Board of Assessors Notice of Cyclical Inspections, September & October 2025

 

The Department of Revenue requires Assessors to re-measure and inspect all properties at
least every 10 years. Cyclical inspections involve interior and exterior inspections. These
inspections are necessary to validate the physical information on property record cards
that is used to determine your property values.

The data collector is a representative of the Assessors’ Office from Regional Resource
Group who will carry a field ID card, use a personal vehicle with “Assessors Office” signs on
the side, and will be checking in with the Ashby Police Department prior to start of
inspections. The property inspection is brief and includes a measurement of the exterior of
all structures, an inspection of all improvements, and an interior verification of data such
as bedroom and bathroom count, physical condition, square footage of living space.

Obtaining accurate and current property data is crucial to ensuring that all properties are
assessed at full and fair cash value as required by statute. We thank you in advance for
your cooperation and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please contact the
Assessors’ Office with any questions you may have.

Conservation Commission Virtual (Online) Meeting, September 16, 2025 at 7:30PM ET

 

Meeting Agenda for the Conservation Commission meeting, September 16, 2025 at 7:30pm ET.

Connect to the online meeting in one of the following ways:

• Computer/tablet/smart phone app: Join Online
• One tap mobile: +13126266799,,84152043507#,,,,*01431#
• Telephone: (929) 205-6099
  Meeting ID: 841 5204 3507
  Passcode: 01431

Please adhere to the following rules when joining the meeting to allow the meeting to be conducted efficiently:

• Mute yourself when joining
• Mute yourself if not speaking
• Don’t speak over others; it can be difficult to hear particularly in an online setting
• Send a chat to the committee to be recognized before speaking
• Identify yourself when addressing the committee
• Remain on topic when speaking

How to guide for joining Zoom meeting with computer for video and phone for audio

Job Posting – Full-Time Firefighter EMT

 

The Ashby Fire and EMS Department is accepting applications for a Full-Time Firefighter EMT, starting January 1, 2026.

Interested candidates should submit an application, cover letter, resume and and three professional references to fchief@ashbyma.gov.

This position will remain open until filled.

The Town of Ashby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Selectboard Meeting (In Person & Online), September 10, 2025 at 6:30PM ET

 

Agenda and Meeting Documents for the Selectboard Meeting, September 10, 2025 at 6:30PM. The meeting will be conducted in person in the Selectboard Room at Town Hall and online. For online connection:

• By Computer:
  • Click here to join the Zoom meeting
  • Meeting ID: 459 356 8675
  • Passcode: 645402
• One tap mobile:
  • +16465588656,,4593568675#,,,,645402# US (New York) +13017158592,,4593568675#,,,,645402# US (Washington DC)
• By Phone: (long distance charges may apply):
  • +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
  • +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
  • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
  • +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
  • Meeting ID: 459 356 8675 Passcode: 64540

Planning Board Virtual (Online) Meeting – September 10, 2025 at 7PM

 

Meeting agenda for the upcoming Planning Board Meeting, September 8, 2025 @ 7pm. The meeting will be conducted online (virtual). Instructions for participating in the meeting are provided. Meeting documents are available from the Planning Board page.

Access the online meeting in one of the following ways:

• Online: Join Zoom Meeting
• One tap mobile:
  • +13017158592,,87609641256#,,,,983732# US (Washington DC)
  • +13126266799,,87609641256#,,,,983732# US (Chicago)
• By phone (Dial by your location):
  • +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
  • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
  • +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
  • +1 253 215 8782 US
  • +1 301 715 8592 US
  • +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)

Meeting ID: 876 0964 1256
Password: 983732

Please adhere to the following rules when joining the meeting to allow the meeting to be conducted efficiently:

• Mute yourself when joining (if not already muted)
• Mute yourself if not speaking
• Don’t speak over others; it can be difficult to hear particularly in an online setting
• Send a chat to the committee to be recognized before speaking
• Identify yourself when addressing the committee
• Remain on topic when speaking

Job Posting – Part-Time Executive Assistant to the Town Administrator and Selectboard

 

The Town of Ashby is currently accepting resumes for Executive Assistant to the Town Administrator and Selectboard. 

The purpose of this position is to perform responsible administrative and clerical work of substantial difficulty and responsibility in supporting the operations of the Office of the Town Administrator, the Selectboard; and all other related work as required. The Administrative Assistant is responsible for maintaining and improving upon the efficiency and effectiveness of all areas under his/her direction and control.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter by September 16, 2025 via email to mdaughraty@ashbyma.gov.

This position will remain open until filled.

The Town of Ashby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Board of Health Virtual (Online) Meeting – September 4, 2025 at 7:00pm

 

Meeting Agenda for the upcoming Board of Health Meeting, September 4, 2025 @ 7:00pm. The meeting will be conducted online (virtual). Instructions for participating in the meeting are provided.

Access the online meeting in one of two ways:

• Online: Join Zoom Meeting
• By phone (Dial by your location):
  • +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
  • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
  • +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
  • +1 253 215 8782 US
  • +1 301 715 8592 US
  • +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)

Enter Meeting ID when dialing in by phone: 879 0684 3524

Meeting Password: 373194

Please adhere to the following rules when joining the meeting to allow the meeting to be conducted efficiently:

• Mute yourself when joining (if not already muted)
• Mute yourself if not speaking
• Don’t speak over others; it can be difficult to hear particularly in an online setting
• Send a chat to the committee to be recognized before speaking
• Identify yourself when addressing the committee
• Remain on topic when speaking

Voices & Votes, a Smithsonian Exhibit Program at the Ashby Free Public Library, continues through September 6, 2025

 

The Smithsonian exhibit, Voices & Votes runs for 6 weeks at the Ashby Free Public Library, starting July 26, 2025.

This is a non-partisan exploration of democracy over the past 250 years.  The exhibit is accompanied by:

• Micro exhibit by the Ashby Historical Society
• Photography exhibit of local photographers

The Exhibit is on display for 6 weeks through September 6, 2025. In that time, there will be special events, including:

• Tuesday, July 29: The first of many programs, an author discusses his book Freedom Summer — an eye-opening, riveting read as relevant now as it was 60 years ago.
• Saturday, August 2, 9am-3pm: Voices on the Common — enjoy music spanning 250 years, record your own short memories about voting and democracy.

During the Exhibits run, the library will be open for extended hours on Wednesday evenings so that visitors can come to view the exhibit and then stay for the band concert. Regular Library hours will be:

• Tuesdays 10-5
• Wednesdays 10-7
• Thursdays 1-8
• Saturdays 10-2

There will be additional extended hours for programs. 

Come out and enjoy the exhibit. Stay tuned for more updates, and let’s make this a summer to remember!

Conservation Commission Virtual (Online) Meeting, September 2, 2025 at 7:30PM ET

 

Meeting Agenda for the Conservation Commission meeting, September 2, 2025 at 7:30pm ET.

Connect to the online meeting in one of the following ways:

• Computer/tablet/smart phone app: Join Online
• One tap mobile: +13126266799,,84152043507#,,,,*01431#
• Telephone: (929) 205-6099
  Meeting ID: 841 5204 3507
  Passcode: 01431

Please adhere to the following rules when joining the meeting to allow the meeting to be conducted efficiently:

• Mute yourself when joining
• Mute yourself if not speaking
• Don’t speak over others; it can be difficult to hear particularly in an online setting
• Send a chat to the committee to be recognized before speaking
• Identify yourself when addressing the committee
• Remain on topic when speaking

How to guide for joining Zoom meeting with computer for video and phone for audio

Attorney General Office’s Decision Regarding Bylaw Amendments, May 3, 2025 Town Meeting

 

The following Bylaw Amendments have been reviewed by the Attorney General:

• Article 13 Amendment
• Article 14 Amendment
• Article 15 Amendment
• Article 18 Amendment
• Article 19 Amendment

The Town Clerk certified the votes taken for the bylaw amendments.

The review and decisions of the Attorney General’s Office are:

• Comments by the Attorney General Office
• Decision by the Attorney General Office

Request for Proposal – Technical and Engineering Services, Harris Road Culvert by 11AM on September 18, 2025

 

The Town of Ashby is requesting bids for technical and engineering services as described below under
section III, Project Specifications for Harris Road Culvert in Ashby, MA.

This Bid Request presents a general proposed sequence of work with an expectation that responding firms will express their own project approaches. Bidders will be evaluated based upon their demonstrated
experience with scientific river assessments and data collection and engineering culvert replacements that meet the MA River and Stream Crossing Standards, project examples, technical and management approach to this project, timeline for completed work, and cost effectiveness.

All questions related to the bid must be submitted in writing by 5 PM, September 5, 2025 to mdaughraty@ashbyma.gov. Town of Ashby will email responses to questions to all bidders by 5 PM, September 9, 2025.

Submissions:

Deadline: September 18, 2025, by 11:00am at the Ashby Town Hall in the Selectmen’s Room , 2nd floor or email to:

• mdaughraty@ashbyma.gov
• Subject line – Culvert Bid

Or, via mail:

• Town of Ashby
  895 Main Street
  Ashby MA 01431
• Seal envelope labeled – Culvert Bid.

Please submit all required documentation for this set fee bid in the amount not to exceed $176,000 for design, engineering and all required state and local permitting for the culvert replacement on Harris Road, Ashby, MA 01431.

The Town reserves the right to reject any or all quotes, in whole or in part, in the best interest of the Town.

Review the full RFP as such:

Selectboard Meeting (In Person & Online), August 27, 2025 at 6:30PM ET

 

Agenda and Meeting Documents for the Selectboard Meeting, August 27, 2025 at 6:30PM. The meeting will be conducted in person in the Selectboard Room at Town Hall and online. For online connection:

• By Computer:
  • Click here to join the Zoom meeting
  • Meeting ID: 459 356 8675
  • Passcode: 645402
• One tap mobile:
  • +16465588656,,4593568675#,,,,645402# US (New York) +13017158592,,4593568675#,,,,645402# US (Washington DC)
• By Phone: (long distance charges may apply):
  • +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
  • +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
  • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
  • +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
  • Meeting ID: 459 356 8675 Passcode: 64540

Planning Board Virtual (Online) Meeting – August 27, 2025 at 7PM

 

Meeting agenda for the upcoming Planning Board Meeting, August 27, 2025 @ 7pm. The meeting will be conducted online (virtual). Instructions for participating in the meeting are provided. Meeting documents are available from the Planning Board page.

Access the online meeting in one of the following ways:

• Online: Join Zoom Meeting
• One tap mobile:
  • +13017158592,,87609641256#,,,,983732# US (Washington DC)
  • +13126266799,,87609641256#,,,,983732# US (Chicago)
• By phone (Dial by your location):
  • +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
  • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
  • +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
  • +1 253 215 8782 US
  • +1 301 715 8592 US
  • +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)

Meeting ID: 876 0964 1256
Password: 983732

Please adhere to the following rules when joining the meeting to allow the meeting to be conducted efficiently:

• Mute yourself when joining (if not already muted)
• Mute yourself if not speaking
• Don’t speak over others; it can be difficult to hear particularly in an online setting
• Send a chat to the committee to be recognized before speaking
• Identify yourself when addressing the committee
• Remain on topic when speaking