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February 15, 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 of 2/1/2023 and 2/3/2023 as written
Motion made by Mary to approve the minutes of 2/1/2023 and 2/3/2023 as written. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary to approve the minutes of 2/1/2023 and 2/3/2023 as written. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Approve the amended minutes of 8/3/2022 & 8/31/2022 as amended
Motion made by Mary to approve the amended minutes of 8/3/2022 & 8/31/2022 as amended. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary to approve the amended minutes of 8/3/2022 & 8/31/2022 as amended. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Approve payroll warrant W23-17P in the amount of $127,116.71
Motion made by Mary to approve payroll warrant W23-17P in the amount of $127,116.71. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary to approve payroll warrant W23-17P in the amount of $127,116.71. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Approve vendor warrant W23-17 in the amount of $174,222.96 with $7,472.21 towards the Public Safety Building
Motion made by Mary to approve vendor warrant W23-17 in the amount of $174,222.96 with $7,472.21 towards the Public Safety Building. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary to approve vendor warrant W23-17 in the amount of $174,222.96 with $7,472.21 towards the Public Safety Building. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Approve USDA Change Order #9 in the amount of $5039.92 for the Public Safety Building
Motion made by Mary to approve USDA Change Order #9 in the amount of $5039.92 for the Public Safety Building. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary to approve USDA Change Order #9 in the amount of $5039.92 for the Public Safety Building. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Appoint Mark Moscinski as Alternate Building Inspector effective 2/15/2023 to 3/31/2023
Motion made by Mary to appoint Mark Moscinski as Alternate Building Inspector effective 2/15/2023 to 3/31/2023. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary to appoint Mark Moscinski as Alternate Building Inspector effective 2/15/2023 to 3/31/2023. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Appoint Bill Ladue as Municipal Grounds employee effective 2/16/2023
Motion made by Mary to appoint Bill Ladue as Municipal Grounds employee effective 2/16/2023. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary to appoint Bill Ladue as Municipal Grounds employee effective 2/16/2023. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Appoint Charles Bergeron as a Non-CDL Laborer for the Ashby Highway Department effective 2/21/2023
Motion made by Mary to appoint Charles Bergeron as a Non-CDL Laborer for the Ashby Highway Department effective 2/21/2023. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary to appoint Charles Bergeron as a Non-CDL Laborer for the Ashby Highway Department effective 2/21/2023. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Appoint Ryan Galvan as a Non-CDL Laborer for the Ashby Highway Department effective 2/16/2023
Motion made by Mary to appoint Ryan Galvan as a Non-CDL Laborer for the Ashby Highway Department effective 2/16/2023. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary to appoint Ryan Galvan as a Non-CDL Laborer for the Ashby Highway Department effective 2/16/2023. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Grant an easement to Verizon New England at the Public Safety Building located at 1093 Main Street
Motion made by Mary to grant an easement to Verizon New England at the Public Safety Building located at 1093 Main Street. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary to grant an easement to Verizon New England at the Public Safety Building located at 1093 Main Street. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Add two additional Finance Committee Members, both 2 year terms to end at the Annual Town Election in 2025 to the April 24th 2023 Annual Town Election Ballot
Motion made by Mary to add two additional Finance Committee Members, both 2 year terms to end at the Annual Town Election in 2025 to the April 24th 2023 Annual Town Election Ballot. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary to add two additional Finance Committee Members, both 2 year terms to end at the Annual Town Election in 2025 to the April 24th 2023 Annual Town Election Ballot. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Enter into executive session pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation, as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating...
Mary made a motion to enter into executive session pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation, as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares: David declared. Federal Multidistrict Litigation vs. CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Teva, and Allergan. They will reconvene to close the open session. Mary voted yes to entering open session at 8:01PM. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Mary made a motion to enter into executive session pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation, as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares: David declared. Federal Multidistrict Litigation vs. CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Teva, and Allergan. They will reconvene to close the open session. Mary voted yes to entering open session at 8:01PM. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella)
Adjourn
Motion made by Mary to adjourn at 8:22 PM. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary to adjourn at 8:22 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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