Thursday, March 30, 2023

Job Posting – Part-Time Assessor’s Clerk (Assessor’s Office)

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The Town of Ashby is looking for a part-time Assessor’s Clerk with flexible hours. It is a part time position, up to 19 hours, starting at $20.00 per hour.

Interested candidates can email: tabos@ashbyma.gov with their resume and completed application.

Job Posting – Administrative Assistant To The Chief Of Police by April 14, 2023

 


The Town of Ashby is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Administrative Assistant to the Chief of Police who, under the general supervision of the Chief, will provide a full range of complex staff assistance as well as administrative and analytical support to the Chief and the Department. This key position serves as liaison between the Chief of Police, Police staff, Town management and staff, the general public and outside groups and agencies, requiring specialized knowledge of law enforcement operations, policies and procedures and the use of considerable discretion in handling sensitive materials.

Submit letter of interest and resume by Friday April 14, 2023 to:

Ashby Police Department
Chief Derek J. Pepple
893 Main Street
Ashby, MA 01431

Ashby’s Community Choice Electricity Program Rate Change Starting With May 2023 Meter Reads

 


As the result of a change in law, the Town of Ashby’s current aggregation rate will increase by
$0.00126 per kWh effective with the May 2023 meter reads. The new rate (increasing from $0.11210 per kWh to $0.11336 per kWh) will be fixed through the remainder of the term, ending November 2024.

View the press release and the public notice of the price increase.

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Before You Vote At The Ashby Annual Town Election, Check Out The Ballot Sample


The following is a sample of the ballot for the Ashby Annual Town Election.

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Absentee And Vote-By-Mail Ballots Available March 29, 2023 For The April 24th Annual Town Election

 


Ashby’s Annual Town Election is scheduled for Monday April 24th, 2023. Absentee and Vote-by-Mail (Early) ballots will be available starting Wednesday March 29th. Here are deadlines to be aware of:

  • Deadline for applications: Friday April 14th
  • Last day/time to vote in-office Absentee: Friday April 21st at noon

To request your Vote by Mail ballot, submit a signed application to the Town Clerk’s office.

In addition to no-excuse early voting by mail, Massachusetts has absentee voting for those who qualify. While early Vote by Mail ballots are more common, there are special circumstances where you need to apply for an absentee ballot instead.

You can find more information about mail-in voting and absentee ballot eligibility at the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Election website.

Board Of Health Virtual (Online) Meeting – March 30, 2023 At 7:00PM

 


Meeting Agenda for the upcoming Board of Health Meeting, March 30, 2023 @ 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

Monday, March 27, 2023

Selectboard Virtual (Online) Meeting, March 29, 2023 At 6:30pm ET

 


Agenda for the Selectboard Meeting, March 29, 2023 at 6:30pm.

To access and participate in this meeting, you will need to so by telephone or computer.

Connection details:

  • By Computer: Zoom URL
    Passcode: 645402
  • By Phone (long distance charges may apply):
    • +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
    • +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
    • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
    • +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
    • +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
    • +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston
      Meeting ID: 459 356 8675 (you will be asked to enter this number)
      Passcode: 645402
  • One tap mobile:
    • +16465588656, 4593568675#, US (New York)
    • +13017158592, 4593568675#, US (Washington DC)
      Passcode: 645402

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.

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

The April Edition Of The Scoop, Ashby Council On Aging’s Newsletter, Is Here!

 


Happy reading, from the Ashby Council on Aging to you!

Board Of Assessors Virtual (Online) Meeting, March 29, 2023 At 4:30pm

 


Meeting Agenda for the upcoming Board of Assessors Meeting, March 29, 2023 @ 4:30pm. 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
  • One tap mobile: +19292056099,,2922543719#
  • By phone: (929) 205-6099
    Enter Meeting ID when dialing in by phone: 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

(CORRECTION) Trustees Of The Ashby Free Public Library Virtual Meeting – March 22, 2023 At 5:30PM

 


Agenda for the Ashby Free Public Library Board of Trustees meeting, March 22, 2023 @ 5:30pm. The meeting will be conducted virtually.

Join the Zoom Meeting using the link below or by joining the meeting ID:

  • Online: Join the meeting
  • One tap mobile:
    +13017158592,,89012055354#,,,,*189998# US (Washington DC)
  • Dial on phone
    +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
    Meeting ID: 890 1205 5354
    Passcode: 189998

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

Monday, March 20, 2023

Board Of Health Virtual (Online) Meeting – March 23, 2023 At 7:00PM

 


Meeting Agenda for the upcoming Board of Health Meeting, March 23, 2023 @ 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

(UPDATED) Planning Board Virtual (Online) Meeting – March 22, 2023 At 7PM

 


Meeting agenda for the upcoming Planning Board Meeting, March 22, 2023 @ 7pm. The meeting will be conducted online (virtual). Instructions for participating in the meeting are provided. 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#,,,,983732# US (Washington DC)
    • +13126266799,,87609641256#,,,,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

Thursday, March 16, 2023

Job Posting – Council On Aging Director


The Town of Ashby is looking for Council on Aging Director for 19 hours a week, part-time, non-benefitted at $20.00 – $22.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Please review the job description. Interested parties can contact Peg VanHillo, COA Vice Chair @ 978-868-3400.

Monday, March 13, 2023

Ashby Town Hall Closed March 14, 2023 Due To The Storm

 


Ashby Town Hall will be closed Tuesday, March 14, 2023 due to the impending storm.

(UPDATED) Selectboard Virtual (In Person) Meeting, March 15, 2023 At 6:30pm ET In The Ashby Selectboard Room


Agenda for the Selectboard Meeting, March 15, 2023 at 6:30pm. The meeting will be held in person in the Ashby Selectboard Room in Ashby Town Hall.

Thursday, March 9, 2023

(Updated) Selectboard Meeting, March 10, 2023 At 2PM ET, Ashby Public Safety Building Conference Room

 


Agenda for the Selectboard Meeting, March 10, 2023 at 2PM. The meeting will be conducted in the Ashby Public Safety Building in the conference room.

Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Planning For A Healthier North Central Mass, March 11, 2023 From 10:30AM To 1:00PM

 CHIP


What’s your vision for a healthy local community? Join us to plan the collective actions that will make that vision a reality!

The North Central Mass Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) is designed to be a bridge between the most pressing needs in the community and a vision of a thriving North Central region where everyone feels safe, valued, and connected. Over a delicious brunch, we’ll explore what makes a healthy community, what we love most about our community, and what you and our neighbors need to be able to fully access opportunities to learn, work, play, and lead fulfilling lives. You’ll talk, move, eat, and get to know other changemakers. The CHIP is a living thing, made of residents like us who represent the full diversity of North Central Mass and who share the power and responsibility to create the community of their dreams.

The event will be located at Townsend Meeting Hall, 14 Dudley Rd, Townsend. Please register!

Brunch from Smokestack Roasters and childcare will be provided. Please contact rosa@chna9.org to request interpretation, transportation, or other accommodations. Can’t make it? Look for other dates and times at chna9.com/north-central-chip 

(CANCELED) Public Safety Building Committee Virtual (Online) Meeting, March 15, 2023 At 6PM

 


Meeting Agenda for the Public Safety Building Committee, March 15, 2023 at 6pm ET.

To access and participate in this meeting you will need to so by telephone or computer.

Connection details:

  • By Computer: Join the meeting
  • One tap mobile
    • +13052241968,,98534304413# US
    • +13092053325,,98534304413# US
  • 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: 985 3430 4413

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.