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May 21, 2025
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: David Nadeau, Jessica Kallin, Paul Lasorsa
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve payroll warrant W25-23P in the amount of $ 78,447,56
Motion by Jessica to Approve payroll warrant W25-23P in the amount of $ 78,447,56, 2nd by Paul Vote was unanimous
From the minutes
“Motion by Jessica to Approve payroll warrant W25-23P in the amount of $ 78,447,56, 2nd by Paul Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Kallin, second: Lasorsa)
Approve vendor warrant W25-23 in the amount of $ 152,991,58
Motion by Jessica to approve vendor warrant W25-23 in the amount of $ 152,991,58, 2nd by Paul. Vote was unanimous
From the minutes
“Motion by Jessica to approve vendor warrant W25-23 in the amount of $ 152,991,58, 2nd by Paul. Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Kallin, second: Lasorsa)
Approve the regular meeting as written
Motion by Jessica to approve the regular meeting as written, 2nd by Paul. Vote was unanimous
From the minutes
“Motion by Jessica to approve the regular meeting as written, 2nd by Paul. Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Kallin, second: Lasorsa)
Appoint Jennifer Thorburn as Police Officer effective 5/12/2025
Motion by Jessica to appoint Jennifer Thorburn as Police Officer effective 5/12/2025 , 2nd by Paul.Vote was unanimous
From the minutes
“Motion by Jessica to appoint Jennifer Thorburn as Police Officer effective 5/12/2025 , 2nd by Paul.Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Kallin, second: Lasorsa)
Appoint David Blood as a Cemetery Commissioner effective 5/21/25 to 6/30/2026
Motion by Jessica to appoint David Blood as a Cemetery Commissioner effective 5/21/25 to 6/30/2026, 2nd By Paul. Vote was unanimous
From the minutes
“Motion by Jessica to appoint David Blood as a Cemetery Commissioner effective 5/21/25 to 6/30/2026, 2nd By Paul. Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Kallin, second: Lasorsa)
Approve the One-Day Liquor License for the Fitchburg Rod & Gun club for 6/19/25 for the Pig Roast and Pot luck event as presented
Liquor to be served from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM ONLY Motion by Jessica to approve the One-Day Liquor License for the Fitchburg Rod & Gun club for 6/19/25 for the Pig Roast and Pot luck event as presented, 2nd by Paul. Vote was unanimous
From the minutes
“Liquor to be served from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM ONLY Motion by Jessica to approve the One-Day Liquor License for the Fitchburg Rod & Gun club for 6/19/25 for the Pig Roast and Pot luck event as presented, 2nd by Paul. Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Kallin, second: Lasorsa)
Approve the One-Day Liquor License for the Fitchburg Rod & Gun club for 8/23/25 for the Chicken BBQ event as presented
Motion by Jessica to approve the One-Day Liquor License for the Fitchburg Rod & Gun club for 8/23/25 for the Chicken BBQ event as presented, 2nd by Paul. Vote was unanimous
From the minutes
“Motion by Jessica to approve the One-Day Liquor License for the Fitchburg Rod & Gun club for 8/23/25 for the Chicken BBQ event as presented, 2nd by Paul. Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Kallin, second: Lasorsa)
Dissolve the Senior Tax Work Off Committee
- Vote to dissolve the Senior Tax Work Off Committee Motion by Jessica to dissolve the Senior Tax Work Off Committee, 2nd by Paul. Vote was unanimous
From the minutes
“- Vote to dissolve the Senior Tax Work Off Committee Motion by Jessica to dissolve the Senior Tax Work Off Committee, 2nd by Paul. Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Kallin, second: Lasorsa)
Appoint Paul Lasorsa as the MRPC liaison for the Board
Motion by Dave to appoint Paul Lasorsa as the MRPC liaison for the Board, 2nd by Jessica. Vote was unanimous
From the minutes
“Motion by Dave to appoint Paul Lasorsa as the MRPC liaison for the Board, 2nd by Jessica. Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Nadeau, second: Kallin)
Appoint David Nadeau to the MJTC as the Board's liaison
Motion by Jessica to appoint David Nadeau to the MJTC as the Board's liaison, 2nd by Paul. Vote was unanimous
From the minutes
“Motion by Jessica to appoint David Nadeau to the MJTC as the Board's liaison, 2nd by Paul. Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Kallin, second: Lasorsa)
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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