Ashland Launches New Online Permitting Portal, OpenGov

Ashland has launched a new online portal for permit and licensing applications, town officials announced this week. The system, called OpenGov, was highlighted in a News Flash posted to the town's website, ashlandmass.com, giving residents and contractors a new digital option for submit…

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 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 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 June Home Sales Cluster Near $700,000 Among Disclosed Transactions

Fifteen deeds were recorded in Ashland between May 31 and June 29, 2026, though only five disclosed a sale price. Those five transactions ranged from $225,000 to $798,000, with a median of $675,000. The month's top sale was 44 Carriage House Path at $798,000, followed by a Braeburn Lane…

Ashland Opens Cooling Centers July 1–2 as Dangerous Heat Moves In

Ashland is activating cooling centers and rescheduling a holiday recycling event as a dangerous heat wave approaches. With an unhealthy heat forecast prompting town officials to open cooling centers on July 1 and July 2, residents are being urged to seek relief at designated locations; …

This Week in Ashland: Jun 22 - Jun 28

5 stories from Ashland News this week.

Obituary notices, week of June 22 through June 28, 2026

The Ashland obituary column for the week of June 22–28, 2026 carries one notice: Robinson, Betsy, of Ashland, who died June 17, 2026, with a graveside service held June 23 at the Framingham Natick Jewish Cemetery in Natick and a funeral service the same day at a private residence. She i…

Ashland Youth Soccer opens Fall 2026 registration as Coach Pitch All-Stars gear up for a June 30 practice.

Ashland Youth Soccer this week opened registration for its Fall 2026 in-town and travel programs, giving families an early opportunity to sign up. On the baseball side, Ashland Little League's Coach Pitch All-Stars 2026 have a practice on the books for June 30 at 5:30 p.m. at Henry Clay…