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• Ashby Budget – Elections – Meetings

  

  Budget, Elections, and Meetings Ashby MA

  Several important meetings and events are scheduled in Ashby, MA, in April 2026, including the Annual Town Election and various public hearings.

  Elections & Voting

  Annual Town Election: Monday, April 27, 2026, 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. at Ashby Elementary School.

  Last Day to Register to Vote: Friday, April 17, 2026, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m..

  Last Day to Request a Mail-In Ballot: Friday, April 17, 2026, at 5 p.m..

  Last Day to Vote In-Person Absentee: Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 5 p.m..

  Upcoming Public Meetings

  Already Held: Selectboard Meeting (In-Person & Online): Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. ET, held in the Selectboard Room at Town Hall. — Planning Board Virtual Meeting: Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 7 p.m. via Zoom. — Trail Vision Plan Meeting: Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 4 p.m. at Town Hall (2nd Floor).

  Important Deadlines

  Inspectional Office Admin Assistant Position: Resume submission deadline is April 27, 2026.

  Pothole Reporting: Residents are asked to report potholes by calling 978-386-2424, ext. 123.

  Note: Due to a cyber-security incident, non-emergency police business should be directed to 978-433-2671.

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• Ashby – April 2026

  

  Ashby MA – April 2026

  In April 2026, Ashby, MA, will host several community-focused events, including the Annual Town Election, a unique Poopapalooza fundraiser, and local musical performances.

  Major Town Events: Annual Town Election – Date: Monday, April 27, 2026 – Details: Residents will vote for various town board positions. Nomination papers were required to be filed by early March.

  Poopapalooza – Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Location: Ashby Town Common, 825 Main St, Ashby, MA – Description: A community fundraiser where a truckload of locally sourced composted manure is available for residents to take in their own containers. Cost: Donations go toward restoring the Grange Hall for community use.

  Camp Middlesex April Open House – Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM Location: 1031 Erickson Rd, Ashby, MA Description: A public event hosted by Camp Middlesex to showcase the camp facilities and programs.

  Arts & Entertainment

  Scott Babineau Live Performance – Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026 | 6:30 PM – Location: Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main Street, Ashby, MA – Description: A night of community and live music featuring Scott Babineau.

  Bud Barn Pop-Up Events – Dates: Various dates throughout April (e.g., April 2, 3, 10, 18, 19, 20) Location: Bud Barn Cannabis Dispensary -Description: Multiple vendor pop-up events (e.g., Rise, Curaleaf, Theory Wellness) featuring different cannabis brands and educational sessions.

  Statewide Holidays & Observances

  Good Friday: April 3, 2026. While not a state holiday, many local schools may be closed. Patriots’ Day: Monday, April 20, 2026. This is a legal holiday in Massachusetts, and town offices will be closed.

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• Discover Ashby MA page

  

  Discover Ashby MA

  Gardner Magazine has created a page on “Discover Ashby” containing a “Deep Dive” podcast, huge infographic, historical information, and a town profile. For the page, CLICK HERE.

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• Beach Status

  

  Most MA Beaches Open – A few Greater Gardner Beaches are Closed

  According to the State of MA, bacterial contamination has closed the following beaches: Beaman’s Pond Campground, Templeton —- Dunn Pond, Gardner —- Damon Pond Beach, Ashby —-mentioned on state site in a list, but not shown on map: Lake Dennison Winchendon

  The Massachusetts Interactive Beach Water Quality Dashboard is updated 7 days a week at 9:30am and 12:30pm. CLICK HERE.

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• Ashby Commendation

  

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  Ashby Police Chief Issues Letter of Commendation to 3 Officers

  The Ashby Police Department posted, “Chief Derek Pepple would like to recognize these officers for their actions on May 9, 2024. Ofc. Davis was the lone officer on shift that evening, and as the situation began to escalate, he notified the dispatcher at Patriot Regional Emergency Communications that he needed backup. Officers from Townsend Police Dept and Fitchburg Police Department arrived shortly after the Taser had been deployed, and assisted Ofc. Davis with taking the subject into custody. Sgt. Vautour and Ofc. Garhart responded from their homes to further assist. The subject was transported to the hospital to be treated for minor injuries, then booked at the Ashby Police Department. He was later tansported to Billerica House of Corrections.

  This incident ended with no injuries to civilians or police officers, and only minor injuries to the subject. Also, we’d like to say thank you to Patriot RECC, Townsend PD, and Fitchburg PD for the quick response.”

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• Ashby Electricity

  

  Save on Electric Automatically in Ashby MA

  The Town of Ashby released information on the Electricity Program. See attached pdf, CLICK HERE. Residents are automatically enrolled unless they opt out by March 20, 2024. The program saves about 8 cents per kilowatt hour.

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• Ashby Code Red

  

  Town of Ashby has Reverse 911 – Code Red available

  The Town of Ashburnham now has Code Red available. Here is the link to sign up, CLICK HERE.

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• Ashby Bylaws

  From Ashby website: Ashby MBTA Communities bylaw and district virtual presentation, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024 at 7pm

  Ashby MBTA Communities bylaw and district presentation to be held Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024 at 7pm via Zoom. The Planning Board and MRPC will present information on an Ashby bylaw and zoning district to comply with the MBTA Communities law requirements. Public discussion encouraged. Zoom link at, CLICK HERE>

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• Ashby 2023 Town Election

  The Ashby Town Election is Monday April 24, 2023. The last day to obtain nomination papers is Thursday March 2, 2023. Last day to file them is March 6^th. A complete listing of dates and a list of people currently holding various positions is listed here in this pdf.

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• Electricity 23

  

  Electric Bill High in Greater Gardner MA? There may be something cheaper…

  EnergySwitchMA.gov allows you to shop for an electric supplier for your home or business. You put in your zip code and a list of suppliers and rates pops out.

  Electric Angst in the Toytown of Winchendon

  For example, the basic service rate in Winchendon MA may be as high as 34 cents. However, at the site there’s a supplier under 17 cents (saving 50%) and several others in the 17 to 20 cent per kilowatt hour range. Click here.

  Electric Frustration in the Chair City of Gardner MA

  In Gardner, basic service has a supply rate of about 34 cents. The City of Gardner negotiated rate is just under 24 cents. However, there’s a supplier for 17 cents and a number well under 20 cents per kilowatt hour. Click here. For example IGS Energy offers a 16.99 cents per kilowatt hour with a 12 month contract or a 17.99 cents per kilowatt hour rate with a 36 month contract. Click here.

  For your community, go to EnergySwitchMA.gov, select Home or Business, put in the zip code, and get the results instantly. CLICK HERE.

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