Saturday, April 25, 2009
Friday, April 17, 2009
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Wheeler Road Bridge Repair Schedule
The following is from the MassHighway web site.
TOWNSEND- BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, T-07-008, WHEELER ROAD OVER WILLARD BROOK
This project consists of replacing the current bridge with a new steel bridge to be built on the same alignment as the existing bridge. The proposed bridge will have a curb to curb dimension of 29.5 feet. A 5 foot sidewalk will be located on the north side of the bridge. During construction, the bridge will be closed and vehicular traffic will be detoured. A temporary sidewalk will be constructed to allow pedestrians to cross Willard Brook.
Location:
Town of Townsend
Design Responsibility:Consultant
Right of Way Responsibility:Municipality
Construction Begins:Summer 2010
Project Manager:Adam G Hoey
Estimated Construction Cost:$1,759,340.89
MassHighway District:District 3
Current Status:Comments on the 75% design phase project plans have been returned to the Design Engineer (as of 01/10/2008)
TOWNSEND- BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, T-07-008, WHEELER ROAD OVER WILLARD BROOK
This project consists of replacing the current bridge with a new steel bridge to be built on the same alignment as the existing bridge. The proposed bridge will have a curb to curb dimension of 29.5 feet. A 5 foot sidewalk will be located on the north side of the bridge. During construction, the bridge will be closed and vehicular traffic will be detoured. A temporary sidewalk will be constructed to allow pedestrians to cross Willard Brook.
Location:
Town of Townsend
Design Responsibility:Consultant
Right of Way Responsibility:Municipality
Construction Begins:Summer 2010
Project Manager:Adam G Hoey
Estimated Construction Cost:$1,759,340.89
MassHighway District:District 3
Current Status:Comments on the 75% design phase project plans have been returned to the Design Engineer (as of 01/10/2008)
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Bridge Serving Turnpike & Wheeler Rds is Closed
As of March 31st the Wheeler Road bridge that connects Ashby and Townsend via Turnpike Road is closed.
Statement by Townsend Town Administrator, Greg Barnes,
Based on a recent inspection by the State's District Bridge Inspection Unit, the Wheeler Road Bridge has been determined to be unsafe for vehicular traffic. Hence, residents should make immediate plans to use alternative routes oftravel. The bridge is likely to be officially blocked off to all vehicular traffic as early as March 31, 2009. I am well aware of the inconvenience that shutting down the bridge will cause many of Ashby's residents. On behalf of Townsend, I truly apologize for this. However, in light of the strong recommendation of the State, I think that we have no other option at this time than to shut it down or otherwise incur potential severe liability should anything go wrong. I will be discussing this issue with the Board of Selectmen tomorrow night.
Statement by Townsend Town Administrator, Greg Barnes,
Based on a recent inspection by the State's District Bridge Inspection Unit, the Wheeler Road Bridge has been determined to be unsafe for vehicular traffic. Hence, residents should make immediate plans to use alternative routes oftravel. The bridge is likely to be officially blocked off to all vehicular traffic as early as March 31, 2009. I am well aware of the inconvenience that shutting down the bridge will cause many of Ashby's residents. On behalf of Townsend, I truly apologize for this. However, in light of the strong recommendation of the State, I think that we have no other option at this time than to shut it down or otherwise incur potential severe liability should anything go wrong. I will be discussing this issue with the Board of Selectmen tomorrow night.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Cemetery Clean Up
Cemetery Commission - Request for volunteers to clean up debris from ice storm on April 18th.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Hearing for Amendments to Zoning Bylaw
Planning Board Zoning Bylaw Hearings, Rate of Development & Small Wind Energy Systems, April 8, 2009
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Volunteers Wanted to Help Seniors
Council on Aging - Volunteers needed to help a senior with yard clean from the ice storm.
Transfer Station Accepting Electronics
Ashby Recycle Center & Transfer Station
Now accepting electronics ( computers, tv's, microwaves, etc.)
Now accepting electronics ( computers, tv's, microwaves, etc.)
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Roadside Clean Up
Roadside Clean Up Day, Saturday, April 25th, Pick up trash along the roadside & dispose of it free!
Monday, March 16, 2009
Brush Disposal
Free Brush and Wood Disposal Every Saturday in April!
ARCTS (Ashby Recycle Center & Transfer Station) and Ashby's Dept. of Emergency Management are providing free brush & wood disposal throughout April. ARTCS will be open every Saturday in April from 9:00am - 1:00pm for brush and wood disposal (no construction materials please). Drop off at the Greenville Road facility.
Trash and recycling will still be accepted on the second & fourth Saturdays
ARCTS (Ashby Recycle Center & Transfer Station) and Ashby's Dept. of Emergency Management are providing free brush & wood disposal throughout April. ARTCS will be open every Saturday in April from 9:00am - 1:00pm for brush and wood disposal (no construction materials please). Drop off at the Greenville Road facility.
Trash and recycling will still be accepted on the second & fourth Saturdays
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Results of Special Town Meeting
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING ARTICLES
Article 1. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds and/or borrow the sum of $265,300 for the purpose of paying for architectural, engineering and related services to complete the design, initial project management, geotechnical engineering and construction bid documents for a new police station provided that the amount authorized to be borrowed shall be contingent upon the vote at the Town election to exempt from Proposition 2½, so called, the amount required to satisfy the obligations, including principal and interest under the bonds, or take any action thereon.
Yes 84
No 93
article defeated
Article 1. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds and/or borrow the sum of $265,300 for the purpose of paying for architectural, engineering and related services to complete the design, initial project management, geotechnical engineering and construction bid documents for a new police station provided that the amount authorized to be borrowed shall be contingent upon the vote at the Town election to exempt from Proposition 2½, so called, the amount required to satisfy the obligations, including principal and interest under the bonds, or take any action thereon.
Yes 84
No 93
article defeated
Monday, March 9, 2009
Friday, March 6, 2009
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Special Town Meeting, March 14th
Special Town Meeting, Saturday, March 14, 2009 at 9:30 am. Warrant pdf. The single article on the Special Town Meeting would appropriate $265,300 for the design of a new police station.
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Saturday, February 7, 2009
Natural Hazard Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan
View the recently adopted Natural Hazard Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan
Monday, February 2, 2009
NMRS schedule following ice storm
North Middlesex Regional School schedule for remainder of year. (pdf)
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
DPU hearing on Unitil
Dept. of Public Utilities local hearing scheduled regarding efforts by Unitil to prepare for and restore power following the ice storm
Monday, January 19, 2009
Community Development Strategy
Draft of Community Development Strategy, Hearing at Selectmen's Meeting, Wed. 1/21/09 at 7:30 pm (MSWord)
Monday, January 12, 2009
Ashby Trail information sought
The Conservation Commission is seeking information on Ashby's trails.
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Board of Health Position
Board of Health position open to fill a vacancy. If interested contact the Selectmen's office by 1/19/2009.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Friday, January 2, 2009
Brush Burning Permit
Open Air Burn Permit 2009
fee: $25.00
January 1, 2009
The Town of Ashby has been granted permission by MASSDEP to begin the 2009 "Open Air Burning Season before the January 15th, 2009 start date due to the December 11th, 2008 Ice Storm.
Permits can be obtained at either the Ashby Police/Dispatch Center, 893 Main St. or the Ashby Fire Station, 1093 Main St. The usual fee for the burn permits will be in effect and the permit is valid until the end of the usual burn season on May 1st at 4:00 pm.
All Mass General Laws pertaining to Open Air Burning must be followed.
fee: $25.00
January 1, 2009
The Town of Ashby has been granted permission by MASSDEP to begin the 2009 "Open Air Burning Season before the January 15th, 2009 start date due to the December 11th, 2008 Ice Storm.
Permits can be obtained at either the Ashby Police/Dispatch Center, 893 Main St. or the Ashby Fire Station, 1093 Main St. The usual fee for the burn permits will be in effect and the permit is valid until the end of the usual burn season on May 1st at 4:00 pm.
All Mass General Laws pertaining to Open Air Burning must be followed.
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