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Paul Lasorsa

At-large · 2 terms in this record

Paul F. Lasorsa

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Record at a glance · 2025–2026 Board

33 of 33meetings attended (100%) · whole board 91%
150votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
4no votes (3% of votes cast) · whole board <1%
4 of 4split votes where Lasorsa was in the minority · whole board 33%
1abstained
2terms in this record
How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2025–2026 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Lasorsa as present or absent at the start.
  • Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
  • Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
  • A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
  • “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.

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Attendance

At the start of 33 of 33 Selectboard meetings in 2025–2026 Board.

Missed none.

Every meeting (33)

Votes where members disagreed · 2025–2026 Board

Mar 4Report the complaint to POST and hire a third…Motion: Motion to report the complaint to POST and hire a third…Passed 2–1 · Lasorsa: No

March 4, 2026 (Special meeting): Report the complaint to POST and hire a third party to conduct an administrative investigation of the allegations

AppointPassed · 2–1

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

Voted: No

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)

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Mar 4Place the employee on administrative leave with pay effective…Motion: Motion to place the employee on administrative leave with pay effective…Passed 2–1 · Lasorsa: No

March 4, 2026 (Special meeting): Place the employee on administrative leave with pay effective immediately pending the investigation

ApprovePassed · 2–1

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

Voted: No

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Mar 4Authorize Dave Nadeau to engage a third-party investigator to…Motion: Motion to authorize Dave Nadeau to engage a third-party investigator to…Passed 2–1 · Lasorsa: No

March 4, 2026 (Special meeting): Authorize Dave Nadeau to engage a third-party investigator to conduct the administrative investigation

ApprovePassed · 2–1

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

Voted: No

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Mar 4Authorize Jessica Kallin to interface with POST regarding this…Motion: Motion to authorize Jessica Kallin to interface with POST regarding this…Passed 2–1 · Lasorsa: No

March 4, 2026 (Special meeting): Authorize Jessica Kallin to interface with POST regarding this matter

ApprovePassed · 2–1

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

Voted: No

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)

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Dec 17Approve the minutesMotion: DR Motion to approve the minutes made by Jessica, Paul 2nd,…Passed 2–0 · Lasorsa: Yes

December 17, 2025: Approve the minutes

Approve minutesPassed · 2–0

DR Motion to approve the minutes made by Jessica, Paul 2nd, Dave abstained. Vote was unanimous

Voted: Yes

Yes: Kallin, LasorsaAbstained: NadeauThe minutes name David Nadeau as abstaining and record the vote of the others as unanimous; the other members present are shown voting yes.

From the minutes

“DR Motion to approve the minutes made by Jessica, Paul 2nd, Dave abstained. Vote was unanimous.” (Motion: Kallin, second: Lasorsa)

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Nov 5For the Select Board to send a letter to…Motion: Motion for the Select Board to send a letter to NVRSD…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Lasorsa: Yes

November 5, 2025: For the Select Board to send a letter to NVRSD School Committee expressing our will for Ashby Elementary School and where the NMRSD agreement stands, 2™ Jessica

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Motion for the Select Board to send a letter to NVRSD School Committee expressing our will for Ashby Elementary School and where the NMRSD agreement stands, 2™ Jessica. Vote was unanimous

Voted: Yes

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Motion for the Select Board to send a letter to NVRSD School Committee expressing our will for Ashby Elementary School and where the NMRSD agreement stands, 2™ Jessica. Vote was unanimous.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Oct 22Approve the 9/24/25 minutes as writtenMotion: Motion by Dave to approve the 9/24/25 minutes as written, 2"!…Passed 2–0 · Lasorsa: Not recorded

October 22, 2025: Approve the 9/24/25 minutes as written

Approve minutesPassed · 2–0

Motion by Dave to approve the 9/24/25 minutes as written, 2"! by Paul. Vote was 2-0

The minutes give the count (2-0) but not how each member voted. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Motion by Dave to approve the 9/24/25 minutes as written, 2"! by Paul. Vote was 2-0.” (Motion: Nadeau, second: Lasorsa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Oct 22Approve the 10/8/25 minutes as writtenMotion: Motion Jessica to approve the 10/8/25 minutes as written, 2°? by…Passed 2–0 · Lasorsa: Not recorded

October 22, 2025: Approve the 10/8/25 minutes as written

Approve minutesPassed · 2–0

Motion Jessica to approve the 10/8/25 minutes as written, 2°? by Paul. Vote was 2- 0-1

The minutes give the count (2-0-1) but not how each member voted. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Motion Jessica to approve the 10/8/25 minutes as written, 2°? by Paul. Vote was 2- 0-1.” (Motion: Kallin, second: Lasorsa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Jul 30Approve the minutes from 7/16/25 as writtenMotion: Approve the meeting minutes from 7/16/25 Motion by Dave to approve…Passed 2–0 · Lasorsa: Yes

July 30, 2025: Approve the minutes from 7/16/25 as written

Approve minutesPassed · 2–0

Approve the meeting minutes from 7/16/25 Motion by Dave to approve the minutes from 7/16/25 as written, 2" by Paul Vote was 2 Y-1 abstained Jessica abstained

Voted: Yes

Yes: Lasorsa, NadeauAbstained: KallinThe minutes record “Vote was 2 Y-1 abstained. Jessica abstained as she was not present at the 7/16/25 meeting.” David Nadeau and Paul Lasorsa are shown voting yes.

From the minutes

“Approve the meeting minutes from 7/16/25 Motion by Dave to approve the minutes from 7/16/25 as written, 2" by Paul Vote was 2 Y-1 abstained Jessica abstained.” (Motion: Nadeau, second: Lasorsa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Jun 18Accept the petition request from Unitil Pole for pole…Motion: Forms need to be signed and notarized Motion to accept the…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Lasorsa: Yes

June 18, 2025: Accept the petition request from Unitil Pole for pole # 40 as written in request

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Forms need to be signed and notarized Motion to accept the petition request from Unitil Pole for pole # 40 as written in request, 2" by Jessica All in favor. Motion passed

Voted: Yes

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Forms need to be signed and notarized Motion to accept the petition request from Unitil Pole for pole # 40 as written in request, 2" by Jessica All in favor. Motion passed.” (second: Kallin)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (139)

    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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