Truck Driver/Laborer Position Open

The Town of Ashby Highway Department is now accepting job applications for a fulltime Truck Driver/Laborer $16.00/hr.  Job responsibilities include:  operating trucks & attachments, general labor, and limited mechanical work.  Applicant must possess a Class A or B truck license with Air & General endorsements and a minimum Class 2B hoisting license.  Applicant will have to pass a pre-employment drug test & be enrolled in the Town’s drug and alcohol program.  Applicant must be able to work overtime when needed, including snow removal operations.  Interested parties may obtain a job application with general information at the Ashby Highway Department, 92 Breed Road, Ashby, MA  01431.  Please direct inquiries to William A. Davis, Highway Superintendent at 978-386-2424, ex. 26, M – F, between 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.   Applications will be accepted until position is filled.  The Town of Ashby is an EOE and AAE.

Agenda for Selectmen's Meeting, Sept. 26, 2012

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
September 26, 2012
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen Approve Minutes of September 12, 2012
3. Selectmen Approve and Sign on Payroll Warrant W11P in the amount of
$____________ and Vendor Warrant W12B in the amount of $_________
4. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on UN Day Proclamation
5. Any Other Business Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chairman
6. Assistant to the Board of Selectmen’s Report
7. Public Comments (if any)
8. Adjourn

Result of Recount of Override Election

Result of the recount of ballots cast at the August 28th Override election.
Yes 516
No 511

Job Opening, Accounting Clerk/Admin. Assistant

Accounting Clerk and Administrative Assistant

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.  18 hrs./week during warrant weeks and 13 hrs./week during non-warrant weeks with schedule t/b/d.  Minimum two years of higher education preferred.

Send résumé & letter of interest to the Town of Ashby, Attn:  Jennifer Collins, 895 Main Street, Ashby, MA  01431.

Starting pay rate: $13.00/hr.  Deadline for applications: 10/04/12. EOE.

State Primary Election, Sept. 6, 2012

State Primary Election, Thursday, September 6, 2012 from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm at Ashby Elementary School.