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October 23, 2024
9 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 W25-08P in the amount of $80,415.94
Doug moved to approve payroll warrant W25-08P in the amount of $80,415.94. Seconded by Jessica. Dave voted yes. Jessica voted yes. Doug voted yes. Motion passed
From the minutes
“Doug moved to approve payroll warrant W25-08P in the amount of $80,415.94. Seconded by Jessica. Dave voted yes. Jessica voted yes. Doug voted yes. Motion passed.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Approve vendor warrant W24-08 in the amount of $108,565.32
Doug moved to approve vendor warrant W24-08 in the amount of $108,565.32. Seconded by Jessica. Dave voted yes. Jessica voted yes. Doug voted yes. Motion passed
From the minutes
“Doug moved to approve vendor warrant W24-08 in the amount of $108,565.32. Seconded by Jessica. Dave voted yes. Jessica voted yes. Doug voted yes. Motion passed.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Approve the amended minutes from 9/25/24 as written
Doug moved to approve the amended minutes from 9/25/24 as written. Seconded by Jessica who clarified that the only change was a price listed for a police cruiser. Dave voted yes. Jessica voted yes. Doug votes yes. Motion passed
From the minutes
“Doug moved to approve the amended minutes from 9/25/24 as written. Seconded by Jessica who clarified that the only change was a price listed for a police cruiser. Dave voted yes. Jessica voted yes. Doug votes yes. Motion passed.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Sign the Police Contract as amended if needed after review by legal
Doug moved to sign the Police Contract as amended if needed after review by legal. Seconded by Jessica. Dave voted yes. Jessica voted yes. Doug voted yes. Motion passed
From the minutes
“Doug moved to sign the Police Contract as amended if needed after review by legal. Seconded by Jessica. Dave voted yes. Jessica voted yes. Doug voted yes. Motion passed.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Appoint the Town Administrator to the Board of Directors for Patriot Regional Dispatch
Doug moved to appoint the Town Administrator to the Board of Directors for Patriot Regional Dispatch. Seconded by Jessica. Dave voted yes. Jessica voted yes. Doug voted yes. Motion passed
From the minutes
“Doug moved to appoint the Town Administrator to the Board of Directors for Patriot Regional Dispatch. Seconded by Jessica. Dave voted yes. Jessica voted yes. Doug voted yes. Motion passed.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Approve the Comstar reports for Ashby Fire - EMS
Doug moved to approve the Comstar reports for Ashby Fire - EMS. Seconded by Jessica. Dave voted yes. Jessica voted yes. Doug voted yes. Motion passed
From the minutes
“Doug moved to approve the Comstar reports for Ashby Fire - EMS. Seconded by Jessica. Dave voted yes. Jessica voted yes. Doug voted yes. Motion passed.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Open the Special Town Meeting Warrant for 12/3/2024
Doug moved to open the Special Town Meeting Warrant for 12/3/2024. Seconded by Jessica. Dave voted yes. Jessica coted yes. Doug voted yes. Motion passed
From the minutes
“Doug moved to open the Special Town Meeting Warrant for 12/3/2024. Seconded by Jessica. Dave voted yes. Jessica coted yes. Doug voted yes. Motion passed.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Close the Special Town Meeting Warrant at 12:00 Noon, Monday October 28, 2024
Doug moves to close the Special Town Meeting Warrant at 12:00 Noon, Monday October 28, 2024. Seconded by Jessica. Dave voted yes. Doug voted yes. Jessica voted yes. Motion passed
From the minutes
“Doug moves to close the Special Town Meeting Warrant at 12:00 Noon, Monday October 28, 2024. Seconded by Jessica. Dave voted yes. Doug voted yes. Jessica voted yes. Motion passed.” (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 moves 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. Jessica seconds. Dave voted yes. Doug voted yes. Jessica voted yes. Motion passed
From the minutes
“Doug moves 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. Jessica seconds. Dave voted yes. Doug voted yes. Jessica voted yes. Motion passed.” (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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