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May 10, 2023
17 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
Nominate David Nadeau for the position of Chair of the . Ashby Selectboard
Mary motioned to nominate David Nadeau for the position of Chair of the . Ashby Selectboard. Seconded by Doug. Mary voted yes. Doug votes yes. David abstained. Motion passes
Yes: Calandrella, LeabAbstained: Nadeau
From the minutes
“Mary motioned to nominate David Nadeau for the position of Chair of the . Ashby Selectboard. Seconded by Doug. Mary voted yes. Doug votes yes. David abstained. Motion passes.” (Motion: Calandrella, second: Leab)
Nominate Doug Leab as the Clerk for the Selectboard
David motioned to nominate Doug Leab as the Clerk for the Selectboard. Seconded by Mary. Mary voted yes. Dave voted yes. Doug abstained. Motion passes
Yes: Calandrella, NadeauAbstained: Leab
From the minutes
“David motioned to nominate Doug Leab as the Clerk for the Selectboard. Seconded by Mary. Mary voted yes. Dave voted yes. Doug abstained. Motion passes.” (Motion: Nadeau, second: Calandrella)
Approve the minutes of 4/26/2023 and 5/2/2023 as written
Motion made by Doug to approve the minutes of 4/26/2023 and 5/2/2023 as written. Seconded by Mary. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Doug voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Doug to approve the minutes of 4/26/2023 and 5/2/2023 as written. Seconded by Mary. Mary voted yes. David voted yes. Doug voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Calandrella)
Approve payroll warrant W23-23P in the amount of $62,573.69
Motion made by Doug to approve payroll warrant W23-23P in the amount of $62,573.69. Seconded by Mary. Mary voted yes. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Doug to approve payroll warrant W23-23P in the amount of $62,573.69. Seconded by Mary. Mary voted yes. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Calandrella)
Approve vendor warrant W23-23 in the amount of $4,764,365.59
Motion made by Doug to approve vendor warrant W23-23 in the amount of $4,764,365.59. Seconded by Mary. Mary voted yes. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Doug to approve vendor warrant W23-23 in the amount of $4,764,365.59. Seconded by Mary. Mary voted yes. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Calandrella)
Authorize the Interim Town Administrator to sign the FY24 contract with Marcum LLP
.Motion made by Doug to authorize the Interim Town Administrator to sign the FY24 contract with Marcum LLP. Seconded by Mary. Mary voted yes. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“.Motion made by Doug to authorize the Interim Town Administrator to sign the FY24 contract with Marcum LLP. Seconded by Mary. Mary voted yes. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Calandrella)
Authorize the Interim Town Administrator to sign the Premium Summary Quotation Sheet and the CHUBB Renewal Head Count Application for the Public Safety Accident/Injured on Duty Insurance Program
Motion made by Doug to authorize the Interim Town Administrator to sign the Premium Summary Quotation Sheet and the CHUBB Renewal Head Count Application for the Public Safety Accident/Injured on Duty Insurance Program. Seconded by Mary. Mary voted yes. Doug voted yes. David voted yes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Doug to authorize the Interim Town Administrator to sign the Premium Summary Quotation Sheet and the CHUBB Renewal Head Count Application for the Public Safety Accident/Injured on Duty Insurance Program. Seconded by Mary. Mary voted yes. Doug voted yes. David voted yes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Calandrella)
Approve and sign the License to Store Flammable Liquids (FP-002) for New Era Property, LLC C/O Harss Express at 1274 Main Street, Ashby, under the recommendation of the Fire Chief
Motion made by Doug to approve and sign the License to Store Flammable Liquids (FP-002) for New Era Property, LLC C/O Harss Express at 1274 Main Street, Ashby, under the recommendation of the Fire Chief. Seconded by Mary. Mary voted yes. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Doug to approve and sign the License to Store Flammable Liquids (FP-002) for New Era Property, LLC C/O Harss Express at 1274 Main Street, Ashby, under the recommendation of the Fire Chief. Seconded by Mary. Mary voted yes. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Calandrella)
Accept the cell tower lease payment from SBA Towers V, LLC in the amount of $1,702.45
Motion made by Doug to accept the cell tower lease payment from SBA Towers V, LLC in the amount of $1,702.45. Seconded by Mary. Mary voted yes. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Doug to accept the cell tower lease payment from SBA Towers V, LLC in the amount of $1,702.45. Seconded by Mary. Mary voted yes. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Calandrella)
Appoint Angela Garhart as Administrative Assistant to the Chief of Police effective June 15, 2023
Motion made by Doug to appoint Angela Garhart as Administrative Assistant to the Chief of Police effective June 15, 2023. Seconded by Mary. Mary voted yes. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Doug to appoint Angela Garhart as Administrative Assistant to the Chief of Police effective June 15, 2023. Seconded by Mary. Mary voted yes. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Calandrella)
Appoint April Lynn Foster as the Council on Aging Director effective May 8, 2023
Motion made by Doug to appoint April Lynn Foster as the Council on Aging Director effective May 8, 2023. Seconded by Mary. Mary voted yes. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Doug to appoint April Lynn Foster as the Council on Aging Director effective May 8, 2023. Seconded by Mary. Mary voted yes. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Calandrella)
Appoint April Lynn Foster to the MART Advisory Board for a term of 1 year effective 5/8/2023 to 6/30/2024
Motion made by Doug to appoint April Lynn Foster to the MART Advisory Board for a term of 1 year effective 5/8/2023 to 6/30/2024. Seconded by Mary. Mary voted yes. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Doug to appoint April Lynn Foster to the MART Advisory Board for a term of 1 year effective 5/8/2023 to 6/30/2024. Seconded by Mary. Mary voted yes. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Calandrella)
Appoint April Lynn Foster to the Senior Tax Work Off Committee for a term of 3 years effective 5/8/2023 to 6/30/2026
Motion made by Doug to appoint April Lynn Foster to the Senior Tax Work Off Committee for a term of 3 years effective 5/8/2023 to 6/30/2026. Seconded by Mary. Mary voted yes. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Doug to appoint April Lynn Foster to the Senior Tax Work Off Committee for a term of 3 years effective 5/8/2023 to 6/30/2026. Seconded by Mary. Mary voted yes. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Calandrella)
Appoint Angela Jack as the Administrative Assistant to the Inspectional Services Department effective 5/10/2023
Motion made by Doug to appoint Angela Jack as the Administrative Assistant to the Inspectional Services Department effective 5/10/2023. Seconded by Mary. Mary voted yes. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Doug to appoint Angela Jack as the Administrative Assistant to the Inspectional Services Department effective 5/10/2023. Seconded by Mary. Mary voted yes. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Calandrella)
Appoint Noah LeBlanc as Laborer/Truck Driver to the Highway Department effective 5/1/2022
Motion made by Doug to appoint Noah LeBlanc as Laborer/Truck Driver to the Highway Department effective 5/1/2022. Seconded by Mary. Mary voted yes. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Doug to appoint Noah LeBlanc as Laborer/Truck Driver to the Highway Department effective 5/1/2022. Seconded by Mary. Mary voted yes. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Calandrella)
Pass over agenda item #18, the discussion and possible vote to allocate ARPA funds for Police Cruiser
Motion made by Doug to pass over agenda item #18, the discussion and possible vote to allocate ARPA funds for Police Cruiser. Seconded by Mary. Mary voted yes. Doug votes yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Doug to pass over agenda item #18, the discussion and possible vote to allocate ARPA funds for Police Cruiser. Seconded by Mary. Mary voted yes. Doug votes yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Calandrella)
Adjourn
Motion made by Doug to adjourn at 7:15 PM. Seconded by Mary. Mary voted yes. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Doug to adjourn at 7:15 PM. Seconded by Mary. Mary voted yes. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Calandrella)
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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