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August 28, 2024
8 recorded votes, 0 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
Approve payroll warrant W25-04P in the amount of $83,195.47
Doug moved to approve payroll warrant W25-04P in the amount of $83,195.47. Seconded by Jessica. Doug voted yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug moved to approve payroll warrant W25-04P in the amount of $83,195.47. Seconded by Jessica. Doug voted yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Approve vendor warrant W25-04 in the amount of $112,285.07
Doug moved to approve vendor warrant W25-04 in the amount of $112,285.07. Seconded by Jessica. Doug voted yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug moved to approve vendor warrant W25-04 in the amount of $112,285.07. Seconded by Jessica. Doug voted yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Approve the minutes of 8/14/2024 as written
Doug moved to approve the minutes of 8/14/2024 as written. Seconded by Jéssica. Doug votes yes. David voted yes. Jessica voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug moved to approve the minutes of 8/14/2024 as written. Seconded by Jéssica. Doug votes yes. David voted yes. Jessica voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab)
Appoint Victoria Gallant as Interim Animal Control Officer effective 8/22/2024
Doug moved to appoint Victoria Gallant as Interim Animal Control Officer effective 8/22/2024. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. David voted yes. Jessica voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug moved to appoint Victoria Gallant as Interim Animal Control Officer effective 8/22/2024. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. David voted yes. Jessica voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Approve the Fitchburg Rod & Gun Club I day Liquor License for 9/14/2024 with the serving hours of 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm and music hours of 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Doug moved to approve the Fitchburg Rod & Gun Club I day Liquor License for 9/14/2024 with the serving hours of 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm and music hours of 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. David voted yes. Jessica voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug moved to approve the Fitchburg Rod & Gun Club I day Liquor License for 9/14/2024 with the serving hours of 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm and music hours of 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. David voted yes. Jessica voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Approve an intermunicipal transfer with North Middlesex Regional School District for a generator from Town Of Ashby
Doug moved to approve an intermunicipal transfer with North Middlesex Regional School District for a generator from Town Of Ashby. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. David voted yes. Jessica voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug moved to approve an intermunicipal transfer with North Middlesex Regional School District for a generator from Town Of Ashby. Seconded by Jessica. Doug votes yes. David voted yes. Jessica voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL C. 30a Section 21(a)(3), to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on...
Doug moved to enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL C. 30a Section 21(a)(3), to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the Public Body and the Chair so declares - Police Union. Seconded by Jessica. Doug voted yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Doug moved to enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL C. 30a Section 21(a)(3), to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the Public Body and the Chair so declares - Police Union. Seconded by Jessica. Doug voted yes. Jessica voted yes. David voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Adjourn
Motion made by David to adjourn at 8:37 PM. Seconded by Jessica. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Jessica voted yes. Motion passes
From the minutes
“Motion made by David to adjourn at 8:37 PM. Seconded by Jessica. Doug voted yes. David voted yes. Jessica voted yes. Motion passes.” (Motion: Nadeau, 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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