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September 13, 2023
8 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 W24-05P in the amount of $66,434.59
Doug moved to approve payroll warrant W24-05P in the amount of $66,434.59. Seconded by David, David voted yes. Doug voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug moved to approve payroll warrant W24-05P in the amount of $66,434.59. Seconded by David, David voted yes. Doug voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Nadeau)
Approve payroll warrant W24-05P supplemental in the amount of $1,622.62
Doug moved to approve payroll warrant W24-05P supplemental in the amount of $1,622.62. Seconded by David. David voted yes. Doug voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug moved to approve payroll warrant W24-05P supplemental in the amount of $1,622.62. Seconded by David. David voted yes. Doug voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Nadeau)
Approve vendor warrant W24-05 in the amount of $149,625.29
Doug moved to approve vendor warrant W24-05 in the amount of $149,625.29. Seconded by David. David voted yes. Doug voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug moved to approve vendor warrant W24-05 in the amount of $149,625.29. Seconded by David. David voted yes. Doug voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Nadeau)
Approve the minutes of 8/30/2023 as written
Doug moved to approve the minutes of 8/30/2023 as written. Seconded by David. David voted yes. Doug voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug moved to approve the minutes of 8/30/2023 as written. Seconded by David. David voted yes. Doug voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Nadeau)
Approve and sign the petition from Unitil to relocate Pole #108 14' North toward , the New Hampshire state line, proposed pole will be approximately 2045' from the New Hampshire state line and...
Doug moved to approve and sign the petition from Unitil to relocate Pole #108 14' North toward , the New Hampshire state line, proposed pole will be approximately 2045' from the New Hampshire state line and approximately 1500' from Locke Road. Seconded by David. David voted yes. Doug voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug moved to approve and sign the petition from Unitil to relocate Pole #108 14' North toward , the New Hampshire state line, proposed pole will be approximately 2045' from the New Hampshire state line and approximately 1500' from Locke Road. Seconded by David. David voted yes. Doug voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Nadeau)
Approve and sign the amendment to the Fuel Storage License for New Era Property LLC C/O HARSS EXPRESS
Doug moved to approve and sign the amendment to the Fuel Storage License for New Era Property LLC C/O HARSS EXPRESS. Seconded by David. David voted yes. Doug voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug moved to approve and sign the amendment to the Fuel Storage License for New Era Property LLC C/O HARSS EXPRESS. Seconded by David. David voted yes. Doug voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Nadeau)
Enter into executive session at 6:36pm pursuant to MGL ce. 30A, Section 21(a), Purpose 3, to discuss strategy with respect to litigation, Beauregard v Town of Ashby, pending at the Massachusetts...
Doug moved to enter into executive session at 6:36pm pursuant to MGL ce. 30A, Section 21(a), Purpose 3, to discuss strategy with respect to litigation, Beauregard v Town of Ashby, pending at the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, if the Chair declares that an open session would have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Board. Seconded by David. David voted yes. Doug votes yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug moved to enter into executive session at 6:36pm pursuant to MGL ce. 30A, Section 21(a), Purpose 3, to discuss strategy with respect to litigation, Beauregard v Town of Ashby, pending at the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, if the Chair declares that an open session would have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Board. Seconded by David. David voted yes. Doug votes yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Nadeau)
Adjourn
Motion made by Doug to adjourn at 8:40 PM. Seconded by David. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Doug to adjourn at 8:40 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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