At the Selectboard meeting on March 16, 2022, the Town Hall mask policy was changed from mandated to encouraged for those not fully vaccinated. — Selectboard & Board of Health
Welcome Officers Kyle Dodge and Alexandra Hecker to APD
The Ashby Police Department and the Town of Ashby wishes a warm welcome to our newest police officers, Officer Alexandra Hecker and Officer Kyle Dodge. We thank you for your service to the town!
Availability of COVID-19 Treatments for Positive Higher-Risk Individuals
Department of Public Health reminds residents of the availability of COVID-19 treatments for positive higher-risk individuals. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) today reminded residents that free treatment options are available that can be used to prevent severe illness and hospitalization from COVID-19. Several treatments, including monoclonal antibody infusions and oral therapeutics, are widely […]
Free Well Water Testing for PFAS through MassDEP
MassDEP is offering private well owners an opportunity to receive free testing for PFAS compounds in communities where 60% or more of the consumers use private wells, like Wales. The link to apply for free sampling is https://dwp-pfas.madwpdep.org. For more information about the program, see their FAQ (https://www.mass.gov/doc/frequently-asked-questions-about-the-massdep-private-wells-pfas-sampling-program/download).
RMV Notification: Vehicle Owner’s Excise Tax
The following notice was sent to the Tax Assessor’s office: We are notifying you of a vehicle valuation issue that may affect the amount owed on vehicle owners’ 2022 excise tax bill. It has recently come to the attention of the RMV that in a small number of cases, the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) […]
Free at-home COVID-19 Tests Available
Order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests at COVIDtests.gov or directly from the USPS at special.usps.com/testkits.
Town Census and Street Listing
2022 Annual Street List forms are being mailed to all Ashby households today, January 4th. Dog license forms and a questionnaire from the Animal Inspector are also included. You can read about the law regarding annual street list forms here: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/eleinactivevoters/inactivevotersidx.htm If you have any questions please call or email the Town Clerk — 978-386-2424 […]
Unitil’s Winter Rates are Changing – Find out More
Unitil winter rate increase will directly affect default customers only. Find out more about: What these rate increases are Why supply rates are up this winter Third party assistance resources available for customers How our customer service center can help with flexible payment plans, budget billing and other payment assistance Resources for energy efficiency and […]
Announcement from TAYBS (Townsend Ashby Youth Baseball & Softball) – Scam Alert
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 […]