Community Notice – CyberSecurity Incident on OnSolve CodeRed Platform

 

The Ashby Fire Department is committed to keeping our residents informed and safe. A cybersecurity incident has damaged the OnSolve CodeRED platform. The data removed may include information for OnSolve CodeRED subscribers.

What To Do:
If you have reused your OnSolve CodeRED password for any other personal or business accounts, please change those passwords immediately.

Your safety and trust are our highest priorities. We are closely monitoring the situation and will continue to share updates as needed.

Together, we remain prepared, resilient, and proactive. Thank you for your vigilance and for being part of a community that looks out for one another.

Learn about your Town with the new YouTube channel, Ashby MA Studio!

 

Ashby MA Studio is a YouTube channel that is specifically dedicated to creating and sharing a collection of non-governmental videos, all of which focus on the town of Ashby.

Want to know more, contact ashbystudio@ashbyma.gov. Visit the YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@ashbymastudio to learn more about your Town.

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

 

Meeting Agenda for the Conservation Commission meeting, December 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

Board of Assessors In-Person Meeting, December 3, 2025 at 5:00pm

 

Meeting Agenda for the upcoming Board of Assessors Meeting, December 3, 2025 at 5PM. The meeting will be conducted in person in the Assessor’s Office.

Effective December 1, 2025, Use the New Mailing Address For Real Estate, Personal Property and Excise Bills

 

Effective December 1, 2025, taxpayers who choose to mail payments for their Real Estate, Personal Property, and Excise bills should mail them to the following address:

Town of Ashby
PO Box 848241
Boston, MA 02284-8241

Payments can still be made at the Collectors Office.

Old Lockbox Address

New Lockbox Address

Devens Household Hazardous Waste Collection (HHW), December 3 & 6, 9am-1pm, 9 Cook St., Devens, MA

 

Last two HHW collection events of 2025 are Wednesday Dec. 3rd and Saturday Dec. 6th.

Collections resume March 4th & 7th in 2026.

Use it up, Share it, or Take it to Devens HHW.

Devens Household Hazardous Products Collection Center is open from 9am-1pm. Drop off your Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and properly dispose of products that are hazardous, flammable, corrosive, and poisonous.

Available to residents in member towns: Ashburnham-Ashby-Ayer-Bolton-Clinton-Devens-Groton-Harvard-Lancaster-Littleton-Lunenburg-Pepperell-Shirley-Stow-Townsend.

**Closed during rain or snow – reopens when it stops.

For fees and more information: www.devenshhw.com

Join Other Drone Owners, Saturday, December 6, 2025, 10AM, Ashby Town Hall Studio

 

Attention: Drone owners of all ages, Soon to be a Drone owner, or buying a Drone as a Gift.

Join us on Saturday, December 6th @ 10:00 am in Ashby Town Hall Studio. (Bring your Drone – “show & tell”)

If you need an outlet for your drone videos, Ashby’s new Studio could be a solution. The studio needs drone footage to edit into many of our videos.

If you’re thinking about buying your own drone or a drone as a gift, come and speak with Ashby’s drone owners for their hands- on advise.

For more info:

978-302-5611 Text (Only) the word “Drone & then your phone number”

And I’ll get back to you. Thanks,

— Jim Hubert

Special Town Meeting, December 1, 2025, at the Ashby Elementary School Parking Lot (under a heated tent), at 6:30PM

 

Please note: Due to a complaint filed with the State, this meeting will be held outdoors in the school parking lot under a heated tent to ensure compliance and accessibility for all attendees.

Important:

• Dress appropriately for the weather.
• Your participation is essential—please make every effort to attend this important meeting

Selectboard Meeting (In Person & Online), November 19, 2025 at 6:30PM ET

 

Agenda and Meeting Documents for the Selectboard Meeting, November 19, 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

TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE will have adjusted open office hours for the week of Nov 17th – 21st

 

The TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE will have adjusted open office hours for the week of Nov 17th – 21st :

• Monday (17th): 8am to 12noon
• Tuesday (18th): 8am to 12noon
• Wednesday (19th): 8am to 5pm (no late evening hours)
• Thursday (20th): 8am to 12noon
• Friday (21st): 9am to 5pm (last day to register to vote for 12/1/2025 STM)

The office will resume regular business hours on Monday November 24th.

Conservation Commission Virtual (Online) Meeting, November 18, 2025 at 7:30PM ET

 

Meeting Agenda for the Conservation Commission meeting, November 18, 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

Board of Health Virtual (Online) Meeting – November 19, 2025 At 7:00pm

 

Meeting Agenda for the upcoming Board of Health Meeting, November 19, 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

Selectboard Online-Only Meeting, November 13, 2025 at 6:30PM

 

Agenda and Documents for the Selectboard Meeting, November 13, 2025 at 6:30pm through Zoom.

To access and participate in this meeting virtually, you will need to so by telephone or computer.

Connection details:

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

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

Here are a list of instructions for connecting to the meeting by phone or by computer/tablet.

Town Hall closed Tuesday, November 11 for Veterans Day

 

Town Hall is closed Tuesday, November 11, 2025 for Veterans Day. The Senior Center & Library will also be closed in observance of Veteran’s Day.

We wish to express our sincere gratitude to all individuals who have selflessly served and continue to serve, acknowledging the significant sacrifices made and the unwavering dedication displayed.

Planning Board Virtual (Online) Meeting – November 12, 2025 at 7PM

 

Meeting agenda for the upcoming Planning Board Meeting, November 12, 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