Wednesday, February 29, 2012
American Roots Music Concert March 9th
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Ashby & Ashburnham Regional Dispatch Study
Information from the Ashby & Ashburnham Regional Dispatch Study is available on the Town website.
http://ci.ashby.ma.us/committee_other/dispatch-regional-2012/dispatch-index.html
Monday, February 27, 2012
Proposed Bylaw, Stretch Building Code, Informational Meeting
Q & A Session
Stretch Building Code
March 3, 2012 10:00AM
Ashby Free Public Library
- How will the Stretch Code help Homeowners?
- Will the Stretch Code effect building costs?
- Will the Stretch Code reduce my energy costs?
- What is “Green Community” and how does it affect the homeowner?
This Q & A Session is being arranged by the Ashby Energy Efficiency Committee
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Agenda for Selectmen's Meeting February 28, 2012
SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen Approve Minutes of February 15, 2012
3. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on Purchase and Sale Agreement (Gary Howland, NRWA and Ashby Land Trust)
4. Regionalization Update
5. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on Memo to Board of Assessors to Release Excess Overlay
6. Any Other Business Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chairman
7. 7:30 p.m. - Joint Meeting with the Finance Committee to Discuss
FY2013 Budget
8. Assistant to the Board of Selectmen’s Report
9. Public Comments (if any)
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Rabies Clinic Schedule
The Nashoba Associated Boards of Health, in cooperation with local veterinarians, will provide rabies immunization for dogs and cats. All dogs and cats over six (6) months of age, not previously immunized, and those with a blue rosette (2009) rabies tag, must be immunized. The vaccine provided at Nashoba Clinics is effective for three (3) years for dogs and cats over one (1) year of age and currently immunized. Dogs and cats between the ages of six (6) and twelve (12) months and those who have let their immunization lapse must receive a booster within one (1) year of the initial inoculation. They are then protected for three (3) years.
ALL DOGS AND CATS MUST BE IMMUNIZED AGAINST RABIES
Cats must be brought in cages or closed boxes during the last half of any clinic. The tag for 2012 will be a red heart. The charge per immunization is $10.00 (unless otherwise noted). Residents of Nashoba member towns may attend any of the following clinics. All pet owners must present, to participating veterinarian, proof of current vaccination to receive a three (3) year rabies vaccination. Failure to do so will result in your pet receiving a one (1) year vaccination.
| Towns | Vet | Date | Time | Location | |
| Ashby/Townsend | Smith | Sat. 3/10 | 9:00-11:00 am | West Townsend Fire Station |
*Must bring copy of Rabies Cert.* *Parking in back of Fire Station* *Complete Requirements*
Complete List of Towns with rabies imunization clinics in the Nashoba area. You may use any Nashoba clinic.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
INVITATION TO SERVE ON SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE
The Building Committee’s work will extend over the next 2-3 years and involve regularly scheduled meetings. The frequency of the meetings will vary depending on project demands, but could be weekly during some stages of the Committee’s work
Should you have specific questions regarding this matter, please contact the Office of the Superintendent (Tel. 978-597-8713 Email: nmrsd@nmiddlesex.mec.edu)
Please forward the letter of interest by Friday, March 2, 2012 to:
North Middlesex Regional School District
ATTN: SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE
45 Main Street
Pepperell, MA 01463
Planning Board Meeting on Proposed Zoning Amendment
The Planning Board will hold an open meeting Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012, 7:30 pm at Town Hall to discuss the proposed Ashby Village Center Overlay District. This is a proposed zoning change the purpose of which is to regulate commercial architecture in the center of Ashby and allow for expanded uses. The Board will discuss district boundaries, permitted uses and the extent of architectural regulation. The Board is interested in your thoughts about this proposed district and will allow time for public comments.
The Village Center Visual Preference Survey will be conducted at this meeting as well. The survey is to determine what residents like and dislike in terms of the appearance of different kinds of development on Main Street. This survey can be done online or at the Library until March 7th.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Agenda for Selectmen's Meeting February 15, 2012
SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen Approve Minutes of January 18 and 24, 2012 and February 1, 2012
3. Selectmen Approve and Sign Payroll Warrant W33P in the amount of $40,335.57 and Vendor Warrant W34B in the amount of $66,053.58
4. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on Class II Motor Vehicle License for
5. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on Common Victualler’s License for Mr. Mike’s Ashby (formerly Mr. Mike’s Market) c/o Global Montello Group Corporation c/o Alliance Energy, LLC
6. SCAM Information for All Citizens Presentation (Lillian Whitney)
7. Any Other Business Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chairman
8. Assistant to the Board of Selectmen’s Report
9. Public Comments (if any)
10. Adjourn
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Notice of Abandoned Checks
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Ashby Scholarships, American Legion Post 361
High School Graduates of AshbyThe Ashby American Legion Post 361 Has FOUR (4) Scholarships |
Two (2) $1,000.00 Scholarships
Two (2) $500.00 Scholarships
Applicant Must Be A Resident Of Ashby
Print Application
Application also Available At:
The Ashby Town Hall
Ashby Library
Ashby American Legion Post 361
Ashby Car Care Center
Application Must be Filed by April 1st
Still Looking for Another Scholarship?
One (1) $1 ,000.00 Scholarship
From the Robert Gummerus Scholarship Fund
To a 2012 High School Graduate of Ashby.
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Absentee Ballots for Presidential Primary March 6th
ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR MARCH 6th PRIMARY
The absentee ballots for the Presidential Primary are now available at the Town Clerk’s office. If you are going to be out of town or are unable to vote in person please call or come in.
Absentee ballots will be available until 12 noon the day before the election. The election will be held Tuesday, March 6, 2012 and voting will be in the Ashby Elementary School. Polls will be open from 7 AM until 8 PM.
If you have questions please call the Town Clerk’s office at 978-386-2424 ext. 10
Agenda for Selectmen's Meeting February 1, 2012
SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen Approve Minutes of January 18 and 24, 2012
3. Selectmen Approve and Sign Payroll Warrant W31P in the amount of $_____________, Vendor Warrant W32B in the amount of $___________and Vendor Warrant W32B1 in the amount of $_____________
4. Request for Selectmen’s Signatures on Presidential Primary Warrant (4)
5. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on Police Chief Contract
6. Any Other Business Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chairman
7. Assistant to the Board of Selectmen’s Report
8. Public Comments (if any)
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Nomination Papers Available for Annual Town Election
POSITIONS AVAILABLE FOR ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION
to be held on APRIL 23, 2012, Noon to 7:30 pm
To take out nomination papers for a position contact the Town Clerk.
Nomination and election schedule.
Position | Term | Current Office Holder |
| Selectman | 3 yr | Joseph Casey |
| Collector | 3 yr | Beth Ann Scheid |
| Assessor | 3 yr | Oliver H. Mutch |
| Board of Health | 3 yr | Scott LeClerc |
| Board of Health | 2 yr | vacant |
| Planning Board | 5 yr | Alan W. Pease |
| Cemetery Commissioner | 3 yr | Daniel Harju |
| Park Commissioner | 3 yr | Peter McMurray |
| Park Commissioner | 2 yr | John Hourihan |
| Library Trustee | 3 yr | John Mickola |
| Library Trustee | 3 yr | Michelle Thomas |
| Library Trustee | 3 yr | Mary O'Friel |
Monday, January 16, 2012
Ashby Girl Scout Cookie Drive
"Daisy Drive Thru" Fund Raiser
Saturday, January 21st 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Ashby Elementary School Parking Lot
Please come to our "Daisy Drive Thru" Fund Raiser and support your local Daisys!!
If you cannot make it, please contact us at AshbyTroop30163@live.com and we will make arrangements to deliver to you in Ashby.
Cookies go on sale, January 20th and cannot be purchased or delivered prior to that date.
We are raising money to fill the Ashby Elementary School flower boxes with beautiful perennial flowers and for fun, the girls wish to take a trip to the Ecotarium and go on a beauty day.
There will also be a donation box available for donating to our troops overseas.
Thank you,
Rebecca
Sunday, January 15, 2012
State Reps Bastien & Harrington Hold Office Hours in Ashby
Representative Rich Bastien today announced he will be joined by Representative Sheila Harrington at the January Office Hours to be held at Ashby Town Hall on January 18th at 6:30 pm. Representative Harrington currently represents the First Middlesex District which, after the finalization of this year's redistricting, will include Ashby.
Harrington says, "I am excited at the prospect of having the Town of Ashby included in the First Middlesex District. With the collaboration of Representative Bastien, I look forward to getting to know the constituents of Ashby, and will work hard to make sure the needs of the Town will continue to be met."
Representatives Bastien and Harrington will work closely together to ensure that the needs of Ashby and its residents continue to be addressed. This is an opportunity to meet the current Representative who will be seeking re-election for the recreated district in 2012.
Constituents are encouraged to schedule time during these open hours by contacting the Representatives office at(978) 630-1776 or by emailing Richard.Bastien@MAHouse.gov. All others will be seen on a “first come, first served” basis.
Friday, January 13, 2012
Agenda for Selectmen's Meeting January 18, 2012
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen Approve Minutes of January 4, 2012
3. Selectmen Approve and Sign Payroll Warrant W29P in the amount of $_________ and Vendor Warrant W30B in the amount of $___________
4. Request for Selectmen’s Acceptance of Mary (Priscilla) Carter’s Resignation as PFSO, effective immediately
5. Request for Selectmen’s Signatures on Letter of Thanks to Priscilla Carter
6. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on 4 One Day Liquor Licenses for the Fitchburg Rod and Gun Club
7. Any Other Business Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chairman
8. Assistant to the Board of Selectmen’s Report
9. Public Comments (if any)
10. Adjourn
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Assessors Valuation and Tax Summary for 2012
http://ci.ashby.ma.us/document/assessor/AshbyAssessmentBrochure2012.pdf
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Agenda for Selectmen's Meeting January 4, 2012
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen Approve Minutes of December 21, 2011
3. Selectmen Approve and Sign Payroll Warrant W27P in the amount of $__________ and Vendor Warrant W28B in the amount of $_________
4. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Jackson Bogue as Broadcast Technician, Employee-at-Will
5. Selectmen Discuss Old Engine House Lease (Ashby Historical Society)
6. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signature on FY12 Audit Engagement Letter
7. Request for Selectmen’s Review of Ambulance Receivable Write-offs (Town Accountant)
8. Request for Selectmen’s Authorization of Town Administrator to Review and Authorize Future Ambulance Write-offs
9. Any Other Business Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chairman
10. Assistant to the Board of Selectmen’s Report
11. Public Comments (if any)
12. Adjourn
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Transfer Station Holiday Schedule
Monday, December 19, 2011
Agenda for Selectmen's Meeting December 21, 2011
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Selectmen Approve Minutes of December 7 and 12, 2011
3. Selectmen Approve and Sign Payroll Warrant W25P in the amount of $___________, Vendor Warrant W26B in the amount of $_________, and Vendor Warrant W26B1 in the amount of $___________
4. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on Land Use Agent Contract (Alan Pease)
5. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Jackson Bogue as Broadcast Technician, Employee-at-Will
6. Request for Selectmen’s Authorization to Participate in the Statewide Public Safety Mutual Aid Agreement
7. Request for Selectmen’s Authorization to Participate in the Statewide Public Works Municipal Mutual Aid Agreement
8. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on Mutual Aid Opt-In Form
9. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on Central Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council Mutual Aid Agreement
10. 7:45 p.m. – Joint Meeting with the Finance Committee for FY2013 Budget Discussion
11. Request for Selectmen’s Signatures on 2012 Liquor Licenses for:
31 Store – Retail Package Goods, All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages
American Legion – Club License, All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages
Ashby Market – Retail Package Goods, Wines and Malt Beverages
12. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on Common Victualler’s License Renewals for 2012 for:
31 Store
4-H Camp Middlesex
American Legion
Ashby Market
Mr. Mike’s (Alliance Energy, LLC)
13. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on General (Video Games) License for The American Legion for 2012
14. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on 2012 Class II and Class III Motor Vehicle License Renewals and accompanying Conditions for P&S Trucks & Parts, Inc.
15. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on 2012 Motor Vehicle License Renewals (including Class II Conditions) for:
B&Z Enterprises Class II
G&M Automotive Class II
State Line Auto Sales Class II
Tip Top Motors Class II
Tracy’s Auto Body and Sales Class II
16. Any Other Business Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chairman
17. Assistant to the Board of Selectmen’s Report
18. Public Comments (if any)
19. Adjourn
Friday, December 2, 2011
Agenda for Selectmen's Meeting December 7, 2011
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Friday, November 25, 2011
Selectmen, Tax Percentage Hearing, Dec. 12th
LEGAL NOTICE
TOWN OF ASHBY
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing on Monday, December 12, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. in the 2nd Floor Selectmen’s Meeting Room at the Town Hall, 895 Main Street, Ashby in order to establish the percentage tax share for residential and non-residential property owners for Fiscal Year 2012.
Friday, November 18, 2011
Agenda for Selectmen's Meeting, Tuesday, Nov. 22nd
SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. FY12 Community Development Block Grant Application Hearing (Kevin Flynn)
3. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on CDBG FY10 Modification of Mortgage Case #5 (MRPC)
4. Selectmen Approve Minutes of October 24 and November 9, 2011
5. Selectmen Approve and Sign Payroll Warrant W21P in the amount of $____________, Vendor Warrant W22B in the amount of $____________, and Vendor Warrant W22B1 in the amount of $_________
6. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on Conservation Restriction (Al Futterman, NRWA)
7. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Mark Archambault as Land Use Agent (Alan Pease)
8. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Joseph Laszlo as Broadcast Technician, Employee-at-Will
9. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of the Cultural Council Members as Special Municipal Employees
10. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on 2 Disclosure of Financial Interest by Special Municipal Employee Forms (Cultural Council Members)
11. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on a One Day Liquor License for the Fitchburg Rod and Gun Club
12. Any Other Business Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chairman
13. Assistant to the Board of Selectmen’s Report
14. Public Comments (if any)
15. Adjourn
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Draft Sustainable Economic Development Plan
GOAL 1: To provide the necessary infrastructure for a successful sustainable economy.
- · Encourage and seek funding for local road improvement.
- · Investigate and seek funding for public water & sewer in the Village Center.
- · Rehab Grange building as a community or business center.
- · Encourage alternate energy sources including alternatives to Unitil.
GOAL 2: To proactively meet local labor and training needs for current and future businesses.
- · Promote the establishment of a formal apprenticeship program in both the NMRS and the Monty Tech that meet local business needs.
- · Establish a local labor registry to match local businesses with people seeking work.
GOAL 3: To develop a sustainable local economic base that provides essential products and services to local residents and captures external dollars as a supplement to local revenue but not establish a fiscal dependency.
- · Identify existing artisanal industries, trades, and services, determine their needs, and establish policies and programs to support them.
- · Investigate the potential of establishing a small business incubator facility.
- · Investigate needs of equine and farm businesses, to support their continued existence and to encourage more of these types of businesses.
- · Develop connections to tour busses and other organized tourism programs that visit or pass through Ashby.
- · Develop a unique one-of-a-kind festival to bring people from all parts of the region to increase tourism and bring in external dollars.
GOAL 4: To strategically use public policy to improve the economic development climate and foster a sustainable economy.
- · Develop and improve local land use regulations that encourage the sustainable land uses and patterns of development.
- · establishment of specific roles in local government that will enhance economic development opportunities and improve the overall business climate.
- · Develop a unified permitting program that allows for greater ease of handling complex or multi-board development applications.
GOAL 5: To develop tools and resources to better market, organize, and seek assistance for Ashby businesses.
- · Encourage the establishment of a peer-to-peer organization such as a local chamber of commerce, village center merchants association, or similar to engage in marketing, outreach, event planning, organization and lobbying.
- · Encourage the establishment of a local newsletter or newspaper that provides advertising for local businesses.
- · Develop a tri-fold brochure marketing Ashby’s assets.
- · Establish a kiosk for placing brochures about Ashby and local Ashby businesses.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Agenda for Selectmen's Meeting Nov. 9, 2011
SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
1. 7:00 p.m. - Selectmen Open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
2. Community Development Strategy Review (Kevin Flynn)
3. Sustainable Economic Development Report Presentation (Alan Pease)
4. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on CDBG FY10 Amendment #1 Case #5 (MRPC)
5. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on CDBG FY10 Agreement Case #6 (MRPC)
6. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on CDBG FY10 Agreement Case #7 (MRPC)
7. Selectmen Approve Minutes of October 27, 2011
8. Selectmen Approve Payroll Warrant W17P in the amount of $42,738.06, Vendor Warrant W18B in the amount of $727,267.95 and Vendor Warrant W18B1 in the amount of $17,944.21
9. Selectmen Approve and Sign Payroll Warrant W19P in the amount of $____________, Vendor Warrant W20B in the amount of $___________, and Vendor Warrant W20B1 in the amount of $____________
10. Request for Selectmen’s Discussion regarding Dog Complaint (Steve Maskewich)
11. Request for Selectmen’s Appointment of Joseph Laszlo as Broadcast Technician, Employee-at-Will
12. Selectmen Discuss School Budget
13. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on Resolution in Support of H1972 “An Act Regulating Election Primaries”
14. Request for Selectmen’s Approval and Signatures on Highway Union Memorandum of Agreement
15. Assistant to the Board of Selectmen’s Report
16. Public Comments (if any)
17. Adjourn
Monday, October 31, 2011
Halloween Rescheduled
Monday, October 24, 2011
Selectmen's Agenda for October 27, 2011
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Halloween Party at the Legion
Flu Clinic, Tuesday, Nov. 1st
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2011
11 AM -12 NOON at ASHBY LIBRARY
Please bring your insurance card. No fee at the door.
