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Finance Committee backs stabilization transfers for FY27

Ashland Finance Committee backs $375K OPEB transfer for May meeting. Chair Jonathan Moore brought the committee to unanimous votes recommending $300,000 from the Special Education Stabilization Fund and $375,000 to the OPEB Trust, with a separate recommendation on General Stabilization Fund

Library Trustees Approve Four Policies, Set Level Budget

Ashland Library Trustees approve four policies, set level FY27 budget. The Board of Library Trustees, chaired by Claire Goss, approved the Art Gallery, Children's Room, Volunteers, and Meeting Room policies while tabling the Code of Conduct and Staff policies. The FY2027 budget will maintain level

Ashland Board of Health approves two animal inspectors.

Ashland Board of Health unanimously approves two animal inspectors required by state law. The board voted 5-0 to accept nominations of Dona Walsh and Justine Grassey, who have completed state paperwork. Health Director Rajit Gupta reported that the Central Mass Mosquito Control Program has begun

Cultural Council Approves March Minutes; Plans Spring Events

Ashland Cultural Council approves prior meeting minutes and plans summer events. Chair Stacey Grant-Lewis presented a treasurer's report showing total funds of $21,051.49 as of April 6, with the council verifying funding status for grant programs. The council set June 1 as the scholarship signup

Ashland Board Splits Thompson Street Project, Approves Water Work Only

Ashland Select Board votes to pursue water-only work on the $6.2 million Thompson Street infrastructure project, shelving sewer and stormwater components.