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December 6, 2023
10 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 W24-11P in the amount of $77,869.08
Doug moved to approve Payroll Warrant W24-11P in the amount of $77,869.08. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug moved to approve Payroll Warrant W24-11P in the amount of $77,869.08. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Approve Vendor Warrant W24-11 in the amount of $132,035.89 | (Dispatch billing cost $47,145.92)
Doug moved to approve Vendor Warrant W24-11 in the amount of $132,035.89 | (Dispatch billing cost $47,145.92). Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug moved to approve Vendor Warrant W24-11 in the amount of $132,035.89 | (Dispatch billing cost $47,145.92). Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Approve the minutes of 10/20/2023 as written
Doug moved to approve the minutes of 10/20/2023 as written. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug moved to approve the minutes of 10/20/2023 as written. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Approve Groton, Dunstable joining Patriot Regional Emergency Communication Center
David moved to approve Groton, Dunstable joining Patriot Regional Emergency Communication Center. Seconded by Jessica. Doug voted yes, Jessica voted yes. David voted yes
From the minutes
“David moved to approve Groton, Dunstable joining Patriot Regional Emergency Communication Center. Seconded by Jessica. Doug voted yes, Jessica voted yes. David voted yes.” (Motion: Nadeau, second: Kallin)
Approve Ashby Charitable Funding request: $1071.00 to the Ashby Elementary PTC for purchase and installation of A "TIC-TAC-TOE" board for the playground to replace damaged equipment
Doug moved to approve Ashby Charitable Funding request: $1071.00 to the Ashby Elementary PTC for purchase and installation of A "TIC-TAC-TOE" board for the playground to replace damaged equipment. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug moved to approve Ashby Charitable Funding request: $1071.00 to the Ashby Elementary PTC for purchase and installation of A "TIC-TAC-TOE" board for the playground to replace damaged equipment. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Approve and sign the 2024 Liquor License Renewals for the American Legion, Club License, All Alcoholic Beverages, On Premise, Ashby Market, Package Store, Wines & Malt Beverages, Off Premise, Low...
Doug moved to approve and sign the 2024 Liquor License Renewals for the American Legion, Club License, All Alcoholic Beverages, On Premise, Ashby Market, Package Store, Wines & Malt Beverages, Off Premise, Low Low Convenience Store, Package Store, All Alcoholic Beverages, Off Premise, Smith Hill Tasting Room, Inc., Restaurant, All Alcoholic Beverages, On Premise. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug moved to approve and sign the 2024 Liquor License Renewals for the American Legion, Club License, All Alcoholic Beverages, On Premise, Ashby Market, Package Store, Wines & Malt Beverages, Off Premise, Low Low Convenience Store, Package Store, All Alcoholic Beverages, Off Premise, Smith Hill Tasting Room, Inc., Restaurant, All Alcoholic Beverages, On Premise. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Approve and sign the 2024 Common Victualler's License for the American Legion, Ashby Market, the Low Low Convenience Store, Smith Hill Tasting Room (873)
Doug moved to approve and sign the 2024 Common Victualler's License for the American Legion, Ashby Market, the Low Low Convenience Store, Smith Hill Tasting Room (873). Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug moved to approve and sign the 2024 Common Victualler's License for the American Legion, Ashby Market, the Low Low Convenience Store, Smith Hill Tasting Room (873). Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Approve and sign the 2024 ABCC Liquor License Renewal Certification Form
Doug moved to approve and sign the 2024 ABCC Liquor License Renewal Certification Form. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug moved to approve and sign the 2024 ABCC Liquor License Renewal Certification Form. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Approve and sign the 2024 ABCC Seasonal Population Increase Estimation to 3,199 in their form
Doug moved to approve and sign the 2024 ABCC Seasonal Population Increase Estimation to 3,199 in their form. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug moved to approve and sign the 2024 ABCC Seasonal Population Increase Estimation to 3,199 in their form. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Adjourn
Public Comments (15 Minutes total) None Motion made by Doug to adjourn at 7:06 PM. Seconded by Jessica. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
Yes: Leab, NadeauThe roll call lists Doug Leab and David Nadeau but not Jessica Kallin, who is recorded present; Jessica Kallin is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Public Comments (15 Minutes total) None Motion made by Doug to adjourn at 7:06 PM. Seconded by Jessica. Doug voted yes. David 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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