Thursday, May 30, 2024

Request For Proposal – IT Consultant Services By 1pm On June 26, 2024

 


The Town of Ashby is soliciting proposals for IT Consultant Services.

Submissions must be made electronically at or before 1pm on June 26, 2024 to: tabos@ashbyma.gov. Submissions must be made by requesting forms by email or mail. Late proposals will not be accepted.

The Town reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, in whole or in part, in the best interest of the Town.

Request for Proposal and Requirements

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Selectboard Virtual (Online) Executive Session Meeting, May 30, 2024 At 7pm ET

 


Agenda for the Selectboard Meeting, May 30, 2024 at 7pm. The meeting must be attended online with Zoom.

Connection details:

  • By Computer: Zoom URL
    Meeting ID: 459 356 8675
    Passcode: 645402
  • One tap mobile:
    • +16465588656,,4593568675#,,,,645402# US (New York)
    • +13017158592,,4593568675#,,,,645402# US (Washington DC)
  • By Phone: (long distance charges may apply):
    • +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)

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, May 21, 2024

Board Of Health Virtual (Online) Meeting – May 23, 2024 At 7:00PM

 


Meeting Agenda for the upcoming Board of Health Meeting, May 23, 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

Planning Board Virtual (Online) Meeting – May 22, 2024 At 7PM

 


Meeting agenda for the upcoming Planning Board Meeting, May 22, 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

Selectboard Online And In-Person Meeting, May 22, 2024 At 7:00PM

 


Agenda for the Selectboard Meeting, May 22, 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.

Board Of Assessors Virtual (Online) Meeting, May 29, 2024 At 4:30pm

 


Meeting Agenda for the upcoming Board of Assessors Meeting, May 29, 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

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Town Common Water Test Results Reports Now Available

 


Water test results from the Town Common water is now available on a monthly basis. Access the reports on the Town website.

Register To Vote For The June 18th Special Town Election By June 8, 2024

 


The last day to register to vote for the June 18th Special Town Election is Saturday, June 8th, 2024.

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Conservation Commission Virtual (Online) Meeting, May 15, 2024 At 7:30PM ET

 


Meeting Agenda for the Conservation Commission meeting, May 15, 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, May 10, 2024

Collector Notice

 


In January, Governor Maura Healey filed her Municipal Empowerment Act, a wide- ranging bill intended to help increase and strengthen municipal finances.

One of the bill provisions include a new Motor Vehicle Excise (MVE) surcharge. Ahead of enactment by the Legislature, this local option was voted on and approved at the May 4, 2024, Annual Town Meeting.  If this bill should fail in the Legislature, then Article 16 will be a moot point.

Article 16

To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of G.L. c. 60A, §10 (a) allowing the Town to increase the assessed amount of the excise tax assessed pursuant to G.L.c.60A, § 1 by a rate of 5 percent, such increase to take effect on assessments in the next calendar year; such acceptance contingent upon enactment by the Legislature of the so-called Municipal Empowerment Act.

Current law sets the MVE tax at $25 per $1,000 of a declining percent of a vehicle’s value, with value defined as the manufacture’s list price in the year made.  The MVE tax is one of the largest local receipts for most municipalities.   Currently, the average MVE bill is $154. In communities where this local surcharge is adopted, the average bill would increase by $7.70 (5 percent of the total bill). 

The next step for this bill, in which the House must report, is Friday June 14, pending concurrence.

North Central Climate Change Coalition Virtual Meeting – May 15 At 7:00pm

 


Meeting agenda for the upcoming North Central Climate Change Coalition Meeting, May 15, 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:

You can also dial in using your phone.
Access Code: 350-890-645
United States: +1 (646) 749-3122

- One-touch: tel:+16467493122,,350890645#

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, May 9, 2024

Selectboard Virtual (Online) Meeting, May 13, 2024 At 6:00pm ET (With North Middlesex Regional School Committee)

 


Agenda for the Selectboard Meeting, May 13, 2024 at 6:00pm. To access and participate in this meeting you will need to so by telephone or computer.

Access the online meeting in one of the following ways:

  • Online: Join Zoom Meeting
  • One tap mobile:
    • +13017158592,,91017209308#,,,,860619# US (Washington DC)
    • +13126266799,,91017209308#,,,,860619# 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: 910 1720 9308
Password: 860619

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, May 6, 2024

Cranberry Sauce Collection Drive For Ashby Scouts (Cub And Girl)

 


Ashby Cub and Girl Scouts is collecting cranberry sauce to support the Ashby Legion’s Annual Chicken BBQ on May 27th, 2024!

Please support both groups by donating cans of cranberry sauce to either the box located at the Ashby Legion or outside Ashby Elementary School.

Donations are needed by May 20, 2024.

If you have any questions, please email ashbycubscoutpack27@gmail.com.

Planning Board Virtual (Online) Meeting – May 8, 2024 At 7PM

 


Meeting agenda for the upcoming Planning Board Meeting, May 8, 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

Selectboard Online And In-Person Meeting, May 8, 2024 At 7:00PM

 


Agenda for the Selectboard Meeting, May 8, 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.