MassVoter.com← Ashby SelectboardAshby Selectboard · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
December 30, 2024
15 recorded votes, 0 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
Rescind the vote to pave Ashby Elementary School parking lot areas in the amount of $8,600.00
Doug moved to rescind the vote to pave Ashby Elementary School parking lot areas in the amount of $8,600.00. Seconded by Jessica. All in favor. Motion passed
From the minutes
“Doug moved to rescind the vote to pave Ashby Elementary School parking lot areas in the amount of $8,600.00. Seconded by Jessica. All in favor. Motion passed.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Rescind the vote to allocate the remaining unused repair monies from the original vote of $300,000.00 for repair work for Ashby Elementary School and reallocated the remaining balance of...
Dave moved to rescind the vote to allocate the remaining unused repair monies from the original vote of $300,000.00 for repair work for Ashby Elementary School and reallocated the remaining balance of $98,915.00 back in to the American Recovery plan Act (ARPA) fund account. Seconded by Doug. All in favor. Motion passed
From the minutes
“Dave moved to rescind the vote to allocate the remaining unused repair monies from the original vote of $300,000.00 for repair work for Ashby Elementary School and reallocated the remaining balance of $98,915.00 back in to the American Recovery plan Act (ARPA) fund account. Seconded by Doug. All in favor. Motion passed.” (Motion: Nadeau, second: Leab)
Rescind $18,362.47 from the Fire Pumper truck repair allocation and reallocate the remainder of $18,362.47 to go towards Fire Engine repairs
Dave moved to rescind $18,362.47 from the Fire Pumper truck repair allocation and reallocate the remainder of $18,362.47 to go towards Fire Engine repairs. Seconded by Doug. All in favor. Motion passed
From the minutes
“Dave moved to rescind $18,362.47 from the Fire Pumper truck repair allocation and reallocate the remainder of $18,362.47 to go towards Fire Engine repairs. Seconded by Doug. All in favor. Motion passed.” (Motion: Nadeau, second: Leab)
Insulate the piping tunnels at Ashby Elementary School in the amount not to exceed $12,461.00
Doug moved to insulate the piping tunnels at Ashby Elementary School in the amount not to exceed $12,461.00. Seconded by Jessica. All in favor. Motion passed
From the minutes
“Doug moved to insulate the piping tunnels at Ashby Elementary School in the amount not to exceed $12,461.00. Seconded by Jessica. All in favor. Motion passed.” (Motion: Leab, second: Kallin)
Allocate $50,000.00 from ARPA funds toward a highway vehicle
Doug moved to allocate $50,000.00 from ARPA funds toward a highway vehicle. Seconded by Dave. All in favor. Motion passed
From the minutes
“Doug moved to allocate $50,000.00 from ARPA funds toward a highway vehicle. Seconded by Dave. All in favor. Motion passed.” (Motion: Leab, second: Nadeau)
Allocate $20,000.00 from ARPA funds toward a Police Cruiser
Doug moved to allocate $20,000.00 from ARPA funds toward a Police Cruiser. Seconded by Dave. All in favor. Motion passed
From the minutes
“Doug moved to allocate $20,000.00 from ARPA funds toward a Police Cruiser. Seconded by Dave. All in favor. Motion passed.” (Motion: Leab, second: Nadeau)
Allocate $1,563.00 from ARPA funds to the Council on Aging for events
Dave moved to allocate $1,563.00 from ARPA funds to the Council on Aging for events. Seconded by Doug. All in favor. Motion passed
From the minutes
“Dave moved to allocate $1,563.00 from ARPA funds to the Council on Aging for events. Seconded by Doug. All in favor. Motion passed.” (Motion: Nadeau, second: Leab)
Allocate $1,500.00 from ARPA funds to the Ashby Free Public Library for events
Dave moved to allocate $1,500.00 from ARPA funds to the Ashby Free Public Library for events. Seconded by Doug. All in favor. Motion passed
From the minutes
“Dave moved to allocate $1,500.00 from ARPA funds to the Ashby Free Public Library for events. Seconded by Doug. All in favor. Motion passed.” (Motion: Nadeau, second: Leab)
Allocate $5,400.00 from ARPA funds to the Police Department for Body Camera Attachments
Dave moved to allocate $5,400.00 from ARPA funds to the Police Department for Body Camera Attachments. Seconded by Doug. All in favor. Motion passed
From the minutes
“Dave moved to allocate $5,400.00 from ARPA funds to the Police Department for Body Camera Attachments. Seconded by Doug. All in favor. Motion passed.” (Motion: Nadeau, second: Leab)
Allocate $5,500.00 from ARPA funds for a profession ADA transition plan required for all Town buildings. (This amount will go towards phase 1 of the transition plan)
Doug moved to allocate $5,500.00 from ARPA funds for a profession ADA transition plan required for all Town buildings. (This amount will go towards phase 1 of the transition plan) Seconded by Dave. Allin favor. Motion passed
From the minutes
“Doug moved to allocate $5,500.00 from ARPA funds for a profession ADA transition plan required for all Town buildings. (This amount will go towards phase 1 of the transition plan) Seconded by Dave. Allin favor. Motion passed.” (Motion: Leab, second: Nadeau)
Allocate $2,200.00 from ARPA funds for Town Employee Professional Training
Dave moved to allocate $2,200.00 from ARPA funds for Town Employee Professional Training. Seconded by Doug. All in favor. Motion passed
From the minutes
“Dave moved to allocate $2,200.00 from ARPA funds for Town Employee Professional Training. Seconded by Doug. All in favor. Motion passed.” (Motion: Nadeau, second: Leab)
Allocate $10,000.00 from ARPA funds towards a SKAG mower for the Highway Department
Doug moved to allocate $10,000.00 from ARPA funds towards a SKAG mower for the Highway Department. Seconded by Dave. All in favor. Motion passed
From the minutes
“Doug moved to allocate $10,000.00 from ARPA funds towards a SKAG mower for the Highway Department. Seconded by Dave. All in favor. Motion passed.” (Motion: Leab, second: Nadeau)
Allocate the remaining balance of $8.00 from ARPA funds to Town Employee Professional Training
Jessica moved to allocate the remaining balance of $8.00 from ARPA funds to Town Employee Professional Training. Seconded by Doug. All in favor. Motion passed
From the minutes
“Jessica moved to allocate the remaining balance of $8.00 from ARPA funds to Town Employee Professional Training. Seconded by Doug. All in favor. Motion passed.” (Motion: Kallin, second: Leab)
Approve and sign the 2025 Common Victualler's License for Camp Middlesex effective 1/1/2025 to 12/31/2025
Doug moved to approve and sign the 2025 Common Victualler's License for Camp Middlesex effective 1/1/2025 to 12/31/2025. Seconded by Dave. All in favor. Motion passed
From the minutes
“Doug moved to approve and sign the 2025 Common Victualler's License for Camp Middlesex effective 1/1/2025 to 12/31/2025. Seconded by Dave. All in favor. Motion passed.” (Motion: Leab, second: Nadeau)
Adjourn
Doug moves to adjourn at 7:09 PM. Seconded by Jessica. All in favor. Motion passed
From the minutes
“Doug moves to adjourn at 7:09 PM. Seconded by Jessica. All in favor. 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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