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February 28, 2024
12 recorded votes, 0 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 W24-17P in the amount of $81,566.86
Doug moved to approve Payroll Warrant W24-17P in the amount of $81,566.86. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug moved to approve Payroll Warrant W24-17P in the amount of $81,566.86. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Approve Vendor Warrant W24-17 in the amount of $124,382.78
Doug moved to approve Vendor Warrant W24-17 in the amount of $124,382.78. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug moved to approve Vendor Warrant W24-17 in the amount of $124,382.78. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Approve Minutes: 01/17/2024, 01/24/2024, and 01/31/2024 - as written
Doug moved to approve Minutes: 01/17/2024, 01/24/2024, and 01/31/2024 - as written. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug moved to approve Minutes: 01/17/2024, 01/24/2024, and 01/31/2024 - as written. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Sign the NEMLEC MOU for the Ashby Police Department
Doug moved to sign the NEMLEC MOU for the Ashby Police Department. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug moved to sign the NEMLEC MOU for the Ashby Police Department. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the FY24 Legislative Earmark Grant for the Council on Aging
Doug moved to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the FY24 Legislative Earmark Grant for the Council on Aging. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug moved to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the FY24 Legislative Earmark Grant for the Council on Aging. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Approve the Comstar Reconciliation Report for January 2024
Doug moved to approve the Comstar Reconciliation Report for January 2024. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug moved to approve the Comstar Reconciliation Report for January 2024. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Reappoint Edward Jack to the Board of Registrars for a 3 year term effective 4/1/2024 to 3/31/2027
Doug moved to reappoint Edward Jack to the Board of Registrars for a 3 year term effective 4/1/2024 to 3/31/2027. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug moved to reappoint Edward Jack to the Board of Registrars for a 3 year term effective 4/1/2024 to 3/31/2027. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Reappoint Krishnabai as Assistant to the Board of Registrars for a 1 year term effective 4/1/2024 to 3/31/2025
Doug moved to reappoint Krishnabai as Assistant to the Board of Registrars for a 1 year term effective 4/1/2024 to 3/31/2025. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug moved to reappoint Krishnabai as Assistant to the Board of Registrars for a 1 year term effective 4/1/2024 to 3/31/2025. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Appoint Officer Alexandra Hecker to full-time patrolman effective 2/14/2024
11, Doug moved to appoint Officer Alexandra Hecker to full-time patrolman effective 2/14/2024. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“11, Doug moved to appoint Officer Alexandra Hecker to full-time patrolman effective 2/14/2024. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Set the date for the Special and Annual Town Meetings for Saturday May 4, 2024 at 9:30 AM at the Ashby Elementary School in the Gymnasium
Doug moved to set the date for the Special and Annual Town Meetings for Saturday May 4, 2024 at 9:30 AM at the Ashby Elementary School in the Gymnasium. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug moved to set the date for the Special and Annual Town Meetings for Saturday May 4, 2024 at 9:30 AM at the Ashby Elementary School in the Gymnasium. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Open the Warrant for the Special and Annual Town Meeting on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 8:00 AM and close said Warrant on Monday, March 25, 2024 at 12:00 PM
Doug moved to open the Warrant for the Special and Annual Town Meeting on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 8:00 AM and close said Warrant on Monday, March 25, 2024 at 12:00 PM. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug moved to open the Warrant for the Special and Annual Town Meeting on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 8:00 AM and close said Warrant on Monday, March 25, 2024 at 12:00 PM. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Adjourn
Items unanticipated by the Chair/Announcements None Motion made by Doug to adjourn at 7:28PM. Seconded by Jessica. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Jessica voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Items unanticipated by the Chair/Announcements None Motion made by Doug to adjourn at 7:28PM. 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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