Monday, September 26, 2011

The Community Calendar is back!

The Community Calendar is back thanks to the American Legion. To add your organizations information to the calendar, send an e-mail to: ashbylegion361@comcast.net by the 15th of
every month. We will be glad to add it.

Agenda for Selectmen's Meeting September 28, 2011

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting

2. Forest Legacy Briefing (MAFL Coordinator Mike Fleming) and Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on Conservation Restriction (Al Futterman, NRWA)

3. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on CDBG FY10 Grant Agreement Case #10 (MRPC)

4. 7:30 p.m. – Joint Meeting with the Finance Committee regarding Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles

5. Selectmen Vote on Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles

6. Selectmen Approve Minutes of August 11, August 17, August 31, and September 22, 2011

7. Selectmen Approve and Sign Payroll Warrant W13P in the amount of $51,908.65, Vendor Warrant W14B in the amount of $46,103.78, Vendor Warrant W14B1 in the amount of $111,869.0878, Vendor Warrant W14B2 in the amount of $34,497.6578 and Vendor Warrant W14B3 in the amount of $23,000.00

8. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on Request for Reserve Fund Transfer #12-07 to Police Expense Account for $249.00

9. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on Request for Reserve Fund Transfer #12-08 to Planning Board Expense Account for $126.44

10. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on Request for Reserve Fund Transfer #12-09 to Highway Overtime Expense Account for $110.26

11. Request for Selectmen to Award Highway Road Materials Bids

12. Request for Selectmen’s Discussion of Proposed Old Engine House Lease Changes

13. Public Comments (if any)

14. Adjourn

Land Use Agent Job Opening

Land Use Agent
Town of Ashby

The Town of Ashby is seeking a part-time Land Use Agent to be its principle planning resource. The Agent would be responsible for planning projects focused on priority planning efforts and assisting town officials with issues involving planning, zoning, wetland protection and community development.

Duties require a bachelor’s degree with specialization in land use and environmental planning; two or more years experience in a municipal planning department; knowledge of Massachusetts zoning laws, wetland and riverfront protection laws, rural economic development and agricultural zoning; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with AutoCAD and GIS technologies preferred. Complete job description at http://www.ci.ashby.ma.us

Salary: up to $10,000 per year commensurate with experience and education. Submit resume and cover letter to Land Use Department, Town Hall, 895 Main St., Ashby MA 01431 or email landuse@ci.ashby.ma.us . Applications should be received by Monday, October 17, 2011. The position will remain open until filled. AA/EOE

Friday, September 23, 2011

Pumpkin Festival, Saturday, October 1st

Pumpkin Festival

Saturday, October 1st from 10AM-4PM on the Ashby Common.
Rain date is Sunday, October 2nd from 12PM-4PM.

The Friends of the Ashby Free Public Library is holding Ashby’s 21st Annual Pumpkin Festival and Craft Fair. This event has continually brought local people of all generations and backgrounds together on the Ashby common to enjoy the beautiful fall foliage, engage in some family fun, and of course, start their holiday shopping! All proceeds benefit educational and cultural programming at the Ashby Free Public Library.



Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Representative Rich Bastien to Hold Office Hours in Ashby

Representative Bastien will begin meeting with Ashby constituents at the Ashby Town Hall (895 Main Street) on Wednesday, September 28. The meetings will be held in the 2nd floor Finance Meeting Room from 6:30 to 7:30 pm in conjunction with the second Board of Selectmen meeting each month. Please visit www.ci.ashby.ma.us/calendar.html to view the Calendar of Meetings.

Ashby residents are encouraged to schedule time during these open hours by calling (978) 630-1776 or emailing Richard.Bastien@MAHouse.gov. All others will be seen on a “first come, first served” basis.

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Thursday, September 15, 2011

Agenda for Selectmen's Meeting September 22, 2011

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA

Thursday, September 22, 2011

1. 6:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting

2. Selectmen Approve Payroll Warrant W11P in the amount of $42,754.49, Vendor Warrant W12B in the amount of $38,465.26 and Vendor Warrant W12B1 in the amount of $22,900.00

3. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on Request for Reserve Fund Transfer #12-05 to Highway Overtime Account for $935.75

4. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on Request for Reserve Fund Transfer #12-06 to Highway Machinery Expense Account for $1000.00

5. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on Police Union Memorandum of Agreement

6. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on Chapter 90 Project Reimbursement Request

7. Request for Selectmen’s Acceptance of the Resignation of Chris Ryan as Land Use Agent effective September 17, 2011

8. Selectmen Open Warrant for October 27, 2011 Special Town Meeting and Vote to Close Warrant on September 26, 2011

9. Public Comments (if any)

10. Adjourn

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Selectmen's Meeting for Sept 14th cancelled

The Selectmen's meeting scheduled for September 14, 2011 is cancelled due to lack of quorum.

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Agenda for Selectmen's Meeting Sept. 14, 2011

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting


2. Selectmen Approve Minutes of August 11, August 17 and August 31, 2011

3. Selectmen Approve and Sign Payroll Warrant W11P in the amount of $________________, Vendor Warrant W12B in the amount of $_______________, Vendor Warrant W12B1 in the amount of $_______________ and Vendor Warrant W12B2 in the amount of $________________

4. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on Request for Reserve Fund Transfer #12-05 to Highway Overtime Account for $935.75

5. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on Request for Reserve Fund Transfer #12-06 to Highway Machinery Expense Account for $1000.00

6. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on Police Union Memorandum of Agreement

7. 7:30 p.m. - Selectmen Open Highway Road Materials Bids

8. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on Chapter 90 Project Reimbursement Request

9. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of __________________as Highway Truck Driver/Laborer, Employee-at-Will with a 30-Day Probationary Period

10. Request for Selectmen’s Acceptance of the Resignation of Chris Ryan as Land Use Agent effective September 17, 2011

11. Selectmen Open Warrant for October 27, 2011 Special Town Meeting and Vote to Close Warrant on September 26, 2011

12. Assistant to the Board of Selectmen’s Report

13. Public Comments (if any)

14. Adjourn