Ashland Morning Brief, Oct. 21: Data center zoning pause heads to town meeting

From Ashland News

• Planning Board advances data center zoning pause Ashland's Planning Board advanced a bylaw that would pause data center development across every zoning category while the town studies regulation, sending it to a November 10 town meeting vote after members questioned whether the definition could sweep in small businesses with ordinary computer servers.Ashland News
• Cultural Council advances Ashland Day plans amid venue concerns Ashland's Cultural Council moved forward with 2026 Ashland Day planning as a new survey revealed a shortage of cultural venues and weak youth engagement, prompting discussion of outreach efforts including junior ambassador recruitment.Ashland News

Happening Thu, Oct 22

• 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.: Sustainability Committee - Zoom meets Thursday at 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m The Sustainability Committee - Zoom meets Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.Town of Ashland
• 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.: Upper Charles Trail Committee - Zoom meets Thursday at 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m The Upper Charles Trail Committee - Zoom meets Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.Town of Ashland
• 7:15 p.m.: Planning Board holds next meeting Thursday Ashland's Planning Board meets Thursday, October 22, at 7:15 p.m. in a hybrid session at 101 Main Street, its first gathering since voting to advance the data center zoning bylaw toward town meeting.Town of Ashland
• 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.: Open Space and Recreation Committee - Zoom meets Thursday at 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m The Open Space and Recreation Committee - Zoom meets Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.Town of Ashland
• Early voting opens for Nov. 3 state election Ashland voters can cast ballots early for the November 3 State Election at Town Hall, 101 Main Street, through October 28, with hours varying by day including an extended session until 7 p.m. on October 28.Town of Ashland

Coming up

• Mon, Oct 26, 4:00 p.m.: Housing Authority meets Monday at Community Room The Ashland Housing Authority meets Monday, October 26, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Ashland Community Room.Town of Ashland
• Mon, Oct 26, 6:00 p.m.: Finance Committee meets Monday at Town Hall Ashland's Finance Committee meets Monday, October 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. at 101 Main Street.Town of Ashland
• Mon, Oct 26, 7:00 p.m.: Conservation Commission meets Monday evening The Ashland Conservation Commission holds a hybrid meeting Monday, October 26, from 7 to 10 p.m. at 101 Main Street.Town of Ashland
• Mon, Oct 26, 10:00 a.m.: National Drug Take Back Day set for Monday Residents can drop off unused medications for safe disposal Monday, October 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 162 West Union Street.Town of Ashland
• Tue, Oct 27, 7:00 p.m.: Zoning Board of Appeals meets Tuesday Ashland's Zoning Board of Appeals meets Tuesday, October 27, at 7 p.m. at 101 Main Street.Town of Ashland
• Wed, Oct 28, 4:00 p.m.: AHS Site Council meets Wednesday The Ashland High School Site Council meets Wednesday, October 28, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the high school library at 65 East Union Street.Ashland Public Schools
• Wed, Oct 28, 4:30 p.m.: Downtown Trick or Treat set for Oct. 28 Downtown Trick or Treat takes place Wednesday, October 28, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. along Main Street.Town of Ashland

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