Saturday, January 30, 2021

Fire Department Budget Review – FY22

 


Fire Chief Bussell walks the BoS through a session on the Fire Department and Emergency Services Budget. Learn more about the budget – check out the recording and the accompanying presentation.

Finance Committee Virtual (Online) Meeting, February 2, 2021 At 7:30pm ET

 


Agenda for the Finance Committee Meeting, February 2, 2021 at 7:30pm. Members of the public cannot attend in person. In order to access and participate in this meeting, you will need to so by telephone or computer.

Connection details:

  • By computer:  Join Zoom Meeting; Passcode: 248516
  • One tap mobile
    • +13017158592,,6859515516#,,,,,,0#,,248516# US (Washington D.C)
    • +13126266799,,6859515516#,,,,,,0#,,248516# US (Chicago)
  • Dial by your location:
    • +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C)
    • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
    • +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
  • Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kek6wNbx4V

Meeting ID: 685 951 5516
Passcode: 248516

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Town Of Ashby FY2021 Valuation And Tax Summary

 


Access the Town of Ashby Valuation and Tax Summary for fiscal Year 2021.

Thursday, January 28, 2021

BOH Vaccine Statement

The State of Massachusetts has a plan to roll out the COVID-19 vaccine to the citizens of Massachusetts and that plan can be reviewed at www.mass.gov/covidvaccine. The Board of Health is currently assisting with State’s roll out plan; we completed the 1st dose clinics for the First Responders.

As a vaccine provider we must administer the vaccine in accordance with the State’s plan and as vaccine becomes available. Boards of Health are informed about the opening of the various priority groups, within each Phase, at about the same time as the residents of the State.

The Board of Health will inform the community as we are able to provide vaccinations but individuals looking to get vaccinated should take the following steps in pursuit of becoming vaccinated:

  • Please visit the State’s website (link provided at the end of this point) to find out when you would be eligible for receiving the vaccine; the site is updated regularly (https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-vaccination-locations-for-individuals-in-eligible-groups-and-phases)
  • Contact your primary care provider to inquire when they will be administering the vaccine.
  • Check with your local pharmacy, the large pharmacy chains to see when they will start to administer the vaccine.
  • Check large throughput sites (www.cic-health.com/vaccine). Eligibility for receiving the vaccine will be determined through the site.
  • The Board of Health is exploring options to be a partner in the State’s vaccination program, as the Phases and vaccine supply allows, but it is important for citizens to reach out to the locations where they are normally vaccinated to stay informed of their options.

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Patriot Regional Emergency Communications Center Board Of Directors Virtual (Online) Meeting – February 4, 2021 At 1PM

 

Agenda for the Patriot Regional Emergency Communications Center (RECC) Board of Directors Meeting, February 4, 2021 at 1pm. In order to access and participate in this meeting you will need to so by computer.

Connection details:

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COVID-19 Household Impact Survey – Take The Survey

 

The Department of Economics and the School of Public Policy of the University of Massachusetts (Amherst) and Indiana University are conducting a national study that examines the profound direct and indirect impacts of COVID-19 on households.

The survey result aims at informing equitable policy interventions and resilience plans.

Take the survey to provide your input.

Board Of Health Virtual (Online) Meeting – January 28, 2021 At 7:00PM

 

Meeting Agenda for the upcoming Board of Health Meeting, January 28, 2021 @ 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

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  • Identify yourself when addressing the committee
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Monday, January 25, 2021

Board Of Selectmen Virtual (Online) Meeting, January 28, 2021 At 7pm ET

 

Agenda for the Board of Selectmen Meeting, January 28, 2021 at 7pm. Members of the public cannot attend in person. In order to access and participate in this meeting you will need to so by telephone or computer.

Connection details:

  • By Computer: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/115201480
  • By Phone (long distance charges may apply):
    • +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
    • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
    • +1 301 715 8592 US
    • +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
    • +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
    • +1 253 215 8782 US

Meeting ID: 115 201 480 (you will be asked to enter this number)

One tap mobile:

  • +19292056099,,115201480# US (New York)
  • +13126266799,,115201480# US (Chicago)

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Planning Board Virtual (Online) Meeting – January 27, 2021 At 7PM (New Time)

 

Meeting Agenda for the upcoming Planning Board Meeting, January 27, 2021 @ 7pm. The meeting will be conducted online (virtual). Instructions for participating in the meeting are provided. Please note the new time.

Meeting documents are available from the Planning Board page.

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)

Meeting ID: 876 0964 1256
Password: 983732

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        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
        +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
        +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)

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Friday, January 22, 2021

Board Of Selectmen Virtual (Online) Meeting, January 26, 2021 At 8pm ET

 

Agenda for the Board of Selectmen Meeting, January 26, 2021 at 8pm. Members of the public cannot attend in person. In order to access and participate in this meeting you will need to so by telephone or computer.

Connection details:

Meeting ID: 685 951 5516
Passcode: 248931

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  • Remain on topic when speaking

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Finance Committee Virtual (Online) Meeting, January 26, 2021 At 7:30pm ET

 

Agenda for the Finance Committee Meeting, January 26, 2021 at 7:30pm. Members of the public cannot attend in person. In order to access and participate in this meeting, you will need to so by telephone or computer.

Connection details:

  • By computer:  Join Zoom Meeting; Passcode: 248931
  • One tap mobile
    • +13017158592,,6859515516#,,,,,,0#,,248931# US (Washington D.C)
    • +13126266799,,6859515516#,,,,,,0#,,248931# US (Chicago)
  • Dial by your location:
    • +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C)
    • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
    • +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
  • Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kek6wNbx4V

Meeting ID: 685 951 5516
Passcode: 248931

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Thursday, January 21, 2021

Ashby Receives Approval For Public Drinking Water Well

 

Exciting news! Ashby has been working  on this project since 2012 and has received notification of final approval from Mass DEP, January 20, 2021, for our public drinking water well located at the Grange pump house.

Ashby now has public drinking water available for the Legion, Grange, and the Congregation church. As part of the pump house upgrade, Ashby also received approval for an outside spigot for townspeople to fill drinking water containers, if they have a problem with their wells.

Check out the approval from Mass DEP.

Reading In A Winter Wonderland – Check Out The Ashby Free Public Library’s Latest Newsletter

 

Curl up by the fire and grab a book you got from the library! Check out the library’s latest newsletter to learn what’s going on at the Ashby Free Public Library!


Conservation Commission Virtual (Online), January 26, 2021 At 11AM ET

 

Meeting Agenda for the Conservation Commission meeting, January 26, 2021 at 11am ET. Please note the time change.

Connect to the meeting in one of the following ways:

  • Computer/tablet/smart phone app: https://zoom.us/j/2922543719
  • One tap mobile: +19292056099,,2922543719#
  • Telephone: (929) 205-6099 Meeting ID 292-254-3719#

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How to guide for joining Zoom meeting with computer for video and phone for audio

Wednesday, January 20, 2021

Board Of Selectmen Virtual (Online) Meeting, January 22, 2021 At 7pm ET

 

Agenda for the Board of Selectmen Meeting, January 22, 2021 at 7pm. Members of the public cannot attend in person. In order to access and participate in this meeting you will need to so by telephone or computer.

Connection details:

  • By Computer: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/115201480
  • By Phone (long distance charges may apply):
    • +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
    • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
    • +1 301 715 8592 US
    • +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
    • +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
    • +1 253 215 8782 US

Meeting ID: 115 201 480 (you will be asked to enter this number)

One tap mobile:

  • +19292056099,,115201480# US (New York)
  • +13126266799,,115201480# US (Chicago)

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Nomination Papers Available For Various Elected Positions

 

Nomination Papers are now available through the Town Clerk for the Annual Town Election that will be held on April 26th.

View the schedule of positions available.

Tuesday, January 19, 2021

Public Safety Building Committee Virtual (Online) Meetings: January 25, 2021 At 6PM

 

Meeting Agenda for the Public Safety Building Committee, January 25, 2021 at 6pm ET.

Connect to the meeting in one of the following ways:

  • By Computer: Click here to join the meeting
  • By Phone – One tap dialing: (long distance charges may apply):
    • +16465588656,,97002864763# US (New York)
    • +13017158592,,97002864763# US (Washington D.C)
  • By Phone:
    • +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C)
    • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
    • +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
    • +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
    • +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
    • +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
  • Meeting ID: 970 0286 4763
  • Password: 235154
  • Find your local number: https://colliers.zoom.us/u/ab7OpmipsW

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