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January 18, 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 December 30, 2022, January 4, 2023, and January 11, 2023, as written
Mary motioned to approve the minutes from December 30, 2022, January 4, 2023, and January 11, 2023, as written. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes, David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Mary motioned to approve the minutes from December 30, 2022, January 4, 2023, and January 11, 2023, as written. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes, David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Approve the release of the executive session minutes from November 9, 2022 and November 22, 2022, as written
Mary motioned to approve the release of the executive session minutes from November 9, 2022 and November 22, 2022, as written. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes, David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Mary motioned to approve the release of the executive session minutes from November 9, 2022 and November 22, 2022, as written. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes, David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Approve payroll warrant, W23-15P, in the amount of $66,229.86
Mary motioned to approve payroll warrant, W23-15P, in the amount of $66,229.86. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes, David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Mary motioned to approve payroll warrant, W23-15P, in the amount of $66,229.86. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes, David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Approve vendor warrant, W23-15, in the amount of $573,294.98, with $344,052.27 for the Public Safety Building
Mary motioned to approve vendor warrant, W23-15, in the amount of $573,294.98, with $344,052.27 for the Public Safety Building. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes, David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Mary motioned to approve vendor warrant, W23-15, in the amount of $573,294.98, with $344,052.27 for the Public Safety Building. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes, David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Appoint Paula Packard to the Blood Hill Management Committee for a term of three years effective February 19th, 2020 to June 30th, 2023
Mary motioned to appoint Paula Packard to the Blood Hill Management Committee for a term of three years effective February 19th, 2020 to June 30th, 2023. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes, David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Mary motioned to appoint Paula Packard to the Blood Hill Management Committee for a term of three years effective February 19th, 2020 to June 30th, 2023. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes, David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Appoint Emily Merlino to the NCLT seat on the Blood Hill Management Committee for a term of three years effective January 18th, 2023
Mary motioned to appoint Emily Merlino to the NCLT seat on the Blood Hill Management Committee for a term of three years effective January 18th, 2023. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes, David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Mary motioned to appoint Emily Merlino to the NCLT seat on the Blood Hill Management Committee for a term of three years effective January 18th, 2023. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes, David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Appoint the following members to the Canton North Management Committee, formerly the Harris Rd. Property Committee: Cedwyn Morgan, for a term of two years, Kate Stacy for a term of one year,...
Mary motioned to appoint the following members to the Canton North Management Committee, formerly the Harris Rd. Property Committee: Cedwyn Morgan, for a term of two years, Kate Stacy for a term of one year, Brendan McNeil for a term of three years, Rebecca Day for a term of one year, Roberta Flashman for a term of three years. All effective January 18th, 2023. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes, David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Mary motioned to appoint the following members to the Canton North Management Committee, formerly the Harris Rd. Property Committee: Cedwyn Morgan, for a term of two years, Kate Stacy for a term of one year, Brendan McNeil for a term of three years, Rebecca Day for a term of one year, Roberta Flashman for a term of three years. All effective January 18th, 2023. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes, David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Appoint Eldon Garhart as student police officer with the Ashby Police Department effective January 30th, 2023 while attending Lynnfield 3rd ROC and to sign the Recruit Training Fee Reimbursement...
Mary motioned to appoint Eldon Garhart as student police officer with the Ashby Police Department effective January 30th, 2023 while attending Lynnfield 3rd ROC and to sign the Recruit Training Fee Reimbursement agreement. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes, David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Mary motioned to appoint Eldon Garhart as student police officer with the Ashby Police Department effective January 30th, 2023 while attending Lynnfield 3rd 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)
Accept the resignation of Deb Dancause from the Council of Aging effective January 1st, 2023
Mary motioned to accept the resignation of Deb Dancause from the Council of Aging effective January 1st, 2023. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes, David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Mary motioned to accept the resignation of Deb Dancause from the Council of Aging effective January 1st, 2023. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes, David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Sign the loan resolution USDA form RD1942-47 for the Public Safety building
11, Mary motioned to sign the loan resolution USDA form RD1942-47 for the Public Safety building. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes, David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“11, Mary motioned to sign the loan resolution USDA form RD1942-47 for the Public Safety building. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes, David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Approve the terms of $6,665,000 U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Community Facility loan relative to the Town Public Safety Complex, including the execution and delivery of certain financing...
12, Mary motioned to approve the terms of $6,665,000 U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Community Facility loan relative to the Town Public Safety Complex, including the execution and delivery of certain financing documents relative thereto, including without limitation, a bond evidencing said loan issued pursuant to G.L. c. 44, as amended, Seconded by David. Mary voted yes, David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“12, Mary motioned to approve the terms of $6,665,000 U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Community Facility loan relative to the Town Public Safety Complex, including the execution and delivery of certain financing documents relative thereto, including without limitation, a bond evidencing said loan issued pursuant to G.L. c. 44, as amended, Seconded by David. Mary voted yes, David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Sign an agreement with the Massachusetts State Police for coverage for the evening and midnight shifts, effective January 18th, 2023
Mary motioned to sign an agreement with the Massachusetts State Police for coverage for the evening and midnight shifts, effective January 18th, 2023. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes, David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Mary motioned to sign an agreement with the Massachusetts State Police for coverage for the evening and midnight shifts, effective January 18th, 2023. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes, David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Adjourn
Motion made by Mary to adjourn at 7:26 PM. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary to adjourn at 7:26 PM. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David 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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