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March 4, 2026
8 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Paul Lasorsa, David Nadeau, Jessica Kallin
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Open meeting in executive session
- Police Chief @ Motion to open meeting in executive session was made by Dave, Paul 2"4. Vote was unanimous
From the minutes
“- Police Chief @ Motion to open meeting in executive session was made by Dave, Paul 2"4. Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Nadeau, second: Lasorsa)
Report the complaint to POST and hire a third party to conduct an administrative investigation of the allegations
Motion to report the complaint to POST and hire a third party to conduct an administrative investigation of the allegations. Motion made by Dave, Paul 2". Dave yes, Jessica yes, Paul nay
Yes: Kallin, NadeauNo: Lasorsa
From the minutes
“Motion to report the complaint to POST and hire a third party to conduct an administrative investigation of the allegations. Motion made by Dave, Paul 2". Dave yes, Jessica yes, Paul nay.” (Motion: Nadeau, second: Lasorsa)
Place the employee on administrative leave with pay effective immediately pending the investigation
Motion to place the employee on administrative leave with pay effective immediately pending the investigation. Motion was made by Dave, Paul 24. David voted yes, Jessica voted yes, Paul voted nay
Yes: Kallin, NadeauNo: Lasorsa
From the minutes
“Motion to place the employee on administrative leave with pay effective immediately pending the investigation. Motion was made by Dave, Paul 24. David voted yes, Jessica voted yes, Paul voted nay.” (Motion: Nadeau, second: Lasorsa)
Authorize Dave Nadeau to engage a third-party investigator to conduct the administrative investigation
Motion to authorize Dave Nadeau to engage a third-party investigator to conduct the administrative investigation. Motion made by Jessica, Dave 2"4. Paul voted nay
Yes: Kallin, NadeauNo: LasorsaThe minutes name Paul Lasorsa as voting no on this three-member board; the other members present are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion to authorize Dave Nadeau to engage a third-party investigator to conduct the administrative investigation. Motion made by Jessica, Dave 2"4. Paul voted nay.” (Motion: Kallin, second: Nadeau)
Authorize Jessica Kallin to interface with POST regarding this matter
Motion to authorize Jessica Kallin to interface with POST regarding this matter. Motion was made by Dave, Paul 2" . David voted yes, Jessica voted yes, Paul voted nay
Yes: Kallin, NadeauNo: Lasorsa
From the minutes
“Motion to authorize Jessica Kallin to interface with POST regarding this matter. Motion was made by Dave, Paul 2" . David voted yes, Jessica voted yes, Paul voted nay.” (Motion: Nadeau, second: Lasorsa)
Close executive session at 5:13 PM
Motion to close executive session at 5:13 PM. Motion made by Dave, Paul 2"7. Vote was unanimous
From the minutes
“Motion to close executive session at 5:13 PM. Motion made by Dave, Paul 2"7. Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Nadeau, second: Lasorsa)
Appoint Sgt. Brian Vautaur as Officer in Charge effective immediately
Motion to appoint Sgt. Brian Vautaur as Officer in Charge effective immediately. Motion made by Dave, Paul 2". Vote was unanimous
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Sgt. Brian Vautaur as Officer in Charge effective immediately. Motion made by Dave, Paul 2". Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Nadeau, second: Lasorsa)
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:13 PM. Motion made by Dave, Paul 2". Vote was unanimous
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:13 PM. Motion made by Dave, Paul 2". 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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