The June 18, 2024 Special Town Election Specimen Ballot is now available.
Thursday, May 16, 2024
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.
Special Town Election Is Scheduled For June 18, 2024
A Special Town Election is scheduled for Tuesday June 18th, 2024.
- Absentee and Vote-by-Mail ballots will be available starting Wednesday May 15th.
- Deadlines for Absentee and Vote-by-Mail applications is Tuesday June 11th, 2024.
- Last day/time to vote in-office Absentee: Monday June 17th at noon
Applications (Absentee and Vote-by-Mail) can be found on the town’s website (www.ashbyma.gov) or by calling/emailing the Town Clerk’s office: 978-386-2424 x121, tclerk@ashbyma.gov
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:
- Online: Join 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):
- One tap mobile:
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, May 3, 2024
Come Vote At The Special And Annual Town Meeting And Review The Warrants For When You Go
Before you go to Town Meeting, review the Special Town Meeting Warrant and Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
Come out and vote! Town Meeting is at the Ashby Elementary School gymnasium starting at 9:30AM.
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Transfer Station Opening From 8AM-1PM This Saturday To Accommodate The Town Meeting
The Transfer Station will be opening one hour earlier this Saturday, May 4, 2024, to give you an opportunity to visit and vote at the Town Meeting. The Swap Shop will also be open.
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Monday, April 29, 2024
May Is Warming Up At The Library!
Check out the May newsletter and see what the Ashby Free Public Library has in store for you!
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.
Planning Board Virtual (Online) Meeting – May 1, 2024 At 7PM
Meeting agenda for the upcoming Planning Board Meeting, May 1, 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
Conservation Commission Virtual (Online) Meeting, May 1, 2024 At 7:30PM ET
Meeting Agenda for the Conservation Commission meeting, May 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
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Unofficial Results Of The Town Election, April 22, 2024
Here are the unofficial results of the Town Election for April 22, 2024:
| VOTES | |
| SELECTBOARD | |
| Jessica Kallin | 216 |
| All Others | |
| Blanks | 14 |
| Total Ballots Cast | 230 |
| BOARD OF ASSESSORS | |
| Jeffrey Childs | 215 |
| All Others | |
| Blanks | 15 |
| Total Ballots Cast | 230 |
| BOARD OF HEALTH | |
| Eric Moeller | 214 |
| All Others | |
| Blanks | 16 |
| Total Ballots Cast | 230 |
| PLANNING BOARD | |
| Andrew Leonard | 209 |
| All Others | |
| Blanks | 21 |
| Total Ballots Cast | 230 |
| CEMETERY COMMISSIONER | |
| All Others | 8 |
| Blanks | 222 |
| Total Ballots Cast | 230 |
| CEMETERY COMMISSIONER 2YR | |
| All Others | 1 |
| Blanks | 229 |
| Total Ballots Cast | 230 |
| PARKS COMMISSIONER | |
| Patrick Lyden | 38 |
| All Others | 2 |
| Blanks | 190 |
| Total Ballots Cast | 230 |
| COLLECTOR | |
| Kate Stacy | 212 |
| All Others | |
| Blanks | 18 |
| Total Ballots Cast | 230 |
| LIBRARY TRUSTEE | |
| Lynn Carpenito | 207 |
| Christina Ewald | 210 |
| Roberta Flashman | 178 |
| All Others | 0 |
| Blanks | 95 |
| Total Ballots Cast | 690 |
| CONSTABLE | |
| All Others | 5 |
| Blanks | 225 |
| Total Ballots Cast | 230 |
| FINANCE COMMITTEE | |
| All Others | 4 |
| Blanks | 226 |
| Total Ballots Cast | 230 |
| FINANCE COMMITTEE 2YR | |
| All Others | 1 |
| Blanks | 459 |
| Total Ballots Cast | 460 |
| FINANCE COMMITTEE 1YR | |
| All Others | 1 |
| Blanks | 459 |
| Total Ballots Cast | 460 |
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