TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
October 14, 2009
- There will be a Flu Clinic in Ashby on Thursday, October 15th from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the American Legion Hall. The flu vaccine is available to children 6 months through 18 years old, adults 50 years and older and persons at risk. For more information call 1-800-698-3307.
- The Board of Selectmen received notification from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Emergency Boardapproving an emergency loan for the Town of Ashby in the amount of $763,000 to cover the costs associated with the Ice Storm of December 2008.
- The Selectmen received a faxed posting Notice of an At Large Vacancy from the North Middlesex Regional School District School Committee. Interested persons should forward a letter of interest outlining qualifications for the position on or before Friday, October 30th to the Secretary of the NMRS Committee c/o Office of the Superintendent of Schools, 23 Main Street, Townsend, MA 01469. For further information interested parties can also call School Committee Member Ken Brown.
- The Board of Selectmen received a letter from the Town Clerk requesting written notification of receiving the Summary of the Conflict of Interest Law for Municipal Employees.
- The Selectmen have received the following mail, email, memos and faxes:
Conservation Commission October 7thMinutes
Highway Department Work Logs
ZBA Hearing Notification to Appeal the Decision of an Administrative Official
Copies of the Town Administrator’s Letter of Thanks to Steven McLatchy
Letter from MIIA regarding Loss Claim Filed by an Ashby Resident
Faxed NMRSD Notice of NextSchool Committee Meeting
Memos from Town Counsel regarding 1) In State Human Resources Division’s Approval Process in Appointments and Promotionsand 2) Retention of Electronic Mail
Copies of Town Manager Valente’s Performing Triage to the Budget Presentation
Email from MRPC containing the Schedule of Citizen Planning Training Collaborative (CPTC) Training
Emailed NRWA Free Hikes and Programs in October
Invitation to the Dedication Ceremony of the Townsend Public Library Senior Center & Townsend Meeting Hall
Flyer from the Massachusetts Coalition for Jobs and Growth
Emailed Invitation to MEDC Fall Program: Energy & Economic Development
Emailed Invitation to International Transport Research Symposium
Emailed Invitation to MA Wind Working Group Meetings
MMA Action Alert and Invitation to MMA’s Fall Conference for Selectmen
Letter from Candidate for US Senate Mike Capuano
Letter from Comcast
Flyer from West Thomson Law Books
Email from Representative Gobi regarding Tax Collection Shortfall Forecasts and State House News
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts website about the American Recovery Act
MMA’s The Beacon
- Public Service Announcements:
+All eligible individuals (seniors and ADA qualified) wishing to participate in the Meals on Wheels Program should contact Angie Godin at 386-6800. Meals are only $1.00 and are now delivered Monday through Friday around noon.
+MART Shuttle Service is available to all eligible (60 years or older, ADA qualified) individuals. Ashby residents may use the van on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays for medical appointments and shopping. Interested residents should call Jennifer Collins Monday through Thursday at 386-2501, ext. 11 to apply and schedule use.
+Current Board, Committee, and Department Vacancies: Finance Committee, Historical Commission, Senior Tax Work-off Program and ZBA