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January 28, 2026
12 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
Appoint William Arnold and Alan Pease as Keepers of the Grange
Vote to appoint William Arnold and Alan Pease as Keepers of the Grange Motion to appoint William Arnold and Alan Pease as Keepers of the Grange. Motion made By Jessica. Dave 2nd. Vote was unanimous
From the minutes
“Vote to appoint William Arnold and Alan Pease as Keepers of the Grange Motion to appoint William Arnold and Alan Pease as Keepers of the Grange. Motion made By Jessica. Dave 2nd. Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Kallin, second: Nadeau)
Approve Payroll warrant W26-15P in the amount of $92,335.71
Motion to approve Payroll warrant W26-15P in the amount of $92,335.71. Motion made by Jessica, Dave 2nd. Vote was unanimous
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Payroll warrant W26-15P in the amount of $92,335.71. Motion made by Jessica, Dave 2nd. Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Kallin, second: Nadeau)
Approve vendor warrant W26-14 in the amount of $134,907.62
Motion to approve vendor warrant W26-14 in the amount of $134,907.62. Motion made by Jessica, Dave 2nd. Vote was unanimous
From the minutes
“Motion to approve vendor warrant W26-14 in the amount of $134,907.62. Motion made by Jessica, Dave 2nd. Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Kallin, second: Nadeau)
Approve the minutes
Approve the meeting minutes of 1/13/2025 and 1/14/2026 Motion to approve the minutes made by Jessica, Dave 2nd. Vote was unanimous
From the minutes
“Approve the meeting minutes of 1/13/2025 and 1/14/2026 Motion to approve the minutes made by Jessica, Dave 2nd. Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Kallin, second: Nadeau)
Approve the Fire Chief, Brian Reichelt's, three-year contract
Motion to approve the Fire Chief, Brian Reichelt's, three-year contract. Motion made by Dave. Jessica 2nd. Vote was unanimous
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Fire Chief, Brian Reichelt's, three-year contract. Motion made by Dave. Jessica 2nd. Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Nadeau, second: Kallin)
Appoint Fire Chief Reichelt to Fire Chief effective February 1, 2026
Vote to appoint Fire Chief Reichelt Fire Chief effective February 1, 2026 Motion to appoint Fire Chief Reichelt to Fire Chief effective February 1, 2026. Motion made by Dave. Jessica 2nd. Vote was unanimous
From the minutes
“Vote to appoint Fire Chief Reichelt Fire Chief effective February 1, 2026 Motion to appoint Fire Chief Reichelt to Fire Chief effective February 1, 2026. Motion made by Dave. Jessica 2nd. Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Nadeau, second: Kallin)
Approve the CDBG Mortgage Liens for 550 Main Street
Motion to approve the CDBG Mortgage Liens for 550 Main Street. Motion made by Jessica. Dave 2nd. Vote was unanimous
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the CDBG Mortgage Liens for 550 Main Street. Motion made by Jessica. Dave 2nd. Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Kallin, second: Nadeau)
Appoint and have Select Chair sign the letter of recommendation to the DLTA (District Local Technical Assistance) program
Motion to appoint and have Select Chair sign the letter of recommendation to the DLTA (District Local Technical Assistance) program. Motion made by Dave. Jessica 2nd. Vote was unanimous
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint and have Select Chair sign the letter of recommendation to the DLTA (District Local Technical Assistance) program. Motion made by Dave. Jessica 2nd. Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Nadeau, second: Kallin)
Open the Warrant for the May 2, 2026, Town Meeting. All warrants and citizen petitions are due no later than March 2, 2026, to the office of the Select Board by 12:00 PM
Motion to open the Warrant for the May 2, 2026, Town Meeting. All warrants and citizen petitions are due no later than March 2, 2026, to the office of the Select Board by 12:00 PM Motion made by Jessica. Dave 2nd. Vote was unanimous
From the minutes
“Motion to open the Warrant for the May 2, 2026, Town Meeting. All warrants and citizen petitions are due no later than March 2, 2026, to the office of the Select Board by 12:00 PM Motion made by Jessica. Dave 2nd. Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Kallin, second: Nadeau)
Enter executive session at 7:21 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 executive session at 7:21 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 2nd. Vote was unanimous
From the minutes
“Motion to enter executive session at 7:21 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 2nd. Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Kallin, second: Nadeau)
Come out of executive session at 7:58 PM
Motion to come out of executive session at 7:58 PM by Jessica, Dave 2nd. Vote was unanimous
From the minutes
“Motion to come out of executive session at 7:58 PM by Jessica, Dave 2nd. Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Kallin, second: Nadeau)
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn the meeting by Jessica, Dave2nd. Vote was unanimous
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn the meeting by Jessica, Dave2nd. 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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