Monday, September 30, 2024

TOWN CLERK change of office hours for the week of October 7th – 10th, 2024

 


The Town Clerk office hours are changing the week of October 7th – 10th to the following:

  • Monday (7th): 8am to 12noon
  • Tuesday (8th): 8am to 12noon
  • Wednesday (9th): 8am to 5pm (no office hours 5pm to 8pm)
  • Thursday (10th): 8am to 12noon

ASHBY’S POWER SUPPLY PROGRAM LOCKS IN NEW RATE FOR TWO YEARS

 


The Town of Ashby has signed a twenty-four month contract with its current supplier, First Point Power. Beginning with the November 2024 meter reads, the Ashby Community Choice Power Supply Program will have a new rate of $0.13107 per kWh.

Catch up with the details in the press release.

Friday, September 27, 2024

Ashby Pumpkin Festival, Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 10am-4pm on the Town Common

 


Check out the 33rd Annual Ashby Pumpkin Festival, presented by The Friends of Ashby

Thursday, September 26, 2024

Saying goodbye to September — at the Library!

 


Check out the October specials newsletter and see what the Ashby Free Public Library has in store for you!

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 – Animal Control Officer (ACO)

 


The Town of Ashby is looking for an Animal Control Officer. It is a stipend-based position.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume no later than 3pm on October 15, 2024 to
Attn: Jill Blood
Ashby Town Hall
895 Main Street
Ashby, MA 01431

Conservation Commission Virtual (Online) Meeting, October 1, 2024 at 7:30PM ET

 


Meeting Agenda for the Conservation Commission meeting, October 1, 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

Monday, September 23, 2024

North Middlesex Regional School District Seeking Ashby Community Representative on Finance Subcommittee

 


North Middlesex
Regional School District

Brad Morgan, Superintendent
66 Brookline St.Townsend, MA 01469
NMRSD


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Monday, Sept. 23, 2024
Media Contact: Payton Hebert
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: payton.hebert@jgpr.net

North Middlesex Regional School District Seeking Ashby Community Representative on Finance Subcommittee

TOWNSEND — The North Middlesex Regional School District (NMRSD) School Committee is seeking an Ashby community representative to serve on the NMRSD Finance Subcommittee.  

The Subcommittee is responsible for making recommendations to the School Committee regarding relevant financial matters such as the proposed budget and projected revenue, budget transfers and any significant mid-year budget impacts. 

The Subcommittee also evaluates capital needs throughout the district by managing and maintaining a five-year plan and providing the School Committee with oversight on capital priorities.  

The Subcommittee meets virtually at least once a month, typically on a weekday morning.  

To be considered for the Ashby community representative position, email a letter of interest to Robin Eibye at reibye@nmrsd.org by Oct. 4. Letters of interest should include any relevant budgeting experience.  

###A message from the North Middlesex Regional School District

John Guilfoil Public Relations, P.O. Box 22, Georgetown, MA 01833, United States, (617) 993-0003

Planning Board Virtual (Online) Meeting – September 25, 2024 at 7PM

 


Meeting agenda for the upcoming Planning Board Meeting, September 25, 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

Trustees of the Ashby Free Public Library Online Meeting, September 25, 2024 at 6:30pm

 


Meeting agenda for the AFPL Board of Trustees meeting, September 25, 2024 @ 6:30pm. 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

Selectboard In-Person and Online Meeting, September 25, 2024 at 7:00PM at Ashby Town Hall and on Zoom

 


Agenda for the Selectboard Meeting, September 25, 2024 at 7:00pm in-person in the Selectboard Room at Ashby Town Hall or 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.

Friday, September 20, 2024

Board of Assessors In-Person Meeting, September 25, 2024 at 5:00pm

 


Meeting Agenda for the upcoming Board of Assessors Meeting, September 25, 2024 @ 5:00pm. The meeting will be conducted in person in the Assessor’s Office.


Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Town Clerk’s Office Closed September 23-24, 2024

 


The TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE will be closed: Monday 9/23 & Tuesday 9/24

The office will reopen: Wednesday 9/25 at 8am.

~Angela M. Jack, Town Clerk

Saturday, September 14, 2024

Board of Health Virtual (Online) Meeting – September 18, 2024 at 7:00PM

 


Meeting Agenda for the upcoming Board of Health Meeting, September 18, 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

Sent in Error – Excise Demand for 2024 Excise Tax Bill

 


If you recently received an excise demand notice for your 2024 Excise Tax Bill for the Town of Ashby, you can safely ignore it.

Instead a new and corrected demand notice will be sent with the updated information: Corrected Demand Notice.

Friday, September 13, 2024

Conservation Commission Virtual (Online) Meeting, September 17, 2024 at 7:30PM ET

 

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Meeting Agenda for the Conservation Commission meeting, September 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