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November 19, 2025
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The minutes do not list who attended; David Nadeau, Jessica Kallin and Paul Lasorsa are counted present because the minutes record each of them taking part.
Present: David Nadeau, Jessica Kallin, Paul Lasorsa
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Open the Tax Classification Hearing at 6:32 pm
Tax Classification Hearing Open Hearing Motion to open the Tax Classification Hearing at 6:32 pm by Paul, 2"! by Dave. Vote was unanimous
From the minutes
“Tax Classification Hearing Open Hearing Motion to open the Tax Classification Hearing at 6:32 pm by Paul, 2"! by Dave. Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Lasorsa, second: Nadeau)
Close the Tax Classification Hearing at 6:43 pm
Motion to close the Tax Classification Hearing at 6:43 pm by Dave, 2" by Jessica. Vote was unanimous
From the minutes
“Motion to close the Tax Classification Hearing at 6:43 pm by Dave, 2" by Jessica. Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Nadeau, second: Kallin)
Vote in accordance with MGLCnh. 40 Sec 56 as amended, the percentage of local tax levy which will be borne by each class of real and persona! property, relative to setting the Fiscal Year 2026 tax...
; Motion to vote in accordance with MGLCnh. 40 Sec 56 as amended, the percentage of local tax levy which will be borne by each class of real and persona! property, relative to setting the Fiscal Year 2026 tax rates and set the Residential Factor at 1.0, with a corresponding CIP shift of 1.0, pending certification of the Town's annual tax recap by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue, i Paul made the motion, 2™ by Jessica. Vote was unanimous
From the minutes
“; Motion to vote in accordance with MGLCnh. 40 Sec 56 as amended, the percentage of local tax levy which will be borne by each class of real and persona! property, relative to setting the Fiscal Year 2026 tax rates and set the Residential Factor at 1.0, with a corresponding CIP shift of 1.0, pending certification of the Town's annual tax recap by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue, i Paul made the motion, 2™ by Jessica. Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Lasorsa, second: Kallin)
Approve Payroll warrant W26-10P in the amount of $80,166.79
Motion by Jessica to approve Payroll warrant W26-10P in the amount of $80,166.79, 2™ by Dave, Vote was unanimous
From the minutes
“Motion by Jessica to approve Payroll warrant W26-10P in the amount of $80,166.79, 2™ by Dave, Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Kallin, second: Nadeau)
Approve vendor warrant W26-10 in the amount of $1,578,836.25 (of which $1,341,843.50 is payment towerds the NMRSD town assessment)
Motion to approve vendor warrant W26-10 in the amount of $1,578,836.25 (of which $1,341,843.50 is payment towerds the NMRSD town assessment) Motion made by Jessica, Dave 2", Vote was i unanimous
From the minutes
“Motion to approve vendor warrant W26-10 in the amount of $1,578,836.25 (of which $1,341,843.50 is payment towerds the NMRSD town assessment) Motion made by Jessica, Dave 2", Vote was i unanimous.” (Motion: Kallin, second: Nadeau)
Approve the Building Department's request for permitting software and equipment, with all costs to be fully covered by inspectional fees, Jessica made the motion, Dave 2
Motion to approve the Building Department's request for permitting software and equipment, with all costs to be fully covered by inspectional fees, Jessica made the motion, Dave 2", Vote was unanimous
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Building Department's request for permitting software and equipment, with all costs to be fully covered by inspectional fees, Jessica made the motion, Dave 2", Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Kallin, second: Nadeau)
Apprcve the amendment to the Arnold conservation restriction as written
Motion to apprcve the amendment to the Arnold conservation restriction as written. Motion made by Jessica, Dave 2"! Vote was unanimous
From the minutes
“Motion to apprcve the amendment to the Arnold conservation restriction as written. Motion made by Jessica, Dave 2"! Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Kallin, second: Nadeau)
Apprcve the 11/13/25 minutes as written. Jessica made the motion, Dave 2™
Motion to apprcve the 11/13/25 minutes as written. Jessica made the motion, Dave 2™. Vote was unanimous
From the minutes
“Motion to apprcve the 11/13/25 minutes as written. Jessica made the motion, Dave 2™. Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Kallin, second: Nadeau)
Enter executive session at 7:52 pm for reason stated above and only to reconvene to adjourn, 15. Adjourn. Motion
Motion to enter executive session at 7:52 pm for reason stated above and only to reconvene to adjourn, 15. Adjourn. Motion by Dave. Jessica 2"! to adjourn the executive session meeting at 8:27 pm. Vote was unanimous
From the minutes
“Motion to enter executive session at 7:52 pm for reason stated above and only to reconvene to adjourn, 15. Adjourn. Motion by Dave. Jessica 2"! to adjourn the executive session meeting at 8:27 pm. Vote was unanimous.” (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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