Keeping You Informed – Complaints Against Ashby EMTs And Vehicles

 

Tim Heuer, Inspector for the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, issued the following findings following complaints against the EMS system:

After reviewing both complaints along with the supporting documents, I found no violation of the EMS System regulations.

The complaints, by an Ashby citizen, are as follows:

• Unlicensed EMTs working in Ashby and being paid by the FEMA and CARES Act funds
• Whether the second Class 1 ambulance that the town uses as a backup vehicle, suitable as a spare, due to its price of $1,500

Read the full text of the complaint and findings.

(CORRECTION) Ashby Town Election Coming 4/26/2021 – Mail In Ballots Available 3/29/2021

 

Ashby’s Annual Town Election will be held on Monday, April 26th, 2021 at the Maja Hall. The polls will be open from 12noon to 7:30pm.

Absentee and Early (mail-in) ballots will be available starting Monday March 29th. You can read about and find the applications for both here: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/eleabsentee/absidx.htm

Please reach out to the Town Clerk with any questions – 978-386-2424 x10 or tclerk@ashbyma.gov

Watatic Committee Virtual (Online) Meeting – April 1, 2021 At 7pm

 

Meeting Agenda for the upcoming Watatic Committee Meeting, April 1, 2021 @ 7pm. The meeting will be conducted online (virtual). Instructions for participating in the meeting are provided.

Access the online meeting in one of the following ways:

• Computer/smartphone access to Zoom 
• One tap mobile: +19292056099,,2922543719# 
• Telephone: (929) 205-6099  Meeting Id 292-254-3719#

Please adhere to the following rules when joining the meeting to allow the meeting to be conducted efficiently:

• Mute yourself when joining (if not already muted)
• Mute yourself if not speaking
• Don’t speak over others; it can be difficult to hear particularly in an online setting
• Send a chat to the committee to be recognized before speaking
• Identify yourself when addressing the committee
• Remain on topic when speaking

Board Of Selectmen Virtual (Online) Meeting, March 31, 2021 At 7pm ET

 

Agenda for the Board of Selectmen Meeting, March 31, 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)

Please adhere to the following rules when joining the meeting to allow the meeting to be conducted efficiently:

• Mute yourself when joining
• Mute yourself if not speaking
• Don’t speak over others; it can be difficult to hear particularly in an online setting
• Send a chat to the committee to be recognized before speaking
• Identify yourself when addressing the committee
• Remain on topic when speaking

Here are a list of instructions for connecting to the meeting by phone or by computer/tablet.

(REMINDER) Upcoming Municipal Auction, April 22, 2021

 

Upcoming municipal auction will be held at the Ashby Town Hall (outside) at 12:00 PM with bidder registration at 11:00 AM, on April 22, 2021. Visit the Auction site for more information.

Ashby Town Election Coming 4/26/2021 – Mail In Ballots Available 3/30/2021

 

Ashby’s Annual Town Election will be held on Monday, April 26th, 2021 at the Maja Hall. The polls will be open from 12noon to 7:30pm.

Absentee and Early (mail-in) ballots will be available starting Monday March 30th. You can read about and find the applications for both here: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/eleabsentee/absidx.htm

Please reach out to the Town Clerk with any questions – 978-386-2424 x10 or tclerk@ashbyma.gov

Board Of Health Virtual (Online) Meeting – March 25, 2021 At 7:00PM

 

Meeting Agenda for the upcoming Board of Health Meeting, March 25, 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

Please adhere to the following rules when joining the meeting to allow the meeting to be conducted efficiently:

• Mute yourself when joining (if not already muted)
• Mute yourself if not speaking
• Don’t speak over others; it can be difficult to hear particularly in an online setting
• Send a chat to the committee to be recognized before speaking
• Identify yourself when addressing the committee
• Remain on topic when speaking

Board Of Selectmen Virtual (Online) Meeting, March 24, 2021 At 4pm ET

 

Agenda for the Board of Selectmen Meeting, March 24, 2021 at 4pm. 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)

Please adhere to the following rules when joining the meeting to allow the meeting to be conducted efficiently:

• Mute yourself when joining
• Mute yourself if not speaking
• Don’t speak over others; it can be difficult to hear particularly in an online setting
• Send a chat to the committee to be recognized before speaking
• Identify yourself when addressing the committee
• Remain on topic when speaking

Here are a list of instructions for connecting to the meeting by phone or by computer/tablet.

Planning Board Virtual (Online) Meeting – March 24, 2021 At 7PM (New Time)

 

Meeting Agenda for the upcoming Planning Board Meeting, March 24, 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 the following ways:

• Online: Join Zoom Meeting
• One tap mobile:
  • +13017158592,,87609641256#,,,,,,0#,,983732# US (Germantown)
  • +13126266799,,87609641256#,,,,,,0#,,983732# US (Chicago)
• 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

Please adhere to the following rules when joining the meeting to allow the meeting to be conducted efficiently:

• Mute yourself when joining (if not already muted)
• Mute yourself if not speaking
• Don’t speak over others; it can be difficult to hear particularly in an online setting
• Send a chat to the committee to be recognized before speaking
• Identify yourself when addressing the committee
• Remain on topic when speaking

Finance Committee Virtual (Online) Meeting, March 20, 2021 At 10am ET

 

Agenda for the Finance Committee Meeting, March 20, 2021 at 10am. 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

Please adhere to the following rules when joining the meeting to allow the meeting to be conducted efficiently:

• Mute yourself when joining
• Mute yourself if not speaking
• Don’t speak over others; it can be difficult to hear particularly in an online setting
• Send a chat to the committee to be recognized before speaking
• Identify yourself when addressing the committee
• Remain on topic when speaking

Here is a list of instructions for connecting to the meeting by phone or by computer/tablet.

The Reading O’ The Green – 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!

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

 

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

Connect to the meeting in one of the following ways:

• By Computer: Click here to join the meeting
  Password: 319250
• By Phone – One tap mobile:
  • +13126266799,,94041736385# US (Chicago)
  • +16465588656,,94041736385# US (New York)
• Dial by your location:
  • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
  • +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
  • +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
  • +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
  • +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
  • +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
    
• Meeting ID: 940 4173 6385
  Password: 319250
• Find your local number: https://colliers.zoom.us/u/acfxyGWQWi

Please adhere to the following rules when joining the meeting to allow the meeting to be conducted efficiently:

• Mute yourself when joining
• Mute yourself if not speaking
• Don’t speak over others; it can be difficult to hear particularly in an online setting
• Send a chat to the committee to be recognized before speaking
• Identify yourself when addressing the committee
• Remain on topic when speaking

Come Join The Agriculture Commission!

 

Interested in supporting agriculture in Ashby? Love the Right to Farm in Ashby? The Agriculture Commission is looking for new members to join its ranks.

If you’re interested in agriculture, farming and agricultural resources, check out the Agriculture Commission. Reach out to John Mickola at j.mickola1@comcast.net.

Ashby – Intersection Improvements At Greenville Rd (Route 31) And Turnpike Road

 

Become acquainted with the proposed intersection improvements at Greenville Road and Turnpike Rd. Review the pre-recorded design public hearing at the MassDOT website on April 12, 2021.

Review the details for the hearing.

Job Posting: Truck Driver/Laborer – Town Of Ashby Highway Department

 

The Town of Ashby Highway Department is now accepting job applications for a fulltime Truck Driver/Laborer $19.78/hr starting immediately. Review the job posting for complete details.

Complete the Job Application form and direct inquiries to Steve Beauregard, Highway Superintendent at 978-386-2424, ex. 26, M – F, between 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The Town of Ashby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Conservation Commission Virtual (Online), March 17, 2021 At 7:30PM ET

 

Meeting Agenda for the Conservation Commission meeting, March 17, 2021 at 7:30pm ET.

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#

Please adhere to the following rules when joining the meeting to allow the meeting to be conducted efficiently:

• Mute yourself when joining
• Mute yourself if not speaking
• Don’t speak over others; it can be difficult to hear particularly in an online setting
• Send a chat to the committee to be recognized before speaking
• Identify yourself when addressing the committee
• Remain on topic when speaking

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

Board Of Selectmen Virtual (Online) Meeting, March 17, 2021 At 7pm ET

 

Agenda for the Board of Selectmen Meeting, March 17, 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)

Please adhere to the following rules when joining the meeting to allow the meeting to be conducted efficiently:

• Mute yourself when joining
• Mute yourself if not speaking
• Don’t speak over others; it can be difficult to hear particularly in an online setting
• Send a chat to the committee to be recognized before speaking
• Identify yourself when addressing the committee
• Remain on topic when speaking

Here are a list of instructions for connecting to the meeting by phone or by computer/tablet.