Government · Select Board
Select Board Approves Consent Agenda, Previews Warrant
Ashland's Select Board approved a consent agenda with staff appointments, grants, and donations, and set a timeline for the town manager search.
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Ashland Morning Brief, Oct. 21: Data center zoning pause heads to town meeting
Ashland's Planning Board advances a data center zoning pause toward a Nov. 10 town meeting vote. From our own coverage: Planning Board advances data center zoning pause; Cultural Council advances Ashland Day plans amid venue concerns.
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New OpenGov portal streamlines permits and licensing
Ashland launches new digital OpenGov portal for permits and business licenses.
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Zoning Board negotiates Captain Eames roadway conditions
Ashland's Zoning Board took up roadway conditions for Captain Eames Circle and Algonquin Trail, with attorney Tony Riley negotiating snow storage, emergency access and a permit-expiration clock, while also opening a first case under a new state variance standard and continuing a 55 West Union…
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Ashland Little League Fall Schedule Adds New Matchups
Ashland Little League's fall 2026 season is moving forward, with the league's schedule now showing new matchups such as Pirates at Rays, Richmond Little League at Red Sox, and Hokies at Grasshoppers.
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Zoning Board approves Captain Eames roadway work
Ashland's Zoning Board approved roadway conditions for Captain Eames Circle while continuing two major hearings to October 27. From our own coverage: Zoning Board approves Captain Eames roadway work; School Committee repeals seven policies, flags field budget gap.
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Trust transfers outnumber priced sales in active Ashland deed month
Ashland recorded 20 property transfers between Sept. 18 and Oct. 17, but only 10 carry a posted sale price so far, ranging from $350,000 to $1,120,000 with a median of $615,000. The top transaction was 30 Rossi Lane at $1,120,000, followed closely by 16 Wadsworth Road at $1,085,000.
Schools · School Committee
Committee votes 4-0 to repeal seven policies
Committee voted 4-0 to remove seven outdated policies and unanimously amended bus driver standards; quarterly report showed athletic field deficit.
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Six students earn National Merit honors
Six Ashland High School seniors earned National Merit Scholarship commendations for academic performance in 2025.
Government · Zoning Board
Zoning Board Approves Captain Eames Road Work
Board approved Captain Eames roadway work, deferred two contested hearings to October 27, and authorized drafting a decision on a 124-unit 40B housing project.