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
The Ashland Conservation Commission approved a stormwater management permit for the Highland Road and Ballard Road subdivision, requiring Depietri Group, LLC to post surety bonds totaling $213,473 in two phases. Conditions include phased site clearing with internal erosion controls and restrictions
Planning Board approves two ANR plans, continues third application. The Board unanimously approved an Approval Not Required plan for 37 James Road combining two parcels into five lots to address a financing concern, with Attorney George Connors representing property owner Mr. Wheeler.
Ashland Town Forest Committee votes to repair bog bridges and accept Lions Club benches. Co-Chairs Cara Hulme and Mike Jones presided as the committee passed a motion 4-0-0 to repair bog bridges along the power lines near the cave loop trail, with work scheduled for August.
Ashland's Open Space and Recreation Committee identifies key gaps in draft plan. The seven-member committee discussed finalizing its draft Open Space and Recreation Plan at its May 12 meeting, citing concerns about the cover photo, incomplete demographics and land inventories, missing maps, and an
Ashland Zoning Board of Appeals continued a 40B public hearing on a 116-unit mixed-income development at 55 West Union Street. The Board unanimously granted the applicant's request to extend the hearing to May 26, 2026, pending geotechnical boring results that Chair John Trefethen said would inform
Roadway Traffic Study Committee addressed traffic-box murals and residential development impacts. The first traffic box at Front and Main streets was completed; Duca and Magnani will assess a second planned box on Union Street due to proximity concerns. Two 40B projects drew discussion: the 61
Ashland Conservation Commission approves patio permit and continues development reviews. Commission voted unanimously to issue an Order of Conditions at 11 Dianne Lane allowing a patio to remain after restoration plantings and installation of eight boundary marks.
Ashland Council on Aging approves new policies on meeting transparency. The board unanimously approved rules governing the taping of meetings and citizen participation at its May 7 meeting. Director Candi Wilson reported on ongoing programs including AARP Tax Season offerings and the Citizens
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