MassVoter.com← Ashby SelectboardAshby Selectboard · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
May 24, 2023
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Meeting video · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: David Nadeau, Doug Leab
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the minutes of 5/10/2023 as written
Motion made by Doug to approve the minutes of 5/10/2023 as written. Seconded by David. David voted yes. Doug voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Doug to approve the minutes of 5/10/2023 as written. Seconded by David. David voted yes. Doug voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Nadeau)
Approve payroll warrant W23-24P in the amount of $74,106.79
Motion made by Doug to approve payroll warrant W23-24P in the amount of $74,106.79. Seconded by Dave. David voted yes. Doug voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Doug to approve payroll warrant W23-24P in the amount of $74,106.79. Seconded by Dave. David voted yes. Doug voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Nadeau)
Approve vendor warrant W23-24 in the amount of $117,126.85
Motion made by Doug to approve vendor warrant W23-24 in the amount of $117,126.85. Seconded by David. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Doug to approve vendor warrant W23-24 in the amount of $117,126.85. Seconded by David. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Nadeau)
Accept the resignation of Mary Calandrella from the Selectboard effective 5/22/23
Motion made by Doug to accept the resignation of Mary Calandrella from the Selectboard effective 5/22/23. Seconded by David. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Doug to accept the resignation of Mary Calandrella from the Selectboard effective 5/22/23. Seconded by David. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Nadeau)
Franchise fee payment from Comcast and the amount of $8,339.49
Motion made by Doug to franchise fee payment from Comcast and the amount of $8,339.49. Seconded by David. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Doug to franchise fee payment from Comcast and the amount of $8,339.49. Seconded by David. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Nadeau)
Appoint David Nadeau as Selectboard liaison to the Earth Removal Board, effective 5/24/2023
Motion made by Doug to appoint David Nadeau as Selectboard liaison to the Earth Removal Board, effective 5/24/2023. Seconded by David. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Doug to appoint David Nadeau as Selectboard liaison to the Earth Removal Board, effective 5/24/2023. Seconded by David. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Nadeau)
Approve and sign a one-day liquor license for the Fitchburg Rod and Gun Club for first membership drive 2023 on June 3rd, 2023
Motion made by Doug to approve and sign a one-day liquor license for the Fitchburg Rod and Gun Club for first membership drive 2023 on June 3rd, 2023. Seconded by David. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Doug to approve and sign a one-day liquor license for the Fitchburg Rod and Gun Club for first membership drive 2023 on June 3rd, 2023. Seconded by David. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Nadeau)
Approve and sign one day liquor license for the Fitchburg Rod and Gun Club for the Fishing Derby Membership drive weekend #2 on June 10th, 2023
Motion made by Doug to approve and sign one day liquor license for the Fitchburg Rod and Gun Club for the Fishing Derby Membership drive weekend #2 on June 10th, 2023. Seconded by David. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Doug to approve and sign one day liquor license for the Fitchburg Rod and Gun Club for the Fishing Derby Membership drive weekend #2 on June 10th, 2023. Seconded by David. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Nadeau)
Adjourn
Motion made by Doug to adjourn at 7:05 PM. Seconded by David. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Doug to adjourn at 7:05 PM. Seconded by David. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, 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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