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April 26, 2023
11 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Meeting video · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: David Nadeau, Mary Calandrella, Doug Leab
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the minutes of 4/7/2023, 4/11/2023, 4/12/2023 and 4/14/2023 as written
Motion made by Mary to approve the minutes of 4/7/2023, 4/11/2023, 4/12/2023 and 4/14/2023 as written. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Doug abstained. Motion passes
Yes: Calandrella, NadeauAbstained: Leab
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary to approve the minutes of 4/7/2023, 4/11/2023, 4/12/2023 and 4/14/2023 as written. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Doug abstained. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Approve the Executive Session minutes of 3/10/2023 as written
Motion made by Mary to approve the Executive Session minutes of 3/10/2023 as written. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Doug abstained. Motion passes
Yes: Calandrella, NadeauAbstained: Leab
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary to approve the Executive Session minutes of 3/10/2023 as written. Seconded by David. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Doug abstained. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Nadeau)
Approve payroll warrant W23-22P in the amount of $70,532.92
Motion made by Mary to approve payroll warrant W23-22P in the amount of $70,532.92. Seconded by Doug. Mary voted yes. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary to approve payroll warrant W23-22P in the amount of $70,532.92. Seconded by Doug. Mary voted yes. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Leab)
Approve vendor warrant W23-22 in the amount of $74,228.35
Motion made by Mary to approve vendor warrant W23-22 in the amount of $74,228.35. Seconded by Doug. Mary voted yes. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary to approve vendor warrant W23-22 in the amount of $74,228.35. Seconded by Doug. Mary voted yes. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Leab)
Sign the Economic Earmark Reimbursement in the amount $200,000.00 for Log Cabin Road
Motion made by Mary to sign the Economic Earmark Reimbursement in the amount $200,000.00 for Log Cabin Road. Seconded by Doug. Mary voted yes. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary to sign the Economic Earmark Reimbursement in the amount $200,000.00 for Log Cabin Road. Seconded by Doug. Mary voted yes. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Leab)
Sign the Massachusetts State Police Command Order for State Police Coverage in Ashby
Motion made by Mary to sign the Massachusetts State Police Command Order for State Police Coverage in Ashby. Seconded by Doug. Mary voted yes. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary to sign the Massachusetts State Police Command Order for State Police Coverage in Ashby. Seconded by Doug. Mary voted yes. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Leab)
Authorize the Interim Town Administrator to sign on behalf of the Selectboard
Motion amended by Mary to authorize the Interim Town Administrator to sign on behalf of the Selectboard. Seconded by Doug. Mary voted yes. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion amended by Mary to authorize the Interim Town Administrator to sign on behalf of the Selectboard. Seconded by Doug. Mary voted yes. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Leab)
Appoint Jill Blood as Admin to Ashby Fire Department and Ashby Highway Department effective 4/26/2023
Motion made by Mary to appoint Jill Blood as Admin to Ashby Fire Department and Ashby Highway Department effective 4/26/2023. Seconded by Doug. Mary voted yes. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary to appoint Jill Blood as Admin to Ashby Fire Department and Ashby Highway Department effective 4/26/2023. Seconded by Doug. Mary voted yes. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Leab)
Appoint Jill Blood as Executive Assistant to the Town Administrator effective 4/26/2023
Motion made by Mary to appoint Jill Blood as Executive Assistant to the Town Administrator effective 4/26/2023. Seconded by Doug. Mary voted yes. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary to appoint Jill Blood as Executive Assistant to the Town Administrator effective 4/26/2023. Seconded by Doug. Mary voted yes. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Leab)
Pass on the discussion on the ARPA funds for the new Police Cruiser
Motion made by Mary to pass on the discussion on the ARPA funds for the new Police Cruiser. Seconded by Doug. Mary voted yes. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary to pass on the discussion on the ARPA funds for the new Police Cruiser. Seconded by Doug. Mary voted yes. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Leab)
Adjourn
Motion made by Mary to adjourn at 7:21 PM. Seconded by Doug. Mary voted yes. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mary to adjourn at 7:21 PM. Seconded by Doug. Mary voted yes. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Leab)
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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