Liquor License at 873 Café, 873 Main Street, Ashby
Motion made by David Nadeau to open a public hearing for the Application of Alteration of Premises of existing Liquor License at 873 Café, 873 Main Street, Ashby. Seconded by Mary Calandrella. David Nadeau voted yes. Mary Calandrella voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by David Nadeau to open a public hearing for the Application of Alteration of Premises of existing Liquor License at 873 Café, 873 Main Street, Ashby. Seconded by Mary Calandrella. David Nadeau voted yes. Mary Calandrella voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Nadeau, second: Calandrella)
Approve the minutes of 8/1/2022, 8/3/2022 and 8/17/2022 as written
Motion made by Mary Calandrella to approve the minutes of 8/1/2022, 8/3/2022 and 8/17/2022 as written. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary Calandrella to approve the minutes of 8/1/2022, 8/3/2022 and 8/17/2022 as written. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Approve payroll warrant W23-05P in the amount of $66,429.40
Motion made by Mary Calandrella to approve payroll warrant W23-05P in the amount of $66,429.40. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary Calandrella to approve payroll warrant W23-05P in the amount of $66,429.40. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Approve vendor warrant W23-05 in the amount of $127,849.77
Motion made by Mary Calandrella to approve vendor warrant W23-05 in the amount of $127,849.77. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary Calandrella to approve vendor warrant W23-05 in the amount of $127,849.77. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Sign side letter with Highway Union creating laborer positions
Motion made by Mary Calandrella to sign side letter with Highway Union creating laborer positions. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary Calandrella to sign side letter with Highway Union creating laborer positions. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Accept lease payment in the amount of $150.00 from Ashby Firefighters EMS Association, Inc. for $150.00
Motion made by Mary Calandrella to accept lease payment in the amount of $150.00 from Ashby Firefighters EMS Association, Inc. for $150.00. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary Calandrella to accept lease payment in the amount of $150.00 from Ashby Firefighters EMS Association, Inc. for $150.00. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Approve Application for One Day Liquor License submitted by Ashby Firefighters EMS Association, Inc. for Car Show on September 4, 2022 (rain date September 5, 2022) at Allen field from 10:00 AM to...
Motion made by Mary Calandrella to approve Application for One Day Liquor License submitted by Ashby Firefighters EMS Association, Inc. for Car Show on September 4, 2022 (rain date September 5, 2022) at Allen field from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary Calandrella to approve Application for One Day Liquor License submitted by Ashby Firefighters EMS Association, Inc. for Car Show on September 4, 2022 (rain date September 5, 2022) at Allen field from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Accept Comcast Franchise Fee payment in the amount if $8,291.78
Motion made by Mary Calandrella to accept Comcast Franchise Fee payment in the amount if $8,291.78. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary Calandrella to accept Comcast Franchise Fee payment in the amount if $8,291.78. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Accept cell tower lease payment from SBA Towers V, LLC in the amount of $1,702.45
Motion made by Mary Calandrella to accept cell tower lease payment from SBA Towers V, LLC in the amount of $1,702.45. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary Calandrella to accept cell tower lease payment from SBA Towers V, LLC in the amount of $1,702.45. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Appoint Officer Alexandra Hecker as a part-time Reserve Officer
Motion made by Mary Calandrella to appoint Officer Alexandra Hecker as a part-time Reserve Officer. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary Calandrella to appoint Officer Alexandra Hecker as a part-time Reserve Officer. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Appoint Nadine Callahan as COA Coordinator
Motion made by Mary Calandrella to appoint Nadine Callahan as COA Coordinator. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes, David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary Calandrella to appoint Nadine Callahan as COA Coordinator. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes, David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Accept the resignation of David Nadeau from the Earth Removal Board
Motion made by Mary Calandrella to accept the resignation of David Nadeau from the Earth Removal Board. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary Calandrella to accept the resignation of David Nadeau from the Earth Removal Board. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Appoint Mary Calandrella to the Earth Removal Board
Motion made by David Nadeau to appoint Mary Calandrella to the Earth Removal Board. Seconded by Mary Calandrella. David Nadeau voted yes. Mary Calandrella voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by David Nadeau to appoint Mary Calandrella to the Earth Removal Board. Seconded by Mary Calandrella. David Nadeau voted yes. Mary Calandrella voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Nadeau, second: Calandrella)
Appoint David Nadeau as designee to NMRSD FY24 Budget Summit Team
Motion made by Mary Calandrella to appoint David Nadeau as designee to NMRSD FY24 Budget Summit Team. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary Calandrella to appoint David Nadeau as designee to NMRSD FY24 Budget Summit Team. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Appoint Town Administrator as ADA Coordinator
Motion made by Mary Calandrella to appoint Town Administrator as ADA Coordinator. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary Calandrella to appoint Town Administrator as ADA Coordinator. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Accept letters of interest to fill the vacant position on the Parks Commission with a submission deadline of September 10, 2022
Motion made by Mary Calandrella to accept letters of interest to fill the vacant position on the Parks Commission with a submission deadline of September 10, 2022. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary Calandrella to accept letters of interest to fill the vacant position on the Parks Commission with a submission deadline of September 10, 2022. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Sign contract with Land Use Consultant Jeff Lacey in the amount not to exceed $1000.00 for the remainder of FY23
Motion made by Mary Calandrella to sign contract with Land Use Consultant Jeff Lacey in the amount not to exceed $1000.00 for the remainder of FY23, Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary Calandrella to sign contract with Land Use Consultant Jeff Lacey in the amount not to exceed $1000.00 for the remainder of FY23, Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Reverse vote at previous Selectboard meeting to allocate $40,000.00 of ARPA Funds on ePermitting
Motion made by Mary Calandrella to reverse vote at previous Selectboard meeting to allocate $40,000.00 of ARPA Funds on ePermitting. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary Calandrella to reverse vote at previous Selectboard meeting to allocate $40,000.00 of ARPA Funds on ePermitting. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Adjourn
Motion made by Mary Calandrella to adjourn at 8:53 PM. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary Calandrella to adjourn at 8:53 PM. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, 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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