Ashland Moves July 4th Recycling Event to Saturday, July 11

Ashland's recycling event moves off the July 4 holiday to Saturday, July 11, the town's most pressing logistical update for residents this week. The town announced the change June 17 with no explanation given, and residents should revise any drop-off plans accordingly. On the schools fr…

Ashland Library Stacks Tuesday With Author Talk, Music Lecture, and Kids Programs

A quiet Monday in Ashland gives way to a busy Tuesday, with the Ashland Public Library offering six programs on June 16 — from Clocktown Rockers for toddlers to a virtual lecture by author John Wang on "Big Asian Energy" — while the Mindess School Building Committee and Board of Health …

This Week in Ashland: Jun 8 - Jun 14

2 stories from Ashland News this week.

Mindess Elementary Luau Set for Wednesday as Library Programs Fill the Week

A light news day Sunday points Ashland residents toward a full week of community programming. David Mindess Elementary School holds its annual community Luau on Wednesday, June 17, from 6 to 8 p.m., the same day the Select Board convenes for its regular meeting and an executive session.…

Ashland Switches to OpenGov Portal for All Town Licensing and Permits

Ashland goes digital on permits as the library fills Saturday with three community events. The town has launched OpenGov, a new online licensing and permitting portal, asking all residents and businesses to use the platform for future applications; details are posted at ashlandmass.com.…

Ashland School Committee Elects Terry Chair, Accepts $50,000 Math Education Gift

Ashland School Committee reorganizes and accepts a $50,000 math education gift. The committee elected Mark Terry as chair for the 2026-27 year at its June 3 meeting, with Paul Kendall named vice chair and newly sworn-in member Chantal appointed clerk.

Ashland Calls Residents to Annual Town Meeting Wednesday at High School

Ashland's annual Town Meeting is set for Wednesday, May 6 at 7 p.m. at Ashland High School. The announcement, read on WACA community access television by host Halley Silver, summarized the Town Manager's newsletter and urged registered voters to attend.

Ashland Seeks $2.75 Million Override to Prevent Larger Future Tax Ask

Ashland officials are pushing a $2.75 million Proposition 2.5 override for public schools ahead of a May 6 Town Meeting and May 19 election.

Ashland Planning Board votes 6-0 informally to approve YMCA project at 30 Memorial Drive

Ashland Planning Board signals unanimous support for a planned YMCA at 30 Memorial Drive but keeps the public hearing open pending a surety bond ruling from Town Counsel.

Ashland Select Board Opens Verizon Cable License Renewal With Unanimous Support for WACA TV

Ashland Select Board unanimously opens and closes a cable license renewal ascertainment hearing, building the public record for future Verizon negotiations.