Town Ordered Auction of Real Estate

Town Ordered Public Auction of Real Estate. Five Properties Will be Auctioned on Friday, June 23, 2017 at 12:00 pm in Town Hall. Registration is Required to Bid. More Information.

Special Town Election, July 11, 2017 for Debt Exclusion

Special Town Election, July 11, 2017 from Noon to 7:30 pm at Ashby Elementary School. This is a Debt Exclusion Election for Three Articles Passed at Town Meeting Relating to School Repairs. Warrant

Public Safety Building Committee

Public Safety Building Research Committee will meet at 5:30 pm, May 31, 2017 at Town Hall, 2nd floor. Anyone interested in participating on the committee should attend. Agenda

Memorial Day Parade

Memorial Day Parade! Monday May 29th: 

• 1:30pm parade marchers meet at the Ashby American Legion Post 361 Ashby MA 01431,
•  2pm parade starts, 
• Chicken BBQ at Ashby Legion following the parade (starts around 3:30). Tickets for the Chicken BBQ are $10 and can be reserved at the Legion ahead of time. Includes 1/2 chicken, red skin mashed potatoes, cole slaw, roll and Hoodsie Cup.

Agenda for Selectmen's Meeting May 31, 2017

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA

May 31, 2017

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

2.      Selectmen Approve Previous Meeting(s) Minutes

3.      Selectmen Approve and Sign on Payroll and Vendor Warrants

4.      Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Corin Campbell as Full-time Patrolman effective 6/4/17 with a One Year Probationary Period

5.      Request for Selectmen’s Signatures on 2017 Common Victualler’s License for the “Convenience Mart” located at 1274 Main Street (already approved on 5/19/17)

6.      Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on a One Day Liquor License for the Fitchburg Rod and Gun Club

7.      Request for Selectmen’s Re-appointment of Wayne Stacy as MRPC Representative for a One Year Term expiring June 30, 2018 and Chairman’s Signature on Re-appointment Form

8.      Request for Selectmen’s Approval of Comstar Non-Contractual Write-offs as approved by the Fire Chief

9.      Request for Selectmen to Call Special Election for the Town Meeting Override Ballot and Request for Selectmen’s Signatures on Warrant for Override Questions

10.  Any Other Business Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chairman

11.  Assistant Town Administrator’s Report

12.  Public Comments (if any)

13.  Adjourn

Selectmen's Agenda for April 19, 2017

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA

April 19, 2017

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

2.      Update on FY18 School Budget and associated Topics (Superintendent Landers)

3.      Selectmen Approve Previous Meeting(s) Minutes

4.      Selectmen Approve and Sign on Payroll and Vendor Warrants

5.      Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Katherine Lotti to the Historical Commission for a 3 Year Term

6.      Request for Selectmen’s Acceptance of the Resignation of Joseph Monseur as Broadcast Technician, effective immediately

7.      Any Other Business Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chairman

8.      Assistant Town Administrator’s Report

9.      Public Comments (if any)

10.  Adjourn

Annual Town Election, Absentee Ballots Available

Election on Monday, April 24, 2016, 7:00 am - 8:00 pm at Ashby Elementary School

Specimen Ballot

Absentee Voting

Absentee ballots are available through the Town Clerk’s office. If you physically unable to get out to the polls on election day or are going to be out of town that day you can still vote.

The process is simple! To request an application for yourself or a relative, please call the town clerk’s office (978) 386-2424 ext.10. Ballots can be mailed back but must arrive by the close of the polls on Election Day.

If you have any questions please give me a call. We want everyone to have the opportunity to vote!!

Christina Ewald, Town Clerk

Agenda for Selectmen's Meeting April 5, 2017

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA

April 5, 2017

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

2.      Selectmen Approve Previous Meeting(s) Minutes

3.      Selectmen Approve and Sign on Payroll and Vendor Warrants

4.      Tree Warden Update (Allan Dawson)

5.      Request for Selectmen’s Acceptance of the Resignation of Judith Fenerty as Part-time Dispatcher effective 3/23/17

6.      Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Dylan Denis as Part-time Reserve Police Officer effective 4/9/17 with a probationary Period of One Year

7.      Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Sean Sheridan as E-911 Coordinator, Fill-in Term until June 30, 2017 (requested by Alan Pease)

8.      Discussion re:  Disposition of Maja Hall

9.      Discussion re:  Inclusion of temporary Moratorium on Recreational Marijuana Establishments on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant

10.  Request for Selectmen to review and approve Warrant Articles on the Special and Annual Town Meeting Warrants

11.  Any Other Business Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chairman

12.  Assistant Town Administrator’s Report

13.  Public Comments (if any)

14.  Adjourn

Agenda for Selectmen's Meeting March 22, 2017

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA

March 22, 2017

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

2.      Selectmen Approve Previous Meeting(s) Minutes

3.      Selectmen Approve and Sign on Payroll and Vendor Warrants

4.      Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Daniel Adorn as Full-time Dispatcher effective March 26, 2017 with a Probationary Period of One Year

5.      Request for Selectmen’s Signatures on Annual Town Election Warrant (4)

6.      Request for Selectmen’s Annual Re-Appointment of Joe Mazzola as Veteran’s Agent for a one-year term ending April 30, 2018

7.      Any Other Business Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chairman

8.      Assistant Town Administrator’s Report

9.      Public Comments (if any)

10.  Adjourn

Agenda for Selectmen's Meeting March 8, 2017

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA

March 8, 2017

1. 7:00 PM – Selectmen open Board of Selectmen’s meeting

2. Selectmen approve minutes of previous meeting(s)

3. Selectmen approve and sign payroll and vendor warrants

4. Request for Selectmen’s approval and signatures on Comstar contractual write-offs

5. Request for Selectmen’s approval and signature for two (2) one-day liquor licenses for the                   Fitchburg Rod and Gun Club.

6. Request for Selectmen’s appointment of Corin Campbell as part-time Reserve Police Officer,   effective 3/12/2017, with a one-year probationary period.

7. Request for Selectmen’s appointment of Peter Niall as Building Inspector for a one year term, April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018.

8. Request for Selectmen’s appointment of Richard Hanks as Building Inspector (Alternate) for a        one-year term, April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018.

9. Request for Selectmen’s appointment of Paul Lessard as Electrical Inspector for a one-year       term, April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018.

10, Request for Selectmen’s appointment of Harry Parviainen as Assistant Electrical Inspector for a one-year term, April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018.

11. Request for Selectmen’s approval of the Building Inspector’s appointments of Richard           Kapenas as Plumbing and Gas Inspector and Gary Williams as Plumbing and Gas         Inspector (Alternate) to one-year terms, April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018.

12. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Deb Vogt to the Board of Registrars of Voters for a           three-year term, ending March 31, 2020.

13. Request for the Selectmen’s Appointment of Krishnabi as Alternate to the Board of    Registrars of Voters for a one-year term, ending March 31, 2018.

14. Any other business not reasonably anticipated by the Chairman

15. Assistant Town Administrator’s Report

16. Public comments (if any)

17. Adjourn

Agenda for Selectmen's Meeting February 22, 2017

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA

February 22, 2017

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

2.      Selectmen Approve Previous Meeting(s) Minutes

3.      Selectmen Approve and Sign on Payroll and Vendor Warrants

4.      Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on Comstar Non-Contractual Write-offs

5.      Any Other Business Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chairman

6.      Assistant Town Administrator’s Report

7.      Public Comments (if any)

8.      Adjourn

Agend for Selectmen's Meeting February 8, 2017

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA

February 8, 2017

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

2.      Selectmen Approve Previous Meeting(s) Minutes

3.      Selectmen Approve and Sign on Payroll and Vendor Warrants

4.      Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on FY10 CDBG Grant Recipient Subordination of Mortgage Lien Agreement (Tax Collector)

5.      Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on Dispatchers’ Union Memorandum of Agreement

6.      Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Judith Fenerty as Part-time Dispatcher, effective 2/12/17 with a Probationary Period of 1 Year

7.      Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Donald Richards as Highway Truck Driver/Laborer with a Probationary Period of 1 Year

8.      Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on a One Day Liquor License for the Fitchburg Rod and Gun Club

9.      Any Other Business Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chairman

10.  Assistant Town Administrator’s Report

11.  Public Comments (if any)

12.  Adjourn

Agenda for Selectmen's Meeting January 25, 2017

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
January 25, 2017
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen Approve Previous Meeting(s) Minutes
3. Request for Selectmen’s Approval to Deficit Spend for Winter Operations (Highway Department)
4. Selectmen Approve and Sign on Payroll and Vendor Warrants
5. Request for Selectmen’s Signatures on Letter of Thanks to Lorraine Pease
6. Request for Selectmen to Declare a Fire Protection Emergency
7. Any Other Business Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chairman
8. Assistant Town Administrator’s Report
9. Public Comments (if any)
10. Adjourn

Nomination Papers Available for Annual Town Election

Nomination papers are available for the 2017 Town Election at the Town Clerk's office. More information at http://ashbyma.gov/clerk/election-town-2017.html

Agenda for Selectmen's Meeting on January 11, 2017

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA

January 11, 2017

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

2.      Selectmen Approve Previous Meeting(s) Minutes

3.      Selectmen Approve and Sign on Payroll and Vendor Warrants

4.      Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on FY10 CDBG Grant Recipient Subordination of Mortgage Lien Agreement (Tax Collector)

5.      Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on One Day Liquor Licenses for the Fitchburg Rod and Gun Club (2)

6.      Request for Selectmen’s Re-Appointment of Steve Beauregard as Acting Highway Superintendent

7.      Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Chris Ewald as Backup Veterans' Graves Agent, Fill-in Term to expire June 30, 2017

8.      Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Erik Salo as Full-time Police Officer, effective 1/22/17, Contingent upon Successful Completion of Required Conditions

9.      Request for Selectmen’s Signatures on Fire Truck Lease

10.  Any Other Business Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chairman

11.  Assistant Town Administrator’s Report

12.  Public Comments (if any)

13.  Adjourn

Immediate Opening for Public Safety Dispatcher

Ashby Police Department has an Immediate Opening for a Full Time Public Safety Dispatcher. $17.43 per hour. Follow link for more information. http://bit.ly/2hYob0g

Christmas Concert Postponed

The 3rd Annual Christmas Concert scheduled for Saturday evening at Ashby Elementary School has been postponed to Sunday, 12/18/16 at 6:00 pm at the same location.

3rd Annual Ashby Holiday Christmas Concert

The Ashby Concert Band Will Hold the 3rd Annual Holiday Christmas Concert on Saturday, December 17th at 7:30 pm in Ashby Elementary School. They Will be Joined by the New Players Theatre Guild Festival Singers. Admission is free. This is a great concert not to be missed!

Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, December. 4th

The Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony will be on the Town Common at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 4^th. 

Agenda for Selectmen's Meeting November 30, 2016

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA

November 30, 2016

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

2.      Selectmen Approve Previous Meeting(s) Minutes

3.      Selectmen Approve and Sign on Payroll and Vendor Warrants

4.      Request for Selectmen’s Authorization to have Jennifer Collins as Selectmen’s Representative for Liquor License Electronic Reporting to ABCC

5.      Request for Selectmen’s Votes on 2017 Liquor License Renewals (Public Input Accepted)

6.      Request for Selectmen’s Review of Ambulance Receivable Contractual Write-offs and to Note in Minutes the Amounts for September, 2015 through August, 2016 (Town Accountant)

7.      Discussion re:  Recycling Center & Transfer Station Fee Schedule Changes (John Pankosky, Solid Waste Department Superintendent)

8.      Any Other Business Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chairman

9.      Assistant Town Administrator’s Report

Truck Driver Laborer Job Opening

The Ashby Highway Department is seeking  Applications for a Truck Driver Laborer

Agenda for Selectmen's Meeting November 16, 2016

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA

November 16, 2016

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

2.      Selectmen Approve Previous Meeting(s) Minutes

3.      Selectmen Approve and Sign on Payroll and Vendor Warrants

4.      Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on Police Union Contract

5.      Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Thomas Dorward as Keeper of the Town Clock, Effective Immediately

6.      Any Other Business Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chairman

7.      Assistant Town Administrator’s Report

8.      Public Comments (if any)

Last Day for Early Voting & Absentee Ballots

The last day for early voting in Ashby is Thursday, November 3, 2016 from 8:00 to noon at the Town Clerk's office, 895 Main St.

Absentee ballots will be available until until noon, Monday, November 7, 2016 in the Town Clerk's office.

The election will be on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm at Ashby Elementary School.

Agenda for Selectmen's Meeting, Nov. 2, 2016

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA

November 2, 2016

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

  

2.      Selectmen Approve Previous Meeting(s) Minutes

  

3.      Selectmen Approve and Sign on Payroll and Vendor Warrants

  

4.      7:15 p.m. – Tax Classification Hearing (Assessors)

  

5.      Request for Selectmen’s Approval for a transfer from CAMA to IASWorld\Tyler Technology for the Board of Assessors

  

6.      Request for Selectmen’s Signatures on Easement Papers for the Water Line

  

7.      Any Other Business Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chairman

8.      Assistant Town Administrator’s Report

  

9.      Public Comments (if any)

10.  Adjourn

Fire Department Open House, Saturday, 10/22/16, from 10:00 - 2:00

Open House at the Fire Station this Saturday, October 22nd from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Come join the Department after Town Meeting.  There will be children's activities, fire safety demonstrations, touch a truck, food and refreshments.  Their guest will be Smokey the Bear – come and enjoy the fun!

Special Town Meeting Saturday, October 22, 2016 at 9:30 am

Special Town Meeting October 22, 2016 at 9:30 am in Ashby Elementary. Warrant

Article 1. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen (i) to enter into an agreement for “payments in lieu of taxes” pursuant to M.G.L. c. 59, s. 38H(b), or any other enabling authority, for personal property taxes attributable to a solar photovoltaic energy facility to be installed on certain property located in the Town of Ashby and shown on Assessor’s Map 8 as Lots 57 and 57A, for a term of years and on such terms and conditions as the Board of Selectmen deems in the best interests of the Town, and (ii) to take all actions necessary or appropriate to administer and implement such agreement; or take any other action relative thereto.

Brief Explanation: The intent of a PILOT (“Payment in Lieu of Taxes”) Agreement is to assure that the Town will receive an established and dependable annual return from personal property taxes relative to a particular enterprise, irrespective of potential fluctuations in the personal property rate or the condition or productivity of the personal property involved. The PILOT agreement does not include any consideration for real estate taxes, which will be handled in the usual manner.

Article 2. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to transfer from “Fire Chief Salary” account to “EMT Wages” account; or take any other action relative thereto.

Brief Explanation: There is an excess in the Fire Chief Salary account and a deficiency in the EMT Wages account. The transfer will forestall a shortfall in the wages account.

Article 3. To see if the Town will approve the $60,000 borrowing authorized by the North Middlesex Regional School District, for the purpose of paying costs of a feasibility study/schematic design for a window and door replacement project at the Hawthorne Brook Middle School, 64 Brookline St, Townsend, MA 01469, including all costs incidental and related thereto (the “Project”), which proposed repair project would materially extend the useful life of the school and preserve an asset that otherwise is capable of supporting the required educational program, and for which the District has applied for a grant from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (“MSBA”), said amount to be expended under the direction of the School Building Committee. The MSBA’s grant program is a non-entitlement, discretionary program based on need, as determined by the MSBA, and any Project costs the District incurs in excess of any grant approved by and received from the MSBA shall be the sole responsibility of the District; provided further, that the amount of borrowing authorized pursuant to this vote shall be reduced by any grant amount set forth in the Project Funding Agreement that may be executed between the District and the MSBA; or take any other action relative thereto.

Country Auction to Benefit Ashby 250th Celebration Committee

Country Auction, September 10th at 4:00 pm, On the Common by Ashby 250th Celebration Committee.

Furniture, pottery, glassware, 10,000 baseball cards, prints, paintings, books, tools, lighting, fishing gear, sporting ephemera, automotive, Annalee dolls, household goods, quilts, linens, fabric, and much more. Preview 10:00 - 4:00.

HCB 7th Annual Car Show for Veterans

HCB 7th Annual Car Show for Veterans is on Sunday, September 4th at Allen Field, West Rd., Ashby, MA. Fun, food and music all day! $2 donation for spectators. $15/20 registration to show your vehicle. Gates open at 7:30 am. Rain date September 5th

Agenda for Selectmen's Meeting June 1, 2016

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA June 1, 2016
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Northeast Municipal Gas Pipeline Coalition Update
3. Selectmen Approve Minutes of Prior Meeting(s)
4. Selectmen Approve and Sign on Payroll and Vendor Warrants
5. Selectmen accept partial settlement and issue full release on CDBG loan for 1009 Jones Hill Road 6. Selectmen formalize details regarding the position of Fire Chief, in preparation for new appointment: • Term of appointment • Job Description • EMT Certification • Any Other Consideration(s)
7. Selectmen act on Right of First Refusal notification resulting from proposed removal of the parcel shown on Assessor’s Map 8 as Lot 57, now or formerly the property of William and Susan Duffy, from the provisions of MGL Ch. 61B.
8. Any Other Business Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chairman
9. Assistant Town Administrator’s Report 10. Public Comments (if any)

Agenda for Selectmen's Meeting May 4, 2016

SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA

May 4, 2016

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

2.      Northeast Municipal Gas Pipeline Coalition Update (if any)

3.      Selectmen Approve Minutes of March 31, 2016

4.      Selectmen Approve and Sign on Payroll and Vendor Warrants

5.      7:15 p.m. – Selectmen Open Pole Hearing

6.      Any Other Business Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chairman

7.      Assistant Town Administrator’s Report

8.      Public Comments (if any)

9.      Adjourn