July 3rd Band Concert, Allen Field, 7:30 pm
July 3rd Bonfire, Ashby Fire Dept., Allen Field 9:30 pm
July 7th Band Concert, Town Common, 7:30 pm
July 14th Band Concert, Town Common, 7:30 pm
July 21th Band Concert, Town Common, 7:30 pm
July 28th Band Concert, Town Common, 7:30 pm
August 4th Band Concert, Town Common, 7:30 pm
Due to budget reductions there are no Big Band concerts this year.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Selectmen's Agenda June 23, 2010
SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen Approve Minutes of June 9, 2010
3. Selectmen Approve and Sign Payroll Warrant W51P in the amount of $41,742.96,
Vendor Warrant W52B in the amount of $37,498.48, Vendor Warrant W52B1 in
the amount of $48,212.41 and Vendor Warrant W00B in the amount of
$159,306.82
4. Request for Selectmen’s Signatures on CDBG AH FY09 Housing Rehabilitation
Agreement Hubbardston Case #7 for $12,315.00 (Shelly Hatch)
5. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund
Transfer #10-32 in the amount of $1,277.23 to the Library Building Maintenance
Expense Account
6. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund
Transfer #10-33 in the amount of $2,262.25 to the Firefighters Wages Account
7. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund Transfer
#10-34 in the amount of $826.80 to the Fire Department Expenses Account
8. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund Transfer
#10-35 in the amount of $220.14 to the EMT Wages Account
9. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund Transfer
#10-36 in the amount of $425.00 to the CemeteryWages Account
10. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Year End Transfer #10-AT11
in the amount of $515.05 to the Library Building Maintenance Account
11. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Year End Transfer #10-AT12
in the amount of $2,400.00 to the Clerical Wages Account
12. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on Year End Transfer #10-AT13
in the amount of $7,500.00 to the Administration & Operations Expense Account
13. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on Year End Transfer #10-AT14
in the amount of $272.91 to the Fire Department Expenses Account
14. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on Year End Transfer #10-AT15
in the amount of $1,200.00 to the EMT Expense Account
15. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on 2010 Boundary Validation
Program Form
16. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Chapter 90 Request
17. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on VADAR Contract
18. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on MIIA Liability, Property and
Casualty Insurance Renewal
19. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on MIIA Cabot Risk Strategies,
LLC Insurance Renewal
20. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Ford Motor Credit Company
Documents for 2 Leased Cruisers
21. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Collins Center Contract
22. Request for Selectmen’s Annual Appointments (see list)
23. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on MART Advisory Board
Appointment Form
24. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Montachusett Joint
Transportation Committee Appointment Form
25. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of a Municipal Ethics Commission Liaison
26. Assistant to the Board of Selectmen’s Report
27. Public Comments (if any)
28. Adjourn
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen Approve Minutes of June 9, 2010
3. Selectmen Approve and Sign Payroll Warrant W51P in the amount of $41,742.96,
Vendor Warrant W52B in the amount of $37,498.48, Vendor Warrant W52B1 in
the amount of $48,212.41 and Vendor Warrant W00B in the amount of
$159,306.82
4. Request for Selectmen’s Signatures on CDBG AH FY09 Housing Rehabilitation
Agreement Hubbardston Case #7 for $12,315.00 (Shelly Hatch)
5. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund
Transfer #10-32 in the amount of $1,277.23 to the Library Building Maintenance
Expense Account
6. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund
Transfer #10-33 in the amount of $2,262.25 to the Firefighters Wages Account
7. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund Transfer
#10-34 in the amount of $826.80 to the Fire Department Expenses Account
8. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund Transfer
#10-35 in the amount of $220.14 to the EMT Wages Account
9. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund Transfer
#10-36 in the amount of $425.00 to the CemeteryWages Account
10. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Year End Transfer #10-AT11
in the amount of $515.05 to the Library Building Maintenance Account
11. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Year End Transfer #10-AT12
in the amount of $2,400.00 to the Clerical Wages Account
12. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on Year End Transfer #10-AT13
in the amount of $7,500.00 to the Administration & Operations Expense Account
13. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on Year End Transfer #10-AT14
in the amount of $272.91 to the Fire Department Expenses Account
14. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on Year End Transfer #10-AT15
in the amount of $1,200.00 to the EMT Expense Account
15. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on 2010 Boundary Validation
Program Form
16. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Chapter 90 Request
17. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on VADAR Contract
18. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on MIIA Liability, Property and
Casualty Insurance Renewal
19. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on MIIA Cabot Risk Strategies,
LLC Insurance Renewal
20. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Ford Motor Credit Company
Documents for 2 Leased Cruisers
21. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Collins Center Contract
22. Request for Selectmen’s Annual Appointments (see list)
23. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on MART Advisory Board
Appointment Form
24. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Montachusett Joint
Transportation Committee Appointment Form
25. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of a Municipal Ethics Commission Liaison
26. Assistant to the Board of Selectmen’s Report
27. Public Comments (if any)
28. Adjourn
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Ashby Village District Sewer Study
Initial Meeting, Tuesday June 15th at 7:00pm in the Town Hall
The study is to examine the feasibility and cost of a public sewer system to serve the center of town.
The area of the study is Main St. from Turnpike Rd to Ashby Elementary School.
The topics covered are scope of the study, methodology and potential locations for treatment facility.
The study will be conducted by the Montachusett Regional Planning Commission with funding from the District Local Technical Assistance grant.
The Public is welcome to come learn and share your thoughts.
Ashby Planning Board
The study is to examine the feasibility and cost of a public sewer system to serve the center of town.
The area of the study is Main St. from Turnpike Rd to Ashby Elementary School.
The topics covered are scope of the study, methodology and potential locations for treatment facility.
The study will be conducted by the Montachusett Regional Planning Commission with funding from the District Local Technical Assistance grant.
The Public is welcome to come learn and share your thoughts.
Ashby Planning Board
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Selectmen's Agenda June 9, 2010
SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen Approve Minutes of May 26, 2010
3. Selectmen Approve and Sign Payroll Warrant W49P in the amount of $___________ and Vendor Warrant 50B in the amount of $____________
4. Request for Selectmen’s Signature on Letter to Extend Joint Fuel Contracts for #2 Fuel and Gasoline and Diesel for One Year
5. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Townsend Police Officers as Special Police Officers in Ashby for FY2011
6. Request for Selectmen’s Vote on MIIA Health Benefits Trust Rate Proposal and Signature on MIIA Health Insurance Letter regarding the Same
7. 7:30 p.m. – Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Presentation (Sheila Lumi)
8. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Mike Bussell as North Middlesex Area Emergency Planning Committee Member for a Term to Expire June 30, 2012
9. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Bill Seymour, Jr. as North Middlesex Area Emergency Planning Committee Member for a Term to Expire June 30, 2012
10. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Dave Rainville as North Middlesex Area Emergency Planning Committee Alternate Member for a Term to Expire June 30, 2012
11. Request for Selectmen’s Signature on North Middlesex Area Emergency Planning Committee Letter
12. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Bill Seymour, Jr. as Community Emergency Response Coordinator for the North Middlesex Area Emergency Planning Committee
13. Request for Selectmen’s Signature on Community Emergency Response Coordinator Appointment Notification Letter
14. Request for Selectmen’s Signature on North Middlesex Area Emergency Planning Committee Memorandum of Understanding
15. Request for Selectman’s Signature on Designation of FEMA Application Agent Form
16. Assistant to the Board of Selectmen’s Report
17. Public Comments (if any)
18. Adjourn
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen Approve Minutes of May 26, 2010
3. Selectmen Approve and Sign Payroll Warrant W49P in the amount of $___________ and Vendor Warrant 50B in the amount of $____________
4. Request for Selectmen’s Signature on Letter to Extend Joint Fuel Contracts for #2 Fuel and Gasoline and Diesel for One Year
5. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Townsend Police Officers as Special Police Officers in Ashby for FY2011
6. Request for Selectmen’s Vote on MIIA Health Benefits Trust Rate Proposal and Signature on MIIA Health Insurance Letter regarding the Same
7. 7:30 p.m. – Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Presentation (Sheila Lumi)
8. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Mike Bussell as North Middlesex Area Emergency Planning Committee Member for a Term to Expire June 30, 2012
9. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Bill Seymour, Jr. as North Middlesex Area Emergency Planning Committee Member for a Term to Expire June 30, 2012
10. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Dave Rainville as North Middlesex Area Emergency Planning Committee Alternate Member for a Term to Expire June 30, 2012
11. Request for Selectmen’s Signature on North Middlesex Area Emergency Planning Committee Letter
12. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Bill Seymour, Jr. as Community Emergency Response Coordinator for the North Middlesex Area Emergency Planning Committee
13. Request for Selectmen’s Signature on Community Emergency Response Coordinator Appointment Notification Letter
14. Request for Selectmen’s Signature on North Middlesex Area Emergency Planning Committee Memorandum of Understanding
15. Request for Selectman’s Signature on Designation of FEMA Application Agent Form
16. Assistant to the Board of Selectmen’s Report
17. Public Comments (if any)
18. Adjourn
Friday, May 21, 2010
Funding for Residential Solar Heat & Hot Water
Notice of Funding Availability
The Montachusett Regional Planning Commission (MRPC) has received funding through the Housing Preservation Grant Program funded by US Rural Development.
These funds are available to income qualified households in Ashby and Hubbardston to install solar heat and/or domestic hot water.
If you are interested please contact Shelly Hatch at 978-345-7376, x305 for more information.
The Montachusett Regional Planning Commission (MRPC) has received funding through the Housing Preservation Grant Program funded by US Rural Development.
These funds are available to income qualified households in Ashby and Hubbardston to install solar heat and/or domestic hot water.
If you are interested please contact Shelly Hatch at 978-345-7376, x305 for more information.
Memorial Day Parade Schedule
Memorial Day Ceremonies on The Ashby Common, May 31st
1:30 PM Memorial Services at West Cemetery
1:45 PM All Marching Units Assemble at the American Legion Post 361
2:00 PM March to Revolutionary and 1812 Cemetery
2:30 PM Marching Units Depart to Glenwood Cemetery
3:00 PM Marching Units Depart to The Ashby Common
3:15 PM Ceremonies at The Ashby Common to Include Raising of The American Flag and Playing of The National Anthem
3:20 PM Dismissal of All Marching Units and Refreshments at The American
NOTE……….The S.A.L. once again will be putting on a Chicken BBQ. Serving time will be after the Parade. It’s still only $8.00 for a half chicken with vegetables, rolls, and a dessert. Get your tickets early!
Ashby American Legion Post 361 on Facebook
1:30 PM Memorial Services at West Cemetery
1:45 PM All Marching Units Assemble at the American Legion Post 361
2:00 PM March to Revolutionary and 1812 Cemetery
2:30 PM Marching Units Depart to Glenwood Cemetery
3:00 PM Marching Units Depart to The Ashby Common
3:15 PM Ceremonies at The Ashby Common to Include Raising of The American Flag and Playing of The National Anthem
3:20 PM Dismissal of All Marching Units and Refreshments at The American
NOTE……….The S.A.L. once again will be putting on a Chicken BBQ. Serving time will be after the Parade. It’s still only $8.00 for a half chicken with vegetables, rolls, and a dessert. Get your tickets early!
Ashby American Legion Post 361 on Facebook
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Disaster Assistance for property owners affected by the flooding
Disaster Assistance for home owners, renters, and business owners in Middlesex County who were affected by the flooding beginnng March 12, 2010
Apply by Phone 1-800-621-3362
TTY 1-800462-7585 for the hearing or speech impaired)
Apply online at www.disasterassistance.gov
Please have the following avaialble when you call:
A phone number where we can reach you
Social Security number
Current mailing address
Address of damaged property
Brief description of damages
Insurance information (if you have insurance)
Apply by Phone 1-800-621-3362
TTY 1-800462-7585 for the hearing or speech impaired)
Apply online at www.disasterassistance.gov
Please have the following avaialble when you call:
A phone number where we can reach you
Social Security number
Current mailing address
Address of damaged property
Brief description of damages
Insurance information (if you have insurance)
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Council on Aging Chores Corps Program Kids & Adults
Volunteers needed for Council on Aging Chores Corps Program Kids & Adults help seniors with yard work. To sign up call Kathryn Becker at 978-386-2424 ext. 27.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Selectmen's Agenda April 28, 2010
SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen Elect Board Officers
3. Selectmen Approve Minutes of April 14, 2010
4. Selectmen Approve and Sign Payroll Warrant W43P in the amount of $42,923.56 and Vendor Warrant 44B in the amount of $763,341.72
5. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund Transfer #10-31 in the amount of $1,157 to the Fire Department Expenses Account
6. American Legion Discussion (Larry Swope)
7. 7:30 p.m. – Pre-Town Meeting
8. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Scott LeClerc to fill Board of Health Vacancy for a Term to Expire on April 25, 2011 (C. Morgan)
9. Selectmen Designate Board of Selectmen Representative for Highway Union Negotiations
10. Town Administrator’s Report
11. Public Comments (if any)
12. Adjourn
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen Elect Board Officers
3. Selectmen Approve Minutes of April 14, 2010
4. Selectmen Approve and Sign Payroll Warrant W43P in the amount of $42,923.56 and Vendor Warrant 44B in the amount of $763,341.72
5. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund Transfer #10-31 in the amount of $1,157 to the Fire Department Expenses Account
6. American Legion Discussion (Larry Swope)
7. 7:30 p.m. – Pre-Town Meeting
8. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Scott LeClerc to fill Board of Health Vacancy for a Term to Expire on April 25, 2011 (C. Morgan)
9. Selectmen Designate Board of Selectmen Representative for Highway Union Negotiations
10. Town Administrator’s Report
11. Public Comments (if any)
12. Adjourn
Friday, April 23, 2010
Annual Town Election Reminder
Annual Town Election will be held on Monday, April 26, 2010, 12:00 to 7:30 pm at Ashby Elementary. Specimen Ballot
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Warrant for Annual & Special Town Meeting
Warrant for Annual Town Meeting & Special Town Meeting, Saturday, May 1, 2010, 9:30 am at Ashby Elementary.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Board of Health is Seeking New Member
Board of Health seeking new member to fill a vacant position. Contact Bruce Adams
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Selectmen's Agenda April 14, 2010
SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen Approve Minutes of February 9, March 3 and 31, 2010
3. Selectmen Approve and Sign Payroll Warrant W41P in the amount of $48,621.19, Vendor Warrant 42B in the amount of $39,711.02 and Vendor Warrant 42B1 in the amount of $61,773.06
4. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund Transfer #10-27 in the amount of $225 to the Assessor Expense Account
5. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund Transfer #10-28 in the amount of $944.18 to the EMS ALS Charges and Fees Expense Account
6. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund Transfer #10-29 in the amount of $10.93 to the Historical Commission Expense Account
7. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund Transfer #10-30 in the amount of $1,642.50 to Firefighters Wage Account
8. 7:30 p.m. - Selectmen Vote on Notice of Intent to Lay Out a Road (Alan Pease)
9. Request for Selectmen’s Signatures on 4 CDBG AH FY09 Housing Rehabilitation Agreements (Ann Carabba)
10. Request for Selectmen’s Approval of Revised Mission Statement for the Energy Efficiency Committee (Jim Hubert)
11. Selectmen Discuss Chapter 90 Monies (Bill Davis)
12. Request for Selectmen’s Announcement and Signatures on Certificate of Announcement regarding a Parcel of Land in Ashby (Department of Conservation and Recreation)
13. Request for Selectmen’s Signatures on 120 Waiver Form regarding a Parcel of Land in Ashby (Department of Conservation and Recreation)
14. Selectmen’s Discuss Division of Local Services’ Police and Communications Regionalization Analysis
15. Request for Selectmen’s Approval of EMS Write Offs
16. Request for Selectmen’s Signatures on Special and Annual Town Meeting Warrant Masters (5)
17. Town Administrator’s Report
18. Public Comments (if any)
19. Adjourn
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen Approve Minutes of February 9, March 3 and 31, 2010
3. Selectmen Approve and Sign Payroll Warrant W41P in the amount of $48,621.19, Vendor Warrant 42B in the amount of $39,711.02 and Vendor Warrant 42B1 in the amount of $61,773.06
4. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund Transfer #10-27 in the amount of $225 to the Assessor Expense Account
5. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund Transfer #10-28 in the amount of $944.18 to the EMS ALS Charges and Fees Expense Account
6. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund Transfer #10-29 in the amount of $10.93 to the Historical Commission Expense Account
7. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund Transfer #10-30 in the amount of $1,642.50 to Firefighters Wage Account
8. 7:30 p.m. - Selectmen Vote on Notice of Intent to Lay Out a Road (Alan Pease)
9. Request for Selectmen’s Signatures on 4 CDBG AH FY09 Housing Rehabilitation Agreements (Ann Carabba)
10. Request for Selectmen’s Approval of Revised Mission Statement for the Energy Efficiency Committee (Jim Hubert)
11. Selectmen Discuss Chapter 90 Monies (Bill Davis)
12. Request for Selectmen’s Announcement and Signatures on Certificate of Announcement regarding a Parcel of Land in Ashby (Department of Conservation and Recreation)
13. Request for Selectmen’s Signatures on 120 Waiver Form regarding a Parcel of Land in Ashby (Department of Conservation and Recreation)
14. Selectmen’s Discuss Division of Local Services’ Police and Communications Regionalization Analysis
15. Request for Selectmen’s Approval of EMS Write Offs
16. Request for Selectmen’s Signatures on Special and Annual Town Meeting Warrant Masters (5)
17. Town Administrator’s Report
18. Public Comments (if any)
19. Adjourn
Friday, April 9, 2010
Ashby Townsend Police and Communication Regionalization Analysis Report
Ashby Townsend Police and Communication Regionalization Analysis from the Division of Local Services, Dept. of Revenue. This report was commissioned by the Selectmen to study the impact of Police and Communication regionalization with Townsend.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Selectmen's Agenda for March 31
SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen Approve Minutes of March 17, 2010
3. Selectmen Approve and Sign Payroll Warrant W39P in the amount of $36,262.72, Vendor Warrant 40B in the amount of $27,819.04, and Vendor Warrant 40B1 in the amount of $31,825.00
4. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund Transfer #10-23 in the amount of $2,021.98 to the EMS ALS Charges and Fees Expense Account
5. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund Transfer #10-24 in the amount of $564.06 to the Town Office Expense Account
6. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund Transfer #10-25 in the amount of $10.64 to the Historical Commission Expense Account
7. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund Transfer #10-26 in the amount of $327.87 to Police Expenses Account
8. Request for Selectmen’s Discussion and Signature on Local Economic Development Projects Survey (Alan Pease)
9. Request for Selectmen’s Review and Input of Community Bulletin Board Plans (Alan Pease)
10. Request for Selectmen’s Signatures on a CDBG AH FY09 Housing Rehabilitation Agreement (Ann Carabba)
11. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Lois Raymond as Assessors’ Clerk, Employee-at-Will
12. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Kathy Becker as Cultural Council Member for a fill-in term FY09-FY11
13. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Katherine Stanwood as Cultural Council Member for a three year term FY10-FY12
14. Request for Selectmen’s Signatures on Annual Town Election Warrant
15. Request for Selectman’s Signature on American Lung Association Cross State Trek Acknowledgement
16. Town Administrator’s Report
17. Public Comments (if any)
18. Adjourn
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen Approve Minutes of March 17, 2010
3. Selectmen Approve and Sign Payroll Warrant W39P in the amount of $36,262.72, Vendor Warrant 40B in the amount of $27,819.04, and Vendor Warrant 40B1 in the amount of $31,825.00
4. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund Transfer #10-23 in the amount of $2,021.98 to the EMS ALS Charges and Fees Expense Account
5. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund Transfer #10-24 in the amount of $564.06 to the Town Office Expense Account
6. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund Transfer #10-25 in the amount of $10.64 to the Historical Commission Expense Account
7. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund Transfer #10-26 in the amount of $327.87 to Police Expenses Account
8. Request for Selectmen’s Discussion and Signature on Local Economic Development Projects Survey (Alan Pease)
9. Request for Selectmen’s Review and Input of Community Bulletin Board Plans (Alan Pease)
10. Request for Selectmen’s Signatures on a CDBG AH FY09 Housing Rehabilitation Agreement (Ann Carabba)
11. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Lois Raymond as Assessors’ Clerk, Employee-at-Will
12. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Kathy Becker as Cultural Council Member for a fill-in term FY09-FY11
13. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Katherine Stanwood as Cultural Council Member for a three year term FY10-FY12
14. Request for Selectmen’s Signatures on Annual Town Election Warrant
15. Request for Selectman’s Signature on American Lung Association Cross State Trek Acknowledgement
16. Town Administrator’s Report
17. Public Comments (if any)
18. Adjourn
Federal Aid for Individuals Impacted by Flooding
Federal Aid available to homeowners and businesses in Middlesex County impacted by recent flooding.
The available Individual Assistance Programs administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) include Individuals and Households Programs (IHP), Disaster Unemployment Assistance, Crisis Counseling, Legal Assistance, Tax Relief, and Small Business Administration Disaster Loans. This assistance will assist individuals and businesses in their recovery from the impacts of flooding.
Individuals and business owners, who sustained losses in the designated counties, can initiate the application for assistance process by calling the FEMA Teleregistration numbers: 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY) for the hearing and speech impaired or registering on-line at www.fema.gov. The toll-free Teleregistration numbers will operate Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 1:00am, on weekends - Saturday and Sunday from 7:00am to 10:00pm, until further notice.
The available Individual Assistance Programs administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) include Individuals and Households Programs (IHP), Disaster Unemployment Assistance, Crisis Counseling, Legal Assistance, Tax Relief, and Small Business Administration Disaster Loans. This assistance will assist individuals and businesses in their recovery from the impacts of flooding.
Individuals and business owners, who sustained losses in the designated counties, can initiate the application for assistance process by calling the FEMA Teleregistration numbers: 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY) for the hearing and speech impaired or registering on-line at www.fema.gov. The toll-free Teleregistration numbers will operate Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 1:00am, on weekends - Saturday and Sunday from 7:00am to 10:00pm, until further notice.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
2009 Town Report
2009 Town Report is available online at http://ci.ashby.ma.us/clerk/treport/report09/index09.html
Print copies will be available at Town Hall and the Library on April 19th. The Town Report will not be mailed this year.
Print copies will be available at Town Hall and the Library on April 19th. The Town Report will not be mailed this year.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendments for Annual Town Meeting
Proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendments
Planning Board hearing to be held Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 8:00pm at Town Hall
Annual Town Meeting, Saturday, May 1, 2010, 9:30am.
Flood District; This article amends the Zoning Bylaw to reference the recently updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps. Notice, Complete Text, Flood Insurance Rate Maps effective June 4, 2010
Agricultural Use Overlay District; This article allows additional commercial uses by right and by special permit for land in commercial agriculture use. Notice, Complete Text
Planning Board hearing to be held Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 8:00pm at Town Hall
Annual Town Meeting, Saturday, May 1, 2010, 9:30am.
Flood District; This article amends the Zoning Bylaw to reference the recently updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps. Notice, Complete Text, Flood Insurance Rate Maps effective June 4, 2010
Agricultural Use Overlay District; This article allows additional commercial uses by right and by special permit for land in commercial agriculture use. Notice, Complete Text
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Selectmen's Agenda, March 17
*warrant amounts were not available at the time this agenda was posted
SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen Approve Minutes of March 8, 2010
3. Selectmen Approve and Sign Payroll Warrant W37P in the amount of $_________, Vendor Warrant 38B in the amount of $_________, and Vendor Warrant 38B1 in the amount of $_______________
4. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund Transfer #10-20 in the amount of $2,074.43 to the Police Expense Account
5. Request for Selectmen’s Input on Possible Projects for the next MRPC District Local Technical Assistance Grant Round (Alan Pease)
6. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Paul Lessard as Electrical Inspector for a one-year term from April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011
7. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Steve Dubois as Assistant Electrical Inspector for a one-year term from April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011
8. Request for Selectmen’s Approval of Building Inspector’s Appointments of Richard Kapenas as Plumbing and Gas Inspector for a one-year term from April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011 and Gary Williams as Plumbing and Gas Inspector Alternate for a one-year term from April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011
9. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Carlton Mountain to the Board of Registrars for a three-year term ending March 1, 2013
10. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Sarah Leonard as Alternate to the Board of Registrars for a one-year term ending March 1, 2011
11. Selectmen Vote on Special and Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles
12. Town Administrator’s Report
13. Public Comments (if any)
14. Adjourn
SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen Approve Minutes of March 8, 2010
3. Selectmen Approve and Sign Payroll Warrant W37P in the amount of $_________, Vendor Warrant 38B in the amount of $_________, and Vendor Warrant 38B1 in the amount of $_______________
4. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund Transfer #10-20 in the amount of $2,074.43 to the Police Expense Account
5. Request for Selectmen’s Input on Possible Projects for the next MRPC District Local Technical Assistance Grant Round (Alan Pease)
6. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Paul Lessard as Electrical Inspector for a one-year term from April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011
7. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Steve Dubois as Assistant Electrical Inspector for a one-year term from April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011
8. Request for Selectmen’s Approval of Building Inspector’s Appointments of Richard Kapenas as Plumbing and Gas Inspector for a one-year term from April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011 and Gary Williams as Plumbing and Gas Inspector Alternate for a one-year term from April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011
9. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Carlton Mountain to the Board of Registrars for a three-year term ending March 1, 2013
10. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Sarah Leonard as Alternate to the Board of Registrars for a one-year term ending March 1, 2011
11. Selectmen Vote on Special and Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles
12. Town Administrator’s Report
13. Public Comments (if any)
14. Adjourn
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Candidates for Annual Town Election
BALLOT FOR ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION APRIL 26, 2010
MODERATOR, Three Years VOTE FOR ONE
Nancy E. Chew
775 Piper Rd.
SELECTMAN, Three Years VOTE FOR ONE
Peter McMurray Candidate for Re-Election
1392 West State Rd.
TOWN CLERK, Three Years VOTE FOR ONE
Lorraine Pease Candidate for Re-Election
328 Richardson Rd.
TREASURER, Three Years VOTE FOR ONE
Kate Stacy Candidate for Re-Election
75 Frost Rd.
ASSESSOR, Three Years VOTE FOR ONE
ASSESSOR, One Year VOTE FOR ONE
NORTH MIDDLESEX SCHOOL COMMITTEE, VOTE FOR ONE
Three years
Kenneth P. Brown
47 Mayo Rd.
CONSTABLE, Three Years VOTE FOR ONE
William A. Davis Candidate for Re-Election
202 Nourse Rd.
BOARD OF HEALTH, Three Years VOTE FOR ONE
Cedwyn Morgan Candidate for Re-Election
593 Erickson Rd.
PLANNING BOARD, Five Years VOTE FOR ONE
Wayne A. Stacy Candidate for Re-Election
66 Bennett Rd.
CEMETERY COMMISSIONER, Three Years VOTE FOR ONE
PARK COMMISSIONER, Three Years VOTE FOR ONE
Stephanie B. Lammi Candidate for Re-Election
676 West Rd.
LIBRARY TRUSTEES, Three Years VOTE FOR THREE
David A. Jordan Candidate for Re-Election
370 Frost Rd.
Douglas Leab
611 Piper Rd.
Anne P. Manney
260 New Ipswich Rd.
TREE WARDEN, One year VOTE FOR ONE
MODERATOR, Three Years VOTE FOR ONE
Nancy E. Chew
775 Piper Rd.
SELECTMAN, Three Years VOTE FOR ONE
Peter McMurray Candidate for Re-Election
1392 West State Rd.
TOWN CLERK, Three Years VOTE FOR ONE
Lorraine Pease Candidate for Re-Election
328 Richardson Rd.
TREASURER, Three Years VOTE FOR ONE
Kate Stacy Candidate for Re-Election
75 Frost Rd.
ASSESSOR, Three Years VOTE FOR ONE
ASSESSOR, One Year VOTE FOR ONE
NORTH MIDDLESEX SCHOOL COMMITTEE, VOTE FOR ONE
Three years
Kenneth P. Brown
47 Mayo Rd.
CONSTABLE, Three Years VOTE FOR ONE
William A. Davis Candidate for Re-Election
202 Nourse Rd.
BOARD OF HEALTH, Three Years VOTE FOR ONE
Cedwyn Morgan Candidate for Re-Election
593 Erickson Rd.
PLANNING BOARD, Five Years VOTE FOR ONE
Wayne A. Stacy Candidate for Re-Election
66 Bennett Rd.
CEMETERY COMMISSIONER, Three Years VOTE FOR ONE
PARK COMMISSIONER, Three Years VOTE FOR ONE
Stephanie B. Lammi Candidate for Re-Election
676 West Rd.
LIBRARY TRUSTEES, Three Years VOTE FOR THREE
David A. Jordan Candidate for Re-Election
370 Frost Rd.
Douglas Leab
611 Piper Rd.
Anne P. Manney
260 New Ipswich Rd.
TREE WARDEN, One year VOTE FOR ONE
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Selectmen's Agenda, March 3rd
SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen Approve Minutes of February 17, 2010
3. Selectmen Approve and Sign Payroll Warrant W35P in the amount of $43,244.72, Vendor Warrant 36B in the amount of $42,153.87 and Vendor Warrant 36B1 in the amount of $5,275.00
4. Selectmen Discuss Senior Tax Work-off Program
5. Selectmen Briefing on Awarded Grant for Defibrillators (Library Director)
6. 7:30 p.m. - Selectmen Discuss The Edward J. Collins, Jr. Center for Public Management (Stephen McGoldrick)
7. Request for Selectmen’s Signatures on four CDBG AH FY09 Housing Rehabilitation Agreements (Shelly Hatch, MRPC)
8. Revolving Septic Loan Program Terms Discussion (Board of Health and Shelly Hatch, MRPC)
9. Request for Selectmen’s Signatures on Open Space Plan Letter of Review
10. Request for Selectmen’s Signatures on Performance Secured by Escrow Account (Alan Pease)
11. Selectmen Discuss New Town Meetings Bulletin Board (Alan Pease)
12. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund Transfer #10-21 in the amount of $746.86 to the EMS ALS Charges and Fees Account
13. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund Transfer #10-22 in the amount of $902.03 to the Town Office Expense Account
14. Selectmen Final Input on Warrants for May 1, 2010 Special Town Meeting and Annual Town Meeting
15. Selectmen Update on Police Chief Search
16. Town Administrator’s Report
17. Public Comments (if any)
18. Adjourn
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen Approve Minutes of February 17, 2010
3. Selectmen Approve and Sign Payroll Warrant W35P in the amount of $43,244.72, Vendor Warrant 36B in the amount of $42,153.87 and Vendor Warrant 36B1 in the amount of $5,275.00
4. Selectmen Discuss Senior Tax Work-off Program
5. Selectmen Briefing on Awarded Grant for Defibrillators (Library Director)
6. 7:30 p.m. - Selectmen Discuss The Edward J. Collins, Jr. Center for Public Management (Stephen McGoldrick)
7. Request for Selectmen’s Signatures on four CDBG AH FY09 Housing Rehabilitation Agreements (Shelly Hatch, MRPC)
8. Revolving Septic Loan Program Terms Discussion (Board of Health and Shelly Hatch, MRPC)
9. Request for Selectmen’s Signatures on Open Space Plan Letter of Review
10. Request for Selectmen’s Signatures on Performance Secured by Escrow Account (Alan Pease)
11. Selectmen Discuss New Town Meetings Bulletin Board (Alan Pease)
12. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund Transfer #10-21 in the amount of $746.86 to the EMS ALS Charges and Fees Account
13. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund Transfer #10-22 in the amount of $902.03 to the Town Office Expense Account
14. Selectmen Final Input on Warrants for May 1, 2010 Special Town Meeting and Annual Town Meeting
15. Selectmen Update on Police Chief Search
16. Town Administrator’s Report
17. Public Comments (if any)
18. Adjourn
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Selectmen's Agenda, Feb. 3, 2010
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen Approve Minutes of January 20, 2010
3. Selectmen Approve and Sign Payroll Warrant W31P in the amount of $42,930.65, Vendor Warrant 32B in the amount of $729,876.01 and Vendor Warrant 32B1 in the amount of $24,625.00
4. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund Transfer Re-issued as #10-15 in the amount of $5,882.00 to the Police Expenses Account
5. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund Transfer #10-16 in the amount of $2,638.00 to the Police Expenses Account
6. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund Transfer #10-17 in the amount of $80.45 to the Zoning Board Expense Account
7. 7:15 p.m. – Selectmen hold Second CDBG FY10 Application Hearing (MRPC)
8. Request for Selectmen’s Signatures on CDBG FY10 Letter of Support
9. Request for Selectman’s Signature on CDBG FY10 Omnibus Letter
10. Selectmen Discuss Establishing, and Appointing Members to, a Proposed Energy Efficiency Committee (Alan Pease)
11. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Bob Higgins-Steele, Bill Stanwood, Jim Hubert, John Mickola and Alan Pease to the Energy Efficiency Committee
12. Request for Selectmen’s Signatures on Open Space Plan Letter of Review
13. Request for Selectmen’s Acceptance of Resignation of Andrew Leonard as Land Use Agent, effective January 31, 2010
14. Selectmen Discuss Finance Committee Annual Report and Reserve Fund Transfers Procedures (Lillian Whitney)
15. Request for Selectmen’s Acceptance of Resignation of Fred Stacy as Zoning Board of Appeals Chairman, effective immediately and Request for Appointment of Fred Stacy as Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate Member
16. Selectmen Designate Board of Selectmen Representative for Police Union Negotiations
17. Request for Selectmen’s Signatures on Contract Amendment for Interim Police Chief
18. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on a One Day Liquor License for February 13, 2010 Ice Fishing Derby (Fitchburg Rod and Gun Club)
19. Selectmen Open Warrants for May 1, 2010 Special Town Meeting and Annual Town Meeting
20. Town Administrator’s Report
21. Public Comments (if any)
22. Selectmen enter Executive Session to Discuss Strategy with Respect to Negotiations with Nonunion Personnel and will Reconvene in Open Session
23. Adjourn
2. Selectmen Approve Minutes of January 20, 2010
3. Selectmen Approve and Sign Payroll Warrant W31P in the amount of $42,930.65, Vendor Warrant 32B in the amount of $729,876.01 and Vendor Warrant 32B1 in the amount of $24,625.00
4. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund Transfer Re-issued as #10-15 in the amount of $5,882.00 to the Police Expenses Account
5. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund Transfer #10-16 in the amount of $2,638.00 to the Police Expenses Account
6. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund Transfer #10-17 in the amount of $80.45 to the Zoning Board Expense Account
7. 7:15 p.m. – Selectmen hold Second CDBG FY10 Application Hearing (MRPC)
8. Request for Selectmen’s Signatures on CDBG FY10 Letter of Support
9. Request for Selectman’s Signature on CDBG FY10 Omnibus Letter
10. Selectmen Discuss Establishing, and Appointing Members to, a Proposed Energy Efficiency Committee (Alan Pease)
11. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Bob Higgins-Steele, Bill Stanwood, Jim Hubert, John Mickola and Alan Pease to the Energy Efficiency Committee
12. Request for Selectmen’s Signatures on Open Space Plan Letter of Review
13. Request for Selectmen’s Acceptance of Resignation of Andrew Leonard as Land Use Agent, effective January 31, 2010
14. Selectmen Discuss Finance Committee Annual Report and Reserve Fund Transfers Procedures (Lillian Whitney)
15. Request for Selectmen’s Acceptance of Resignation of Fred Stacy as Zoning Board of Appeals Chairman, effective immediately and Request for Appointment of Fred Stacy as Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate Member
16. Selectmen Designate Board of Selectmen Representative for Police Union Negotiations
17. Request for Selectmen’s Signatures on Contract Amendment for Interim Police Chief
18. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on a One Day Liquor License for February 13, 2010 Ice Fishing Derby (Fitchburg Rod and Gun Club)
19. Selectmen Open Warrants for May 1, 2010 Special Town Meeting and Annual Town Meeting
20. Town Administrator’s Report
21. Public Comments (if any)
22. Selectmen enter Executive Session to Discuss Strategy with Respect to Negotiations with Nonunion Personnel and will Reconvene in Open Session
23. Adjourn
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Assessors Clerk Job Openinig
The Ashby Board of Assessors seeks to fill the position of Assessor’s Clerk. Candidates with demonstrated office, computer, and public relations skills will be considered for training in this 24 hour per week position. Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:30 to 1:30, Fridays 8:30 to noon. Applicant should be an independent worker and have strong skills in Microsoft® Word™ and Excel™. The starting wage is $12.00/hr.
Please direct inquiries to Regional Assessor Harald Scheid at hscheid@rrgsystems.com. Resumes should be mailed to: Ashby Board of Assessors, 895 Main Street Box 3, Ashby, MA 01431. Resume submittal deadline is February 19, 2010. Complete job description. The Town of Ashby is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Please direct inquiries to Regional Assessor Harald Scheid at hscheid@rrgsystems.com. Resumes should be mailed to: Ashby Board of Assessors, 895 Main Street Box 3, Ashby, MA 01431. Resume submittal deadline is February 19, 2010. Complete job description. The Town of Ashby is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Nomination Papers Available for Annual Town Election
Nomination Papers are available for open positions for the Annual Town Election to be held April 26, 2010, 12:00-7:30 pm. Positions include:
Selectman
Moderator
Town Clerk
School Committee
Assessor
Treasurer
Board of Health
Planning Board
Cemetery Commission
Library Trustee
Parks Commission
Tree Warden
Constable
Selectman
Moderator
Town Clerk
School Committee
Assessor
Treasurer
Board of Health
Planning Board
Cemetery Commission
Library Trustee
Parks Commission
Tree Warden
Constable
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Martin Luther King Day
All Town offices will be closed Monday, January 18, 2010 for Martin Luther King Day.
Special State Election
Special State Election for U.S. Senator, Tuesday, January 19th, 7:00am-8:00pm at Ashby Elementary School. The last day to get an absentee ballot for this election is Friday, January 15, 2010 at 5:00 pm. Absentee ballots are available from the Town Clerk's office.
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Last Day to Register to Vote in Special State Election
December 30, 2009 is the last day to Register to Vote in the Special State Election for U.S. Senator. The election will be held on January 19, 2010, 7:00 am to 8:00 pm.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Selectmen's Agenda, Dec. 23, 2009
SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Request for Selectmen to Arrange for Funding to Cover Police Chief Search Committee’s Expenses (Police Chief Search Committee)
3. Selectmen Approve Minutes of November 16, December 8 and December 9, 2009
4. Selectmen Approve and Sign Payroll Warrant W25P in the amount of $51,633.79 and Vendor Warrant 26B in the amount of $39,457.04
5. 7:30 p.m. – Selectmen hold Continuation of CDBG FY10 Application Hearing from December 9, 2009 (MRPC)
6. Request for Selectmen’s Signatures on Letter Designating the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen as Environmental Certifying Officer for 2010 Housing Rehabilitation Project and Infrastructure Project
7. Request for Selectmen’s Signatures on the CDBG FY09 Contract for Financial Literacy Training Counseling Services
8. Request for Selectmen’s Signatures on State Election Warrant
9. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund Transfer in the amount of $12.43 to the Historical Commission Expenses Account
10. Town Administrator’s Report
11. Public Comments (if any)
12. Adjourn
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Request for Selectmen to Arrange for Funding to Cover Police Chief Search Committee’s Expenses (Police Chief Search Committee)
3. Selectmen Approve Minutes of November 16, December 8 and December 9, 2009
4. Selectmen Approve and Sign Payroll Warrant W25P in the amount of $51,633.79 and Vendor Warrant 26B in the amount of $39,457.04
5. 7:30 p.m. – Selectmen hold Continuation of CDBG FY10 Application Hearing from December 9, 2009 (MRPC)
6. Request for Selectmen’s Signatures on Letter Designating the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen as Environmental Certifying Officer for 2010 Housing Rehabilitation Project and Infrastructure Project
7. Request for Selectmen’s Signatures on the CDBG FY09 Contract for Financial Literacy Training Counseling Services
8. Request for Selectmen’s Signatures on State Election Warrant
9. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund Transfer in the amount of $12.43 to the Historical Commission Expenses Account
10. Town Administrator’s Report
11. Public Comments (if any)
12. Adjourn
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Results of Special Town Meeting, 11-30-2009
RESULTS OF SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
November 30, 2009
The warrant was returned to the Town Clerk by Constable William Davis at 6:50 PM.
With a quorum present, the Moderator Peter Rourke called the meeting to order at 7:04 PM.
The warrant showed it had been properly served.
The motion was made and seconded to waive the reading of the warrant, and so voted.
The rules of the meeting were read.
The motion was made and seconded to allow the moderator to declare a two-thirds vote, and so voted.
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING ARTICLES
Article 1. The motion was made and seconded to transfer the sum of $47.58 from the Town
Report account to the Prior Year Bills account for the purpose of paying a prior year Cemetery bill.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
Article 2. The motion was made and seconded to transfer the sum of $75.00 from the Town Report account to the Prior Year Bills account for the purpose of paying a prior year Police Department Expenses bill.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
Article 3. The motion was made and seconded to transfer the sum of $18.76 from the Town Report account to the Prior Year Bills account for the purpose of paying a prior year EMS bill.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
Article 4. The motion was made and seconded to appropriate the sum of $50,199 from Free Cash for the purpose of paying the FY10 budget shortfall as a result of the reduction in State Aid.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
Article 5. The motion was made and seconded to appropriate the sum of $54,340.82 from Free Cash for the purpose of paying the FY09 deficit created by the unreimbursed costs of the December 11, 2008 ice storm.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
Article 6. The motion was made and seconded to transfer the sum of $750 from the
Collector Expenses account to the Assistant Collector Wages account for the purpose of paying assistant collector wages.
VOTE: DEFEATED
Article 7. The motion was made and seconded to approve the Treasurer’s borrowing in
anticipation of State Aid for an amount not to exceed $495,000 that has been approved by the Department of Revenue Emergency Board for the purpose of paying bills and payroll.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
Article 8. The motion was made and seconded to rescind its May 5, 2007 Annual Town
Meeting vote on Article 24 allocating the sum of $142,025.40 from the Stabilization Fund to pay for the Town’s portion of a Small Town Road Assistance grant pursuant to 720 CMR 11:00 contingent on receipt of said grant.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
Article 9. The motion was made and seconded to transfer the sum of $500.00 from the
Town Report account to the Highway Regular Overtime account for the purpose of paying
Highway overtime wages.
VOTE: PASSED
Article 10. The motion was made and seconded to appropriate the sum of $2,930 from Free Cash to the Technology and Systems account for the purpose of paying for computer equipment and services.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
Article 11. The motion was made and seconded to appropriate the sum of $5,900 from Free Cash to the Highway Wages account for the purpose of paying highway wages.
VOTE: DEFEATED
Article 12. The motion was made and seconded to accept Massachusetts General Law,
Chapter 143, Section 3Z allowing a part-time building inspector to perform construction work in the town in which he is inspector.
VOTE: PASSED
The motion was made and seconded to dissolve the Special Town Meeting at 7:58 PM , and so voted.
Lorraine Pease
Ashby Town Clerk
November 30, 2009
The warrant was returned to the Town Clerk by Constable William Davis at 6:50 PM.
With a quorum present, the Moderator Peter Rourke called the meeting to order at 7:04 PM.
The warrant showed it had been properly served.
The motion was made and seconded to waive the reading of the warrant, and so voted.
The rules of the meeting were read.
The motion was made and seconded to allow the moderator to declare a two-thirds vote, and so voted.
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING ARTICLES
Article 1. The motion was made and seconded to transfer the sum of $47.58 from the Town
Report account to the Prior Year Bills account for the purpose of paying a prior year Cemetery bill.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
Article 2. The motion was made and seconded to transfer the sum of $75.00 from the Town Report account to the Prior Year Bills account for the purpose of paying a prior year Police Department Expenses bill.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
Article 3. The motion was made and seconded to transfer the sum of $18.76 from the Town Report account to the Prior Year Bills account for the purpose of paying a prior year EMS bill.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
Article 4. The motion was made and seconded to appropriate the sum of $50,199 from Free Cash for the purpose of paying the FY10 budget shortfall as a result of the reduction in State Aid.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
Article 5. The motion was made and seconded to appropriate the sum of $54,340.82 from Free Cash for the purpose of paying the FY09 deficit created by the unreimbursed costs of the December 11, 2008 ice storm.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
Article 6. The motion was made and seconded to transfer the sum of $750 from the
Collector Expenses account to the Assistant Collector Wages account for the purpose of paying assistant collector wages.
VOTE: DEFEATED
Article 7. The motion was made and seconded to approve the Treasurer’s borrowing in
anticipation of State Aid for an amount not to exceed $495,000 that has been approved by the Department of Revenue Emergency Board for the purpose of paying bills and payroll.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
Article 8. The motion was made and seconded to rescind its May 5, 2007 Annual Town
Meeting vote on Article 24 allocating the sum of $142,025.40 from the Stabilization Fund to pay for the Town’s portion of a Small Town Road Assistance grant pursuant to 720 CMR 11:00 contingent on receipt of said grant.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
Article 9. The motion was made and seconded to transfer the sum of $500.00 from the
Town Report account to the Highway Regular Overtime account for the purpose of paying
Highway overtime wages.
VOTE: PASSED
Article 10. The motion was made and seconded to appropriate the sum of $2,930 from Free Cash to the Technology and Systems account for the purpose of paying for computer equipment and services.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
Article 11. The motion was made and seconded to appropriate the sum of $5,900 from Free Cash to the Highway Wages account for the purpose of paying highway wages.
VOTE: DEFEATED
Article 12. The motion was made and seconded to accept Massachusetts General Law,
Chapter 143, Section 3Z allowing a part-time building inspector to perform construction work in the town in which he is inspector.
VOTE: PASSED
The motion was made and seconded to dissolve the Special Town Meeting at 7:58 PM , and so voted.
Lorraine Pease
Ashby Town Clerk
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