Effective January 1, 2026, Updated Fees List for Inspectional Services

 

Effective January 1, 2026, new inspectional fees go into effect. Download the updated fees list.

Watch Ashby’s Channel 8 Live Stream

 

Cut the cord? No longer have cable – not to worry! You can access Channel 8 Online through a live stream on YouTube.

Keep up to date on Town Announcements and Catch the Selectboard meeting live on Channel 8 or on the Live Stream.

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 12/22 through Wed 12/24 — CLOSED
• Mon 12/29 through Wed 12/31— OPEN 8am-12noon ONLY (no evening hours Wed)
• Regular open hours will resume on Mon 1/5.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

Board of Health Virtual (Online) Meeting – December 18, 2025 At 7:00pm

 

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

Selectboard Meeting (In Person & Online), December 17, 2025 at 6:30PM ET

 

Agenda and Meeting Documents for the Selectboard Meeting, December 17, 2025 at 6:30PM. The meeting will be conducted in person in the Selectboard 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

Conservation Commission Virtual (Online) Meeting, December 16, 2025 at 7:30PM ET

 

Meeting Agenda for the Conservation Commission meeting, December 16, 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

Your Voice Matters! Updated Ashby Elementary School Survey

 

We’ve updated the survey with clearer questions to better capture your input. Please rank your answers, top being most desirable and bottom least desirable.

Please take a few minutes to complete—your feedback is essential. The results will be shared to the NMRSD School Committee to ensure Ashby residents’ priorities are heard and acted upon.

Scan the QR code or use the link to access the survey.

Please call to request a hard copy to 978-386-2424 x 123.

Thank you,

The Town of Ashby

Planning Board Virtual (Online) Meeting – December 10, 2025 at 7PM

 

on Planning Board Virtual (Online) Meeting – December 10, 2025 at 7PM

Meeting agenda for the upcoming Planning Board Meeting, December 10, 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

Selectboard Meeting (In Person & Online), December 3, 2025 at 6:30PM ET

 

Agenda and Meeting Documents for the Selectboard Meeting, December 3, 2025 at 6:30PM. The meeting will be conducted in person in the Selectboard 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

It is Time to License your Dog(s) for 2026!

 

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

$10 late fee for dogs licensed after March 31st

Feel free to email/call with any questions:

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

Dog License Forms can also be found online.