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February 1, 2023
12 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 meeting minutes from December 6, 2021, February 2, 2022, and January 18, 2023 as written
Motion made by Mary to approve the meeting minutes from December 6, 2021, February 2, 2022, and January 18, 2023 as written. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary to approve the meeting minutes from December 6, 2021, February 2, 2022, and January 18, 2023 as written. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Approve the meeting minutes from April 13, 2022, and December 30, 2022, as amended
Motion made by Mary to approve the meeting minutes from April 13, 2022, and December 30, 2022, as amended. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary to approve the meeting minutes from April 13, 2022, and December 30, 2022, as amended. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Approve payroll warrant W23-16P in the amount of $72,507.55
Motion made by Mary to approve payroll warrant W23-16P in the amount of $72,507.55. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary to approve payroll warrant W23-16P in the amount of $72,507.55. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Approve vendor warrant W23-16 in the amount of $1,263,295.36
Motion made by Mary to approve vendor warrant W23-16 in the amount of $1,263,295.36. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary to approve vendor warrant W23-16 in the amount of $1,263,295.36. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Accept the Host Agreement Fee from United Cultivation in the amount of $73,733.00
Motion made by Mary to accept the Host Agreement Fee from United Cultivation in the amount of $73,733.00. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary to accept the Host Agreement Fee from United Cultivation in the amount of $73,733.00. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Accept donation from United Cultivation in the amount of $10,000.00 for the Ashby Charitable Funding Committee
Motion made by Mary to accept donation from United Cultivation in the amount of $10,000.00 for the Ashby Charitable Funding Committee. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary to accept donation from United Cultivation in the amount of $10,000.00 for the Ashby Charitable Funding Committee. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David 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 to accept the 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 the 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)
Authorize deficit spending pursuant to MGL Ch. 44 8. 31D for the FY23 Winter Operations Budget
Motion made by Mary to authorize deficit spending pursuant to MGL Ch. 44 8. 31D for the FY23 Winter Operations Budget. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary to authorize deficit spending pursuant to MGL Ch. 44 8. 31D for the FY23 Winter Operations Budget. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Sign the Cyber Renewal Liability Application from MIA to ensure continuation of coverage
Motion made by Mary to sign the Cyber Renewal Liability Application from MIA to ensure continuation of coverage. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary to sign the Cyber Renewal Liability Application from MIA to ensure continuation of coverage. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Approve the allocation of $300,000 of ARPA funding to address the district concerns of Ashby Elementary School, contingent upon the Ashby Elementary School Building Committee recommending to the...
Motion made by David to approve the allocation of $300,000 of ARPA funding to address the district concerns of Ashby Elementary School, contingent upon the Ashby Elementary School Building Committee recommending to the North Middlesex School Committee that the recent vote to borrow $300,000 for a feasibility study of Ashby Elementary be rescinded. Seconded by Mary. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by David to approve the allocation of $300,000 of ARPA funding to address the district concerns of Ashby Elementary School, contingent upon the Ashby Elementary School Building Committee recommending to the North Middlesex School Committee that the recent vote to borrow $300,000 for a feasibility study of Ashby Elementary be rescinded. Seconded by Mary. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Nadeau, second: Calandrella)
Authorize Town Counsel to submit response for Open Meeting Law Complaint from Patrick McPhee
Motion made by Mary to authorize Town Counsel to submit response for Open Meeting Law Complaint from Patrick McPhee. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary to authorize Town Counsel to submit response for Open Meeting Law Complaint from Patrick McPhee. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Adjourn
Motion made by Mary to adjourn at 7:05PM. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary to adjourn at 7:05PM. 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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