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July 31, 2024
18 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Meeting video · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Doug Leab, Jessica Kallin, David Nadeau
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Open the Special Town Meeting warrant for 8/20/2024
Doug moved to open the Special Town Meeting warrant for 8/20/2024. Seconded by Jessica. Doug voted yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug moved to open the Special Town Meeting warrant for 8/20/2024. Seconded by Jessica. Doug voted yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Approve Payroll Warrant W24-02p in the amount of $80,670.61
Doug moved to approve Payroll Warrant W24-02p in the amount of $80,670.61. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug moved to approve Payroll Warrant W24-02p in the amount of $80,670.61. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Approve Vendor Warrant W25-02 in the amount of $130,888.88
Doug moved to approve Vendor Warrant W25-02 in the amount of $130,888.88. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug moved to approve Vendor Warrant W25-02 in the amount of $130,888.88. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Approve the minutes of 5/30/24 as written
Doug moved to approve the minutes of 5/30/24 as written. Seconded by David. Doug votes yes. David voted yes. Jessica abstained. Motion passes
Yes: Leab, NadeauAbstained: Kallin
From the minutes
“Doug moved to approve the minutes of 5/30/24 as written. Seconded by David. Doug votes yes. David voted yes. Jessica abstained. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Nadeau)
Approve the minutes of 7/10/24 as written
Doug moved to approve the minutes of 7/10/24 as written. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. David voted yes. Jessica voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug moved to approve the minutes of 7/10/24 as written. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. David voted yes. Jessica voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Approve the minutes of 7/15/24 as written
Doug moved to approve the minutes of 7/15/24 as written. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. David voted yes. Jessica voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug moved to approve the minutes of 7/15/24 as written. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. David voted yes. Jessica voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Approve the minutes of 7/17/24 as written
Doug moved to approve the minutes of 7/17/24 as written. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. David voted yes. Jessica voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug moved to approve the minutes of 7/17/24 as written. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. David voted yes. Jessica voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Accept the warrant of 8/20/24 as written
Doug moved to accept the warrant of 8/20/24 as written. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug moved to accept the warrant of 8/20/24 as written. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Approve the federal awards fund policy for the Town of Ashby
Doug moved to approve the federal awards fund policy for the Town of Ashby. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug moved to approve the federal awards fund policy for the Town of Ashby. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Accept the resignation of officer Alexandra Hecker effective 7/15/2024 from the Ashby Police Department
Doug moved to accept the resignation of officer Alexandra Hecker effective 7/15/2024 from the Ashby Police Department. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug moved to accept the resignation of officer Alexandra Hecker effective 7/15/2024 from the Ashby Police Department. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Sign the warrants for the 9/3/2024 State Primary Election
Doug moved to sign the warrants for the 9/3/2024 State Primary Election. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug moved to sign the warrants for the 9/3/2024 State Primary Election. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Approve and sign the 1 Day Liquor License for the 13th Annual Veterans Car Show at Allen Field on 9/1/24 or rain date of 9/2/24
Doug moved to approve and sign the 1 Day Liquor License for the 13th Annual Veterans Car Show at Allen Field on 9/1/24 or rain date of 9/2/24. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug moved to approve and sign the 1 Day Liquor License for the 13th Annual Veterans Car Show at Allen Field on 9/1/24 or rain date of 9/2/24. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
For the 1 Day Liquor License for Fitchburg Rod & Gun Club for Heavy Metal Concert on 9/14/2024
David moved to table the motion for the 1 Day Liquor License for Fitchburg Rod & Gun Club for Heavy Metal Concert on 9/14/2024. Seconded by Doug. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“David moved to table the motion for the 1 Day Liquor License for Fitchburg Rod & Gun Club for Heavy Metal Concert on 9/14/2024. Seconded by Doug. Doug votes yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Nadeau, second: Leab)
Approve the expenditure from ARPA funds for $7,250 towards an ADA compliant ramp at the American Legion on the Common
Doug moved to approve the expenditure from ARPA funds for $7,250 towards an ADA compliant ramp at the American Legion on the Common. Seconded by Jessica. Doug voted yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug moved to approve the expenditure from ARPA funds for $7,250 towards an ADA compliant ramp at the American Legion on the Common. Seconded by Jessica. Doug voted yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Have the Town Administrator draft a letter to the Governor, Department of Public Health, cc'ing Representative Scarsdale and Senator Cronin regarding concerns over the closing of Nashoba,...
Doug motioned to have the Town Administrator draft a letter to the Governor, Department of Public Health, cc'ing Representative Scarsdale and Senator Cronin regarding concerns over the closing of Nashoba, authorizing Town Administrator to si en when approved. Seconded by Jessica. Doug voted yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug motioned to have the Town Administrator draft a letter to the Governor, Department of Public Health, cc'ing Representative Scarsdale and Senator Cronin regarding concerns over the closing of Nashoba, authorizing Town Administrator to si en when approved. Seconded by Jessica. Doug voted yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Close and sign the Special Town Meeting Warrant for 8/20/2024
Doug motioned to close and sign the Special Town Meeting Warrant for 8/20/2024. Seconded by Jessica. Doug voted yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug motioned to close and sign the Special Town Meeting Warrant for 8/20/2024. Seconded by Jessica. Doug voted yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, Section 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position...
Doug motioned at 8:07 PM to enter into Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, Section 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares with respect to the Noncompliance Determination issued by the Cannabis Control Commission regarding the host community agreement executed between the Town and UC Product Manufacturing, LLC. The Board will discuss and deliberate as to litigation strategy. Seconded by Jessica. Doug voted yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug motioned at 8:07 PM to enter into Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, Section 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares with respect to the Noncompliance Determination issued by the Cannabis Control Commission regarding the host community agreement executed between the Town and UC Product Manufacturing, LLC. The Board will discuss and deliberate as to litigation strategy. 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 8:55 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 8:55 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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