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January 14, 2026
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Meeting video · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Paul Lasorsa, David Nadeau, Jessica Kallin
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve Payroll warrant W26-14P in the amount of $84,458.91
Motion to approve Payroll warrant W26-14P in the amount of $84,458.91. Motion made by Jessica, Dave 2nd. Vote was unanimous
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Payroll warrant W26-14P in the amount of $84,458.91. Motion made by Jessica, Dave 2nd. Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Kallin, second: Nadeau)
Approve vendor warrant W26-14 in the amount of $195,100.25
Motion to approve vendor warrant W26-14 in the amount of $195,100.25. Motion made by Jessica, Dave 2"4, Vote was unanimous
From the minutes
“Motion to approve vendor warrant W26-14 in the amount of $195,100.25. Motion made by Jessica, Dave 2"4, Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Kallin, second: Nadeau)
Approve the minutes
Motion to approve the minutes made by Jessica, Dave 2°. Vote was unanimous
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the minutes made by Jessica, Dave 2°. Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Kallin, second: Nadeau)
Appoint Nancy Catalini as Council on Aging Board member effective for the term of January 14, 2026 until June 30, 2027
Motion to appoint Nancy Catalini as Council on Aging Board member effective for the term of January 14, 2026 until June 30, 2027. Motion made by Jessica. Dave 2", Vote was unanimous
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Nancy Catalini as Council on Aging Board member effective for the term of January 14, 2026 until June 30, 2027. Motion made by Jessica. Dave 2", Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Kallin, second: Nadeau)
Appoint ADA Commission as follows: Dave Nadeau 1/14/2026 - 6/30/2029 Select Board Representative Mike Savageau 1/14/2026 - 6/30/2029 Building Department Steve Nims 1/14/2026 - 6/30/2029 Highway...
Motion to appoint ADA Commission as follows: Dave Nadeau 1/14/2026 - 6/30/2029 Select Board Representative Mike Savageau 1/14/2026 - 6/30/2029 Building Department Steve Nims 1/14/2026 - 6/30/2029 Highway Department Barbara Thorpe 1/14/2026 - 6/30/2029 Town Administrator Tony Demambro 1/14/2026 -6/30/2029 Member Representative Motion made by Jessica. Dave 2". Vote was unanimous
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint ADA Commission as follows: Dave Nadeau 1/14/2026 - 6/30/2029 Select Board Representative Mike Savageau 1/14/2026 - 6/30/2029 Building Department Steve Nims 1/14/2026 - 6/30/2029 Highway Department Barbara Thorpe 1/14/2026 - 6/30/2029 Town Administrator Tony Demambro 1/14/2026 -6/30/2029 Member Representative Motion made by Jessica. Dave 2". Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Kallin, second: Nadeau)
Approve the Town Administrator's 3rd salary effective 2/19/ 2026
Motion to approve the Town Administrator's 3rd salary effective 2/19/ 2026. Motion made by Jessica. Dave 2". Vote was unanimous
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Town Administrator's 3rd salary effective 2/19/ 2026. Motion made by Jessica. Dave 2". Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Kallin, second: Nadeau)
Enter into executive session at 7:42 PM for reason stated above (please read reason) and to reconvene in the open meeting to vote on executive session items if needed
Motion to enter into executive session at 7:42 PM for reason stated above (please read reason) and to reconvene in the open meeting to vote on executive session items if needed. Motion made by Jessica, Dave 2", Vote was unanimous
From the minutes
“Motion to enter into executive session at 7:42 PM for reason stated above (please read reason) and to reconvene in the open meeting to vote on executive session items if needed. Motion made by Jessica, Dave 2", Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Kallin, second: Nadeau)
Come out of executive session at 8:18 PM
Motion to come out of executive session at 8:18 PM by Jessica, Dave 2". Vote was unanimous
From the minutes
“Motion to come out of executive session at 8:18 PM by Jessica, Dave 2". Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Kallin, second: Nadeau)
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn the meeting by Jessica, Dave2™. Vote was unanimous
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn the meeting by Jessica, Dave2™. Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Kallin, second: Nadeau)
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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