Town Hall will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day.
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Unofficial Election Results of the State Primary, September 1, 2026
Here are the unofficial results of the September 1, 2026 State Primary:
DEMOCRATIC PARTY PRIMARY BALLOT
VOTES
SENATOR IN CONGRESS
Edward J. Markey 227
Seth Moulton 116
All Others
Blanks 3
Total Ballots Cast 346
GOVERNOR
Maura Healey 297
All Others
Blanks 49
Total Ballots Cast 346
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
Kimberley Driscoll 287
All Others
Blanks 59
Total Ballots Cast 346
ATTORNEY GENERAL
Andrea Joy Campbell 286
All Others
Blanks 60
Total Ballots Cast 346
SECRETARY OF STATE
William Francis Galvin 304
All Others
Blanks 42
Total Ballots Cast 346
TREASURER
Deborah B. Goldberg 294
All Others
Blanks 52
Total Ballots Cast 346
AUDITOR
Diana Dizoglio 288
All Others
Blanks 58
Total Ballots Cast 346
REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS
Lori Loureiro Trahan 304
All Others
Blanks 42
Total Ballots Cast 346
COUNCILLOR
Paul M. DePalo 284
All Others
Blanks 62
Total Ballots Cast 346
SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT
John Cronin 301
All Others
Blanks 45
Total Ballots Cast 346
REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT
Margaret R. Scarsdale 307
All Others
Blanks 39
Total Ballots Cast 346
DISTRICT ATTORNEY
Marian T. Ryan 250
David Marc Solet 65
All Others
Blanks 31
Total Ballots Cast 346
REGISTER OF PROBATE
Tara E. DeCristofaro 290
All Others
Blanks 56
Total Ballots Cast 346
REPUBLICAN PARTY PRIMARY BALLOT
VOTES
SENATOR IN CONGRESS
John Deaton 233
All Others
Blanks 53
Total Ballots Cast 286
GOVERNOR
Michael Roger Minogue 206
Brian Shortsleeve 76
All Others
Blanks 4
Total Ballots Cast 286
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
Shawn Oliver 206
Anne Manning Murton (Write-in) 14
All Others
Blanks 66
Total Ballots Cast 286
ATTORNEY GENERAL
Michael C. Walsh 219
All Others
Blanks 67
Total Ballots Cast 286
SECRETARY OF STATE
Anne Bernsley 29
All Others
Blanks 257
Total Ballots Cast 286
TREASURER
Elizabeth Dionne 208
All Others
Blanks 78
Total Ballots Cast 286
AUDITOR
All Others
Blanks 286
Total Ballots Cast 286
REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS
Gary J. Grossi 219
All Others
Blanks 67
Total Ballots Cast 286
COUNCILLOR
Margaret M. Abboud 197
All Others 1
Blanks 88
Total Ballots Cast 286
SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT
All Others 2
Blanks 284
Total Ballots Cast 286
REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT
Christopher M. Lyons 257
Glenn L. McLeod 19
All Others
Blanks 10
Total Ballots Cast 286
DISTRICT ATTORNEY
All Others 1
Blanks 285
Total Ballots Cast 286
REGISTER OF PROBATE
All Others 1
Blanks 285
Total Ballots Cast 286
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Conservation Commission Virtual (Online) Meeting, September 2, 2026 at 7:30PM ET
Meeting Agenda for the Conservation Commission meeting, September 2, 2026 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
Sunday, August 30, 2026
(Reminder) State Primary September 1, 2026 - State Primary Specimen Ballots Available
The State Primary Election is scheduled for Tuesday, September 1st, 2026 from 7am to 8pm at the Ashby Elementary School.
Before you vote, make sure to review the party-specific specimen ballots:
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Approved by the Attorney General – Articles 12, 13 &14 of the May 2, 2026 Annual Town Meeting
After review by the Attorney General, Articles 12, 13 and 14 from the Annual Town Meeting warrant of May 2, 2026, were returned approved and in effect.
Monday, August 24, 2026
Planning Board Virtual (Online) Meeting – August 26, 2026 at 7PM
Meeting agenda for the upcoming Planning Board Meeting, August 26, 2026 @ 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
Board of Health Virtual (Online) Meeting – August 27, 2026 At 7:00pm
Meeting Agenda for the upcoming Board of Health Meeting, August 27, 2026 @ 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 Meeting (In Person & Online), August 26, 2026 at 6:30PM ET
Agenda and Documents for the Selectboard Meeting, August 26, 2026 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
Board of Assessors In-Person Meeting, August 26, 2026 at 5:00pm
Meeting Agenda for the upcoming Board of Assessors Meeting, August 26, 2026 at 5PM. The meeting will be conducted in person in the Assessor’s Office.
Friday, August 14, 2026
Conservation Commission Virtual (Online) Meeting, August 18, 2026 at 7:30PM ET
Meeting Agenda for the Conservation Commission meeting, August 18, 2026 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
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Trustees of the Ashby Free Public Library In-Person Meeting – August 19, 2026 at the Library at 6:30pm
Agenda for the AFPL Board of Trustees on August 19, 2026 held in-person in the Event Space of the Ashby Library, starting at 6:30pm.
Monday, August 10, 2026
Absentee and Vote-by-Mail Ballots Available now for the September 1, 2026 State Primary
The State Primary Election is scheduled for Tuesday, September 1st, 2026 from 7am to 8pm at the Ashby Elementary School.
Absentee and Vote-by-Mail ballots will be available starting August 3rd, 2026.
- Deadlines for applications: Tuesday August 25th
- Last day/time to vote in-office Absentee: Thursday August 31st at noon.
Applications can be found on the town’s website (www.ashbyma.gov) or by calling/emailing the Town Clerk’s office:
978-386-2424 x121, tclerk@ashbyma.gov.
You can find more information about mail-in voting and absentee ballot eligibility at the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Election website.
In-Person Early voting for the September 1st State Primary available August 22 to the 27th
IN-PERSON EARLY VOTING for the September 1st STATE PRIMARY is August 22nd — August 27th at the Town Clerk’s Office on the following dates and times:
- Saturday: 10am-2pm
- Mon – Thurs: 8am-12noon
- Wednesday evening: 5-8pm
Planning Board Virtual (Online) Meeting – August 12, 2026 at 7PM
Meeting agenda for the upcoming Planning Board Meeting, August 12, 2026 @ 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
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