Ashby Brownie Troop#30163 Girl Scout Cookie Drive Thru
"Cookie Drive Thru" Fund Raiser
Saturday, February 1st, 12:00-3:00pm
Ashby Elementary School Parking Lot
911 Main Street in Ashby, MA
Please come to our "Cookie Drive Thru" Fund Raiser and support your local Girl Scouts!!
We are raising money to complete a community service project in Ashby at Maja on Erickson Rd and the Heifer International Organization. The girls also wish to take a field trip to Heifer and earn their membership renewals for next year.
Just in case you want to support us but wish not to bring home cookies, you can donate your cookies to our "Project Care and Share" which will be donated 50/50 to our Ashby Food Pantry and our local military recipients.
Thank you for your continued support,
Troop leaders Rebecca Thatcher, Jessica Sheridan, Alecia Primrose and Diane Hill
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Monday, January 27, 2014
Agenda for Selectmen's Meeting January 29, 2014
SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
January 29, 2014
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen Approve Minutes of June 19, 2013 and January 15, 2014
3. Selectmen Approve and Sign on Payroll Warrant W29P in the amount of
$53,256.28 and Vendor Warrant W30B in the amount of $158,433.97
4. Selectmen Briefing on Audit Results by Melanson Heath and Company (Town
Accountant)
5. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Chairman’s Signature on FY14 Audit
Engagement Letter
6. Request for Selectmen’s Approval to Deficit Spend for Winter Operations
(Highway Superintendent)
7. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Birdena Lyon as Police Fire Signal
Operator with a One Year Probationary Period
8. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Heather Rhodes as Police Fire Signal
Operator with a One Year Probationary Period
9. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Amanda Pender as Police Fire Signal
Operator with a One Year Probationary Period
10. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of John Bilotti, Kathleen Juliano, Catherine
Biliouris, Martha Svedberg and Lillian Whitney to the 250th Start-up Celebration
Committee
11. Selectmen Call Special Town Meeting for March 15, 2014 and Open Warrant
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
January 29, 2014
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen Approve Minutes of June 19, 2013 and January 15, 2014
3. Selectmen Approve and Sign on Payroll Warrant W29P in the amount of
$53,256.28 and Vendor Warrant W30B in the amount of $158,433.97
4. Selectmen Briefing on Audit Results by Melanson Heath and Company (Town
Accountant)
5. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Chairman’s Signature on FY14 Audit
Engagement Letter
6. Request for Selectmen’s Approval to Deficit Spend for Winter Operations
(Highway Superintendent)
7. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Birdena Lyon as Police Fire Signal
Operator with a One Year Probationary Period
8. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Heather Rhodes as Police Fire Signal
Operator with a One Year Probationary Period
9. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Amanda Pender as Police Fire Signal
Operator with a One Year Probationary Period
10. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of John Bilotti, Kathleen Juliano, Catherine
Biliouris, Martha Svedberg and Lillian Whitney to the 250th Start-up Celebration
Committee
11. Selectmen Call Special Town Meeting for March 15, 2014 and Open Warrant
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
Friday, January 24, 2014
Ashby Food Pantry
The newly formed Ashby Food Pantry will open it's doors for the first time on Tuesday February 11th from 6-7:30pm. We are located in the Selectman's room on the 2nd Floor of the Town Hall.
We are conducting a food drive January 24 throughl February 3rd to help stock the pantry shelves for our neighbors in need. Food can be dropped off at locations throughout town, including the following: Ashby Market, Ashby Elementary School, Ashby Library, Ashby Congregational Church, 31 Store and The Stop & Style.
Although all items are appreciated, there is a particularly high need for the following: Cereal, Pasta, Peanut Butter, Jelly and Spaghetti. Thank you for your support
We are conducting a food drive January 24 throughl February 3rd to help stock the pantry shelves for our neighbors in need. Food can be dropped off at locations throughout town, including the following: Ashby Market, Ashby Elementary School, Ashby Library, Ashby Congregational Church, 31 Store and The Stop & Style.
Although all items are appreciated, there is a particularly high need for the following: Cereal, Pasta, Peanut Butter, Jelly and Spaghetti. Thank you for your support
Monday, January 13, 2014
Agenda for Selectmen's Meeting January 15, 2014
SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
January
15, 2014
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of
Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen Approve Minutes of June 19 and
December 31, 2013 and January 10, 2014
3. Selectmen Approve and Sign on Payroll Warrant
W27P in the amount of $48,827.82 and Vendor Warrant W28B in the amount of $69,149.78
4. 7:15 p.m. – Community Development Block Grant
Hearing (Kevin Flynn)
5. Request
for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on Subordination Agreement for FY10
Housing Rehab Program Participant (Beth Ann Scheid )
6. Ashby Food Pantry Discussion (Tricia Foster)
7. Request for Selectmen’s Approval of the
following Ambulance Write-offs for the period from July, 2013 through October,
2013 (Town Accountant):
v July, 2013 - $7,772.40
v August, 2013 - $7083.75
v September, 2013 - $8,496.88
v October, 2013 - $4,561.91
v Total of $27,914.94
8. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and
Chairman’s Signature on FY14 Audit Engagement Letter
9. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and
Chairman’s Signature on updated Family Medical Leave Act Policy
10. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and
Chairman’s Signature on Small Necessities Leave Act Policy
11. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Harry
Parviainen as Assistant Electrical Inspector, for a Term ending March 31, 2014
12. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of
Lillian Whitney to the 250th Start-up
Celebration Committee
13. Request for Selectmen’s Acceptance of the
Resignation of Krista Burson as Accounting Clerk/Administrative Assistant to
the Police Department, effective January 20, 2014
14. Request for Selectmen’s Approval of 5 Month Unpaid
Leave of Absence for Reserve Officer Glenn Casey
15. Any Other Business Not Reasonably Anticipated
by the Chairman
16. Public Comments (if any)
17. Selectmen Enter into Executive Session to Discuss
Strategy with Respect to Collective Bargaining and will Reconvene in Open
Session
18. Adjourn
Friday, December 20, 2013
Agenda for the Selectmen's Meeting December 31, 2013 at 8:00 am
SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
December
31, 2013
1. 8:00 a.m. - Selectmen Open Board of
Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen Approve Minutes of June 19, December
11 and December 18, 2013
3. Selectmen Approve and Sign on Payroll and Vendor
Warrants
4. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Scott
LeClerc as Board of Health Member until Next Annual Town Election
5. Any Other Business Not Reasonably Anticipated
by the Chairman
6. Public Comments (if any)
7. Adjourn
Monday, December 16, 2013
Agenda for Selectmen's Meeting December 18, 2013
SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
December 18, 2013
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen Approve Minutes of June 19, December 4, and December 11, 2013
3. Selectmen Approve and Sign on Payroll Warrant W23P in the amount of
$60,164.97 and Vendor Warrant W24B in the amount of $58,566.47
4. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on 2 Discharge of Mortgages
for FY03 Housing Rehab Program Participant (Beth Ann Scheid)
5. Request for Selectmen’s Approval of the following Ambulance Write-offs for the
period from July, 2013 through November, 2013 (Town Accountant):
July, 2013 - $7,772.40
August, 2013 - $7083.75
September, 2013 - $8,496.88
October, 2013 - $4,561.91
Total of $27,914.94
6. Selectmen Discuss Liquor License Fees for Calendar Year 2014 (Bill Arnold)
7. Request for Selectmen’s Signatures on 2014 Liquor Licenses for:
31 Store – Retail Package Goods, All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages
American Legion – Club License, All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages
Ashby Market – Retail Package Goods, Wines and Malt Beverages
8. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on Common Victualler’s
License Renewals for 2014 for:
31 Store
4-H Camp Middlesex
American Legion
Ashby Market
Mr. Mike’s
9. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on General (Video Games)
License for The American Legion for 2014
10. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on 2014 Class II and Class III
Motor Vehicle License Renewals and accompanying Conditions for P&S Trucks
& Parts, Inc.
11. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on 2014 Motor Vehicle License
Renewals (including Class II Conditions) for:
B&Z Enterprises Class II
G&M Automotive Class II
Tip Top Motors Class II
Tracy’s Auto Body and Sales Class II
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. Selectmen Enter into Executive Session to Conduct Contract Negotiations with
Non-Union Personnel and will Reconvene in Open Session
16. Adjourn
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Selectmen's Meeting December 11, 2013
SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
December 11, 2013
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen discuss and act on filling the Position of Chief of Police,
following the departure of Chief Drew
3. Any Other Business Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chairman
4. Public Comments (if any)
5. Adjourn
December 11, 2013
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen discuss and act on filling the Position of Chief of Police,
following the departure of Chief Drew
3. Any Other Business Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chairman
4. Public Comments (if any)
5. Adjourn
Monday, December 2, 2013
Agenda for the Selectmen's Meeting, December 4, 2013
SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
December 4, 2013
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen Approve Minutes of June 19, November 20 and November 25, 2013
3. Selectmen Approve and Sign on Payroll Warrant W21P in the amount of
$52,393.36 and Vendor Warrant W22B in the amount of $142,434.33
4. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on Subordination Agreement
for FY09 Housing Rehab Program Participant (Beth Ann Scheid)
5. Request for Selectmen’s Acceptance of the Resignation of Randy Stacy as Waste
Oil Coordinator, Effective Immediately
6. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on 2014 ABCC Liquor License
Renewal Forms for:
The American Legion Club License, All Alcoholic Beverages
The Ashby Market Package Store, Wine and Malt Beverages
E.C. 31, Inc. Package Store, All Alcoholic Beverages
7. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on 2014 ABCC Population
Estimate Certificate for Seasonal Licenses
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
December 4, 2013
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen Approve Minutes of June 19, November 20 and November 25, 2013
3. Selectmen Approve and Sign on Payroll Warrant W21P in the amount of
$52,393.36 and Vendor Warrant W22B in the amount of $142,434.33
4. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on Subordination Agreement
for FY09 Housing Rehab Program Participant (Beth Ann Scheid)
5. Request for Selectmen’s Acceptance of the Resignation of Randy Stacy as Waste
Oil Coordinator, Effective Immediately
6. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on 2014 ABCC Liquor License
Renewal Forms for:
The American Legion Club License, All Alcoholic Beverages
The Ashby Market Package Store, Wine and Malt Beverages
E.C. 31, Inc. Package Store, All Alcoholic Beverages
7. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on 2014 ABCC Population
Estimate Certificate for Seasonal Licenses
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
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
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.
Monday, November 18, 2013
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
Monday, November 4, 2013
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
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
Thursday, October 31, 2013
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
Monday, October 21, 2013
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
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
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
Monday, October 7, 2013
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
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
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
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
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
Monday, September 23, 2013
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
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
Friday, August 30, 2013
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)
Thursday, August 22, 2013
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
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
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
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!
Saturday, August 10, 2013
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:
Please submit resumes to:
John J. Pankosky,
Solid Waste Superintendent
895 Main Street,
Ashby, MA 01431.
jjpank@comcast.net
Solid Waste Superintendent
895 Main Street,
Ashby, MA 01431.
jjpank@comcast.net
Thursday, August 8, 2013
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
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.
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.
Saturday, July 27, 2013
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
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
Monday, July 22, 2013
Turnpike Rd. Closed
Turnpike Rd. will be closed between County Rd. and Bernhardt Rd. on Tuesday, July 23rd until further notice for bridge replacement.
Monday, July 15, 2013
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
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
Saturday, June 29, 2013
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
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
Monday, June 24, 2013
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
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
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Band Concert & Bonfire Schedule
July 3rd, Band Concert, Barbecue and Bonfire at Allen Field
photo by Rick Jollimore | |
Band Concerts on the Common
photo by Rick Jollimore |
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