Ashland Morning Brief, Oct. 22: Early voting opens ahead of Nov. 3 election

From Ashland News

• Planning Board advances data center zoning bylaw Ashland's Planning Board took up a bylaw that would add data centers to the town's use table but mark the use "no" everywhere, pausing development while the town studies regulation, as one member questioned whether the definition could sweep in small businesses too.Ashland News
• Cultural Council readies for 2026 Ashland Day Ashland Cultural Council reviewed its budget for 2026 Ashland Day participation and funding requests, after a membership survey found a shortage of cultural venues and weak youth engagement. The council discussed recruiting junior ambassadors and reaching out to other councils to address the gaps.Ashland News

Happening Fri, Oct 23

• Early voting continues ahead of Nov. 3 election Ashland residents can cast early ballots for the November 3 state election at 101 Main Street through October 29, with hours varying daily, including 9 a.m. to noon on October 23.Town of Ashland

Coming up

• Sat, Oct 24, 3:00 p.m.: FallFest fills the Corner Spot Saturday Ashland's FallFest runs from 3 to 6 p.m. on October 24 at the Corner Spot, 6 Cherry Street, with fall-themed activities for families.Town of Ashland
• Mon, Oct 26, 10:00 a.m.: Drug take-back day set for Oct. 26 Residents can drop off unused medications during National Drug Take Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on October 26 at 162 West Union Street.Town of Ashland
• Mon, Oct 26, 4:00 p.m.: Housing Authority meets Monday afternoon The Ashland Housing Authority meets at 4 p.m. on October 26 in the Ashland Community Room.Town of Ashland
• Mon, Oct 26, 6:00 p.m.: Finance Committee convenes Monday evening Ashland's Finance Committee meets at 6 p.m. on October 26 at 101 Main Street.Town of Ashland
• Mon, Oct 26, 7:00 p.m.: Conservation Commission holds hybrid meeting The Ashland Conservation Commission holds a hybrid meeting at 7 p.m. on October 26 at 101 Main Street.Town of Ashland
• Mon, Oct 26, 4:45 p.m.: Freshman volleyball hosts Hopkinton Monday Ashland's freshman volleyball team hosts Hopkinton in a conference match at 4:45 p.m. on October 26.MaxPreps
• Tue, Oct 27, 7:00 p.m.: Zoning Board meets in hybrid session Tuesday Ashland's Zoning Board of Appeals holds a hybrid meeting at 7 p.m. on October 27 at 101 Main Street.Town of Ashland
• Tue, Oct 27: Three elementary schools set early release days Pittaway, Warren and Mindess elementary schools have early release days for parent-teacher conferences from October 27 through 29.Ashland Public Schools
• Wed, Oct 28, 4:00 p.m.: AHS Site Council meets Wednesday The Ashland High School Site Council meets at 4 p.m. on October 28 in the high school library, 65 East Union Street.Town of Ashland
• Wed, Oct 28, 4:30 p.m.: Downtown trick-or-treat set for Oct. 28 Ashland hosts trick-or-treat at Town Hall and in downtown businesses from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on October 28.Town of Ashland
• Wed, Oct 28, 7:00 p.m.: Comprehensive Plan committee meets Wednesday Ashland's Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee meets at 7 p.m. on October 28 at 101 Main Street.Town of Ashland
• Wed, Oct 28, 6:00 p.m.: School Committee meets Wednesday evening The Ashland School Committee holds its regular meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. on October 28.Ashland Public Schools

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