MassVoter.com← Ashby SelectboardAshby Selectboard · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
October 25, 2023
9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Meeting video · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: David Nadeau, Doug Leab, Jessica Kallin
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve payroll warrant W24-08P in the amount of $75,990.67
Doug moved to approve payroll warrant W24-08P in the amount of $75,990.67. Seconded by Jessica. David voted yes. Doug voted yes. Jessica voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug moved to approve payroll warrant W24-08P in the amount of $75,990.67. Seconded by Jessica. David voted yes. Doug voted yes. Jessica voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Approve vendor warrant W24-08 in the amount of $367,444.89 of which $257,451.39 Chapter 90 is for paving
Doug moved to approve vendor warrant W24-08 in the amount of $367,444.89 of which $257,451.39 Chapter 90 is for paving. Seconded by Jessica. David voted yes. Doug voted yes. Jessica voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug moved to approve vendor warrant W24-08 in the amount of $367,444.89 of which $257,451.39 Chapter 90 is for paving. Seconded by Jessica. David voted yes. Doug voted yes. Jessica voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
The Selectboard approve the disposition by the Treasurer under the guidelines of mass General law Chapter 77 B of an affordable housing restriction on the parcel at MAP 15, Parcel 9-1, Mark and...
David moved that the Selectboard approve the disposition by the Treasurer under the guidelines of mass General law Chapter 77 B of an affordable housing restriction on the parcel at MAP 15, Parcel 9-1, Mark and Linda Lapham, revocable trust owners. Seconded by Doug. Doug voted yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“David moved that the Selectboard approve the disposition by the Treasurer under the guidelines of mass General law Chapter 77 B of an affordable housing restriction on the parcel at MAP 15, Parcel 9-1, Mark and Linda Lapham, revocable trust owners. Seconded by Doug. Doug voted yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Nadeau, second: Leab)
Appoint Heather Perry to the Ashby Historical Commission for a term of 3 years effective 10/25/2023 to 6/30/2026
Doug moved to appoint Heather Perry to the Ashby Historical Commission for a term of 3 years effective 10/25/2023 to 6/30/2026. Seconded by Jessica. Doug voted yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug moved to appoint Heather Perry to the Ashby Historical Commission for a term of 3 years effective 10/25/2023 to 6/30/2026. Seconded by Jessica. Doug voted yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Accept the resignation of Jessica Kallin from the Cultural Council effective 10/2/2023
Doug moved to accept the resignation of Jessica Kallin from the Cultural Council effective 10/2/2023. Seconded by David. Doug voted yes. Jessica abstained. David voted yes. Motion passes
Yes: Leab, NadeauAbstained: Kallin
From the minutes
“Doug moved to accept the resignation of Jessica Kallin from the Cultural Council effective 10/2/2023. Seconded by David. Doug voted yes. Jessica abstained. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Nadeau)
Appoint Peggy Mosher to the Cultural Council for a term of 3 years effective 10/25/2023 to 6/30/2026
Doug moved to appoint Peggy Mosher to the Cultural Council for a term of 3 years effective 10/25/2023 to 6/30/2026. Seconded by Jessica. Doug voted yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug moved to appoint Peggy Mosher to the Cultural Council for a term of 3 years effective 10/25/2023 to 6/30/2026. Seconded by Jessica. Doug voted yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Authorize the Interim Town Administrator to sign the MASS DEP RDP Contract for the Town of Ashby Recycling Dividends Program in the amount of $5,600.00
Doug moved to authorize the Interim Town Administrator to sign the MASS DEP RDP Contract for the Town of Ashby Recycling Dividends Program in the amount of $5,600.00. Seconded by Jessica. Doug voted yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug moved to authorize the Interim Town Administrator to sign the MASS DEP RDP Contract for the Town of Ashby Recycling Dividends Program in the amount of $5,600.00. Seconded by Jessica. Doug voted yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Increase the all alcohol restaurant beverage license at Smith Hill Tasting Room to $385/year from its current $250/year
Doug moved to increase the all alcohol restaurant beverage license at Smith Hill Tasting Room to $385/year from its current $250/year. Seconded by Jessica. Doug voted yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug moved to increase the all alcohol restaurant beverage license at Smith Hill Tasting Room to $385/year from its current $250/year. Seconded by Jessica. Doug voted yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Adjourn
Motion made by Doug to adjourn at 7:09 PM. Seconded by Jessica. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Jessica voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Doug to adjourn at 7:09 PM. Seconded by Jessica. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Jessica voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
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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