Ashby, Mass.: November 2017

Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Ashby Band Christmas Concert, Dec. 16th at AES

ASHBY BAND Christmas Concert, Ashby Elementary, Saturday, December 16th at 7:30 pm. Free Admission.

The Ashby Concert Band under the musical direction of Robert Healy will present their 4th annual Holiday Christmas Concert at the Ashby Elementary School. Admission is free, and refreshments will be provided by the school's PTO.

The 33-piece professional concert band will be joined again this year by the New Players Theatre Guild Festival Singers from Fitchburg under the direction of Nancy King. The Guild Singers will perform “Irving Berlin’s Christmas” medley, “A Festive Christmas Celebration”, “The Christmas Song”, “The Little
Drummer Boy”, & a medley called “A Classical Christmas”. Other highlights include selections from a “The Toy Trumpet”, “Sleigh Ride”, “A Christmas Festival”, “March of the Toys”, “Hallelujah Chorus”, and other traditional holiday favorites.

In the tradition of the summer performances, the concert will end with Stars and Stripe Forever in a special Christmas arrangement.

In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be held on Sunday, December 17 @ 6 pm. This is a family friendly concert which celebrates the season and the long tradition of music in Ashby.

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Council on Aging Director Position is Available

The Ashby Council on Aging is seeking a part-time (8hrs/week) Director at $15.46/hour. The Director is responsible for all aspects of working to meet the needs of approximately 500 seniors. Please apply to Ashby Council on Aging, 985 Main Street, Ashby, MA 01431. This position will remain open until filled.

Agenda for Selectmen's Meeting November 29, 2017

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA

November 29, 2017

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

2. Selectmen Approve Previous Meeting(s) Minutes

3. Selectmen Approve and Sign on Payroll and Vendor Warrants

4. Request for Selectmen’s Acceptance of the Resignation of Matt Leonard as Tree Warden effective 11/14/17

5. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Angela Jack as Town Clerk Clerical Support, Employee-at-Will with a probationary period of 1 year

6. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Steve Beauregard as Highway Superintendent, effective immediately, Employee-at-Will

7. Request for Selectmen’s Vote to Designate Board Member to Approve and Sign on Warrants and Designate Back up Member to Approve and Sign Warrants

8. Any Other Business Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chairman

9. Assistant Town Administrator’s Report

10. Public Comments (if any)

11. Adjourn

Thursday, November 16, 2017

Bids Are Solicited for Surplus Town Equipment

printable form; http://ashbyma.gov/document/selectmen/Surplus-Bid-Pkg-171115.pdf

TOWN OF ASHBY

SURPLUS EQUIPMENT

The Town of Ashby is accepting sealed bids for the following surplus equipment:

· 6 yard stainless steel Torwel sander, pony motor driven

· 6 yard stainless steel Torwel sander, converted to hydraulic

· Two (2) Wisconsin pony motors

· Ariens 7hp snow blower, model 1099s

· Pressure washer, model 1404

· 2003 Ford 350 Pickup 4x4

· 1949 Ford Tractor model 8N

· 2008 Ford Crown Vic

· Western style horse saddle

· 2004 Ford F-450 ambulance (diesel)

· Generator, trailer mounted

· Two (2) Electric Booster Hose Reels, w/100’ of hose each

All items are offered as is/where is without any warranty, actual or implied, as to mechanical viability or physical condition.

For bid forms, terms and conditions, access information, please contact the office of the Town Administrator, Ashby Town Hall, 895 Main Street, Ashby 01431: 978-386-2501 x25.

Bids will be accepted at the same location until 12:00 noon, Wednesday, December 13^th, 2017, at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read.

The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids, in whole or in part, in the best interest of the Town.

Robert B. Hanson

Town Administrator/Procurement Officer

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

1. The items enumerated on the first page are available for inspection as follows:

· The 2008 Crown Vic and the horse saddle may be inspected at the Ashby Police Department, 893 Main Street, during business hours Mon-Friday; please call ahead to 978-386-5652.

· The ambulance, hose reels, and generator may be inspected at the Ashby Fire Department, 1093 Main Street during business hours on a Monday or a Tuesday; please call ahead to 978-386-5522.

· All other items may be inspected at the Highway Department garage, 192 Breed Road, during business hours (7AM – 3PM) on a Monday or a Tuesday; please call ahead to 978-386-2424 x26.

2. All items are offered “as is/where is” with no warranty, actual or implied, as to mechanical or physical condition.

3. SUBMISSION OF A BID ON ANY SURPLUS ITEM SHALL BE CONSTRUED AS A CERTIFICATION THAT THE BIDDER HAS INSPECTED THE ITEM, AND IS INFORMED, TO HIS/HER OWN SATISFACTION, OF ITS STATUS AND CONDITION. NO RETURNS OR REFUNDS WILL BE ALLOWED.

4. All bidders must submit their bids on the enclosed bid form, which must be returned in a sealed envelope, clearly marked “Bid – Surplus Equipment” and bearing the name and address of the submitting party. All bids must be received at the Office of the Town Administrator, Town Hall, 895 Main Street, Ashby by 12:00 noon, Wednesday, December 13, 2017, at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read.

5. Upon award of a bid on any item, payment must be made, in cash, or by certified check or money order, payable to the “Town of Ashby” by 4:00 PM on Monday, December 18^th, unless other arrangements have been made, with the approval of the Town Administrator.

6. All items awarded must be claimed by the successful bidder and removed from Town property by 4:00 PM, Wednesday, December 20^th,unless other arrangements have been made, with the approval of the Town Administrator.

BID FORM

1. For 6 yard Torwel sander, pony motor driven:

Bid: $___________

(same number in words) ___________________________________

2. For 6 yard Torwel sander, converted to hydraulic

Bid: $___________

(same number in words) ____________________________________

3. For Wisconsin pony motors (two available)

Bid: $ ______________ each

(same number in words) ___________________________________

4. For Ariens 7 hp snow blower, model 1099s

Bid $ _______________

(same number in words) ___________________________________

5. For pressure washer, model 1404

Bid $ _______________

(same number in words) ___________________________________

6. For 2003 Ford 350 pickup 4x4

Bid $ __________________

(same number in words) ______________________________________

7. For 1949 Ford tractor Model 8N

Bid $ __________________

(same number in words) ______________________________________

7. For 2008 Ford Crown Vic

Bid $ _________________