MassVoter.com← Ashby SelectboardAshby Selectboard · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
June 21, 2023
7 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 Payroll Warrant W23-26P in the amount of $63,878.24
Motion made by Doug to approve Payroll Warrant W23-26P in the amount of $63,878.24. Seconded by David. David voted yes. Doug voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Doug to approve Payroll Warrant W23-26P in the amount of $63,878.24. Seconded by David. David voted yes. Doug voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Nadeau)
Approve Vendor Warrant W23-26 in the amount of $198,166.17
Motion made by Doug to approve Vendor Warrant W23-26 in the amount of $198,166.17. Seconded by David. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Doug to approve Vendor Warrant W23-26 in the amount of $198,166.17. Seconded by David. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Nadeau)
Appoint and/or reappoint the following positions for FY24. Position Name Ter Begins Ends m Animal Control Officer/Field Driver Mary 1 Yr. | 7/1/202 | 6/30/202 Letourneau. 3 4 Ashby Agricultural...
Motion made by Doug to appoint and/or reappoint the following positions for FY24. Position Name Ter Begins Ends m Animal Control Officer/Field Driver Mary 1 Yr. | 7/1/202 | 6/30/202 Letourneau. 3 4 Ashby Agricultural Commission John Mickola | 3 7/1/202 | 6/30/202 Yrs. | 3 6 Blood Hill/Wiita Preservation Land Management | Paula Packard | 3 7/1/202 | 6/30/202 Committee Yrs. |3 6 Certified Water Operator Mike Bussell 7/1/202 | 6/30/202 3 4 Council on Aging Jo Helander 3 7/1/202 | 6/30/202 Yrs. | 3 6 Council on Aging Helen Alden 1 Yr. | 7/1/202 | 6/30/202 3 4 Cultural Council 7/1/202 | 6/30/202 3 6 Cultural Council Sandra Heyes | 3 7/1/202 | 6/30/202 Yrs. | 3 6 Cultural Council Jessica Kallin | 3 7/1/202 | 6/30/202 Yrs. | 3 6 E-911 Coordinator Tan Martin 1 Yr. | 7/1/202 | 6/30/202 : 3 4 E-911 Coordinator Chris Regan 1 Yr. | 7/1/202 | 6/30/202 3 4 Ethics Commission Liaison Mike Bussell 7/1/202 | 6/30/202 3 4 Historical Commission Claire Lavin 3 7/1/202 | 6/30/202 Yrs. | 3 6 Historical Commission Paul Lieneck 3 7/1/202 | 6/30/202 Yrs. | 3 6 Historic District Commission Claire Lavin 3 7/1/202 | 6/30/202 Yrs. | 3 6 Keeper of the Clock William 1 Yr. | 7/1/202 | 6/30/202 Armold 3 4 Montachusett Technical Regional School Peter Capone | 3 7/1/202 | 6/30/202 Committee Yrs. | 3 6 Moth Superintendent Charles Pernaa 7/1/202 | 6/30/202 3 4 North Middlesex Area Emergency Planning Mike Bussell | 3 7/1/202 | 6/30/202 Committee * | Yrs. | 3 6 North Middlesex Area Emergency Planning Jim Martin 3 7/1/202 | 6/30/202 Committee Yrs. | 3 6 North Middlesex Area Emergency Planning Patrick Roy 3 7/1/202 | 6/30/202 Committee Yrs. | 3 6 Right to Know Coordinator Mike Bussell | 3 7/1/202 | 6/30/202 Yrs. | 3 6 Zoning Board of Appeals Alan Pease 3 7/1/202 | 6/30/202 ; Yrs. | 3 6 Zoning Board of Appeals (Alternate) 7/1/202 | 6/30/202 3 4 Seconded by David. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Doug to appoint and/or reappoint the following positions for FY24. Position Name Ter Begins Ends m Animal Control Officer/Field Driver Mary 1 Yr. | 7/1/202 | 6/30/202 Letourneau. 3 4 Ashby Agricultural Commission John Mickola | 3 7/1/202 | 6/30/202 Yrs. | 3 6 Blood Hill/Wiita Preservation Land Management | Paula Packard | 3 7/1/202 | 6/30/202 Committee Yrs. |3 6 Certified Water Operator Mike Bussell 7/1/202 | 6/30/202 3 4 Council on Aging Jo Helander 3 7/1/202 | 6/30/202 Yrs. | 3 6 Council on Aging Helen Alden 1 Yr. | 7/1/202 | 6/30/202 3 4 Cultural Council 7/1/202 | 6/30/202 3 6 Cultural Council Sandra Heyes | 3 7/1/202 | 6/30/202 Yrs. | 3 6 Cultural Council Jessica Kallin | 3 7/1/202 | 6/30/202 Yrs. | 3 6 E-911 Coordinator Tan Martin 1 Yr. | 7/1/202 | 6/30/202 : 3 4 E-911 Coordinator Chris Regan 1 Yr. | 7/1/202 | 6/30/202 3 4 Ethics Commission Liaison Mike Bussell 7/1/202 | 6/30/202 3 4 Historical Commission Claire Lavin 3 7/1/202 | 6/30/202 Yrs. | 3 6 Historical Commission Paul Lieneck 3 7/1/202 | 6/30/202 Yrs. | 3 6 Historic District Commission Claire Lavin 3 7/1/202 | 6/30/202 Yrs. | 3 6 Keeper of the Clock William 1 Yr. | 7/1/202 | 6/30/202 Armold 3 4 Montachusett Technical Regional School Peter Capone | 3 7/1/202 | 6/30/202 Committee Yrs. | 3 6 Moth Superintendent Charles Pernaa 7/1/202 | 6/30/202 3 4 North Middlesex Area Emergency Planning Mike Bussell | 3 7/1/202 | 6/30/202 Committee * | Yrs. | 3 6 North Middlesex Area Emergency Planning Jim Martin 3 7/1/202 | 6/30/202 Committee Yrs. | 3 6 North Middlesex Area Emergency Planning Patrick Roy 3 7/1/202 | 6/30/202 Committee Yrs. | 3 6 Right to Know Coordinator Mike Bussell | 3 7/1/202 | 6/30/202 Yrs. | 3 6 Zoning Board of Appeals Alan Pease 3 7/1/202 | 6/30/202 ; Yrs. | 3 6 Zoning Board of Appeals (Alternate) 7/1/202 | 6/30/202 3 4 Seconded by David. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Nadeau)
Approve and sign the Common Victualler's License for Ashby Community Outreach for the Band Concerts at the Town Common
Motion made by Doug to approve and sign the Common Victualler's License for Ashby Community Outreach for the Band Concerts at the Town Common. Seconded by David. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Doug to approve and sign the Common Victualler's License for Ashby Community Outreach for the Band Concerts at the Town Common. Seconded by David. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Nadeau)
Approve the following donations from the Ashby Charitable Funding Committee: $1,600.00 to the Friends of the Ashby COA for bussing costs for upcoming excursion to Mt. Washington Cruise on Lake...
Motion made by Doug to approve the following donations from the Ashby Charitable Funding Committee: $1,600.00 to the Friends of the Ashby COA for bussing costs for upcoming excursion to Mt. Washington Cruise on Lake Winnipesaukee $1,000.00 to the Parents Group at NMRHS for Project Graduation $4,000.00 Ashby Community Outreach Thanksgiving meal for families in need, gift certificates for food and toys for families and seniors, clothing for children at Christmas time. Seconded by David. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Doug to approve the following donations from the Ashby Charitable Funding Committee: $1,600.00 to the Friends of the Ashby COA for bussing costs for upcoming excursion to Mt. Washington Cruise on Lake Winnipesaukee $1,000.00 to the Parents Group at NMRHS for Project Graduation $4,000.00 Ashby Community Outreach Thanksgiving meal for families in need, gift certificates for food and toys for families and seniors, clothing for children at Christmas time. Seconded by David. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Nadeau)
Have the Town provide $2700 to the cost of installation of the new playground equipment at the Allen Field Playground
Motion made by Doug to have the Town provide $2700 to the cost of installation of the new playground equipment at the Allen Field Playground. Seconded by David. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Doug to have the Town provide $2700 to the cost of installation of the new playground equipment at the Allen Field Playground. Seconded by David. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Nadeau)
Adjourn
Motion made by Doug to adjourn at 7:03 PM. Seconded by David. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Doug to adjourn at 7:03 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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