Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, Sunday, Dec.1st

The Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on the Common will be Sunday, Dec. 1st at 4:00 pm. Following the tree lighting ceremony, a free community dinner, with vegetarian and meat stews, is hosted by First Parish Church.

Agenda for Selectmen's Meeting November 20,2013

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA

November 20, 2013

1.      7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting

2.      Selectmen Approve Minutes of June 19 and November 6, 2013

3.      Selectmen Approve and Sign on Payroll Warrant W19P in the amount of $61,025.54 and Vendor Warrant W20B in the amount of $43,532.36

4.      Request for Selectmen’s Approval of New and Revised Police Department Policies (Lieutenant Alden)

5.      Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Initials on Ambulance Receivable Write-offs for $4,574.97

6.      Request for Selectmen’s Acceptance of the Resignation of Melissa Coyle as Board of Assessors Member, Effective November 6, 2013

7.      Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on 5 One Day Liquor Licenses for the Fitchburg Rod and Gun Club:

v  12/11/13, Spaghetti Dinner

v  1/8/14, Spaghetti Dinner

v  1/18/14, Ice Fishing Derby

v  2/8/14, Ice Fishing Derby

v  2/22/14, Kid’s Ice Fishing Derby

8.      Any Other Business Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chairman

9.      Assistant to the Board of Selectmen’s Report

10.  Public Comments (if any)

11.  Adjourn

Agenda for Selectmen's Meeting November 6, 2013

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
November 6, 2013
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen Approve Minutes of June 6, June 19, October 21, and October 23,
2013
3. Selectmen Approve and Sign on Payroll Warrant W17P in the amount of
$49,829.79 and Vendor Warrant W18B in the amount of $789,878.79
4. Request for Selectmen’s Consideration of using Town Hall Space for Opening a
Food Pantry (Tricia Foster)
5. Any Other Business Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chairman
6. Assistant to the Board of Selectmen’s Report
7. Public Comments (if any)
8. Adjourn

North Middlesex Regional High School Building Project Forum

Community Forum for North Midddlesex Regional High School Building Project, Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at Ashby Library. We need your input as we examine options that will result in an efficient high school design that maximizes the site and creates a positive and productive learning environment. Topics at the forum will include: 

• Auditorium and science labs 
• Community amenities and athletic facilities 
• Effect of new school on property values and community reputation

Part Time Dispatcher Position is Available

Ashby Police Department – Part Time Public Safety Dispatchers

The Ashby Police Department is currently seeking applicants for the position of Part-Time Civilian Public Safety Dispatcher.  Responsibilities include but are not limited to; receiving emergency and non-emergency calls, dispatching Police/Fire/EMS personnel, data entry into a records management system. 

Applicants must have; HS diploma or GED, availability and willingness to work all shifts including weekends and holidays.  Those who possess certifications in E911, EMD, CPR, and CJIS certifications, and prior experience are preferred.  Excellent communication skills including verbal and written, basic computer skills, and the ability to multi-task are required.  Applicants must pass a background and CORI check prior to employment.

These positions are part-time and the starting salary is currently under union negotiation with the Town.  Letters of interest and resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. 

A letter of interest and resume should be submitted to;

Ashby Police Department

PO Box 280

Ashby, MA 01431
Attn: Lt Fred Alden

Or email to:  FAlden@Ashbyma.gov

The Ashby Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Agenda for the Selectmen's Meeting on October 23, 2013

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
October 23, 2013
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen Approve Minutes of June 6, June 19, September 25, and October 9,
2013
3. Selectmen Approve and Sign on Payroll Warrant W15P in the amount of
$59,486.10 and Vendor Warrant W16B in the amount of $184,329.95
4. Request for Selectmen’s Approval of Energy Baseline and Energy Reduction Plan
and Signatures on Notification Letter regarding Approval (Jim Hubert)
5. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on Subordination Agreement
for FY03 Housing Rehab Program Participant (Beth Ann Scheid)
6. Any Other Business Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chairman
7. Assistant to the Board of Selectmen’s Report
8. Public Comments (if any)
9. Adjourn

Agenda for Selectmen's Meeting October 9, 2013

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
October 9, 2013
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen Approve Minutes of June 6, June 19, September 25, and October 2,
2013
3. Selectmen Approve and Sign on Payroll Warrant W13P in the amount of
$53,826.83 and Vendor Warrant W14B in the amount of $65,295.11
4. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on Notification Letter regarding
Approval of Fuel Efficient Vehicle Policy (Alan Pease)
5. Discussion re: DRAFT Energy Baseline and Energy Reduction Plan (Alan Pease)
6. Request for Selectmen’s Approval of Ambulance Receivable Write-offs in the
amount of $5,616.74
7. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Wayne Stacy as Part-time Seasonal
Cemetery Maintenance Laborer, Employee-at Will
8. Request for Selectmen’s Acceptance of the Resignation of Heather Swick as
Police Fire Signal Operator, Effective 10/01/13
9. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on United Nations Day
Proclamation
10. Any Other Business Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chairman
11. Assistant to the Board of Selectmen’s Report
12. Public Comments (if any)
13. Adjourn

Pumpkin Festival, Saturday, Oct. 5th on the Common

The 23rd Annual Pumpkin Festival & Craft Fair is almost here! Mark your calendars for October 5, 2013 and join us from 10-4!

This year's booklet is NOW AVAILABLE! Pick one up at any one of these local hot spots:

Ashby Public Library
Ashby Market
31 Store
Stop & Style

The booklet is FULL of local businesses who have generously supported this year's Pumpkin Festival and helped make the many events at the Library possible. Thank you all. You can also find this year's Schedule and more information about becoming one of the Friends of the Ashby Public Library. We would love to have you on the team!

We hope to see you there! ~ The Friends

Agenda for Selectmen's Meeting October 2, 2013

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
October 2, 2013
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Joint Meeting with the Finance Committee re: Town Finances
3. Any Other Business Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chairman
4. Adjourn

Agenda for Selectmen's Meeting Sept. 25, 2013

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
September 25, 2013
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen Approve Minutes of June 6, June 19 and September 11, 2013
3. Selectmen Approve and Sign on Payroll Warrant W11P in the amount of
$54,441.10 and Vendor Warrant W12B in the amount of $43,905.12
4. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on a One Day Liquor License
for the Fitchburg Rod and Gun Club
5. Request for Selectmen’s Acceptance of the Resignation of James Russell as
Part-time Seasonal Cemetery Maintenance Laborer, Effective 9/13/13
6. Selectmen Discuss and Vote on a Procedure for Access to Town Counsel for All
Town Officials and Employees
7. Water Feasibility Study Kick-off Meeting (Alan Pease)
8. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Chairman’s Signature on DLTA
Consultant Agreement with Weston and Sampson
9. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Lillian Whitney to the 250th Start-up
Celebration Committee
10. Any Other Business Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chairman
11. Assistant to the Board of Selectmen’s Report
12. Public Comments (if any)
13. Adjourn

Legion Car Show, Sunday, Sept. 1st

4th Annual Ashby Legion Car Show, Sunday, Sept. 1st at Allen Field, from 8:30 am on. 30 classes of vehicles, admission $2.00 kids under 12 free. Food & beverages, music, 50/50 raffle. All proceeds help veterans in need. (Rain date Sept. 2nd)

Agenda for Selectmen's Meeting August 28, 2013

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
August 28, 2013
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen Approve Minutes
3. Selectmen Approve and Sign on Warrants
4. Discussion re: Scheduled Selectmen’s Meetings
5. Discussion re: Town Counsel’s ruling on Public Records Requests
6. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on One Day Liquor License for
the Holmes-Curran-Bennett Annual Car Show
7. Request for Selectmen’s Signatures on Letter of Thanks to Elmer (Fitzie)
Fitzgerald, Jr.
8. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Initials on Comstar Write-off
9. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Peggy Mosher as Ashby Cultural
Council Member for a 3-year term to expire on June 30, 2016
10. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Maureen Davi as Ashby Cultural
Council Member for a 3-year term to expire on June 30, 2016
11. Any Other Business Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chairman
12. Assistant to the Board of Selectmen’s Report
13. Public Comments (if any)
14. Adjourn

Ashby Elementary K-4 Students & Families, Welcome Back Outing

To welcome back all K-4 Ashby Elementary School students and their families, 

the AES PTC is hosting a FREE Family Outing!  Sunday August 25, 2:00pm-5:00pm

Allen Field, 606 West Rd, Ashby

FREE Bounces houses, field games, face painting, drinks & snacks!

 

Job Opening for Solid Waste Attendant at Transfer Station

Solid Waste Attendant

The Town of Ashby has an opening for a Solid Waste Attendant. This is a part time position. Work hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month at the Ashby Recycle Center & Transfer Station. Pay is $14.28 an hour. Candidates must be over 18.

Duties include monitoring and assisting the townspeople in trash disposal, recyclable materials separation, and collection of fees. Must be able to lift heavy items.

This requires working outside in all weather conditions. There are no heated buildings at the Transfer Station.

Please submit resumes to:

John J. Pankosky,
Solid Waste Superintendent
895 Main Street,
Ashby, MA 01431.
jjpank@comcast.net

Agenda for Selectmen's Meeting Tuesday, August 13, 2013

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
August 13, 2013
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen Approve Minutes
3. Selectmen Approve and Sign on Warrants
4. Discussion re: Scheduled Selectmen’s Meetings
5. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Fuel Efficient Vehicle Policy
(Alan Pease)
6. Request for Selectmen’s Acceptance of the Resignation of Elmer Fitzgerald, Jr.
(Fitzie) as Hazardous Waste Coordinator, Effective July 30, 2013
7. Request for Selectmen’s Acceptance of the Resignation of Elmer Fitzgerald, Jr.
(Fitzie) as Waste Oil Coordinator, Effective July 30, 2013
8. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of William Seymour, Jr. as Hazardous
Waste Coordinator, Employee-at-Will
9. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Randy Stacy as Waste Oil Coordinator,
Employee-at-Will
10. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Rebecca Thatcher as Cemetery
Commissioner until the Next Annual Town Election
11. Request for Selectmen’s One Time Waiver of Dispatcher Floating Holiday Policy
Accrual Limit
12. Any Other Business Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chairman
13. Assistant to the Board of Selectmen’s Report
14. Public Comments (if any)
15. Adjourn

Gentle Yoga Class for Age 50 & Over

Gentle Yoga class with instructor Roberta Flashman for people age 50 and older. The summer session will be FREE and run for 8 weeks beginning Aug. 3rd - Sept. 21 from 8-9 a.m. Saturday mornings at Town Hall in the Land Use room. Participants should wear loose-fitting, comfortable clothing and bring yoga mats if they have them. Extra mats will be available.

Registration is by calling the COA office at 978-386-2424 ext. 27 and leaving their name or people can register at the first class. If anyone has questions about the class, they can call Roberta at 978-386-7104.

Agenda for Selectmen's Meeting July 31, 2013

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
July 31, 2013
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen Approve Minutes
3. Selectmen Approve and Sign on Warrants
4. Briefing on Green Communities Approval Process (Alan Pease)
5. Review Fuel Efficient Vehicle Policy (Alan Pease)
6. Any Other Business Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chairman
7. Assistant to the Board of Selectmen’s Report
8. Public Comments (if any)
9. Adjourn

Turnpike Rd. Closed

Turnpike Rd. will be closed between County Rd. and Bernhardt Rd. on Tuesday, July 23rd until further notice for bridge replacement.

Selectmen's Meeting Agenda for July 17, 2013

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
July 17, 2013
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen Approve Minutes
3. Selectmen Approve and Sign on Warrants
4. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Fred Alden as Police Lieutenant
5. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Andrew Richard as Police and Fire
Signal Operator (PFSO), EAW
6. Request for Selectmen’s Approval of Ambulance Receivable Write-offs in the
amount of $4,873.78
7. Discussion re: Policy for Charges for Time/Copies involving Public Documents
requested by Individual Board Members
8. Discussion re: Status of “Town Common Well File”
9. Discussion re: Filing of State Ethics Forms
10. Any Other Business Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chairman
11. Assistant to the Board of Selectmen’s Report
12. Public Comments (if any)
13. Adjourn

Agenda for Selectmen's Meeting Tuesday, July 2, 2013

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
July 2, 2013
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen Approve Minutes of June 19, 2013
3. Selectmen Approve and Sign on Payroll Warrant W51P in the amount of
$____________ and Vendor Warrant W52B in the amount of $____________
4. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on DLTA Grant (Alan Pease)
5. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on 2013 Common Victualler’s
License Renewal for the Ashby Community Council
6. 7:30 p.m. – Joint Meeting with the Finance Committee for Discussion re: End of
Year Interdepartmental Transfers
7. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Year-End Transfers
8. Any Other Business Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chairman
9. Assistant to the Board of Selectmen’s Report
10. Public Comments (if any)
11. Adjourn

Election June 25th, 7 am to 8 pm at Ashby Elementary School

STATE ELECTION AND SPECIAL TOWN ELECTION
TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2013 POLLS OPEN 7 AM TIL 8 PM IN ASHBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BALLOT FOR TOWN ELECTION

SELECTMAN, One year

Janet L. Flinkstrom
Martha A. Svedberg




BALLOT FOR STATE ELECTION

SENATOR IN CONGRESS

Gabriel E. Gomez
Edward J. Markey
Richard A. Heos

Band Concert & Bonfire Schedule

July 3rd, Band Concert, Barbecue and Bonfire at Allen Field Gates Open at 4:00 Chicken Barbecue 5:00, contact Ken or Kathy J. at 5502 for tickets, $8.00 Band Concert at 7:30 Bonfire Following Concert (approximately 9:30) photo by Rick Jollimore
Band Concerts on the Common Wednesdays July 10, 17, 24, 31 and Aug 7, 14. Music starts at 7:30. Food and beverages including hot dogs, hambugers, sodas sold by different local non-profit orgs each week. Popcorn, sundaes and other goodies also available all concerts are weather permitting photo by Rick Jollimore

Red Cross Blood Drive

The Red Cross is sponsoring a blood drive at the Ashby Library on Thursday, June 20 from 2:00 - 7:00.  People who donate blood will receive a free Red Sox T-shirt.

Agenda for Selectmen's Meeting June 19th

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
June 19, 2013
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen Approve Minutes of May 20 and May 22 and June 6 (2), 2013
3. Selectmen Approve and Sign on Payroll Warrant W49P in the amount of
$____________ and Vendor Warrant W50B in the amount of $__________
4. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund
Transfer #13-08 in the amount of $114.50 to the Zoning Board Expense Account
5. Old Engine House Lease Discussion (Alan Pease)
6. Request for Selectmen’s Designation of the Town Administrator as Municipal
Liaison to the State Ethics Commission (Re-Vote Necessary)
7. Discussion re: Mr. Ingerson’s Email of June 12th re: Processes for Information
Distribution
8. Discussion re: End of Year Interdepartmental Transfers
9. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Year-End Transfers
10. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on RCTS Enterprise Emergency
Reserve Fund Transfer RCTS#5 in the amount of $1,220 to the Recycling
Expenses Account
11. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Sam Armstrong-Champ as Broadcast
Technician, Employee-at-Will
12. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Townsend Police Officers as Special
Police Officers in Ashby for FY2014 (see list)
13. Request for Selectmen’s Annual Appointments for FY2014 (see list)
14. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Dennis Moore as Ashby’s
Representative to the North Middlesex Regional School District School
Committee until the Next Annual Town Election
15. Selectmen Review DRAFT Ashby Trail Map
16. Any Other Business Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chairman
17. Assistant to the Board of Selectmen’s Report
18. Public Comments (if any)

Board of Selectmen Appointments to Committees & Boards

Board of Selectmen appointments to Committees, Boards and other positions is coming up June 19th. If interested, contact Jennifer or Bob at Town Hall (386-2424 x11 or x25). For more information, follow the link.http://ashbyma.gov/Selectmen/appointments-fy14.html

Agenda for Selectmen's Meeting May 22, 2013

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
May 22, 2013
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen Approve Minutes of May 8, 2013
3. Selectmen Approve and Sign on Payroll Warrant W45P in the amount of
$_____________ and Vendor Warrant W46B in the amount of $_________
4. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund
Transfer #13-07 in the amount of $119.08 to the Zoning Board Expense Account
5. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on Ambulance Receivable
Write-off for $1,067.01
6. Request for Selectmen’s Annual Re-Appointment of Joe Mazzola as Veteran’s
Agent for a one-year term ending April 30, 2014
7. Request for Selectmen’s Designation of the Town Administrator as Liaison to the
Ethics Commission
8. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Kathleen O’Donnell as Special Counsel
9. Request for Selectmen’s Signatures on Special Town Election Warrant (4)
10. Request for Selectmen’s Signatures on Special State Election Warrant (4)
11. Any Other Business Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chairman
12. Assistant to the Board of Selectmen’s Report
13. Public Comments (if any)
14. Adjourn

High School Building Project Community Forum

There Will be a Community Forum on the High School Building Project at Ashby Elementary on Monday, May 20th at 7:00 PM

NMRS School Committee Representative Sought

Ashby is seeking a resident who will serve as representitive on the North Middlesex Regional School Committee until the next town election. More information at  http://ashbyma.gov/generic_page3.html

Agenda for Selectmen's Meeting May 8, 2013

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
May 8, 2013
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen Elect Board Officers
3. Selectmen Approve Minutes of May 4, 2013
4. Selectmen Approve and Sign on Payroll Warrant W43P in the amount of
$________ and Vendor Warrant W44B in the amount of $___________
5. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on a One Day Liquor License
for the Fitchburg Rod and Gun Club
6. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on Chapter 90 Request
7. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Heather Swick as Part-time Police Fire
Signal Operator with a Probationary Period of 1 Year (Chief Drew)
8. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Mark Lafferty as Part-time Police Fire
Signal Operator with a Probationary Period of 1 Year (Chief Drew)
9. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Fred Alden as Police Lieutenant,
Effective May 12, 2013 (Chief Drew)
10. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Town Clerk Certificate of
Election
11. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on Letter of Thanks to Dan
Meunier
12. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on Letter of Thanks to Peter
McMurray
13. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Additional Members to serve on the
250th Start-up Celebration Committee (for Ashby’s 250th Anniversary)
14. Any Other Business Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chairman
15. Assistant to the Board of Selectmen’s Report
16. Public Comments (if any)
17. Adjourn

Agenda for Selectmen's Meeting April 10, 2013

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
April 10, 2013
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen Approve Minutes of March 27, 2013
3. Selectmen Approve and Sign on Payroll Warrant W39P in the amount of
$__________ and Vendor Warrant W40B in the amount of $___________
4. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Chairman’s Signature on FY10 CDBG
Close Out Document
5. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on 4 One Day Liquor Licenses
for the Fitchburg Rod and Gun Club
6. Request for Selectmen’s Acknowledgement of Ambulance Write-offs for the
Period December, 2011 through February, 2013 in the amount of $17,105.13
(Town Accountant)
7. 7:30 p.m. – Joint Meeting with the Finance Committee
a) Discussion Re: FY12 Audit Results
b) Discussion Re: FY14 Budget Items and Warrant Articles
8. Any Other Business Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chairman
9. Assistant to the Board of Selectmen’s Report
10. Public Comments (if any)
11. Adjourn