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July 29, 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
Approve the Payroll Warrant W27-02P (Available for review in Town Administrator's Office) in the amount of $91,752.76
Motion to approve the Payroll Warrant W27-02P (Available for review in Town Administrator's Office) in the amount of $91,752.76. Motion was made by Jessica, Dave 2". Vote was unanimous
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Payroll Warrant W27-02P (Available for review in Town Administrator's Office) in the amount of $91,752.76. Motion was made by Jessica, Dave 2". Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Kallin, second: Nadeau)
Approve the Vendor Warrant W27-02 (Available for review in Town Administrator's Office) in the amount of $1,528,682.91 This includes the payment to NMRSD regional assessment bill
Motion to approve the Vendor Warrant W27-02 (Available for review in Town Administrator's Office) in the amount of $1,528,682.91 This includes the payment to NMRSD regional assessment bill. Motion was made by Jessica, Dave 2". Vote was unanimous
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Vendor Warrant W27-02 (Available for review in Town Administrator's Office) in the amount of $1,528,682.91 This includes the payment to NMRSD regional assessment bill. Motion was made by Jessica, Dave 2". Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Kallin, second: Nadeau)
Approve the Select Board meeting minutes for 7/15/2026
Motion to approve the Select Board meeting minutes for 7/15/2026. Motion was made by Jessica, Dave 2", Vote was unanimous
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Select Board meeting minutes for 7/15/2026. Motion was made by Jessica, Dave 2", Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Kallin, second: Nadeau)
Approve the Select Board Executive Session minutes for 2/11/2026, 3/4/2026, 3/25/2026 and 4/22/2026
Motion to approve the Select Board Executive Session minutes for 2/11/2026, 3/4/2026, 3/25/2026 and 4/22/2026. Motion was made by Jessica, Dave 2™. Vote was unanimous
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Select Board Executive Session minutes for 2/11/2026, 3/4/2026, 3/25/2026 and 4/22/2026. Motion was made by Jessica, Dave 2™. Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Kallin, second: Nadeau)
Authorize the acquisition of the property located at 1300 Richardson Road (Fors property), together with a Conservation Restriction thereon, for conservation and open space purposed, at no cost to...
Motion to authorize the acquisition of the property located at 1300 Richardson Road (Fors property), together with a Conservation Restriction thereon, for conservation and open space purposed, at no cost to the Town. Motion was made by Jessica, Dave 2". Vote was unanimous
From the minutes
“Motion to authorize the acquisition of the property located at 1300 Richardson Road (Fors property), together with a Conservation Restriction thereon, for conservation and open space purposed, at no cost to the Town. Motion was made by Jessica, Dave 2". Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Kallin, second: Nadeau)
Authorize the Town Administrator to execute all documents and take all actions necessary to complete the acquisition and acceptance of the Conservation Restriction
Ld Motion to authorize the Town Administrator to execute all documents and take all actions necessary to complete the acquisition and acceptance of the Conservation Restriction. Motion was made by Jessica, Dave 2"", Vote was unanimous
From the minutes
“Ld Motion to authorize the Town Administrator to execute all documents and take all actions necessary to complete the acquisition and acceptance of the Conservation Restriction. Motion was made by Jessica, Dave 2"", Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Kallin, second: Nadeau)
Accept the resignation of Officer Thorburn from the Ashby Police Department effective July 30, 2026
Motion to accept the resignation of Officer Thorburn from the Ashby Police Department effective July 30, 2026. Motion made by Jessica, Dave 2'. Vote was unanimous
From the minutes
“Motion to accept the resignation of Officer Thorburn from the Ashby Police Department effective July 30, 2026. Motion made by Jessica, Dave 2'. Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Kallin, second: Nadeau)
Sign the 2026 State Primary Warrant as presented by the Town Clerk
Motion to sign the 2026 State Primary Warrant as presented by the Town Clerk. Motion was made by Jessica, Dave 2™. Vote was unanimous
From the minutes
“Motion to sign the 2026 State Primary Warrant as presented by the Town Clerk. Motion was made by Jessica, Dave 2™. Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Kallin, second: Nadeau)
Appoint Land Use Agent Elizabeth Wood as the town's Clean Energy Permitting Administrator effective 7/29/2026 - 6/30/2027
Motion to appoint Land Use Agent Elizabeth Wood as the town's Clean Energy Permitting Administrator effective 7/29/2026 - 6/30/2027. Motion was made by Jessica, Dave 2". Vote was unanimous
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Land Use Agent Elizabeth Wood as the town's Clean Energy Permitting Administrator effective 7/29/2026 - 6/30/2027. Motion was made by Jessica, Dave 2". Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Kallin, second: Nadeau)
Appoint Paul Lieneck to the Historical Commission effective July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2029 Motion
June 30, 2029 Motion to appoint Paul Lieneck to the Historical Commission effective July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2029 Motion was made by Jessica, Dave 2", Vote was unanimous
From the minutes
“June 30, 2029 Motion to appoint Paul Lieneck to the Historical Commission effective July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2029 Motion was made by Jessica, Dave 2", Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Kallin, second: Nadeau)
Approve a One-Day Liquor License application for Ashby Fire and EMS Association for Septem ber 6, 2026, from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
2:00 PM Motion to approve a One-Day Liquor License application for Ashby Fire and EMS Association for Septem ber 6, 2026, from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Motion was made by Jessica, Dave 2". Vote was unanimous
From the minutes
“2:00 PM Motion to approve a One-Day Liquor License application for Ashby Fire and EMS Association for Septem ber 6, 2026, from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Motion was made by Jessica, Dave 2". Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Kallin, second: Nadeau)
Adjourn
Adjourn Motion to adjourn. Motion was made by Paul, Jessica 2". Vote was unanimous
From the minutes
“Adjourn Motion to adjourn. Motion was made by Paul, Jessica 2". Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Lasorsa, 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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