Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Tax Payments Are Now Using A Lock Box Service

 


The Tax Collector’s office will be using a Lock Box Service. Please review the notice.

Payments can be sent to the Lock Box Service, dropped off at the Drop Box that is located outside of the Town Hall or brought into the Tax Collector’s office during normal business hours


Selectboard Meeting Executive Session, February 1, 2024 At 4:30PM ET, Selectboard Room, Town Hall

 


Agenda for the Selectboard Meeting, February 1, 2024 at 4:30PM. The meeting will be conducted in the Selectboard Room, Town Hall.

Monday, January 29, 2024

Selectboard Online And In-Person Meeting, January 31, 2024 At 6:00PM

 


Agenda for the Selectboard Meeting, January 31, 2024 at 6:00pm 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.

Town Clerk’s Office Closed Wednesday Evening, 1/31/2024, Reopening 2/5/2024

 


The Town Clerk’s Office will be closed starting Wednesday Evening, January 31st, 2024, while I attend a conference.

The office will reopen on Monday, February 5th, 2024.

I apologize for any inconvenience.

~Angela M. Jack, Town Clerk

Thursday, January 25, 2024

Ashby MBTA Communities Bylaw And District Virtual Presentation, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024 At 7pm

 


Ashby MBTA Communities bylaw and district presentation to be held Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024 at 7pm via Zoom.

The Planning Board and MRPC will present information on an Ashby bylaw and zoning district to comply with the MBTA Communities law requirements. Public discussion encouraged. 

Zoom link at https://ashbyma.gov/departments/planning-board/ 

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Planning Board Virtual (Online) Meeting – January 24, 2024 At 7PM

 


Meeting agenda for the upcoming Planning Board Meeting, January 24, 2024 @ 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

Board Of Health Virtual (Online) Meeting – January 25, 2024 At 7:00PM

 


Meeting Agenda for the upcoming Board of Health Meeting, January 25, 2024 @ 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

Register To Vote For March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary By February 24, 2024

 


The last day to register to vote for the March 5th Presidential Primary is Saturday, February 24th, 2024.


Absentee And Vote-By-Mail Ballots Available Now For The March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary

 


The Presidential Primary is scheduled for Tuesday, March 5th, 2024. Absentee and Vote-by-mail ballots are now available.

  • Deadline for applications: Tuesday, February 27th, 2024.
  • Last day/time to vote in-office Absentee: Monday, March 4th at noon

Applications can be found on the town’s website (www.ashbyma.gov) or by calling/emailing the Town Clerk’s office: 978-386-2424 x121 and tclerk@ashbyma.gov.

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


Monday, January 22, 2024

(REMINDER) It Is Time To License Your Dog(S) For 2024!

 


Massachusetts State Law requires ALL dogs to be registered annually. The cost is $6 for spayed/neutered dogs or $10 for unaltered dogs.

Please stop by the Town Clerk’s office: Mon-Thu 8am-noon, or Wed evenings 5-8pm.

Please bring a current copy of each dog’s rabies certificate.

$10 late fee for dogs licensed after March 31st.

?Dog License Forms can also be found online.

Selectboard Online And In-Person Meeting, January 24, 2024 At 6:00PM

 


Agenda for the Selectboard Meeting, January 24, 2024 at 6:00pm 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.


Trustees Of The Ashby Free Public Library Online Meeting, January 24, 2024 At 5:30PM

 


Meeting agenda for the AFPL Board of Trustees meeting, January 24, 2024 @ 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

Polling Location For All Elections In Ashby Is Now Ashby Elementary School

 


NOTICE TO THE VOTERS OF THE TOWN OF ASHBY               

In accordance with MGL Chapter 54, Section 24, and by vote of the Selectboard on January 17, 2024 the polling location FOR ELECTIONS for all voters in the Town of Ashby has been changed to:

ASHBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 911 MAIN STREET, ASHBY, MA

This change is effective immediately and remains in effect until further notice.

Thursday, January 18, 2024

Board Of Assessors Virtual (Online) Meeting, January 24, 2024 At 4:30pm

 


Meeting Agenda for the upcoming Board of Assessors Meeting, January 24, 2024 @ 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

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Conservation Commission Virtual (Online) Meeting, January 17, 2024 At 7:30PM ET

 


Meeting Agenda for the Conservation Commission meeting, January 17, 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

Friday, January 12, 2024

Nomination Papers Available Beginning Tuesday, January 16, 2024

 


Nomination Papers for the following Town Offices are available beginning Tuesday, January 16, 2024.

Selectboard Online And In-Person Meeting, January 17, 2024 At 7:00PM

 


Agenda for the Selectboard Meeting, January 17, 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.