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November 5, 2025
14 recorded votes, 12 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Meeting video · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The minutes record that Jessica Kallin joined the meeting at 6:50 pm; they do not give the time of each vote, so the votes before she is first recorded taking part show the result only.
Present: Paul Lasorsa, David Nadeau, Jessica Kallin
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Jessica Kallin joined the meeting at 6:50 pm.
Every vote, in order
Approve Payroll warrant W26-09P in the amount of $ 77,585.17
Motion by Dave to approve Payroll warrant W26-09P in the amount of $ 77,585.17, 2™! by Paul. Vote was unanimous
Jessica Kallin joined the meeting at 6:50 pm, and the minutes do not show whether this vote came before or after she arrived. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“Motion by Dave to approve Payroll warrant W26-09P in the amount of $ 77,585.17, 2™! by Paul. Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Nadeau, second: Lasorsa)
Approve Vendor warrant W26-09 in the amount of $ 105,798.17
Motion Dave to approve Vendor warrant W26-09 in the amount of $ 105,798.17, 2 by Paul. Vote was unanimous
Jessica Kallin joined the meeting at 6:50 pm, and the minutes do not show whether this vote came before or after she arrived. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“Motion Dave to approve Vendor warrant W26-09 in the amount of $ 105,798.17, 2 by Paul. Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Nadeau, second: Lasorsa)
Accept the Department of Justice Grant for partial funding for three years in the total amount of $ 125,000 of a Police Officer
Motion by Dave to accept the Department of Justice Grant for partial funding for three years in the total amount of $ 125,000 of a Police Officer , 2"! by Paul. Vote was unanimous
Jessica Kallin joined the meeting at 6:50 pm, and the minutes do not show whether this vote came before or after she arrived. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“Motion by Dave to accept the Department of Justice Grant for partial funding for three years in the total amount of $ 125,000 of a Police Officer , 2"! by Paul. Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Nadeau, second: Lasorsa)
Accept the donation of a battery-operated chainsaw from the Lunenburg Snow riders to the Ashby Fire Department
Motion by Dave to accept the donation of a battery-operated chainsaw from the Lunenburg Snow riders to the Ashby Fire Department, 2" by Paul. Vote was unanimous
Jessica Kallin joined the meeting at 6:50 pm, and the minutes do not show whether this vote came before or after she arrived. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“Motion by Dave to accept the donation of a battery-operated chainsaw from the Lunenburg Snow riders to the Ashby Fire Department, 2" by Paul. Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Nadeau, second: Lasorsa)
Schedule a Special Town Meeting on Monday December 1, 2025, 6:30pm at the AES gymnasium
Motion by Dave to schedule a Special Town Meeting on Monday December 1, 2025, 6:30pm at the AES gymnasium, 2™ by Paul. Vote was unanimous
Jessica Kallin joined the meeting at 6:50 pm, and the minutes do not show whether this vote came before or after she arrived. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“Motion by Dave to schedule a Special Town Meeting on Monday December 1, 2025, 6:30pm at the AES gymnasium, 2™ by Paul. Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Nadeau, second: Lasorsa)
Open the STM for any warrants and to close STM on 11/10/25 at 10am
Motion by Dave to open the STM for any warrants and to close STM on 11/10/25 at 10am , 2™ by Paul. Vote was unanimous
Jessica Kallin joined the meeting at 6:50 pm, and the minutes do not show whether this vote came before or after she arrived. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“Motion by Dave to open the STM for any warrants and to close STM on 11/10/25 at 10am , 2™ by Paul. Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Nadeau, second: Lasorsa)
Appoint Barbara Thorpe as the new Executive Assistant to the Town Administrator and Select Board
Effective 11/12/25 Motion by Dave to appoint Barbara Thorpe as the new Executive Assistant to the Town Administrator and Select Board, 2"4 by Paul. Vote was unanimous
Jessica Kallin joined the meeting at 6:50 pm, and the minutes do not show whether this vote came before or after she arrived. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“effective 11/12/25 Motion by Dave to appoint Barbara Thorpe as the new Executive Assistant to the Town Administrator and Select Board, 2"4 by Paul. Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Nadeau, second: Lasorsa)
Approve the appointments as read
Motion by Dave to approve the appointments as read, 2" by Paul. Vote was unanimous
Jessica Kallin joined the meeting at 6:50 pm, and the minutes do not show whether this vote came before or after she arrived. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“Motion by Dave to approve the appointments as read, 2" by Paul. Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Nadeau, second: Lasorsa)
Authorize the Town Administrator and Paul Lasorsa to negotiate a fair three-year contract with Brian Reichelt for the Fire Chief position beginning the end of January 2026
Motion by Dave to authorize the Town Administrator and Paul Lasorsa to negotiate a fair three-year contract with Brian Reichelt for the Fire Chief position beginning the end of January 2026 2™ by Paul. Vote was unanimous
Jessica Kallin joined the meeting at 6:50 pm, and the minutes do not show whether this vote came before or after she arrived. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“Motion by Dave to authorize the Town Administrator and Paul Lasorsa to negotiate a fair three-year contract with Brian Reichelt for the Fire Chief position beginning the end of January 2026 2™ by Paul. Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Nadeau, second: Lasorsa)
Accept the resignation of Bill Ladue
Accept the resignation of our part-time park /ground's keeper- Bill Ladue Motion by Dave to accept the resignation of Bill Ladue, 2" By Paul. Vote was unanimous
Jessica Kallin joined the meeting at 6:50 pm, and the minutes do not show whether this vote came before or after she arrived. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“Accept the resignation of our part-time park /ground's keeper- Bill Ladue Motion by Dave to accept the resignation of Bill Ladue, 2" By Paul. Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Nadeau, second: Lasorsa)
Accept the minutes of 10/22/25 as written
Approve the meeting minutes of 10/22/25 Motion by Dave to accept the minutes of 10/22/25 as written, 2"! by Paul. Vote was unanimous
Jessica Kallin joined the meeting at 6:50 pm, and the minutes do not show whether this vote came before or after she arrived. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“Approve the meeting minutes of 10/22/25 Motion by Dave to accept the minutes of 10/22/25 as written, 2"! by Paul. Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Nadeau, second: Lasorsa)
For the Select Board to send a letter to NVRSD School Committee expressing our will for Ashby Elementary School and where the NMRSD agreement stands, 2™ Jessica
Motion for the Select Board to send a letter to NVRSD School Committee expressing our will for Ashby Elementary School and where the NMRSD agreement stands, 2™ Jessica. Vote was unanimous
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion for the Select Board to send a letter to NVRSD School Committee expressing our will for Ashby Elementary School and where the NMRSD agreement stands, 2™ Jessica. Vote was unanimous.”
Adjourn
Adjourn Motion by Dave to adjourn the Executive Session at 9:15 pm, 2" by Paul. Vote was unanimous
From the minutes
“Adjourn Motion by Dave to adjourn the Executive Session at 9:15 pm, 2" by Paul. Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Nadeau, second: Lasorsa)
Motion by Dave to adjourn the regular open meeting at 9:15pm, 2" by Paul vote was unanimous
From the minutes
“Motion by Dave to adjourn the regular open meeting at 9:15pm, 2" by Paul vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Nadeau, 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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