There’s A Lot Happening At The Ashby Free Public Library In January!

Check out the January newsletter and see what the Ashby Free Public Library has in store for you! There’s First Friday Free Family Movie night, this coming Friday January 5th at 6PM, the Cooking Club Thursday at 4pm, Build an Igloo Saturday at 11am, book clubs for adults and tweens, story time for the kiddos, and Legos for all!

Subscribe to the Ashby Library’s newsletter for your weekly dose of what’s happening there.

Come on in to the library or see what’s in the online/digital catalog. Can’t find what you’re looking for or interested in more, reach out to the Library Director, Heather Brodie Perry.

Job Posting – Full-Time Police Officer

 

The Ashby Police Department is seeking a highly motivated, proactive and community-oriented police officer to join our department. Applicants who have successfully completed a MPTC full-time police academy will receive preference.

A letter of interest and resume should be submitted to:

Ashby Police Department
1093 Main Street
Ashby, MA 01431
Attn: Chief Derek J. Pepple

Selectboard Meeting Schedule For 2024

 

View the Selectboard meeting schedule for 2024.

Happy (Almost) New Year! Here’s The January Edition Of The Scoop, Ashby Council On Aging’s Newsletter!

 

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

Conservation Commission Virtual (Online) Meeting, January 3, 2024 At 7:30PM ET

 

Meeting Agenda for the Conservation Commission meeting, January 3, 2024 at 7:30pm et.

Connect to the online meeting in one of the following ways:

• Computer/tablet/smart phone app: Join Online
• One tap mobile: +13126266799,,84152043507#,,,,*01431#
• Telephone: (929) 205-6099
  Meeting ID: 841 5204 3507
  Passcode: 01431

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

Selectboard Online And In-Person Meeting, January 3, 2024 At 7:00PM

 

Agenda for the Selectboard Meeting, January 3, 2024 at 7:00pm in the Selectboard Room on the second floor in Town Hall and virtually through Zoom.

To access and participate in this meeting virtually, 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.

Legal Notice Of Special Permit Public Hearing – Planning Board – January 10, 2024 At 7:15PM

 

Meeting Agenda for the Planning Board Meeting, January 10, 2024 @ 7:15pm. 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

Board Of Health Virtual (Online) Meeting – December 28, 2023 At 7:00PM

 

Meeting Agenda for the upcoming Board of Health Meeting, December 28, 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

Trustees Of The Ashby Free Public Library Online Meeting, December 27, 2023 At 5:30PM

 

Meeting agenda for the AFPL Board of Trustees meeting, December 27, 2023 @ 5:30pm. Meeting will be held online with Zoom. Instructions for participating in the meeting are provided.

Access the online meeting in one of the following ways:

• Online: Join Zoom Meeting
• One tap mobile:
  • +13017158592,,89012055354#,,,,189998# US (Washington DC)
  • +13126266799,,89012055354#,,,,189998# 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: 890 1205 5354
Password: 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

Town Clerk’s Office Closed December 26, 2023 Through To January 1, 2024

 

The TOWN CLERK’S OFFCE will be closed starting Tuesday December 26th and will re-open at 8am on Tuesday January 2nd.

Happy Holidays!

Board Of Assessors Virtual (Online) Meeting, December 27, 2023 At 4:30pm

 

Meeting Agenda for the upcoming Board of Assessors Meeting, December 27, 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

Selectboard Online And In-Person Meeting, December 20, 2023 At 5:00PM

 

Agenda for the Selectboard Meeting, December 20, 2023 at 5:00pm in the Selectboard Room on the second floor in Town Hall and virtually through Zoom.

To access and participate in this meeting virtually, 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.

(REMINDER - TUESDAY) Special Town Meeting, December 19th, 2023, 6:30PM, Ashby Elementary School Gymnasium

 

Special Town Meeting is posted for December 19, 2023 at 6:30pm. The Special Town Meeting will be held at the Ashby Elementary School gymnasium at 911 Main St., Ashby. Review the posted warrant.

Town Administrator Search Committee (Online) Meeting – December 21, 2023 At 7:30PM

 

Meeting Agenda for the upcoming Town Administrator Search Committee, December 21, 2023 at 7:30pm. 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:

• Join Zoom Meeting: Online
  • Meeting ID: 825 6353 8048
  • Passcode: 017634
• One tap mobile
  • +16465588656,,82563538048#,,,,*017634# US (New York)
  • +16469313860,,82563538048#,,,,*017634# US
• Dial by your location
  • +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
  • +1 646 931 3860 US
  • +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
  • +1 305 224 1968 US
  • Meeting ID: 825 6353 8048
  • Passcode: 017634

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

Conservation Commission Virtual (Online) Meeting, December 20, 2023 At 7:30PM ET

 

Meeting Agenda for the Conservation Commission meeting, December 20, 2023 at 7:30pm ET.

Connect to the online meeting in one of the following ways:

• Computer/tablet/smart phone app: Join Online
• One tap mobile: +13126266799,,84152043507#,,,,*01431#
• Telephone: (929) 205-6099
  Meeting ID: 841 5204 3507
  Passcode: 01431

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

Planning Board Virtual (Online) Meeting – December 13, 2023 At 7PM

 

Meeting agenda for the upcoming Planning Board Meeting, December 13, 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