Ashland Sustainability Committee approves planning for bottle cap murals, revises climate roadmap. The committee, led by Chair Todd Ching, unanimously approved previous meeting minutes and advanced planning for a plastic bottle cap collection project with local businesses including the Senior
Ashland has launched a new online permitting system, giving residents digital access to town licenses and permits. The town announced the rollout of OpenGov, its new License/Permitting Portal, in a News Flash posted to the official town website this week, part of a broader push toward o…
Ashland's library rolls out a fresh batch of summer programs as Town Hall committees keep meeting through late July. The Ashland Public Library will host "Make Me a Story" for ages three to seven, a Summer STEM program for grades K-6, and virtual talks on painter Gilbert Stuart and Norm…
The Ashland Zoning Board of Appeals voted 7-0 to continue the 40B hearing on a 116-unit development at 55 West Union Street to August 11.
Ashland Zoning Board continues 55 West Union Street hearing without discussion. Chair John Trefethen agreed to continue the comprehensive permit hearing for the proposed 116-unit mixed-income development, with 87 market-rate units and 29 income-restricted units, to August 11 after applicants'
Ashland's library anchors a quiet midweek stretch with back-to-back family and adult programming through Thursday, July 30. The Ashland Public Library hosts a Garden Workshop for grades K-6, Magic Trunk Theatre, and Baby Time Wednesday, followed by a virtual talk from authors Julie Carr…
Ashland Conservation Commission approves septic project at 257 Oak Street in 5-0 vote. The Commission issued an Order of Conditions for the septic system owned by Sharron Tufts and represented by JD Marquedant and Associates after Conservation Agent Becca Solomon confirmed Board of Health approval
Ashland Youth Soccer has opened registration for its Fall 2026 in-town and travel programs, the club announced on its website. No other youth-league, high school, or town recreation sports news was reported for the week of July 20-26. Ashland High School had no games scheduled in the pe…
Ashland recorded 20 property transfers between June 26 and July 25, with 11 including a disclosed sale price ranging from $450,000 to $4,075,000 and a median of $795,000. The month's standout transaction was 158 Butterfield Dr., which sold for $4,075,000 -- more than three times the nex…
Ashland rolled out a new online licensing and permitting system called OpenGov this week, letting residents and business owners apply for town permits without visiting Town Hall in person. The library, meanwhile, keeps its summer calendar full: a "Meet Gilbert the Party Pig" family even…