Town Clerk’s Office closed from Wednesday evening, August 6 through August 7, 2025

 

The Town Clerk’s office will be closed the evening of Wednesday August 6th and the morning of August 7th.

The office will reopen on Monday, August 11th at 8am.

~Angela M. Jack, Town Clerk

Voices on the Common: A Festival of Voices, Music, & Memory, on August 2, 9am to 3pm, a Smithsonian Exhibit Program at the Ashby Free Public Library

 

The Smithsonian exhibit, Voices & Votes runs for 6 weeks at the Ashby Free Public Library, starting July 26, 2025.

SPECIAL PROGRAM — This Saturday starting at 9am, come out to the Common for a family-friendly celebration of storytelling, music, and civic memory! Enjoy live music from Matt York, Richard Franklin Donohoe and Dan Kirouac. Featuring food trucks, local artists, and an artisan market.

This is a non-partisan exploration of democracy over the past 250 years.  The exhibit is accompanied by:

• Micro exhibit by the Ashby Historical Society
• Photography exhibit of local photographers

The Exhibit is on display for 6 weeks through September 6, 2025. In that time, there will be special events, including:

• Tuesday, July 29: The first of many programs, an author discusses his book Freedom Summer — an eye-opening, riveting read as relevant now as it was 60 years ago.
• Saturday, August 2, 9am-3pm: Voices on the Common — enjoy music spanning 250 years, record your own short memories about voting and democracy.

During the Exhibits run, the library will be open for extended hours on Wednesday evenings so that visitors can come to view the exhibit and then stay for the band concert. Regular Library hours will be:

• Tuesdays 10-5
• Wednesdays 10-7
• Thursdays 1-8
• Saturdays 10-2

There will be additional extended hours for programs. 

Come out and enjoy the exhibit. Stay tuned for more updates, and let’s make this a summer to remember!

Correction – Meeting date) Conservation Commission Virtual (Online) Meeting, August 5, 2025 at 7:30PM ET

 

Meeting Agenda for the Conservation Commission meeting, August 5, 2025 at 7:30pm ET.

Connect to the online meeting in one of the following ways:

• Computer/tablet/smart phone app: Join Online
• One tap mobile: +13126266799,,84152043507#,,,,*01431#
• Telephone: (929) 205-6099
  Meeting ID: 841 5204 3507
  Passcode: 01431

Please adhere to the following rules when joining the meeting to allow the meeting to be conducted efficiently:

• Mute yourself when joining
• Mute yourself if not speaking
• Don’t speak over others; it can be difficult to hear particularly in an online setting
• Send a chat to the committee to be recognized before speaking
• Identify yourself when addressing the committee
• Remain on topic when speaking

How to guide for joining Zoom meeting with computer for video and phone for audio

(Cancelled) Cemetery Commission Meeting, July 29, 2025 at 5:30PM ET, Ashby Town Hall, Town Administrator’s Office

 

Agenda for the Cemetery Commission, July 29, 2024 at 5:30PM. The meeting will be conducted in the Ashby Town Hall in the Town Administrator’s Office.

Cooling Centers at the Public Safety Building is open from 8am-5pm until Wednesday, July 30, 2025

 

Due to the predicted heatwave, the Ashby Public Safety Building at 1093 Main St., will be open and staffed as a cooling station from Monday, July 28th through Wednesday, July 30th, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Please take precautions during the extreme heat, stay hydrated, and check on your neighbors, especially the elderly or those without air conditioning.
Stay safe!

The Library Welcomes Bruce Watson, Author of Freedom Summer, on July 29 at 6:30pm, a Smithsonian Exhibit Program at the Ashby Free Public Library

The Smithsonian exhibit, Voices & Votes runs for 6 weeks at the Ashby Free Public Library, starting July 26, 2025.

SPECIAL PROGRAM — This Tuesday at 6:30pm, visit with and listen to Bruce Watson, Author of Freedom Summer, as he discusses his book, an account of the 1964 campaign that brought civil rights volunteers to Mississippi.

This is a non-partisan exploration of democracy over the past 250 years.  The exhibit is accompanied by:

• Micro exhibit by the Ashby Historical Society
• Photography exhibit of local photographers

The Exhibit is on display for 6 weeks through September 6, 2025. In that time, there will be special events, including:

• Tuesday, July 29: The first of many programs, an author discusses his book Freedom Summer — an eye-opening, riveting read as relevant now as it was 60 years ago.
• Saturday, August 2, 9am-3pm: Voices on the Common — enjoy music spanning 250 years, record your own short memories about voting and democracy.

During the Exhibits run, the library will be open for extended hours on Wednesday evenings so that visitors can come to view the exhibit and then stay for the band concert. Regular Library hours will be:

• Tuesdays 10-5
• Wednesdays 10-7
• Thursdays 1-8
• Saturdays 10-2

There will be additional extended hours for programs. 

Come out and enjoy the exhibit. Stay tuned for more updates, and let’s make this a summer to remember!

Board of Assessors In-Person Meeting, July 30, 2025 at 5:00pm

 

Meeting Agenda for the upcoming Board of Assessors Meeting, July 30, 2025 at 5PM. The meeting will be conducted in person in the Assessor’s Office.

Selectboard Meeting (In Person & Online), July 30, 2025 at 6:30PM ET

 

Agenda for the Selectboard Meeting, July 30, 2025 at 6:30PM. The meeting will be conducted in person in the Selectboard Room at Town Hall and online. For online connection:

• By Computer:
  • Click here to join the Zoom meeting
  • Meeting ID: 459 356 8675
  • Passcode: 645402
• One tap mobile:
  • +16465588656,,4593568675#,,,,645402# US (New York) +13017158592,,4593568675#,,,,645402# US (Washington DC)
• By Phone: (long distance charges may apply):
  • +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
  • +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
  • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
  • +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
  • Meeting ID: 459 356 8675 Passcode: 64540

Smithsonian Exhibit at the Ashby Free Public Library, July 26, 2025, starting with a Gala at 2PM

 

The Smithsonian exhibit, Voices & Votes opens at the Ashby Free Public Library, July 26, 2025 starting at 2pm with a Gala featuring local politicians, luminaries and refreshments. All are invited!

This is a non-partisan exploration of democracy over the past 250 years.  The exhibit is accompanied by:

• Micro exhibit by the Ashby Historical Society
• Photography exhibit of local photographers

The Exhibit is on display for 6 weeks through September 6, 2025. In that time, there will be special events, including:

• Tuesday, July 29: The first of many programs, an author discusses his book Freedom Summer — an eye-opening, riveting read as relevant now as it was 60 years ago.
• Saturday, August 2, 9am-3pm: Voices on the Common — enjoy music spanning 250 years, record your own short memories about voting and democracy.

During the Exhibits run, the library will be open for extended hours on Wednesday evenings so that visitors can come to view the exhibit and then stay for the band concert. Regular Library hours will be:

• Tuesdays 10-5
• Wednesdays 10-7
• Thursdays 1-8
• Saturdays 10-2

There will be additional extended hours for programs. 

Come out and enjoy the exhibit. Stay tuned for more updates, and let’s make this a summer to remember!

Board of Health Virtual (Online) Meeting – July 24, 2025 at 7:00pm

 

Meeting Agenda for the upcoming Board of Health Meeting, July 24, 2025 @ 7:00pm. The meeting will be conducted online (virtual). Instructions for participating in the meeting are provided.

Access the online meeting in one of two ways:

• Online: Join Zoom Meeting
• By phone (Dial by your location):
  • +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
  • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
  • +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
  • +1 253 215 8782 US
  • +1 301 715 8592 US
  • +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)

Enter Meeting ID when dialing in by phone: 879 0684 3524

Meeting Password: 373194

Please adhere to the following rules when joining the meeting to allow the meeting to be conducted efficiently:

• Mute yourself when joining (if not already muted)
• Mute yourself if not speaking
• Don’t speak over others; it can be difficult to hear particularly in an online setting
• Send a chat to the committee to be recognized before speaking
• Identify yourself when addressing the committee
• Remain on topic when speaking

Planning Board Virtual (Online) Meeting – July 23, 2025 at 7PM

 

Meeting agenda for the upcoming Planning Board Meeting, July 23, 2025 @ 7pm. The meeting will be conducted online (virtual). Instructions for participating in the meeting are provided. Meeting documents are available from the Planning Board page.

Access the online meeting in one of the following ways:

• Online: Join Zoom Meeting
• One tap mobile:
  • +13017158592,,87609641256#,,,,983732# US (Washington DC)
  • +13126266799,,87609641256#,,,,983732# US (Chicago)
• By phone (Dial by your location):
  • +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
  • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
  • +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
  • +1 253 215 8782 US
  • +1 301 715 8592 US
  • +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)

Meeting ID: 876 0964 1256
Password: 983732

Please adhere to the following rules when joining the meeting to allow the meeting to be conducted efficiently:

• Mute yourself when joining (if not already muted)
• Mute yourself if not speaking
• Don’t speak over others; it can be difficult to hear particularly in an online setting
• Send a chat to the committee to be recognized before speaking
• Identify yourself when addressing the committee
• Remain on topic when speaking

Selectboard Meeting (In Person & Online), July 16, 2025 at 6:30PM ET

 

Agenda for the Selectboard Meeting, July 16, 2025 at 6:30PM. The meeting will be conducted in person in the Selectboard Room at Town Hall and online. For online connection:

• By Computer:
  • Click here to join the Zoom meeting
  • Meeting ID: 459 356 8675
  • Passcode: 645402
• One tap mobile:
  • +16465588656,,4593568675#,,,,645402# US (New York) +13017158592,,4593568675#,,,,645402# US (Washington DC)
• By Phone: (long distance charges may apply):
  • +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
  • +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
  • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
  • +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
  • Meeting ID: 459 356 8675 Passcode: 64540

Conservation Commission Virtual (Online) Meeting, July 15, 2025 at 7:30PM ET

 

Meeting Agenda for the Conservation Commission meeting, July 15, 2025 at 7:30pm ET.

Connect to the online meeting in one of the following ways:

• Computer/tablet/smart phone app: Join Online
• One tap mobile: +13126266799,,84152043507#,,,,*01431#
• Telephone: (929) 205-6099
  Meeting ID: 841 5204 3507
  Passcode: 01431

Please adhere to the following rules when joining the meeting to allow the meeting to be conducted efficiently:

• Mute yourself when joining
• Mute yourself if not speaking
• Don’t speak over others; it can be difficult to hear particularly in an online setting
• Send a chat to the committee to be recognized before speaking
• Identify yourself when addressing the committee
• Remain on topic when speaking

How to guide for joining Zoom meeting with computer for video and phone for audio

Office Hours with Selectboard Member, Jessica Kallin, July 10 at 5:30pm

Meet with Selectboard member, Jessica Kallin, July 10, 2025 at at 5:30pm at the Ashby Free Public Library.

Planning Board Virtual (Online) Meeting – July 9, 2025 at 7PM

 

Meeting agenda for the upcoming Planning Board Meeting, July 9, 2025 @ 7pm. The meeting will be conducted online (virtual). Instructions for participating in the meeting are provided. Meeting documents are available from the Planning Board page.

Access the online meeting in one of the following ways:

• Online: Join Zoom Meeting
• One tap mobile:
  • +13017158592,,87609641256#,,,,983732# US (Washington DC)
  • +13126266799,,87609641256#,,,,983732# US (Chicago)
• By phone (Dial by your location):
  • +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
  • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
  • +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
  • +1 253 215 8782 US
  • +1 301 715 8592 US
  • +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)

Meeting ID: 876 0964 1256
Password: 983732

Please adhere to the following rules when joining the meeting to allow the meeting to be conducted efficiently:

• Mute yourself when joining (if not already muted)
• Mute yourself if not speaking
• Don’t speak over others; it can be difficult to hear particularly in an online setting
• Send a chat to the committee to be recognized before speaking
• Identify yourself when addressing the committee
• Remain on topic when speaking

Selectboard Meeting (In Person & Online), July 9, 2025 at 5:30PM ET

 

Agenda for the Selectboard Meeting, July 9, 2025 at 5:30PM. The meeting will be conducted in person in the Selectboard Room at Town Hall and online. For online connection:

• By Computer:
  • Click here to join the Zoom meeting
  • Meeting ID: 459 356 8675
  • Passcode: 645402
• One tap mobile:
  • +16465588656,,4593568675#,,,,645402# US (New York) +13017158592,,4593568675#,,,,645402# US (Washington DC)
• By Phone: (long distance charges may apply):
  • +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
  • +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
  • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
  • +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
  • Meeting ID: 459 356 8675 Passcode: 64540