Planning Board Virtual (Online) Meeting – March 17, 2021 At 7PM (New Time)

 

Meeting Agenda for the upcoming Planning Board Meeting, March 17, 2021 @ 7pm. The meeting will be conducted online (virtual). Instructions for participating in the meeting are provided. Please note the new time.

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#,,,,,,0#,,983732# US (Germantown)
  • +13126266799,,87609641256#,,,,,,0#,,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

(UPDATED – No Longer A Joint Meeting) Finance Committee Virtual (Online) Meeting, March 13, 2021 At 10am ET

 

This is no longer a joint meeting. It is a Finance Committee only meeting.

Agenda for the Finance Committee Meeting, March 13, 2021 at 10am. Members of the public cannot attend in person. In order to access and participate in this meeting, you will need to so by telephone or computer.

Connection details:

• By computer:  Join Zoom Meeting; Passcode: 248516
• One tap mobile
  • +13017158592,,6859515516#,,,,,,0#,,248516# US (Washington D.C)
  • +13126266799,,6859515516#,,,,,,0#,,248516# US (Chicago)
• Dial by your location:
  • +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C)
  • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
  • +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
• Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kek6wNbx4V

Meeting ID: 685 951 5516
Passcode: 248516

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 is a list of instructions for connecting to the meeting by phone or by computer/tablet.

Keeping You Informed – Ashby Fire Department Acquisition Of A Pickup Truck

 

Ashby Fire Department Chief Bussell addresses rumors on the purchase of a Ford 150 pickup truck.

Great News! The Ashby Free Public Library Is Certified!

 

The Ashby Free Public Library is proud to announce that we were certified at the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) board meeting on March 4, 2021, to receive FY 2021 State Aid to Public Libraries grant awards.

We are in good company, with 347 total libraries in Massachusetts approved for State Aid grants. Read more about it.

Watatic Committee Virtual (Online) Meeting – March 11, 2021 At 7pm

 

Meeting Agenda for the upcoming Watatic Committee Meeting, March 11, 2021 @ 7pm. The meeting will be conducted online (virtual). Instructions for participating in the meeting are provided.

Access the online meeting in one of two ways:

• Computer/smartphone access to Zoom 
• One tap mobile: +19292056099,,2922543719# 
• Telephone: (929) 205-6099  Meeting Id 292-254-3719#

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 Selectmen And Finance Committee Joint Virtual (Online) Meeting, March 13, 2021 At 10am ET

 

Agenda for the Finance Committee Meeting, March 13, 2021 at 10am. Members of the public cannot attend in person. In order to access and participate in this meeting, you will need to so by telephone or computer.

Connection details:

• By computer:  Join Zoom Meeting; Passcode: 248516
• One tap mobile
  • +13017158592,,6859515516#,,,,,,0#,,248516# US (Washington D.C)
  • +13126266799,,6859515516#,,,,,,0#,,248516# US (Chicago)
• Dial by your location:
  • +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C)
  • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
  • +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
• Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kek6wNbx4V

Meeting ID: 685 951 5516
Passcode: 248516

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 is a list of instructions for connecting to the meeting by phone or by computer/tablet.

Board Of Selectmen Virtual (Online) Meeting, March 10, 2021 At 7pm ET

 

Agenda for the Board of Selectmen Meeting, March 10, 2021 at 7pm. Members of the public cannot attend in person. In order to access and participate in this meeting you will need to so by telephone or computer.

Connection details:

• By Computer: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/115201480
• By Phone (long distance charges may apply):
  • +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
  • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
  • +1 301 715 8592 US
  • +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
  • +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
  • +1 253 215 8782 US

Meeting ID: 115 201 480 (you will be asked to enter this number)

One tap mobile:

• +19292056099,,115201480# US (New York)
• +13126266799,,115201480# US (Chicago)

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.

Finance Committee Virtual (Online) Meeting, March 9, 2021 At 7:30pm ET

 

Agenda for the Finance Committee Meeting, March 9, 2021 at 7:30pm. Members of the public cannot attend in person. In order to access and participate in this meeting, you will need to so by telephone or computer.

Connection details:

• By computer:  Join Zoom Meeting; Passcode: 248516
• One tap mobile
  • +13017158592,,6859515516#,,,,,,0#,,248516# US (Washington D.C)
  • +13126266799,,6859515516#,,,,,,0#,,248516# US (Chicago)
• Dial by your location:
  • +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C)
  • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
  • +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
• Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kek6wNbx4V

Meeting ID: 685 951 5516
Passcode: 248516

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 is a list of instructions for connecting to the meeting by phone or by computer/tablet.

Planning Board Virtual (Online) Meeting – March 10, 2021 At 7PM (New Time)

 

Meeting Agenda for the upcoming Planning Board Meeting, March 10, 2021 @ 7pm. The meeting will be conducted online (virtual). Instructions for participating in the meeting are provided. Please note the new time.

Meeting documents are available from the Planning Board page.

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)
  • +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)

Meeting ID: 874 6678 3993
Passcode: 522193

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

Town Census And Street Listing

 

2021 Annual street list forms were mailed to all Ashby households on January 4th.  Did you complete and return yours to the Town Clerk’s office yet?

You can read about the law here: 
https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/eleinactivevoters/inactivevotersidx.htm

If you have any questions please call or email the Town Clerk — 978-386-2424 x10 or tclerk@ashbyma.gov”

Agriculture Commission Virtual (Online) Meeting – March 16, 2021 At 7pm

 

Meeting Agenda for the upcoming Agriculture Commission Meeting, March 16, 2021 @ 7pm. 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:
  +13017158592,,87328664196#,,,,499760# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,,87328664196#,,,,499760# US (Chicago)

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

(Updated 3/9/2021) Keeping You Informed – Magic Meadow Farms

 

Pre-hearing scheduled for March 10, 2021 at 10am ET. Zoom details below.

Here is the latest on Magic Meadow Farms:

3/9/2021	Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection’s Prehearing Conference Memorandum
3/2/2021	Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection’s Motion to Dismiss submitted to OADR today (3/2/2021)
3/2/2021	Order Allowing Stakeholders to Participate in Consolidated Appeals as Participants. Zoom details for March 10, 2021 pre-hearing provided below.
8/4/2020	Both the UAO and the PAN have been appealed by Mr. Ethier
7/9/2020	MassDEP issued a Unilateral Administrative Order and a Penalty Assessment Notice to Jeremy Ethier dba Magic Meadow Farms.

Zoom details for March 10, 2021 pre-hearing:

Only the parties to the proceeding (Mr. Ethier and MassDEP) and their respective attorneys will be able to speak at the Pre-Hearing Conference.

• Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83606078820?pwd=S09WUDBwVGoyZEJETm03LzF1dFVrQT09
  Meeting ID: 836 0607 8820
  Passcode: 9t8tcy
• Dial by your location
  +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
  Meeting ID: 836 0607 8820
  Passcode: 871416

The Scoop – Ashby Council On Aging’s Newletter For March 2021 Is Finally Here!

 

Ashby Senior Scoop for March, 2021

Tagged senior scoop

Dog License Renewals

 

Dog license renewals were due on January 1st.  If you have not licensed your dog(s) please be sure to do so before the $10 late fee takes effect on April 1st.  

The completed applications, fees and rabies certificate copies can be dropped off or mailed to:

Town Clerk’s Office
895 Main Street
Ashby, MA 01431

Conservation Commission Virtual (Online), March 3, 2021 At 7:30PM ET

 

Meeting Agenda for the Conservation Commission meeting, March 3, 2021 at 7:30pm ET.

Connect to the meeting in one of the following ways:

• Computer/tablet/smart phone app: https://zoom.us/j/2922543719
• One tap mobile: +19292056099,,2922543719#
• Telephone: (929) 205-6099 Meeting ID 292-254-3719#

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