Agenda for the Selectmen's Meeting December 31, 2013 at 8:00 am

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA

December 31, 2013

1.      8:00 a.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting

2.      Selectmen Approve Minutes of June 19, December 11 and December 18, 2013

3.      Selectmen Approve and Sign on Payroll and Vendor Warrants

4.      Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Scott LeClerc as Board of Health Member until Next Annual Town Election

5.      Any Other Business Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chairman

  

6.      Public Comments (if any)

  

7.      Adjourn

Agenda for Selectmen's Meeting December 18, 2013

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
December 18, 2013
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen Approve Minutes of June 19, December 4, and December 11, 2013
3. Selectmen Approve and Sign on Payroll Warrant W23P in the amount of
$60,164.97 and Vendor Warrant W24B in the amount of $58,566.47
4. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on 2 Discharge of Mortgages
for FY03 Housing Rehab Program Participant (Beth Ann Scheid)
5. Request for Selectmen’s Approval of the following Ambulance Write-offs for the
period from July, 2013 through November, 2013 (Town Accountant):
 July, 2013 - $7,772.40
 August, 2013 - $7083.75
 September, 2013 - $8,496.88
 October, 2013 - $4,561.91
 Total of $27,914.94
6. Selectmen Discuss Liquor License Fees for Calendar Year 2014 (Bill Arnold)
7. Request for Selectmen’s Signatures on 2014 Liquor Licenses for:
 31 Store – Retail Package Goods, All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages
 American Legion – Club License, All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages
 Ashby Market – Retail Package Goods, Wines and Malt Beverages
8. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on Common Victualler’s
License Renewals for 2014 for:
 31 Store
 4-H Camp Middlesex
 American Legion
 Ashby Market
 Mr. Mike’s
9. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on General (Video Games)
License for The American Legion for 2014
10. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on 2014 Class II and Class III
Motor Vehicle License Renewals and accompanying Conditions for P&S Trucks
& Parts, Inc.
11. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on 2014 Motor Vehicle License
Renewals (including Class II Conditions) for:
 B&Z Enterprises Class II
 G&M Automotive Class II
 Tip Top Motors Class II
 Tracy’s Auto Body and Sales Class II
12. Any Other Business Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chairman
13. Assistant to the Board of Selectmen’s Report
14. Public Comments (if any)
15. Selectmen Enter into Executive Session to Conduct Contract Negotiations with
Non-Union Personnel and will Reconvene in Open Session
16. Adjourn

Selectmen's Meeting December 11, 2013

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
December 11, 2013
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen discuss and act on filling the Position of Chief of Police,
following the departure of Chief Drew
3. Any Other Business Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chairman
4. Public Comments (if any)
5. Adjourn

Agenda for the Selectmen's Meeting, December 4, 2013

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
December 4, 2013
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen Approve Minutes of June 19, November 20 and November 25, 2013
3. Selectmen Approve and Sign on Payroll Warrant W21P in the amount of
$52,393.36 and Vendor Warrant W22B in the amount of $142,434.33
4. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on Subordination Agreement
for FY09 Housing Rehab Program Participant (Beth Ann Scheid)
5. Request for Selectmen’s Acceptance of the Resignation of Randy Stacy as Waste
Oil Coordinator, Effective Immediately
6. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on 2014 ABCC Liquor License
Renewal Forms for:
 The American Legion Club License, All Alcoholic Beverages
 The Ashby Market Package Store, Wine and Malt Beverages
 E.C. 31, Inc. Package Store, All Alcoholic Beverages
7. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on 2014 ABCC Population
Estimate Certificate for Seasonal Licenses
8. Any Other Business Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chairman
9. Assistant to the Board of Selectmen’s Report
10. Public Comments (if any)
11. Adjourn

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, Sunday, Dec.1st

The Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on the Common will be Sunday, Dec. 1st at 4:00 pm. Following the tree lighting ceremony, a free community dinner, with vegetarian and meat stews, is hosted by First Parish Church.

Agenda for Selectmen's Meeting November 20,2013

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA

November 20, 2013

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

2.      Selectmen Approve Minutes of June 19 and November 6, 2013

3.      Selectmen Approve and Sign on Payroll Warrant W19P in the amount of $61,025.54 and Vendor Warrant W20B in the amount of $43,532.36

4.      Request for Selectmen’s Approval of New and Revised Police Department Policies (Lieutenant Alden)

5.      Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Initials on Ambulance Receivable Write-offs for $4,574.97

6.      Request for Selectmen’s Acceptance of the Resignation of Melissa Coyle as Board of Assessors Member, Effective November 6, 2013

7.      Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on 5 One Day Liquor Licenses for the Fitchburg Rod and Gun Club:

v  12/11/13, Spaghetti Dinner

v  1/8/14, Spaghetti Dinner

v  1/18/14, Ice Fishing Derby

v  2/8/14, Ice Fishing Derby

v  2/22/14, Kid’s Ice Fishing Derby

8.      Any Other Business Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chairman

9.      Assistant to the Board of Selectmen’s Report

10.  Public Comments (if any)

11.  Adjourn

Agenda for Selectmen's Meeting November 6, 2013

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
November 6, 2013
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen Approve Minutes of June 6, June 19, October 21, and October 23,
2013
3. Selectmen Approve and Sign on Payroll Warrant W17P in the amount of
$49,829.79 and Vendor Warrant W18B in the amount of $789,878.79
4. Request for Selectmen’s Consideration of using Town Hall Space for Opening a
Food Pantry (Tricia Foster)
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

North Middlesex Regional High School Building Project Forum

Community Forum for North Midddlesex Regional High School Building Project, Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at Ashby Library. We need your input as we examine options that will result in an efficient high school design that maximizes the site and creates a positive and productive learning environment. Topics at the forum will include: 

• Auditorium and science labs 
• Community amenities and athletic facilities 
• Effect of new school on property values and community reputation

Part Time Dispatcher Position is Available

Ashby Police Department – Part Time Public Safety Dispatchers

The Ashby Police Department is currently seeking applicants for the position of Part-Time Civilian Public Safety Dispatcher.  Responsibilities include but are not limited to; receiving emergency and non-emergency calls, dispatching Police/Fire/EMS personnel, data entry into a records management system. 

Applicants must have; HS diploma or GED, availability and willingness to work all shifts including weekends and holidays.  Those who possess certifications in E911, EMD, CPR, and CJIS certifications, and prior experience are preferred.  Excellent communication skills including verbal and written, basic computer skills, and the ability to multi-task are required.  Applicants must pass a background and CORI check prior to employment.

These positions are part-time and the starting salary is currently under union negotiation with the Town.  Letters of interest and resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. 

A letter of interest and resume should be submitted to;

Ashby Police Department

PO Box 280

Ashby, MA 01431
Attn: Lt Fred Alden

Or email to:  FAlden@Ashbyma.gov

The Ashby Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Agenda for the Selectmen's Meeting on October 23, 2013

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
October 23, 2013
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen Approve Minutes of June 6, June 19, September 25, and October 9,
2013
3. Selectmen Approve and Sign on Payroll Warrant W15P in the amount of
$59,486.10 and Vendor Warrant W16B in the amount of $184,329.95
4. Request for Selectmen’s Approval of Energy Baseline and Energy Reduction Plan
and Signatures on Notification Letter regarding Approval (Jim Hubert)
5. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on Subordination Agreement
for FY03 Housing Rehab Program Participant (Beth Ann Scheid)
6. Any Other Business Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chairman
7. Assistant to the Board of Selectmen’s Report
8. Public Comments (if any)
9. Adjourn

Agenda for Selectmen's Meeting October 9, 2013

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
October 9, 2013
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen Approve Minutes of June 6, June 19, September 25, and October 2,
2013
3. Selectmen Approve and Sign on Payroll Warrant W13P in the amount of
$53,826.83 and Vendor Warrant W14B in the amount of $65,295.11
4. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on Notification Letter regarding
Approval of Fuel Efficient Vehicle Policy (Alan Pease)
5. Discussion re: DRAFT Energy Baseline and Energy Reduction Plan (Alan Pease)
6. Request for Selectmen’s Approval of Ambulance Receivable Write-offs in the
amount of $5,616.74
7. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Wayne Stacy as Part-time Seasonal
Cemetery Maintenance Laborer, Employee-at Will
8. Request for Selectmen’s Acceptance of the Resignation of Heather Swick as
Police Fire Signal Operator, Effective 10/01/13
9. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on United Nations Day
Proclamation
10. Any Other Business Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chairman
11. Assistant to the Board of Selectmen’s Report
12. Public Comments (if any)
13. Adjourn

Pumpkin Festival, Saturday, Oct. 5th on the Common

The 23rd Annual Pumpkin Festival & Craft Fair is almost here! Mark your calendars for October 5, 2013 and join us from 10-4!

This year's booklet is NOW AVAILABLE! Pick one up at any one of these local hot spots:

Ashby Public Library
Ashby Market
31 Store
Stop & Style

The booklet is FULL of local businesses who have generously supported this year's Pumpkin Festival and helped make the many events at the Library possible. Thank you all. You can also find this year's Schedule and more information about becoming one of the Friends of the Ashby Public Library. We would love to have you on the team!

We hope to see you there! ~ The Friends

Agenda for Selectmen's Meeting October 2, 2013

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
October 2, 2013
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Joint Meeting with the Finance Committee re: Town Finances
3. Any Other Business Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chairman
4. Adjourn

Agenda for Selectmen's Meeting Sept. 25, 2013

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
September 25, 2013
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen Approve Minutes of June 6, June 19 and September 11, 2013
3. Selectmen Approve and Sign on Payroll Warrant W11P in the amount of
$54,441.10 and Vendor Warrant W12B in the amount of $43,905.12
4. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on a One Day Liquor License
for the Fitchburg Rod and Gun Club
5. Request for Selectmen’s Acceptance of the Resignation of James Russell as
Part-time Seasonal Cemetery Maintenance Laborer, Effective 9/13/13
6. Selectmen Discuss and Vote on a Procedure for Access to Town Counsel for All
Town Officials and Employees
7. Water Feasibility Study Kick-off Meeting (Alan Pease)
8. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Chairman’s Signature on DLTA
Consultant Agreement with Weston and Sampson
9. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Lillian Whitney to the 250th Start-up
Celebration Committee
10. Any Other Business Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chairman
11. Assistant to the Board of Selectmen’s Report
12. Public Comments (if any)
13. Adjourn

Legion Car Show, Sunday, Sept. 1st

4th Annual Ashby Legion Car Show, Sunday, Sept. 1st at Allen Field, from 8:30 am on. 30 classes of vehicles, admission $2.00 kids under 12 free. Food & beverages, music, 50/50 raffle. All proceeds help veterans in need. (Rain date Sept. 2nd)

Agenda for Selectmen's Meeting August 28, 2013

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
August 28, 2013
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen Approve Minutes
3. Selectmen Approve and Sign on Warrants
4. Discussion re: Scheduled Selectmen’s Meetings
5. Discussion re: Town Counsel’s ruling on Public Records Requests
6. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on One Day Liquor License for
the Holmes-Curran-Bennett Annual Car Show
7. Request for Selectmen’s Signatures on Letter of Thanks to Elmer (Fitzie)
Fitzgerald, Jr.
8. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Initials on Comstar Write-off
9. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Peggy Mosher as Ashby Cultural
Council Member for a 3-year term to expire on June 30, 2016
10. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Maureen Davi as Ashby Cultural
Council Member for a 3-year term to expire on June 30, 2016
11. Any Other Business Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chairman
12. Assistant to the Board of Selectmen’s Report
13. Public Comments (if any)
14. Adjourn

Ashby Elementary K-4 Students & Families, Welcome Back Outing

To welcome back all K-4 Ashby Elementary School students and their families, 

the AES PTC is hosting a FREE Family Outing!  Sunday August 25, 2:00pm-5:00pm

Allen Field, 606 West Rd, Ashby

FREE Bounces houses, field games, face painting, drinks & snacks!

 

Job Opening for Solid Waste Attendant at Transfer Station

Solid Waste Attendant

The Town of Ashby has an opening for a Solid Waste Attendant. This is a part time position. Work hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month at the Ashby Recycle Center & Transfer Station. Pay is $14.28 an hour. Candidates must be over 18.

Duties include monitoring and assisting the townspeople in trash disposal, recyclable materials separation, and collection of fees. Must be able to lift heavy items.

This requires working outside in all weather conditions. There are no heated buildings at the Transfer Station.

Please submit resumes to:

John J. Pankosky,
Solid Waste Superintendent
895 Main Street,
Ashby, MA 01431.
jjpank@comcast.net

Agenda for Selectmen's Meeting Tuesday, August 13, 2013

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
August 13, 2013
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen Approve Minutes
3. Selectmen Approve and Sign on Warrants
4. Discussion re: Scheduled Selectmen’s Meetings
5. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Fuel Efficient Vehicle Policy
(Alan Pease)
6. Request for Selectmen’s Acceptance of the Resignation of Elmer Fitzgerald, Jr.
(Fitzie) as Hazardous Waste Coordinator, Effective July 30, 2013
7. Request for Selectmen’s Acceptance of the Resignation of Elmer Fitzgerald, Jr.
(Fitzie) as Waste Oil Coordinator, Effective July 30, 2013
8. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of William Seymour, Jr. as Hazardous
Waste Coordinator, Employee-at-Will
9. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Randy Stacy as Waste Oil Coordinator,
Employee-at-Will
10. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Rebecca Thatcher as Cemetery
Commissioner until the Next Annual Town Election
11. Request for Selectmen’s One Time Waiver of Dispatcher Floating Holiday Policy
Accrual Limit
12. Any Other Business Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chairman
13. Assistant to the Board of Selectmen’s Report
14. Public Comments (if any)
15. Adjourn

Gentle Yoga Class for Age 50 & Over

Gentle Yoga class with instructor Roberta Flashman for people age 50 and older. The summer session will be FREE and run for 8 weeks beginning Aug. 3rd - Sept. 21 from 8-9 a.m. Saturday mornings at Town Hall in the Land Use room. Participants should wear loose-fitting, comfortable clothing and bring yoga mats if they have them. Extra mats will be available.

Registration is by calling the COA office at 978-386-2424 ext. 27 and leaving their name or people can register at the first class. If anyone has questions about the class, they can call Roberta at 978-386-7104.

Agenda for Selectmen's Meeting July 31, 2013

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
July 31, 2013
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen Approve Minutes
3. Selectmen Approve and Sign on Warrants
4. Briefing on Green Communities Approval Process (Alan Pease)
5. Review Fuel Efficient Vehicle Policy (Alan Pease)
6. Any Other Business Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chairman
7. Assistant to the Board of Selectmen’s Report
8. Public Comments (if any)
9. Adjourn

Turnpike Rd. Closed

Turnpike Rd. will be closed between County Rd. and Bernhardt Rd. on Tuesday, July 23rd until further notice for bridge replacement.

Selectmen's Meeting Agenda for July 17, 2013

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
July 17, 2013
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen Approve Minutes
3. Selectmen Approve and Sign on Warrants
4. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Fred Alden as Police Lieutenant
5. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Andrew Richard as Police and Fire
Signal Operator (PFSO), EAW
6. Request for Selectmen’s Approval of Ambulance Receivable Write-offs in the
amount of $4,873.78
7. Discussion re: Policy for Charges for Time/Copies involving Public Documents
requested by Individual Board Members
8. Discussion re: Status of “Town Common Well File”
9. Discussion re: Filing of State Ethics Forms
10. Any Other Business Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chairman
11. Assistant to the Board of Selectmen’s Report
12. Public Comments (if any)
13. Adjourn

Agenda for Selectmen's Meeting Tuesday, July 2, 2013

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
July 2, 2013
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen Approve Minutes of June 19, 2013
3. Selectmen Approve and Sign on Payroll Warrant W51P in the amount of
$____________ and Vendor Warrant W52B in the amount of $____________
4. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on DLTA Grant (Alan Pease)
5. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on 2013 Common Victualler’s
License Renewal for the Ashby Community Council
6. 7:30 p.m. – Joint Meeting with the Finance Committee for Discussion re: End of
Year Interdepartmental Transfers
7. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Year-End Transfers
8. Any Other Business Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chairman
9. Assistant to the Board of Selectmen’s Report
10. Public Comments (if any)
11. Adjourn

Election June 25th, 7 am to 8 pm at Ashby Elementary School

STATE ELECTION AND SPECIAL TOWN ELECTION
TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2013 POLLS OPEN 7 AM TIL 8 PM IN ASHBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BALLOT FOR TOWN ELECTION

SELECTMAN, One year

Janet L. Flinkstrom
Martha A. Svedberg




BALLOT FOR STATE ELECTION

SENATOR IN CONGRESS

Gabriel E. Gomez
Edward J. Markey
Richard A. Heos

Band Concert & Bonfire Schedule

July 3rd, Band Concert, Barbecue and Bonfire at Allen Field Gates Open at 4:00 Chicken Barbecue 5:00, contact Ken or Kathy J. at 5502 for tickets, $8.00 Band Concert at 7:30 Bonfire Following Concert (approximately 9:30) photo by Rick Jollimore
Band Concerts on the Common Wednesdays July 10, 17, 24, 31 and Aug 7, 14. Music starts at 7:30. Food and beverages including hot dogs, hambugers, sodas sold by different local non-profit orgs each week. Popcorn, sundaes and other goodies also available all concerts are weather permitting photo by Rick Jollimore

Red Cross Blood Drive

The Red Cross is sponsoring a blood drive at the Ashby Library on Thursday, June 20 from 2:00 - 7:00.  People who donate blood will receive a free Red Sox T-shirt.

Agenda for Selectmen's Meeting June 19th

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
June 19, 2013
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen Approve Minutes of May 20 and May 22 and June 6 (2), 2013
3. Selectmen Approve and Sign on Payroll Warrant W49P in the amount of
$____________ and Vendor Warrant W50B in the amount of $__________
4. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund
Transfer #13-08 in the amount of $114.50 to the Zoning Board Expense Account
5. Old Engine House Lease Discussion (Alan Pease)
6. Request for Selectmen’s Designation of the Town Administrator as Municipal
Liaison to the State Ethics Commission (Re-Vote Necessary)
7. Discussion re: Mr. Ingerson’s Email of June 12th re: Processes for Information
Distribution
8. Discussion re: End of Year Interdepartmental Transfers
9. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Year-End Transfers
10. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on RCTS Enterprise Emergency
Reserve Fund Transfer RCTS#5 in the amount of $1,220 to the Recycling
Expenses Account
11. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Sam Armstrong-Champ as Broadcast
Technician, Employee-at-Will
12. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Townsend Police Officers as Special
Police Officers in Ashby for FY2014 (see list)
13. Request for Selectmen’s Annual Appointments for FY2014 (see list)
14. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Dennis Moore as Ashby’s
Representative to the North Middlesex Regional School District School
Committee until the Next Annual Town Election
15. Selectmen Review DRAFT Ashby Trail Map
16. Any Other Business Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chairman
17. Assistant to the Board of Selectmen’s Report
18. Public Comments (if any)

Board of Selectmen Appointments to Committees & Boards

Board of Selectmen appointments to Committees, Boards and other positions is coming up June 19th. If interested, contact Jennifer or Bob at Town Hall (386-2424 x11 or x25). For more information, follow the link.http://ashbyma.gov/Selectmen/appointments-fy14.html

Agenda for Selectmen's Meeting May 22, 2013

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
May 22, 2013
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen Approve Minutes of May 8, 2013
3. Selectmen Approve and Sign on Payroll Warrant W45P in the amount of
$_____________ and Vendor Warrant W46B in the amount of $_________
4. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund
Transfer #13-07 in the amount of $119.08 to the Zoning Board Expense Account
5. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on Ambulance Receivable
Write-off for $1,067.01
6. Request for Selectmen’s Annual Re-Appointment of Joe Mazzola as Veteran’s
Agent for a one-year term ending April 30, 2014
7. Request for Selectmen’s Designation of the Town Administrator as Liaison to the
Ethics Commission
8. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Kathleen O’Donnell as Special Counsel
9. Request for Selectmen’s Signatures on Special Town Election Warrant (4)
10. Request for Selectmen’s Signatures on Special State Election Warrant (4)
11. Any Other Business Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chairman
12. Assistant to the Board of Selectmen’s Report
13. Public Comments (if any)
14. Adjourn

High School Building Project Community Forum

There Will be a Community Forum on the High School Building Project at Ashby Elementary on Monday, May 20th at 7:00 PM

NMRS School Committee Representative Sought

Ashby is seeking a resident who will serve as representitive on the North Middlesex Regional School Committee until the next town election. More information at  http://ashbyma.gov/generic_page3.html

Agenda for Selectmen's Meeting May 8, 2013

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
May 8, 2013
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen Elect Board Officers
3. Selectmen Approve Minutes of May 4, 2013
4. Selectmen Approve and Sign on Payroll Warrant W43P in the amount of
$________ and Vendor Warrant W44B in the amount of $___________
5. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on a One Day Liquor License
for the Fitchburg Rod and Gun Club
6. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on Chapter 90 Request
7. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Heather Swick as Part-time Police Fire
Signal Operator with a Probationary Period of 1 Year (Chief Drew)
8. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Mark Lafferty as Part-time Police Fire
Signal Operator with a Probationary Period of 1 Year (Chief Drew)
9. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Fred Alden as Police Lieutenant,
Effective May 12, 2013 (Chief Drew)
10. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Town Clerk Certificate of
Election
11. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on Letter of Thanks to Dan
Meunier
12. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on Letter of Thanks to Peter
McMurray
13. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Additional Members to serve on the
250th Start-up Celebration Committee (for Ashby’s 250th Anniversary)
14. Any Other Business Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chairman
15. Assistant to the Board of Selectmen’s Report
16. Public Comments (if any)
17. Adjourn

Agenda for Selectmen's Meeting April 10, 2013

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
April 10, 2013
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen Approve Minutes of March 27, 2013
3. Selectmen Approve and Sign on Payroll Warrant W39P in the amount of
$__________ and Vendor Warrant W40B in the amount of $___________
4. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Chairman’s Signature on FY10 CDBG
Close Out Document
5. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on 4 One Day Liquor Licenses
for the Fitchburg Rod and Gun Club
6. Request for Selectmen’s Acknowledgement of Ambulance Write-offs for the
Period December, 2011 through February, 2013 in the amount of $17,105.13
(Town Accountant)
7. 7:30 p.m. – Joint Meeting with the Finance Committee
a) Discussion Re: FY12 Audit Results
b) Discussion Re: FY14 Budget Items and Warrant Articles
8. Any Other Business Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chairman
9. Assistant to the Board of Selectmen’s Report
10. Public Comments (if any)
11. Adjourn

2012 Town Reports are Available Online

2012 Town Reports are available online. Print copies will be available 2 weeks prior to the May 4th Town Meeting.

Agenda for the Selectmen's Meeting, March 27, 2013

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
March 27, 2013
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen Approve Minutes of March 13, 2013
3. Selectmen Approve and Sign on Payroll Warrant W37P in the amount of
$_________ and Vendor Warrant W38B in the amount of $___________
4. Request for Selectmen’s Approval to Deficit Spend for Winter Operations
5. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Peter Capone as Ashby’s Representative
on the Montachusett Regional Technical Vocational School Committee for a 3
Year Term
6. Selectmen Discuss Special Election to fill remaining Term of Board of Selectmen
Vacancy effective April 29, 2013
7. Request for Selectmen’s Signatures on Annual Town Election Warrant (4)
8. Request for Selectmen’s Signatures on Special State PrimaryWarrant (4)
9. 7:30 p.m. – Selectmen Hold Cable License Hearing
10. Selectmen Vote on Special and Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles
11. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Mirick O’Connell as Special Labor
Counsel
12. Any Other Business Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chairman
13. Assistant to the Board of Selectmen’s Report
14. Public Comments (if any)
15. Adjourn

Open House this Weekend at Dave's Sugar House

Maple Syrup Time. Open House at Dave's Sugar House, 1033 Jones Hill Rd. Sunday, March 24th from 10:00 - 3:00. Watch sap turned to syrup, candy & sugar. Presented in cooperation with the Conservation Commission.

Cable Television Survey & Hearing

Take the Cable Television Survey. The results of the survey will be used in the hearing on March 27th.

Board of Selectmen
Notice of Cable Television Public Hearing

Please take notice that the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Ashby, Massachusetts, as Issuing Authority for a cable television license under M.G.L. c. 166A, will hold a public hearing on March 27, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.  The public hearing will be held in the Board of Selectmen’s Meeting Room, Ashby Town Hall, 895 Main Street, Ashby.  The purpose of the public hearing will be to determine whether to issue a cable television license to Comcast.  All applications, reports, statements and license drafts to be considered at the hearing that constitute public records under state law are available for public inspection in the Town Clerk’s Office during regular business hours and for reproduction at a reasonable fee.  Members of the public are invited to attend and be heard on the topic:  (a) whether the current cable operator is in full compliance with its currently-existing cable license; and (b) what are the Town’s future community cable-related needs.

ASHBY BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Peter McMurray, Chairman

Fire/EMS Fundraiser for Victims of Auto Accident

Fundraiser is to assist the Ashby Firefighter/EMS Families of the victims of the tragic February 17th auto accident.
LIVE MUSIC by Night Moves!! CASH BAR!! SILENT AUCTION, RAFFLES, DOOR PRIZES!

Friday, March 22, 2013, 7:00pm until 12:00am at the Eastwood Club, Fitchburg

Please come have fun supporting a great cause! Ticket price = $10.00 per person

Tickets available for purchase at: Ashby Fire Station, 31 Store, or by contacting Jimmy Joseph at 978-833-2367 *Checks made payable to: Ashby Fire/EMS Association, Inc.

Agenda for Selectmen's Meeting, March 13, 2013

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
March 13, 2013
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen Approve Minutes of February 27, 2013
3. Selectmen Approve and Sign on Payroll Warrant W35P in the amount of
$__________ and Vendor Warrant W36B in the amount of $__________
4. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on Request for Reserve Fund
Transfer #13-06 in the amount of $3,500 to Veterans’ Benefit Expense
5. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Peter Niall as Building Inspector for a
one-year term from April 1, 2013 to March 31, 2014
6. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Richard Hanks as Building Inspector
Alternate for a one-year term from April 1, 2013 to March 31, 2014
7. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Paul Lessard as Electrical Inspector for a
one-year term from April 1, 2013 to March 31, 2014
8. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Steve Dubois as Assistant Electrical
Inspector for a one-year term from April 1, 2013 to March 31, 2014
9. Request for Selectmen’s Approval of Building Inspector’s Appointments of
Richard Kapenas as Plumbing and Gas Inspector for a one-year term from April 1,
2013 to March 31, 2014 and GaryWilliams as Plumbing and Gas Inspector
Alternate for a one-year term from April 1, 2013 to March 31, 2014
10. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Carlton Mountain to the Board of
Registrars for a three year term ending March 1, 2016
11. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Krishnabai as Alternate to the Board of
Registrars for a one-year term ending March 1, 2014
12. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on FY10 CDBG Close Out
Document
13. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on Ambulance Receivable Writeoff
for $100.00
14. Selectmen Open Warrants for May 4, 2013 Special Town Meeting and Annual
Town Meeting
15. Any Other Business Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chairman
16. Assistant to the Board of Selectmen’s Report
17. Public Comments (if any)
18. Adjourn

Agenda for Selectmen's Meeting Feb. 27, 2013

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
February 27, 2013
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen Approve Minutes of January 30 and February 13, 2013
3. Selectmen Approve and Sign on Payroll Warrant W33P in the amount of
$__________ and Vendor Warrant W34B in the amount of $___________
4. Devens Regional Household Hazardous Waste Discussion (Tessa David and Jack
Pankosky)
5. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on FY10 CDBG Close Out
Documents
6. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on Police Chief Contract
7. Request for Selectmen’s Acceptance of the Resignation of Lillian Whitney from
the 250th Start-up Celebration Committee, Effective Immediately
8. Any Other Business Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chairman
9. Assistant to the Board of Selectmen’s Report
10. Public Comments (if any)
11. Adjourn

Transfer Station Closed this Saturday

The Recycle Center Transfer Station will be closed on Saturday the 9th due to the storm.  It will be open on Saturday, February 16th, 9:00 - 1:00 instead.

Girl Scout Cookie Sale

Girls Scout Cookie Sale

Saturday February 2nd 

10:00am-1:00pm 

Ashby Elementary School Parking Lot 

Please consider supporting Ashby Daisy Troop #30163 at their drive-thru cookie booth.
If you cannot make it, please contact AshbyTroop30163@live.com and they will make arrangements to deliver cookies to you in Ashby.

2013 Tax Rate Set

The 2013 tax rate has been set at $17.47 per $1,000 valuation.  The Assessors Valuation & Tax Summary gives an summary of revenue and spending.

Nomination Papers for Town Elected Positions

NOMINATION PAPERS ARE NOW AVAILABLE
IN THE TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE FOR THE
ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON APRIL 22, 2013

POSITIONS AVAILABLE:

MODERATOR 

SELECTMAN, 3 YEARS 

TOWN CLERK 

TREASURER 

ASSESSOR, 3 YEARS 

NORTH MIDDLESEX SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMITTEE

CONSTABLE 

BOARD OF HEALTH, 3 YEARS 

PLANNING BOARD, 5 YEARS  

CEMETERY COMMISSIONER, 3 YEARS

PARK COMMISSIONER, 3 YEARS 

PARK COMMISSIONER, 2 YEARS 

PARK COMMISSIONER, 1 YEAR  

3- LIBRARY TRUSTEES, 3 YEARS

Last day to obtain nomination papers is

Friday, March 1, 2013

Agenda for Selectmen's Meeting, January 30th

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
January 30, 2013
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting

2. Selectmen Approve Minutes of January 16, 2013

3. Selectmen Approve and Sign on Payroll Warrant W29P in the amount of
$________________ and Vendor Warrant W30B in the amount of $________

4. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on Request for Reserve Fund
Transfer #13-05 to Zoning Board Expense Account for $306.08

5. 7:15 p.m. – North Middlesex Regional High School Building Committee Briefing
(Peter Collins, OPM; Robert Templeton, Building Committee Chair and
Superintendent Joan. Landers)

6. Request for Selectmen’s Acceptance of Resignation of David Boutwell from the
Historic District Commission, Effective Immediately

7. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on Ambulance Receivable
Write-offs

8. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on Amended Police Union
Contract

9. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on 2 One Day Liquor Licenses
for the Fitchburg Rod and Gun Club

10. Request for Selectmen’s Signatures on Letter of Thanks to J&R Glass

11. Cable Advisory Board Hearing Date Discussion

12. Assistant to the Board of Selectmen’s Report

13. Public Comments (if any)

14. Any Other Business Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chairman

15. Adjourn

Ashby Girl Scout Cookie Sale

Please come to our "Daisy Drive Thru" Fund Raiser and support your local Daisies!!
If you cannot make it, please contact us at AshbyTroop30163@live.com and we will make arrangements to deliver cookies to you in Ashby.

We are raising money to complete a community service project in Ashby. The girls also wish to take a field trip and earn their membership renewals and uniforms for next year.

There will also be a donation box called "Project Care and Share" available for donating to our local food banks and our local military recipients. Just in case you want to support us but wish not to bring home cookies!

Thank you for your continued support,
Troop leaders Rebecca Thatcher & Jessica Sheridan

Agenda for Selectmen's Meeting, Jan. 16. 2012

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
January 16, 2013
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen Approve Minutes of January 3, 2013
3. Selectmen Approve and Sign on Payroll Warrant W27P in the amount of
$______________, Vendor Warrant W28B in the amount of $_____________
4. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on Request for Reserve Fund
Transfer #13-04 to Library Building Maintenance Expense Account for $560.94
5. Assistant to the Board of Selectmen’s Report

Agenda for Selectmen's Meeting, Jan 3, 2013

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
January 3, 2013

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

2. Selectmen Approve Minutes of December 19, 2012

3. Selectmen Approve and Sign on Payroll Warrant W25P in the amount of
$54,960.22, Vendor Warrant W26B in the amount of $___________ and Vendor
Warrant W26B-1 in the amount of $1,219.00

4. Selectmen Briefing on Solar Net Metering (Alan Pease)

5. Selectmen Vote to Approve Change in Highway Hours of Operation of Teamsters
Local Union 170 Contract

6. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on Regional Mutual Aid
Agreement (Bill Seymour, Jr., Fire Chief)

7. Any Other Business Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chairman

8. Assistant to the Board of Selectmen’s Report

9. Public Comments (if any)

10. Adjourn