MassVoter.com← Ashby SelectboardAshby Selectboard · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
December 18, 2024
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Meeting video · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: David Nadeau, Doug Leab
Absent: Jessica Kallin
Every vote, in order
Approve payroll warrant W25-12P in the amount of $109,014.13
Doug moves to approve payroll warrant W25-12P in the amount of $109,014.13. Dave seconds the motion. Doug votes yes. Dave votes yes. Motion passed
From the minutes
“Doug moves to approve payroll warrant W25-12P in the amount of $109,014.13. Dave seconds the motion. Doug votes yes. Dave votes yes. Motion passed.” (Motion: Leab, second: Nadeau)
Approve vendor warrant W25-12 in the amount of $89,328.05
Doug moves to approve vendor warrant W25-12 in the amount of $89,328.05. Dave seconds the motion. Doug votes yes. Dave votes yes. Motion passed
From the minutes
“Doug moves to approve vendor warrant W25-12 in the amount of $89,328.05. Dave seconds the motion. Doug votes yes. Dave votes yes. Motion passed.” (Motion: Leab, second: Nadeau)
Approve the minutes of 11/6/2024 as written
Doug moves to approve the minutes of 11/6/2024 as written. Dave seconds the motion. Doug votes yes. Dave votes yes. Motion passed
From the minutes
“Doug moves to approve the minutes of 11/6/2024 as written. Dave seconds the motion. Doug votes yes. Dave votes yes. Motion passed.” (Motion: Leab, second: Nadeau)
Approve the minutes of 11/20/2024 as written
Doug moves to approve the minutes of 11/20/2024 as written. Dave seconds the motion. Doug votes yes. Dave votes yes. Motion passed
From the minutes
“Doug moves to approve the minutes of 11/20/2024 as written. Dave seconds the motion. Doug votes yes. Dave votes yes. Motion passed.” (Motion: Leab, second: Nadeau)
Approve and sign the 2025 Used Car Dealer's Licenses for the following establishments: e = J-Perk's Automotive, LLC e G&M Automotive e B&Z Enterprises Effective 1/1/2025 to 1/1/2026
Dave moves to approve and sign the 2025 Used Car Dealer's Licenses for the following establishments: e = J-Perk's Automotive, LLC e G&M Automotive e B&Z Enterprises Effective 1/1/2025 to 1/1/2026. Doug seconds the motion. Dave votes yes. Doug votes yes. Motion passed
From the minutes
“Dave moves to approve and sign the 2025 Used Car Dealer's Licenses for the following establishments: e = J-Perk's Automotive, LLC e G&M Automotive e B&Z Enterprises Effective 1/1/2025 to 1/1/2026. Doug seconds the motion. Dave votes yes. Doug votes yes. Motion passed.” (Motion: Nadeau, second: Leab)
Approve and sign the 2025 Liquor License Renewals for: e The American Legion, Club License, All Alcoholic Beverages on premise e Ashby Market, Package Store, Wines and Malt Beverages off premise e...
Doug moves to approve and sign the 2025 Liquor License Renewals for: e The American Legion, Club License, All Alcoholic Beverages on premise e Ashby Market, Package Store, Wines and Malt Beverages off premise e Low Low Convenience Store, Package Store, All Alcoholic Beverages off premise e Smith Hill Tasting Room, Inc., Restaurant, All Alcoholic beverages on premise Effective 1/1/2025 to 12/31/2025. Motion seconded by Dave. Doug votes yes. Dave votes yes, Motion passed
From the minutes
“Doug moves to approve and sign the 2025 Liquor License Renewals for: e The American Legion, Club License, All Alcoholic Beverages on premise e Ashby Market, Package Store, Wines and Malt Beverages off premise e Low Low Convenience Store, Package Store, All Alcoholic Beverages off premise e Smith Hill Tasting Room, Inc., Restaurant, All Alcoholic beverages on premise Effective 1/1/2025 to 12/31/2025. Motion seconded by Dave. Doug votes yes. Dave votes yes, Motion passed.” (Motion: Leab, second: Nadeau)
Approve and sign the 2025 Common Victualler's Licenses for: e The American Legion e =Ashby Market e The Low Low Convenience Store e Smith Hill Tasting Room (873) Effective 1/1/2025 to 12/31/2025
Doug moves to approve and sign the 2025 Common Victualler's Licenses for: e The American Legion e =Ashby Market e The Low Low Convenience Store e Smith Hill Tasting Room (873) Effective 1/1/2025 to 12/31/2025. Motion seconded by Dave. Doug votes yes. Dave votes yes. Motion passed
From the minutes
“Doug moves to approve and sign the 2025 Common Victualler's Licenses for: e The American Legion e =Ashby Market e The Low Low Convenience Store e Smith Hill Tasting Room (873) Effective 1/1/2025 to 12/31/2025. Motion seconded by Dave. Doug votes yes. Dave votes yes. Motion passed.” (Motion: Leab, second: Nadeau)
Approve and sign the 2025 Entertainment License for the American legion for a Jukebox and a Pool Table effective 1/1/2025 to 12/31/2025
Doug moves to approve and sign the 2025 Entertainment License for the American legion for a Jukebox and a Pool Table effective 1/1/2025 to 12/31/2025. Motion seconded by Dave. Doug votes yes. Dave votes yes. Motion passed
From the minutes
“Doug moves to approve and sign the 2025 Entertainment License for the American legion for a Jukebox and a Pool Table effective 1/1/2025 to 12/31/2025. Motion seconded by Dave. Doug votes yes. Dave votes yes. Motion passed.” (Motion: Leab, second: Nadeau)
Approve and sign the 2025 ABCC (Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission) Liquor License Certification form
Doug moves to approve and sign the 2025 ABCC (Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission) Liquor License Certification form. Motion seconded by Dave. Doug votes yes. Dave votes yes. Motion passed
From the minutes
“Doug moves to approve and sign the 2025 ABCC (Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission) Liquor License Certification form. Motion seconded by Dave. Doug votes yes. Dave votes yes. Motion passed.” (Motion: Leab, second: Nadeau)
Approve and the 2025 ABCC (Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission) Seasonal Population Increase Estimation form
Doug moves to approve and the 2025 ABCC (Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission) Seasonal Population Increase Estimation form. Motion seconded by Dave. Doug votes yes. Dave votes yes. Motion passed
From the minutes
“Doug moves to approve and the 2025 ABCC (Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission) Seasonal Population Increase Estimation form. Motion seconded by Dave. Doug votes yes. Dave votes yes. Motion passed.” (Motion: Leab, second: Nadeau)
Approve the Host Community Agreement with United manufacturing LLC as written and authorize the Selectboard Chair to sign on behalf of the Town
Doug moves to approve the Host Community Agreement with United manufacturing LLC as written and authorize the Selectboard Chair to sign on behalf of the Town. Motion seconded by Dave. Doug votes yes. Dave votes yes. Motion passed
From the minutes
“Doug moves to approve the Host Community Agreement with United manufacturing LLC as written and authorize the Selectboard Chair to sign on behalf of the Town. Motion seconded by Dave. Doug votes yes. Dave votes yes. Motion passed.” (Motion: Leab, second: Nadeau)
Transfer $10,000.00 from the Reserve line to the EMS Pilot Incentive Program
Doug moves to transfer $10,000.00 from the Reserve line to the EMS Pilot Incentive Program. Motion seconded by Dave. Doug votes yes. Dave votes yes. Motion passed
From the minutes
“Doug moves to transfer $10,000.00 from the Reserve line to the EMS Pilot Incentive Program. Motion seconded by Dave. Doug votes yes. Dave votes yes. Motion passed.” (Motion: Leab, second: Nadeau)
Adjourn
Dave moves to adjourn at 7:41 PM. Seconded by Doug. Dave votes yes. Dave votes yes. Motion passed
The vote line names the same member twice (“Dave moves to adjourn at 7:41 PM. Seconded by Doug. Dave votes yes. Dave votes yes. Motion passed”). Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“Dave moves to adjourn at 7:41 PM. Seconded by Doug. Dave votes yes. Dave votes yes. Motion passed.” (Motion: Nadeau, second: Leab)
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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