The Ashby Economic Development Committee is drafting a Sustainable Economic Development Plan and public input is a critical element of the plan. The plan will include the goals and objectives for the sustainable economic development in Ashby. The Committee needs input from business owners and citizens. We will focus on Ashby's strengths, its weaknesses, and what we, as a group, can do better to improve the viability of the businesses in our community.
An open meeting is scheduled to gain insight from the public concerning future economic development improvements to Ashby. Everyone with an interest in Ashby’s economic development is encouraged to attend including citizens, business owners, local and state officials and others. A visioning session led by Ashby’s Land Use Agent, Chris Ryan and MRPC planner(s) Jennifer Siciliano and John Hume will be part of the meeting.
Sunday, May 29,
10:00 AM Community Memorial Day Church Services at the First Parish Unitarian
Monday, May 30,
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
2:15 PM Memorial Day Ceremonies on The Ashby Common
2:30 PM Marching Units Depart to Glenwood Cemetery
3:00 PM Marching Units Depart to Glenwood Cemetery Fire Pond for Sea Service Ceremonies
3:10 PM Marching Units Depart to The Ashby Common
3:20 PM Ceremonies at The Ashby Common to Include Raising of The American Flag and Playing of The National Anthem
3:25 PM Dismissal of All Marching Units.
The Removal of All Decoration's From the Ashby Common
Bring a bucket and take away some of the best
fertilizer available!
We haven't been Full of poop
for 10 years for nothing!
All proceeds benefit Grange Charities.
For more information,
please Call the
Duke of Dung,
Tom, at 978-386-2323.
SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen Elect Board Officers
3. Selectmen Approve Minutes of April 13, 2011
4. Selectmen Approve Payroll Warrant W43P in the amount of
$__________, Vendor Warrant W44B in the amount of $__________
and Vendor Warrant W44B1 in the amount of $_______________
5. Request for Selectmen’s Signatures on CDBG FY09 Agreement for
Housing Rehab/Septic Program Participant Hubbardston Case #10
(MRPC)
6. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Krishnabai as Alternate to the
Board of Registrars for a one-year term ending March 1, 2012
7. Request for Selectmen’s Signatures on Massachusetts Fire District 8
Mutual Aid Agreement
8. 7:30 p.m. Pre-Town Meeting
9. Assistant to the Board of Selectmen’s Report
10. Public Comments (if any)
11. Adjourn
Is there such a thing as “Clean Coal”? How has Ethanol saved you money? Are replacement windows a quick payback for your investment? Does sealing up your house with insulation cause worse problems? We will talk about answers to these questions and others during this seasonal wrap up. Come and ask questions about efficiency and our future when Ashby’s Energy Efficiency Committee presents its 4th in a series of energy seminars.
Our presenter will be local conservative Bill Stanwood, who over the past 30 years has gathered knowledge, opinions, and experience in an assortment of environmental and energy related subjects.
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Join us and bring your questions. This presentation will also be broadcast live on Comcast local channel 8/9.
The following proposed amendments to the Ashby Zoning Bylaw will be voted on at the Annual Town Meeting on May 7, 2011, 9:30 am. Prior to the Town Meeting the Planning Board is required to hold a hearing on each amendment.
Amendment to extend Residential/Commercial District B from its present location to include Laurel Ridge Farm. Hearing to be held April 13, 2011 at 7:30 pm
Amendment to permit the sale, manufacture and testing of photovoltaic and wind energy systems in the Industrial District. Hearing to be held April 13, 2011 at 7:45 pm.
Amendment to allow drive up food service by special permit in Residential/Commercial District B. Hearing to be held April 27, 2011 at 7:45 pm.
SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
1. 6:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen Approve Minutes of March 8 and 16, 2011
3. Selectmen Approve Payroll Warrant W39P in the amount of $____________, and Vendor Warrant W40B in the amount of $___________
4. Request for Selectmen’s Signatures on CDBG FY10 Agreement for Septic Program Participant Ashby Case #1 (MRPC)
5. Request for Selectmen’s Signatures on CDBG FY10 Agreement for Septic Program Participant Ashby Case #2 (MRPC)
6. Request for Selectmen’s Signatures on CDBG FY10 Agreement for Septic Program Participant Ashby Case #3 (MRPC)
7. Presentation of Unitil Energy Audit and Recommend Course of Action (Jim Hubert and Alan Pease)
8. Request for Selectmen’s Signatures on Vote of Intention to Lay Out (Alan Pease)
9. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund Transfer #11-35 in the amount of $1,188.31 to the Highway Barn Fuel Expense Account
10. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund Transfer #11-36 in the amount of $1,095.90 to the Highway Machinery Expense Account
11. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Peter Niall as Building Inspector for a one-year term from April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012
12. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Richard Hanks as Building Inspector Alternate for a one-year term from April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012
13. Request for Selectmen’s Signatures on Annual Town Election Warrant
14. Selectmen Designate Board of Selectmen Representative for
15. Joint Meeting with the Finance Committee for FY2012 Budget and Warrant Articles Discussions
16. Selectmen Vote on Special and
17. Assistant to the Board of Selectmen’s Report
18. Public Comments (if any)
19. Adjourn
SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen Approve Minutes of March 2, 8 and 9, 2011
3. Selectmen Approve Payroll Warrant W37P in the amount of $___________, Vendor Warrant W38B in the amount of $____________, Vendor Warrant W38B1 in the amount of $______________
4. Request for Selectman’s Signature on Amendment #1 for CDBG FY10 Housing Rehabilitation Program (MRPC)
5. Request for Selectman’s Signature on Budget and Program Revision Form for CDBG FY09 (MRPC)
6. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund Transfer #11-28 in the amount of $724.17 to the Police Expense Account
7. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund Transfer #11-29 in the amount of $880.00 to the Library Building Maintenance Expense Account
8. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund Transfer #11-30 in the amount of $1,224.92 to the Library Building Maintenance Expense Account
9. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund Transfer #11-31 in the amount of $809.20 to the Highway Barn Fuel Expense Account
10. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund Transfer #11-32 in the amount of $800.00 to the Highway Expense Account
11. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund Transfer #11-33 in the amount of $190.00 to the Highway Expense Account
12. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund Transfer #11-34 in the amount of $390.00 to the Highway Expense Account
13. Motion to Appoint Keith Maynard, Nancy Catalini, Marie Gulliford, Mark Haines, Mike Bussell, Paul Lasorsa and Dan Johnson to the
14. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Paul Lessard as Electrical Inspector for a one-year term from April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012
15. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Steve Dubois as Assistant Electrical Inspector for a one-year term from April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012
16. 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, 2011 to March 31, 2012 and Gary Williams as Plumbing and Gas Inspector Alternate for a one-year term from April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012
17. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Donna Leonard to the Board of Registrars for a three-year term ending March 1, 2014
18. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Sarah Leonard as Alternate to the Board of Registrars for a one-year term ending March 1, 2012
19. Request for Selectmen’s Acceptance of the Resignation of Paul Lieneck from the Economic Development Plan Committee
20. Selectmen Vote on Special and
21. Assistant to the Board of Selectmen’s Report
22. Public Comments (if any)
23. Adjourn
Rabies Clinic, Saturday, March 12th, 9:00-11:00 am at the West Townsend Fire Station. Bring your current rabies certificate to receive a 3 year vaccination.
SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Representative Bastien and Senator Flanagan Discuss FY2012 Budget
3. Selectmen Approve Minutes of February 16, 2011
4. Selectmen Approve Payroll Warrant W35P in the amount of $____________, Vendor Warrant W36B in the amount of $__________, Vendor Warrant W36B1 in the amount of $_____________
13. Request for Selectmen’s Permission to Hold Annual Girl Scout 5k Benefit Road Race and Use of Allen Field on June 4th
14. Assistant to the Board of Selectmen’s Report
15. Public Comments (if any)
16. Adjourn
Your Home is Leaking Heat!
How is the Cold Air getting in and the Heated Air getting out of your Home?
The program will concentrate on Air Infiltration. It will show homeowners where to look for the “holes” in their houses which are responsible for higher heating bills. The presenter will be Jim Hubert. He has over 35 years in the building trade and a concentrated interest in energy efficient homes.
Questions like “What’s the best energy saving home improvement project I could do?”—New Windows—Not Always! How about Energy Audits are they worth it? Should I add more insulation, how about caulk, or spray foam? These subjects and more will be addressed.
So join us and bring your questions!
SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen Approve Minutes of January 19 and February 7, 2011
3. Selectmen Approve Payroll Warrant W33P in the amount of $_____________, Vendor Warrant W34B in the amount of $__________, Vendor Warrant W34B1 in the amount of $_________
4. Selectmen Discuss Regionalization (Ed Vitone and Doug Briggs)
5. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of ____________________________to the Economic Development Planning Committee (Alan Pease)
6. Request for Selectmen’s Authorization to link Ashby’s Town Website to the Appleseed.org Website
7. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund Transfer #11-17 in the amount of $1,459.45 to the Municipal Building Repair Account
8. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on RCTS Enterprise Emergency Reserve Fund Transfer RCTS#3 in the amount of $________ to the ______________ Account
9. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund Transfer #11-18 in the amount of $2,496.00 to the Police Expense Account
10. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund Transfer #11-19 in the amount of $1,854.00 to the Police Expense Account
11. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund Transfer #11-20 in the amount of $851.87 to the Police Expense Account
12. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund Transfer #11-21 in the amount of $360.70 to the Police Expense Account
13. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund Transfer #11-22 in the amount of $2,175.00 to the Police Expense Account
14. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund Transfer #11-23 in the amount of $794.35 to the Police Expense Account
15. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund Transfer #11-24 in the amount of $3,300.00 to the Police Expense Account
16. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund Transfer #11-25 in the amount of $430.10 to the Highway Machinery Expense Account
17. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund Transfer #11-26 in the amount of $4,066.45 to the Highway Machinery Expense Account
18. Selectmen Designate Board of Selectmen Advisor to Police/Communications Regionalization Study Committee
19. Selectmen Designate Board of Selectmen Representative for Highway Union Negotiations
20. Selectmen Discuss Working Session for
21. Assistant to the Board of Selectmen’s Report
22. Public Comments (if any)
23. Adjourn
SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
Monday, February 7, 2011
1. 6:30 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen Approve Minutes of December 22, 2010
3. Selectmen Approve Payroll Warrant W31P in the amount of $46,234.83,
Vendor Warrant W32B in the amount of $735,715.24, Vendor Warrant
W32B1 in the amount of $6,280.00
4. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on Request for Reserve Fund
Transfer #11-16 in the amount of $3,000.00 to the Veterans’ Benefit Account
(Veterans’ Agent Joe Mazzola)
5. Request for Selectmen’s Signatures on CDBG FY09 Modification of
Mortgage for Housing Rehab/Septic Program Participant Ashby Case #5
(MRPC)
6. Request for Selectmen’s Signatures on CDBG FY09 Agreement Amendment
for Housing Rehab/Septic Program Participant Ashby Case #5 (MRPC)
7. Request for Selectmen’s Approval to Deficit Spend for Winter Operations
8. Selectmen Open Warrants for May 7, 2011 Special Town Meeting and Annual
Town Meeting
9. Request for Selectman’s Signature on Renewal of Equitable Sharing
Agreement and Certification Form for Police Department
10. Selectmen Designate Board of Selectmen Advisor to Police/Communications
Regionalization Study Committee
11. Selectmen Designate Board of Selectmen Representative for Highway Union
Negotiations
12. Assistant to the Board of Selectmen’s Report
13. Public Comments (if any)
14. Adjourn