MassVoter.com← Ashby SelectboardAshby Selectboard · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
April 10, 2024
28 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 W24-20P in the amount of $76,339.28
Doug moved to approve Payroll Warrant W24-20P in the amount of $76,339.28. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug moved to approve Payroll Warrant W24-20P in the amount of $76,339.28. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Approve Vendor Warrant W24-20 in the amount of $197,258.63 of which $98K is the Monty Tech School Assessment
Doug moved to approve Vendor Warrant W24-20 in the amount of $197,258.63 of which $98K is the Monty Tech School Assessment. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug moved to approve Vendor Warrant W24-20 in the amount of $197,258.63 of which $98K is the Monty Tech School Assessment. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Approve the FY2025 Town Budget, scary as it is
Doug moved to approve the FY2025 Town Budget, scary as it is. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug moved to approve the FY2025 Town Budget, scary as it is. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Approve Article 1, regarding the Winter Operation budget
Doug motioned to approve Article 1, regarding the Winter Operation budget. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug motioned to approve Article 1, regarding the Winter Operation budget. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Approve Article 2 regarding the recycling center and transfer station free cash
Doug motioned to approve Article 2 regarding the recycling center and transfer station free cash. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug motioned to approve Article 2 regarding the recycling center and transfer station free cash. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Approve Article 3 authorizing the Selectboard to enter into a lease purchase financing agreement of three years or less for a new police vehicle subject to the MGL and that $22,941.73 be...
Doug motioned to approve Article 3 authorizing the Selectboard to enter into a lease purchase financing agreement of three years or less for a new police vehicle subject to the MGL and that $22,941.73 be appropriated for the first fiscal year. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug motioned to approve Article 3 authorizing the Selectboard to enter into a lease purchase financing agreement of three years or less for a new police vehicle subject to the MGL and that $22,941.73 be appropriated for the first fiscal year. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Approve Article 1 as written
Doug motioned to approve Article 1 as written. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug motioned to approve Article 1 as written. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Approve Article 2 as written regarding hearing the reports from various Town Officials or Committees
Doug motioned to approve Article 2 as written regarding hearing the reports from various Town Officials or Committees. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug motioned to approve Article 2 as written regarding hearing the reports from various Town Officials or Committees. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Approve Article 3 as written, to see if the Town will vote to authorize the Treasurer to borrow funds as necessary in anticipation of revenue in accordance with general law, Chapter 44, subsection...
Doug motioned to approve Article 3 as written, to see if the Town will vote to authorize the Treasurer to borrow funds as necessary in anticipation of revenue in accordance with general law, Chapter 44, subsection 4, or take any other action there relative thereto. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug motioned to approve Article 3 as written, to see if the Town will vote to authorize the Treasurer to borrow funds as necessary in anticipation of revenue in accordance with general law, Chapter 44, subsection 4, or take any other action there relative thereto. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Doug motioned to approve Article 3 as written, to see if the Town will vote to authorize the Treasurer to borrow funds as necessary in anticipation of revenue in accordance with general law, Chapter 44, subsection 4, or take any other action there relative thereto. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug motioned to approve Article 3 as written, to see if the Town will vote to authorize the Treasurer to borrow funds as necessary in anticipation of revenue in accordance with general law, Chapter 44, subsection 4, or take any other action there relative thereto. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Approve Article 4 as written
Doug motioned to approve Article 4 as written. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug motioned to approve Article 4 as written. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Approve Article 5 as written
Doug motioned to approve Article 5 as written. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug motioned to approve Article 5 as written. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Approve Article 6 as written
Doug motioned to approve Article 6 as written. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug motioned to approve Article 6 as written. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Approve Article 7 as written
Doug motioned to approve Article 7 as written. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug motioned to approve Article 7 as written. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Approve Article 8 as written
Doug motioned to approve Article 8 as written. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug motioned to approve Article 8 as written. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Approve Article 9 as written
Doug motioned to approve Article 9 as written. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug motioned to approve Article 9 as written. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Approve Article 10 as written
Doug motioned to approve Article 10 as written. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug motioned to approve Article 10 as written. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Approve Article 11 as written
Doug motioned to approve Article 11 as written. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug motioned to approve Article 11 as written. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Approve Article 12 as written
Doug motioned to approve Article 12 as written. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug motioned to approve Article 12 as written. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Approve Article 13 as amended by legal if necessary
Doug motioned to approve Article 13 as amended by legal if necessary. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug motioned to approve Article 13 as amended by legal if necessary. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Approve Article 14 as written
Doug motioned to approve Article 14 as written. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug motioned to approve Article 14 as written. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Approve Article 15 as written
Doug motioned to approve Article 15 as written. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David abstained. Motion passes
Yes: Kallin, LeabAbstained: Nadeau
From the minutes
“Doug motioned to approve Article 15 as written. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David abstained. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Approve Article 16 with legal amendments as necessary
Jessica motioned to approve Article 16 with legal amendments as necessary. Seconded by Doug. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Jessica motioned to approve Article 16 with legal amendments as necessary. Seconded by Doug. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Kallin, second: Leab)
Approve Article 17 as written
Doug motioned to approve Article 17 as written. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug motioned to approve Article 17 as written. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Approve Article 22 as written
Doug motioned to approve Article 22 as written. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug motioned to approve Article 22 as written. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Approve Article 23 as written
Doug motioned to approve Article 23 as written. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug motioned to approve Article 23 as written. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Approve and sign the Special Town Meeting Warrant and the Annual Town Meeting Warrant for May 4, 2024
Jessica moved to approve and sign the Special Town Meeting Warrant and the Annual Town Meeting Warrant for May 4, 2024. Seconded by Doug. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Jessica moved to approve and sign the Special Town Meeting Warrant and the Annual Town Meeting Warrant for May 4, 2024. Seconded by Doug. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Kallin, second: Leab)
Adjourn
Motion made by Doug to adjourn at 9:24PM. Seconded by Jessica. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Jessica voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by Doug to adjourn at 9:24PM. 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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