MassVoter.com← Ashby SelectboardAshby Selectboard · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
May 7, 2025
11 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Meeting video · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: David Nadeau, Jessica Kallin, Paul Lasorsa
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Make Dave Nadeau the Chair of the Selectboard
Paul moves to make Dave Nadeau the Chair of the Selectboard. Jessica seconds the motion. Paul voted yes. Jessica voted yes. Dave abstains. Motion passed
Yes: Kallin, LasorsaAbstained: Nadeau
From the minutes
“Paul moves to make Dave Nadeau the Chair of the Selectboard. Jessica seconds the motion. Paul voted yes. Jessica voted yes. Dave abstains. Motion passed.” (Motion: Lasorsa, second: Kallin)
Make Jessica the Clerk of the Selectboard
Dave moves to make Jessica the Clerk of the Selectboard. Paul seconds the motion. Dave voted yes. Paul voted yes. Jessica abstains. Motion passed
Yes: Lasorsa, NadeauAbstained: Kallin
From the minutes
“Dave moves to make Jessica the Clerk of the Selectboard. Paul seconds the motion. Dave voted yes. Paul voted yes. Jessica abstains. Motion passed.” (Motion: Nadeau, second: Lasorsa)
Approve payroll warrant W25-22P in the amount of $74,562.07
4, Jessica moved to approve payroll warrant W25-22P in the amount of $74,562.07. Paul seconds the motion. Allin favor. Motion passed
From the minutes
“4, Jessica moved to approve payroll warrant W25-22P in the amount of $74,562.07. Paul seconds the motion. Allin favor. Motion passed.” (Motion: Kallin, second: Lasorsa)
Approve vendor warrant W25-22 in the amount of $1,412,040.61 with $1,316,153.50 going to the North Middlesex Regional School District Assessment
Jessica moved to approve vendor warrant W25-22 in the amount of $1,412,040.61 with $1,316,153.50 going to the North Middlesex Regional School District Assessment. Paul seconds the motion. All in favor. Motion passed
From the minutes
“Jessica moved to approve vendor warrant W25-22 in the amount of $1,412,040.61 with $1,316,153.50 going to the North Middlesex Regional School District Assessment. Paul seconds the motion. All in favor. Motion passed.” (Motion: Kallin, second: Lasorsa)
Approve the minutes of 4/9/2025 and 4/23/2025 as written
Jessica moved to approve the minutes of 4/9/2025 and 4/23/2025 as written. Seconded by Dave. Jessica voted yes. Dave votes yes. Paul abstained. Motion passed
Yes: Kallin, NadeauAbstained: Lasorsa
From the minutes
“Jessica moved to approve the minutes of 4/9/2025 and 4/23/2025 as written. Seconded by Dave. Jessica voted yes. Dave votes yes. Paul abstained. Motion passed.” (Motion: Kallin, second: Nadeau)
Approve the executive session minutes of 4/30/2025 as written
Jessica moved to approve the executive session minutes of 4/30/2025 as written. Seconded by Paul. All in favor. Motion passed
From the minutes
“Jessica moved to approve the executive session minutes of 4/30/2025 as written. Seconded by Paul. All in favor. Motion passed.” (Motion: Kallin, second: Lasorsa)
Appoint Deborah Pillsbury to the Council on Aging effective 4/10/2025 to 6/30/2025
Jessica moved to appoint Deborah Pillsbury to the Council on Aging effective 4/10/2025 to 6/30/2025. Seconded by Paul. All in favor. Motion passed
From the minutes
“Jessica moved to appoint Deborah Pillsbury to the Council on Aging effective 4/10/2025 to 6/30/2025. Seconded by Paul. All in favor. Motion passed.” (Motion: Kallin, second: Lasorsa)
Appoint Kate Stacy to the combined position of Treasurer/Collector effective 5/7/2025 per the Annual Town Election vote on 4/28/2025
Jessica moved to appoint Kate Stacy to the combined position of Treasurer/Collector effective 5/7/2025 per the Annual Town Election vote on 4/28/2025. Seconded by Paul. All in favor. Motion passed
From the minutes
“Jessica moved to appoint Kate Stacy to the combined position of Treasurer/Collector effective 5/7/2025 per the Annual Town Election vote on 4/28/2025. Seconded by Paul. All in favor. Motion passed.” (Motion: Kallin, second: Lasorsa)
Reduce the "In Lieu Of' from $5,000 to $1,500 for nonunion employees for FY2026
Dave moved to reduce the "In Lieu Of' from $5,000 to $1,500 for nonunion employees for FY2026. Seconded by Jessica. All in favor. Motion passed
From the minutes
“Dave moved to reduce the "In Lieu Of' from $5,000 to $1,500 for nonunion employees for FY2026. Seconded by Jessica. All in favor. Motion passed.” (Motion: Nadeau, second: Kallin)
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Section 21(a) Reason #6
Jessica moves to enter into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Section 21(a) Reason #6. Seconded by Paul. All in favor. Motion passed
From the minutes
“Jessica moves to enter into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Section 21(a) Reason #6. Seconded by Paul. All in favor. Motion passed.” (Motion: Kallin, second: Lasorsa)
Adjourn
Dave moves to adjourn at 8:09 PM. Seconded by Jessica. Allin favor. Motion passed
From the minutes
“Dave moves to adjourn at 8:09 PM. Seconded by Jessica. Allin favor. Motion passed.” (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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