Hello TA-mily, It has come to our attention that a person, using the name Marvin Wilson, has been calling local businesses posing as a representative of Pepperell Youth Baseball, trying to sell field banners. No person by that name is a representative for Pepperell, or for the Townsend Ashby programs. If you are ever approached […]
Migration to New Email Subscription Tool is Complete
We have moved to a new email subscription tool hosted by MailChimp. The previous blogger will no longer be supported in the future. In addition to continuing to provide this service to those who have subscribed for the latest news from Ashby MA, this move allows us to streamline and further customize emails sent from […]
Announcement from Unitil: Scam Alert
SCAM ALERT: We’ve received reports of Unitil customers being called with a demand for payment under the threat of immediate disconnection. This is a scam. While we do place courtesy calls if you are at risk for disconnection, these are usually automated calls that give you the option to speak with a Unitil customer service […]
The Scoop – Ashby Council on Aging’s Newsletter for September 2021 is Finally Here!
Ashby Senior Scoop for September, 2021
Friends of the Ashby Playground at the Ashby Pumpkin Festival
The Friends of the Ashby Playground will be holding a table at the Ashby Pumpkin Festival to make Scarecrows, which will be displayed at the town common. We are looking for donations of old long sleeve shirts, pants/overalls, hats and pillow cases. We are also asking around for mulched hay or straw for stuffing. If […]
Department of Public Health Notice: Rabies Incident
The Department of Public Health is notifying Ashby residents of an incident involving a rabid cat and exposure to the cat on Frost Rd. If you, or someone you know, has been exposed to this cat, contact the Massachusetts Department of Public Health at 617-983-6800, or your health care provider for a risk assessment.
(UPDATED) Looking to give back to the Community? Ashby Council on Aging is looking for Volunteers
The Ashby Council on Aging is looking for volunteers: Website Developer with WordPress experience (new as of 6/12/2021) Sand Delivery Volunteer (new as of 10/21/2020) Meals on Wheels Delivery Drivers Check out the COA page for details. Reach out to coa@ashbyma.gov to join the team!
(Updated 6/29/2021) Keeping You Informed – Magic Meadow Farms
Here is the latest on Magic Meadow Farms: 6/29/2021 Final decision and recommendation from MassDEP dismissing Mr. Ethier’s appeals of the UAO and PAN 4/6/2021 MassDEP opposition to timeline extension requested by Mr. Ethier and motion to renew the pending motion to dismiss the appeal 3/26/2021 Request by Mr. Ethier for an extension to submit […]
State Public Health Officials Confirm Season’s First West Nile Virus-Positive Mosquito Sample
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced yesterday that West Nile virus (WNV) has been detected in mosquitoes in Massachusetts for the first time this year. The presence of WNV was confirmed today by the Massachusetts State Public Health Laboratory in a mosquito sample collected on June 29 in the town of Medford in Middlesex County. […]