MassVoter.com← Ashby SelectboardAshby Selectboard · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
May 6, 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
Make Paul Lasorsa Chair of the Select Board
Motion to make Paul Lasorsa Chair of the Select Board. Motion made by Dave, Jessica 2"°. Vote was unanimous
From the minutes
“Motion to make Paul Lasorsa Chair of the Select Board. Motion made by Dave, Jessica 2"°. Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Nadeau, second: Kallin)
Make Jessica Kallin Clerk of the Select Board
Motion to make Jessica Kallin Clerk of the Select Board. Motion made by Dave, Paul 2". Vote was unanimous
From the minutes
“Motion to make Jessica Kallin Clerk of the Select Board. Motion made by Dave, Paul 2". Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Nadeau, second: Lasorsa)
Approve Payroll warrant W26-22P in the amount of $86,912.50
Motion to approve Payroll warrant W26-22P in the amount of $86,912.50. Motion made by Jessica, Dave 2nd. Vote was unanimous
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Payroll warrant W26-22P in the amount of $86,912.50. Motion made by Jessica, Dave 2nd. Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Kallin, second: Nadeau)
Approve vendor warrant W26-22 in the amount of $1,425,485.55
Motion to approve vendor warrant W26-22 in the amount of $1,425,485.55. Motion made by Jessica, Dave 2". Vote was unanimous
From the minutes
“Motion to approve vendor warrant W26-22 in the amount of $1,425,485.55. Motion made by Jessica, Dave 2". Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Kallin, second: Nadeau)
Approve the minutes for 4/8/2026
Approve the meeting minutes of 4/8/2026 and 4/22/2026 Motion to approve the minutes for 4/8/2026. Motion made by Dave, Paul 24, Vote was unanimous
From the minutes
“Approve the meeting minutes of 4/8/2026 and 4/22/2026 Motion to approve the minutes for 4/8/2026. Motion made by Dave, Paul 24, Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Nadeau, second: Lasorsa)
Approve the minutes for 4/22/2026
Motion to approve the minutes for 4/22/2026. Motion made by Jessica, Dave 2"4. Vote was unanimous
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the minutes for 4/22/2026. Motion made by Jessica, Dave 2"4. Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Kallin, second: Nadeau)
Approve the 3-year paving contract bid
Motion to approve the 3-year paving contract bid. Motion made by Jessica, Dave 2", Vote was unanimous
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the 3-year paving contract bid. Motion made by Jessica, Dave 2", Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Kallin, second: Nadeau)
Enter into executive session at 6:51 P.M. pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A sec. 21(a) -2 and MGL Chapter 30A sec. 21(a)- 6. As read from above
- Police Chief Contract Motion to enter into executive session at 6:51 P.M. pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A sec. 21(a) -2 and MGL Chapter 30A sec. 21(a)- 6. As read from above. Motion made by Jessica, Dave 2, Vote was unanimous
From the minutes
“- Police Chief Contract Motion to enter into executive session at 6:51 P.M. pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A sec. 21(a) -2 and MGL Chapter 30A sec. 21(a)- 6. As read from above. Motion made by Jessica, Dave 2, Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Kallin, second: Nadeau)
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn the meeting by Jessica. Dave 24, Vote was unanimous
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn the meeting by Jessica. Dave 24, 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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