Register to Vote by February 28, 2025 for the March 10, 2025 Special Town Meeting

 

The last day/time to register to vote at the March 10th Special Town Meeting: Friday February 28th at 5pm.

Conservation Commission Virtual (Online) Meeting, March 4, 2025 at 7:30PM ET

 

 Conservation Commission Virtual (Online) Meeting, March 4, 2025 at 7:30PM ET

Meeting Agenda for the Conservation Commission meeting, March 4, 2025 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

Cable Advisory Committee Online Public Meeting, March 5, 2025 at 6PM

 

Cable Advisory Committee Online Public Meeting, March 5, 2025 at 6PM

Agenda for the Cable Advisory Committee Public Meeting, March 5, 2025 at 6:00PM ET.

Connect to the online meeting in one of the following ways:

• Computer/tablet/smart phone app: Join Online
• Meeting ID: 840 2272 4948
  Passcode: CdbT9i

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

Motor Vehicle Excise Bills to be Issued March 4, 2025

 

The Motor Vehicle Excise Bills will be issued on March 4, 2025 with a due date of April 3, 2025.

(Updated) Selectboard Meeting (In Person & Online), February 26, 2025 at 5:30PM ET

 

Agenda for the Selectboard Meeting, February 26, 2025 at 5:30PM. The meeting will be conducted in person in the Select board Room at Town Hall and online. 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

Board of Health Virtual (Online) Meeting – February 27, 2025 at 7:00PM

 

Meeting Agenda for the upcoming Board of Health Meeting, February 27, 2025 @ 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 – February 26, 2025 at 7PM

 

Meeting agenda for the upcoming Planning Board Meeting, February 26, 2025 @ 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

Nomination Papers – Last day to pull is March 6, 2025

 

Nomination Papers for the following Town Offices are available beginning January 21, 2025 with the last day to pull on March 6, 2025. The full schedule for the April 28, 2025 collection can be obtained here.

No papers have been pulled yet for the following positions:

• Selectboard (3yr)
• Cemetery Commission (3yr)
• Constable (3yr)
• Finance Committee (3yr) – 2 positions

Trustees of the Ashby Free Public Library Online Meeting, February 26, 2025 at 6:30pm

 

Meeting agenda for the AFPL Board of Trustees meeting, February 26, 2025 @ 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

Board of Assessors In-Person Meeting, February 26 at 5:00pm

 

Meeting Agenda for the upcoming Board of Assessors Meeting, February 26, 2025 @ 5:00pm. The meeting will be conducted in person in the Assessor’s Office.

Cable Contract Subcommittee Online Public Meeting, February 19, 2025 at 6PM

 

Agenda for the Cable Contract Subcommittee Public Meeting, February 19, 2025 at 6:00PM ET:

• Disband the subcommittee, votes may be taken.

Connect to the online meeting in one of the following ways:

• Computer/tablet/smart phone app: Join Online
• Meeting ID: 823 3840 7690
  Passcode: t2HZ0e

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

Town Hall closed February 17 for President’s Day

 

Town Hall is closed Monday, February 17, 2025 for President’s Day.

Selectboard Meeting (Online), February 20, 2025 at 6:00PM ET

 

Agenda for the Selectboard Meeting, February 20, 2025 at 6:00PM. The meeting will be conducted online. 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

Remain Alert – Avian influenza

 

From the Ashby Animal Control Officer:

I’m sure as many have heard the avian influenza has been detected in a bald eagle in Townsend. I do not want to raise alarm but make sure everyone is aware so we can keep our town flocks safe, I know there are some larger flocks in town that may be harder to notice something off right away. I have attached two links in order  help the community keep their flocks safe and to know what to watch for. At any time you have questions or concerns please contact ACO directly at (978)-303-5889. 

https://www.mass.gov/doc/biosecurity-for-your-backyard-flock-0/download

https://www.mass.gov/doc/prevent-exposure-to-highly-pathogenic-avian-influenza-virus-in-your-poultry-flock/download

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.