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Ashland Launches OpenGov Portal for Permits, Moves Recycling Pickup to July 11

Ashland rolled out a new online licensing and permitting system this week, replacing its previous platform with OpenGov, while also rescheduling the postponed July 4th recycling collection event to Saturday, July 11. The town is directing residents and businesses to its website for deta…

Ashland Public Safety Dispatch Summary: July 5, 2026

The following is a summary of emergency dispatch incidents recorded in Ashland on or around July 5, 2026.

Ashland Home Prices Hold in $700,000s as One Sale Tops $1.3 Million in June

Ashland recorded 20 deeds between June 6 and July 5, 2026, with 11 carrying disclosed sale prices ranging from $425,000 to $1,391,000 and a median of $765,000. The month's standout transaction was 10 Fatima Dr., which sold for $1,391,000 — more than $440,000 above the next-highest price…

Ashland Youth Soccer opens Fall 2026 registration for in-town and travel programs.

Ashland Youth Soccer has opened Fall 2026 registration for its in-town and travel soccer programs, the league announced. No high school sports contests were scheduled during the June 29–July 5 holiday week. Families interested in youth soccer for the fall season can visit the Ashland Yo…

Ashland Public Safety Dispatch Summary: July 4, 2026

The following is a summary of emergency dispatch incidents recorded in Ashland on or around July 4, 2026.

Ashland Public Safety Dispatch Summary: July 3, 2026

The following is a summary of emergency dispatch incidents recorded in Ashland on or around July 3, 2026.

Ashland Public Safety Dispatch Summary: July 1, 2026

The following is a summary of emergency dispatch incidents recorded in Ashland on or around July 1, 2026.

Ashland Public Safety Dispatch Summary: June 30, 2026

The following is a summary of emergency dispatch incidents recorded in Ashland on or around June 30, 2026.

Ashland Opens Cooling Centers July 1–2, Moves Recycling Event to July 11

Ashland activates cooling centers and reschedules its July 4 recycling drop-off as a heat advisory shapes the holiday week. With an unhealthy heat forecast prompting the town to open cooling centers on July 1 and July 2, officials also announced that the annual Independence Day recyclin…

Ashland Public Safety Dispatch Summary: June 29, 2026

The following is a summary of emergency dispatch incidents recorded in Ashland on or around June 29, 2026.

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