Police Anti-Theft VIN Etching, Saturday the 30th

The Ashby Police Department in conjunction with the Ashby Fire Department and the Governor’s Auto Theft Strike Force will sponsor an Auto Glass “VIN Etching” Day on Saturday October 30, 2010 from 9AM to 2 PM. The event will be held at the Ashby Fire Department located at 1093 Main St, Ashby. Details

Flu Shots, Nov 3rd at AES

Nashoba Associated Boards of Health is conducting Flu shots Nov. 3rd, 3:30 - 6:00pm at Ashby Elementary. Please see the notice for details.

Selectmen's Agenda October 27, 2010

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

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

2. Selectmen Approve Minutes of October 13 and 14, 2010

3. Selectmen Approve and Sign Payroll Warrant W17P in the amount of $43,509.31, Vendor Warrant W18B in the amount of $693,178.64 and Vendor Warrant W18B1 in the amount of $14,085

4. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund Transfer #11-02 in the amount of $84.08 to the Historical Commission Expense Account

5. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund Transfer #11-03 in the amount of $984.00 to the EMT Expense Account

6. Constellation Energy Pricing Proposal (Craig Brazell)

7. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Christopher Ryan as Land Use Agent (Land Use Board/Commission)

8. Request for Selectman’s Signature on Housing Rehabilitation Agreement Amendment #1 for Housing Rehab Program Participant (MRPC)

9. Request for Selectman’s Signature on Modification of Mortgage Amendment Cost for Housing Rehab Program Participant (MRPC)

10. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Kathryn Becker as Council on Aging Director

11. Selectmen Discuss Highway Superintendent’s Memo regarding Diesel Tank Repairs

12. Assistant to the Board of Selectmen’s Report

13. Public Comments (if any)

14. Adjourn

Job Listing for Accounting Clerk and Administrative Assistant to the Police Department

The Town of Ashby is accepting applications for the part-time, non-benefited position of Accounting Clerk and Administrative Assistant to the Police Department. Duties include assisting Town Accountant with preparation of accounts payable, payroll, receivables processing, and maintaining accounting files. A thorough knowledge of principles/practices of municipal accounting, financial computer applications and accuracy is a prime requisite. Police Department Administrative Assistant duties include bills and payroll submittals & tracking, electronic reporting for grants, data entry for firearms licensing, ordering supplies, filing and organizing and other clerical/accounting duties as deemed appropriate. A background check including CORI check and finger print submission is required. No more than 19 hrs./week with schedule t/b/d. Minimum two years of higher education preferred.

Send résumé to the Town of Ashby, Attn: Jennifer Collins, 895 Main Street, Ashby, MA 01431 or email directly to tabos@ci.ashby.ma.us

Starting pay rate: $15.07-$15.48/hr. Deadline for applications: 11/10/10. EOE.

Halloween Parking Restrictions on Main Street

The traditional Ashby Halloween event-will be held Sunday, October 31, 2010 in Ashby Center from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

To improve safety through increased visibility, we are prohibiting parking on Main Street from South Road to the library from 4:00 p.m. until the event ends.

You will be able to access your driveways but we seek your cooperation and ask that you do not park on the street from 2:00 p.m.

If you have any questions please call 978-386-5652. Thank you for helping to ensure a safe Halloween.

Sincerely,

Edward J. Drew, Chief of Police

Ashby Crime Prevention Event, Auto Glass Etching

PUBLIC SAFETY
CRIME PREVENTION EVENT
Saturday October 30, 2010
9AM to 2PM
At
Ashby Fire Station
1093 Main St, Ashby, MA

The Ashby Police Department in conjunction with the Ashby Fire Department and the Governor’s Auto Theft Strike Force will sponsor an Auto Glass “VIN Etching” Day on Saturday October 30, 2010 from 9AM to 2 PM. The event will be held at the Ashby Fire Department located at 1093 Main St, Ashby.

The process which takes approximately 10-15 minutes, etches the V.I.N. (Vehicle Identification Number) of your vehicle on all of the glass windows and a certificate will be issued. This provides a visible deterrent to theft and can be good for a discount of up to 15% off your comprehensive auto insurance.

The moment your vehicle is reported stolen, its Federally Registered Identification – VIN – becomes the mark of a stolen vehicle. Thieves are less likely to risk the theft of an easily identified vehicle, nor are they willing to spend the necessary time, effort, and money required to replace VIN marked windows.

A ten dollar ($10.00) fee is charged to the customer to offset the cost of supplies and equipment used in etching a vehicle.

In order to participate, you will need to have the following items;

1. A vehicle with a current and valid registration.
2. The fee of $10.00 (Cash Only).
3. A valid driver’s license in your possession.

If you have any questions about this event please contact Pamela Surette, Program Coordinator of the Governor’s Auto Theft Strike

Flu Vaccinations

Flu Vaccination in Ashby, October 21, 2010 at 12-2:00 pm in the Legion. Other locations that Ashby residents can receive free vaccinations.

Last Day to Register to Vote for State Election

Last Day to Register to Vote in the Nov. 2nd State Election is Wednesday, Oct 13th

Free Money Management Classes in Ashby

Having trouble keeping up with all those bills?

Worried about that mortgage payment?

You are not alone.

Do you have concerns about your finances? This FREE class is being offered once a week for 4 weeks and designed to help you:

• Develop a budget
• Create a savings plan
• Set financial goals
• Prevent delinquencies and foreclosure
• Learn about IDAs
• Obtain and understand your Credit Report and Credit Score
• Repair poor credit

*Free individual counseling available by appointment

where: Ashby Town Hall, 2nd floor
895 Main Street
Ashby, Ma 01431

when: Monday evenings, November 1, 8, 15 and 22, 6:00 pm TO 8:00 pm

light dinner provided

register by October 28th by calling 978-343-5706 or toll-free 888-978-6261 (Montachusett Opportunity Council Inc.)

Presented by the Towns of Ashby and Hubbardston and the North Central MA NeighborWorks®HomeOwnership Center (Greater Gardner CDC, MOC, RCAP Solutions and Twin Cities CDC)

Draft Report on the Town Administrator Position

Full Report

Executive Summary

At the request of the Ashby Board of Selectmen, the Collins Center researched the Town Administrator position and analyzed options for possible changes to it that could improve the effectiveness and efficiency of Town government. The full report provides a summary of that research, the options reviewed, and the recommendations the Center is making, as well as the methodology used and the principles underpinning the work.