Government · Board of Library Trustees
Library Trustees Approve Storytime Room and Teen Safety Policies
Ashland Library Board approved two new facility use and teen safety policies.
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Government · Conservation Commission
Commission Issues Fence Determination, Continues Stormwater Hearings
The Ashland Conservation Commission cleared a fence project and continued three stormwater permit hearings to September 28.
Government · Ashland Cultural Council
Ashland Cultural Council Approves Ashland Day Participation
Ashland Cultural Council approved participation in 2026 Ashland Day at its September 14 meeting. Treasurer Angeles Dias reported $15,370.59 in year-to-date expenses through June 1, 2026, with $10,900 available from Massachusetts Cultural Council funds.
Sports
Ashland sports roundup, Sept. 7 to Sept. 13
Ashland Little League's fall 2026 schedule is filling out beyond its season-opening games, with newly posted matchups such as Cardinals at Iron Pigs, Iron Pigs at Pirates, and Atlee Yard Goats at Braves, all slated for Poor Farm Park. The league's calendar also shows ongoing team practi…
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Ashland's priciest sale this period topped $1.5 million as three transactions crossed the seven-figure mark
The South Middlesex Registry of Deeds recorded 20 Ashland property transfers between Aug. 14 and Sept. 12, though only 10 included a recorded sale price, ranging from $450,000 to $1,599,000 with a median of $610,000. The month's top sale was 82 Hardwick Rd. at $1,599,000, sold by Peter and Leslie
Government · Planning Board
Planning Board OKs open space letter, delays Tilton Ave
Ashland's Planning Board approved a letter backing the town's Open Space and Recreation Plan after member Tricia Kendall complained no one from the sponsoring committee showed up to defend it.
Government · Town Forest Committee
Town Forest Committee sets October planting dates, backs Old Mill Road addition
The Ashland Town Forest Committee confirmed its fiscal 2026-27 budget at $2,400 and voted unanimously to purchase a voice amplifier for educational walks. Tree preparation is scheduled for October 4 with planting on October 11 using topsoil and starter fertilizer for approximately 22 trees.
Government · Roadway Traffic Safety Committee
Committee Reviews Traffic Concerns, Approves No Parking Plan
Ashland Roadway Traffic Committee approves no parking plan for Pond Street businesses. The committee unanimously approved previous meeting minutes and confirmed all school zone flashing warning signs are operational at four locations ready for the new school year. At 12 Pond Street, where a yoga
Government · Finance Committee
Finance Committee Elects Moore as Chair, Sirur as Secretary
The Finance Committee unanimously elected Jonathan Moore as Chair, Fiona Sirur as Secretary, and Kenneth Earley as Vice Chair. The committee discussed budget matters, including a Standard and Poor's rating call with Unibank representatives, who indicated no expected change to the Town's rating.
Government · Zoning Board
ZBA signals it will approve Captain Eames gates
The Ashland Zoning Board of Appeals signaled it will approve gates and road upgrades on Captain Eames Circle and Algonquin Trail over resident safety objections, while a 116-unit affordable housing project stalled again on sewer costs.