MassVoter.com← Ashby SelectboardAshby Selectboard · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
March 1, 2023
18 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
Close the Annual Town Meeting warrant on March 15, 2023 at 12PM
Motion made by David to close the Annual Town Meeting warrant on March 15, 2023 at 12PM. Seconded by Mary. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by David to close the Annual Town Meeting warrant on March 15, 2023 at 12PM. Seconded by Mary. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Nadeau, second: Calandrella)
Close the Special Town Meeting warrant on March 15, 2023 at 12PM
Motion made by David to close the Special Town Meeting warrant on March 15, 2023 at 12PM. Seconded by Mary. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by David to close the Special Town Meeting warrant on March 15, 2023 at 12PM. Seconded by Mary. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Nadeau, second: Calandrella)
Approve the minutes of 2/15/2023, as written
Motion made by Mary to approve the minutes of 2/15/2023, 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 2/15/2023, as written. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Approve the executive session minutes of 2/15/2023 as written
Motion made by Mary to approve the executive session minutes of 2/15/2023 as written. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary to approve the executive session minutes of 2/15/2023 as written. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Approve payroll warrant W23-18P in the amount of $64,485.85
Motion made by Mary to approve payroll warrant W23-18P in the amount of $64,485.85. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary to approve payroll warrant W23-18P in the amount of $64,485.85. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Approve vendor warrant W23-18 in the amount of $166,673.23
Motion made by Mary to approve vendor warrant W23-18 in the amount of $166,673.23. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary to approve vendor warrant W23-18 in the amount of $166,673.23. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Accept payment from Cabot Risk Strategies, LLC for a cancellation credit in the amount of $271.44
Motion made by Mary to accept payment from Cabot Risk Strategies, LLC for a cancellation credit in the amount of $271.44. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary to accept payment from Cabot Risk Strategies, LLC for a cancellation credit in the amount of $271.44. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Sign the Clean Energy Standard (ESA Amendment) from Colonial Power Group
Motion made by Mary to sign the Clean Energy Standard (ESA Amendment) from Colonial Power Group. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary to sign the Clean Energy Standard (ESA Amendment) from Colonial Power Group. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Accept the resignation of Fred Alden as Police Chief effective 2/28/2023
Motion made by Mary to accept the resignation of Fred Alden as Police Chief effective 2/28/2023. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary to accept the resignation of Fred Alden as Police Chief effective 2/28/2023. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Appoint Sergeant Derek Pepple as Acting Police Chief effective 3/1/2023
Motion made by Mary to appoint Sergeant Derek Pepple as Acting Police Chief effective 3/1/2023. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary to appoint Sergeant Derek Pepple as Acting Police Chief effective 3/1/2023. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Reappoint Krishnabai as Assistant to the Board of Registrars for a 1 year term ending 3/31/2024
Motion made by Mary to reappoint Krishnabai as Assistant to the Board of Registrars for a 1 year term ending 3/31/2024. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary to reappoint Krishnabai as Assistant to the Board of Registrars for a 1 year term ending 3/31/2024. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Reappoint Deborah Vogt to the Board of Registrars for a3 year term ending 3/31/2026
Motion made by Mary to reappoint Deborah Vogt to the Board of Registrars for a3 year term ending 3/31/2026. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary to reappoint Deborah Vogt to the Board of Registrars for a3 year term ending 3/31/2026. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Appoint Tony Savoie as the Assessor's Clerk effective 3/13/2023
Motion made by Mary to appoint Tony Savoie as the Assessor's Clerk effective 3/13/2023. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary to appoint Tony Savoie as the Assessor's Clerk effective 3/13/2023. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Approve the following disbursements from the Ashby Charitable Funding Committee: $500.00 for Keeping Ashby Beautiful, $2,000.00 for Ashby Historical Society, $3,000.00 for TAYBS (Friends of the...
Motion made by Mary to approve the following disbursements from the Ashby Charitable Funding Committee: $500.00 for Keeping Ashby Beautiful, $2,000.00 for Ashby Historical Society, $3,000.00 for TAYBS (Friends of the Ashby Playground/Allen Field), $400.00 for Ashby Land Trust and $1,200.00 for Ashby Friends of the COA. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary to approve the following disbursements from the Ashby Charitable Funding Committee: $500.00 for Keeping Ashby Beautiful, $2,000.00 for Ashby Historical Society, $3,000.00 for TAYBS (Friends of the Ashby Playground/Allen Field), $400.00 for Ashby Land Trust and $1,200.00 for Ashby Friends of the COA. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Send a letter to North Middlesex Regional School District regarding the proposed school budget
Motion made by Mary to send a letter to North Middlesex Regional School District regarding the proposed school budget. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary to send a letter to North Middlesex Regional School District regarding the proposed school budget. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Approve and sign the ARPA project request form for the Ashby Elementary School repairs
Motion made by Mary to approve and sign the ARPA project request form for the Ashby Elementary School repairs. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary to approve and sign the ARPA project request form for the Ashby Elementary School repairs. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Adjust the ARPA funds for the Public Safety Building to $251,000.00
Motion made by Mary to adjust the ARPA funds for the Public Safety Building to $251,000.00. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary to adjust the ARPA funds for the Public Safety Building to $251,000.00. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Adjourn
Motion made by Mary to adjourn at 6:54 PM. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary to adjourn at 6:54 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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