MassVoter.com← Ashby SelectboardAshby Selectboard · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
December 7, 2022
23 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Meeting video · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: David Nadeau, Mary Calandrella
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the minutes of 11/22/2022 as written
Motion made by Mary Calandrella to approve the minutes of 11/22/2022 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 11/22/2022 as written. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Approve payroll warrant W23-12P in the amount of $101,508.18
Motion made by Mary Calandrella to approve payroll warrant W23-12P in the amount of $101,508.18. 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 W23-12P in the amount of $101,508.18. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Approve vendor warrant W23-12 in the amount of $93,148.69
Motion made by Mary Calandrella to approve vendor warrant W23-12 in the amount of $93,148.69. 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 W23-12 in the amount of $93,148.69. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Open the Tax Classification Hearing at 7:10 PM
Motion made by David Nadeau to open the Tax Classification Hearing at 7:10 PM. Seconded by Mary Calandrella. David Nadeau voted yes. Mary Calandrella voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by David Nadeau to open the Tax Classification Hearing at 7:10 PM. Seconded by Mary Calandrella. David Nadeau voted yes. Mary Calandrella voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Nadeau, second: Calandrella)
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 & personal property relative to setting the fiscal year 2023...
Mary Calandrella moves to 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 & personal property relative to setting the fiscal year 2023 tax rate & 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. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Mary Calandrella moves to 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 & personal property relative to setting the fiscal year 2023 tax rate & 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. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Close the Tax Classification Hearing at 7:28 PM
Motion made by David Nadeau to close the Tax Classification Hearing at 7:28 PM. Seconded by Mary Calandrella. David Nadeau voted yes. Mary Calandrella voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by David Nadeau to close the Tax Classification Hearing at 7:28 PM. Seconded by Mary Calandrella. David Nadeau voted yes. Mary Calandrella voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Nadeau, second: Calandrella)
Sign the Sustainable Materials Recovery Program Municipal Grant Award contract
Motion made by Mary Calandrella to sign the Sustainable Materials Recovery Program Municipal Grant Award contract. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary Calandrella to sign the Sustainable Materials Recovery Program Municipal Grant Award contract. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Accept the resignation of Christine Lindberg as Town Administrator effective December 2. 2022
Motion made by Mary Calandrella to accept the resignation of Christine Lindberg as Town Administrator effective December 2. 2022. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary Calandrella to accept the resignation of Christine Lindberg as Town Administrator effective December 2. 2022. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Sign letter of support for the North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation's Regional Economic Development Organization (REDO) grant proposal to the Massachusetts Office of Business...
Motion made by Mary Calandrella to sign letter of support for the North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation's Regional Economic Development Organization (REDO) grant proposal to the Massachusetts Office of Business Development. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary Calandrella to sign letter of support for the North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation's Regional Economic Development Organization (REDO) grant proposal to the Massachusetts Office of Business Development. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Approve $500.00 funding request from Ashby Friends of the COA for Christmas gifts from the Ashby Charitable Funding Committee
Motion made by Mary Calandrella to approve $500.00 funding request from Ashby Friends of the COA for Christmas gifts from the Ashby Charitable Funding Committee. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary Calandrella to approve $500.00 funding request from Ashby Friends of the COA for Christmas gifts from the Ashby Charitable Funding Committee. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Approve and sign the FY23 Local Cultural Council Allocation contract package in the amount of $5,800.00
Motion made by Mary Calandrella to approve and sign the FY23 Local Cultural Council Allocation contract package in the amount of $5,800.00. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary Calandrella to approve and sign the FY23 Local Cultural Council Allocation contract package in the amount of $5,800.00. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Accept the cell tower lease payment from SBA Towers V, LLC in the amount of $1,702.45
Motion made by Mary Calandrella to accept the 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 the 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)
Accept donation from United Cultivation in the amount of $10,000.00 to the Ashby Charitable Funding Committee
12. Vote to accept donation from United Cultivation in the amount of $10,000.00 to the Ashby Charitable Funding Committee. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“12. Vote to accept donation from United Cultivation in the amount of $10,000.00 to the Ashby Charitable Funding Committee. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (second: Nadeau)
Sign the Comcast Service Agreement for the Public Safety Building
Motion made by Mary Calandrella to sign the Comcast Service Agreement for the Public Safety Building. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary Calandrella to sign the Comcast Service Agreement for the Public Safety Building. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Approve and sign the 2023 Liquor License renewals for the following establishments: The American Legion, Ashby Market, The Low Low Convenience Store and Smith Hil] Tasting Room
Motion made by Mary Calandrella to approve and sign the 2023 Liquor License renewals for the following establishments: The American Legion, Ashby Market, The Low Low Convenience Store and Smith Hil] Tasting Room. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary Calandrella to approve and sign the 2023 Liquor License renewals for the following establishments: The American Legion, Ashby Market, The Low Low Convenience Store and Smith Hil] Tasting Room. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Approve and sign the 2023 Common Victualler's License Renewals for the following establishments: The American Legion, The Low Low Convenience Store, Ashby Market and Smith Hill Tasting Room
Motion made by Mary Calandrella to approve and sign the 2023 Common Victualler's License Renewals for the following establishments: The American Legion, The Low Low Convenience Store, Ashby Market and Smith Hill Tasting Room. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary Calandrella to approve and sign the 2023 Common Victualler's License Renewals for the following establishments: The American Legion, The Low Low Convenience Store, Ashby Market and Smith Hill Tasting Room. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Approve and sign the 2023 General (Video Games) License Renewal for The American Legion
Motion made by Mary Calandrella to approve and sign the 2023 General (Video Games) License Renewal for The American Legion. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary Calandrella to approve and sign the 2023 General (Video Games) License Renewal for The American Legion. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Approve change of Class II Used Car Dealership License from Javier Ortiz d/b/a J -Perk's Automotive to J-Perks Automotive, LLC
Motion made by Mary Calandrella to approve change of Class II Used Car Dealership License from Javier Ortiz d/b/a J -Perk's Automotive to J-Perks Automotive, LLC. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary Calandrella to approve change of Class II Used Car Dealership License from Javier Ortiz d/b/a J -Perk's Automotive to J-Perks Automotive, LLC. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Approve and sign the 2023 Motor Vehicle License Class II Conditions Letter
Motion made by Mary Calandrella to approve and sign the 2023 Motor Vehicle License Class II Conditions Letter. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary Calandrella to approve and sign the 2023 Motor Vehicle License Class II Conditions Letter. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Approve and sign the 2023 Class II Motor Vehicle License renewals for the following establishments: G&M Automotive, B&Z Enterprises, Tracy's Auto Body & Sales, J -Perks Automotive, LLC., and...
Motion made by Mary Calandrella to approve and sign the 2023 Class II Motor Vehicle License renewals for the following establishments: G&M Automotive, B&Z Enterprises, Tracy's Auto Body & Sales, J -Perks Automotive, LLC., and Philbrick Motors. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary Calandrella to approve and sign the 2023 Class II Motor Vehicle License renewals for the following establishments: G&M Automotive, B&Z Enterprises, Tracy's Auto Body & Sales, J -Perks Automotive, LLC., and Philbrick Motors. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Approve and sign the ABCC Liquor License Renewal Certification Form
Motion made by Mary Calandrella to approve and sign the ABCC Liquor License Renewal Certification Form. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary Calandrella to approve and sign the ABCC Liquor License Renewal Certification Form. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Approve and sign the ABCC Seasonal Population Increase Estimation Form
Motion made by Mary Calandrella to approve and sign the ABCC Seasonal Population Increase Estimation Form. Seconded by David Nadeau. Mary Calandrella voted yes. David Nadeau voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary Calandrella to approve and sign the ABCC Seasonal Population Increase Estimation Form. 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 7:56 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 7:56 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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