Ashland's Board of Health renewed a two-year pool lifeguard waiver for The Lanterns at Warren Woods and tabled its ninth annual Mary Mortensen Public Health Award until a full board can vote.
Board of Health approves two-year lifeguard waiver for Warren Woods facility. The Board unanimously approved a motion to grant the Lanterns at Warren Woods a two-year waiver from state lifeguard requirements for its swimming pool, with the condition that the Health Director conduct random
Ashland Cultural Council approves prior minutes, awards scholarships, and confirms summer event dates. The council reported $16,616.49 in year-to-date expenses as of June 1 and awarded two Ashland High School Class Day Scholarships to students Ariel and Purve, identified as anonymous for next year.
Ashland Conservation Commission approves stormwater permit for West Mountain Lane project. Chair Gregory Wands and the six-member Commission unanimously approved a stormwater management permit (SMP2026-4) after the applicant added engineering modifications, including soil stockpile area and
Planning Board approves Pleasant Street recreational site plan with conditions. The board unanimously backed the MetroWest Facilities LLC development at 240-260 Pleasant Street, incorporating a signed illicit discharge statement requirement prior to construction and authority-determined lighting
Ashland Affordable Housing Trust outlines plans for Olive Street affordable housing development. The trust reviewed conceptual designs for four to six affordable homes, with Trustee Steve Greenberg volunteering to work with Assistant Town Manager Beth Reynolds on a formal request for proposals.
Zoning Board of Appeals continues 55 West Union Street 40B hearing to June 23.
Ashland Library Board reelects officers, plans FY27 budget cuts. The Board of Library Trustees unanimously reelected Chair Claire Goss, Vice Chair Linda Weene, and Secretary Martha Coleman. Director Meena Jain's library will reduce the materials budget from $75,000 to $70,000 and eliminate the
Ashland Select Board restructures after voters back override. Brandi Kinsman was unanimously elected Chair, Claudia Bennett Vice Chair, and Makeda Keegan Clerk following the May 19 election that approved a $2.75 million operational override for the Ashland Public Schools by 1,778 to 1,128 votes.
The Ashland Cultural Council coordinates multiple spring events and community art projects this month. The Council scheduled May 30 Culture Fest volunteer sign-ups from 3 to 7 p.m. via email and is organizing a postcard decoration project for veterans. Multiple traffic box art installations are
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