By Dave Watkins in News — 28 Sep 2026

Retired police K9 Ajax dies at 8

Home sales span $260,000 to $1.6 million. Twenty deeds recorded in Ashland this week, with sales ranging from $260,000 to $1,599,000.Ashland News

Retired police K9 Ajax dies at age 8. Ajax, a retired Ashland police dog, died at age 8 after developing a tumor, the MetroWest Daily News reported.MetroWest Daily News
Little Free Library debuts at KidSpot. A new children's Little Free Library has been installed at KidSpot in Ashland, giving young readers a spot to borrow and share books.Town of Ashland
Six Ashland High students earn National Merit honors. Ashland High School has six students named Commended Scholars in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program, the district announced.Ashland Public Schools

Tomorrow, 10:00 a.m.: Regional transit authority board meets Tuesday. The MetroWest Regional Transit Authority holds a hybrid board meeting Tuesday at its Framingham offices, covering regional bus and transit service that includes Ashland.Town of Ashland
Sat, Oct 3, 1:00 p.m.: Dragonfly Street Faire returns downtown Saturday. Ashland's Dragonfly Street Faire returns to downtown Saturday, October 3, from 1 to 6 p.m. with vendors, music and family activities.Town of Ashland
Sat, Oct 3, 9:00 a.m.: Monthly recycling, electronics drop-off Saturday. The town holds its monthly recycling and electronics recycling drop-off Saturday, October 3, from 9 a.m. to noon at 20 Ponderosa Road.Town of Ashland

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