Selectboard In person and Online Meeting, January 2, 2025 at 7:00PM

 

Agenda for the Selectboard Meeting, January 2, 2025 at 7:00pm in person at Ashby Town Hall or 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.

Selectboard In person and Online Meeting, December 30, 2024 at 6:30PM

 

Agenda for the Selectboard Meeting, December 30, 2024 at 6:30pm in person at Ashby Town Hall or 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.

Selectboard Meeting Schedule for 2025

 

View the Selectboard meeting schedule for 2025.

Selectboard In person and Online Meeting, December 18, 2024 at 7:00PM

 

Agenda for the Selectboard Meeting, December 18, 2024 at 7:00pm in person at Ashby Town Hall or 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.

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

 

Meeting Agenda for the Conservation Commission meeting, December 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

Board of Assessors In-Person Meeting, December 18, 2024 at 5:00pm

 

Meeting Agenda for the upcoming Board of Assessors Meeting, December 18, 2024 @ 5:00pm. The meeting will be conducted in person in the Assessor’s Office.

TOWN CLERK reduced open hours during the holidays this year

 

The Town Clerk’s Office will have reduced open hours during the holidays this year:

• Mon 12/23 through Thurs 12/26 — CLOSED
• Mon 12/30 — OPEN 8am-12noon
• Tues 12/31 — OPEN 8am-12noon
• Wed 1/1 and Thurs 1/2 — CLOSED

Regular open hours will resume on Monday, 1/6/2025.

(AMENDED) Selectboard Meeting (Online and In-Person), December 10, 2024 at 6:30PM ET

Agenda for the Selectboard Meeting, December 10, 2024 at 6:30PM. The meeting will be conducted both online and in person at the Selectboard Room, Town Hall. For online connection:

• By Computer:
  • Click here to join the Zoom meeting
  • 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)
  • +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
  • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
  • +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
  • Meeting ID: 459 356 8675 Passcode: 64540

Come warm up and wrap some gifts — at the Library!

 

Check out this week’s 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.

Planning Board Virtual (Online) Meeting – December 11, 2024 at 7PM

 

Meeting agenda for the upcoming Planning Board Meeting, December 11, 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

It is Time to License your Dog(s) for 2025!

 

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.

You can also apply by mail — be sure to include the following:

1. Completed application
2. Appropriate fee to the “Town of Ashby”
3. Copy of current rabies certificate
4. Self-addressed and stamped envelope

Mailing address:

Town Clerk
895 Main Street, Box 4
Ashby, MA 01431

Feel free to email/call with any questions:

• tclerk@ashbyma.gov
• 978-386-2424 x121

$10 late fee for dogs licensed after March 31st

Dog License Forms can also be found online.

3rd Quarter Real Estate Taxes to be Issued

To Ashby Residents: The 3rd quarter Real Estate bills and Personal Property bills will be issued soon with a due date of 2/3/2025.

Article 2 of the Special Town Meeting passed

 

To Ashby Residents: Article 2 of the Special Town Meeting held December 3, 2024, passed. The language of the article is as follows:

ARTICLE 2: To see if the Town will vote to increase the demand for delinquent real estate, personal property and motor vehicle bills from $5.00 to $15.00, pursuant to the provisions of MGL Chapter 60, Section 15(2), which authorizes such fees for each written demand provided for by law, so long as the fee does not exceed $30.00; or take any other action relative thereto.

Trustees of the Ashby Free Public Library Online Meeting, December 10, 2024 at 5:30pm

 

Meeting agenda for the AFPL Board of Trustees meeting, December 10, 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