MassVoter.com← Ashby SelectboardAshby Selectboard · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
January 4, 2023
13 recorded votes, 0 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 from 12/21/2022 as written
Motion made by Mary to approve the minutes from 12/21/2022 as written. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary to approve the minutes from 12/21/2022 as written. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Approve payroll warrant W23-14P in the amount of $59,590.70
Motion made by Mary to approve payroll warrant W23-14P in the amount of $59,590.70, Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary to approve payroll warrant W23-14P in the amount of $59,590.70, Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Approve vendor warrant W23-14 in the amount of $146,685.49
Motion made by Mary to approve vendor warrant W23-14 in the amount of $146,685.49, Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary to approve vendor warrant W23-14 in the amount of $146,685.49, Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Sign the transfer of records from Marcum LLP for the Town Ashby's accounting services
Motion made by Mary to sign the transfer of records from Marcum LLP for the Town Ashby's accounting services. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary to sign the transfer of records from Marcum LLP for the Town Ashby's accounting services. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Sign the Ashby Town Hall Valuation form from MIIA
Motion made by Mary to sign the Ashby Town Hall Valuation form from MIIA. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary to sign the Ashby Town Hall Valuation form from MIIA. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David 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 to accept cell tower lease payment from SBA Towers V, LLC in the amount of $1,702.45. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary to accept cell tower lease payment from SBA Towers V, LLC in the amount of $1,702.45. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Appoint Sam Stacy as Foreman for the Ashby Highway Department effective 1/4/2023
Motion made by Mary to appoint Sam Stacy as Foreman for the Ashby Highway Department effective 1/4/2023. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David votes yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary to appoint Sam Stacy as Foreman for the Ashby Highway Department effective 1/4/2023. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David votes yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Appoint Eric Jenks as Highway Equipment Operator for Ashby Highway Department effective 1/4/2023
Motion made by Mary to appoint Eric Jenks as Highway Equipment Operator for Ashby Highway Department effective 1/4/2023. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary to appoint Eric Jenks as Highway Equipment Operator for Ashby Highway Department effective 1/4/2023. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Appoint Chris Davis as Student Police Officer for the Ashby Police department effective 1/30/2023 while attending Lynnfield 3% ROC and to sign the Recruit training Fee Reimbursement Agreement
Motion made by Mary to appoint Chris Davis as Student Police Officer for the Ashby Police department effective 1/30/2023 while attending Lynnfield 3% ROC and to sign the Recruit training Fee Reimbursement Agreement. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary to appoint Chris Davis as Student Police Officer for the Ashby Police department effective 1/30/2023 while attending Lynnfield 3% ROC and to sign the Recruit training Fee Reimbursement Agreement. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Approve the updated quote/equipment list in the amount of $50,801.21 from Suzor IT for the Meraki Upgrade to be paid for with the Community Compact Grant
Motion made by Mary to approve the updated quote/equipment list in the amount of $50,801.21 from Suzor IT for the Meraki Upgrade to be paid for with the Community Compact Grant. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary to approve the updated quote/equipment list in the amount of $50,801.21 from Suzor IT for the Meraki Upgrade to be paid for with the Community Compact Grant. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Sign the license agreement from Verizon for the Public Safety Building
Motion made by Mary to sign the license agreement from Verizon for the Public Safety Building. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary to sign the license agreement from Verizon for the Public Safety Building. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Approve the change orders for the Public Safety Building, $4,937.63 for added Fire Pump Alarm & $2,191.20 for the Fire Pump Wiring
14, Motion made by Mary to approve the change orders for the Public Safety Building, $4,937.63 for added Fire Pump Alarm & $2,191.20 for the Fire Pump Wiring. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“14, Motion made by Mary to approve the change orders for the Public Safety Building, $4,937.63 for added Fire Pump Alarm & $2,191.20 for the Fire Pump Wiring. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Adjourn
Motion made by Mary Calandrella to adjourn at 6:52 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 6:52 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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