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Conservation Commission continues Ballard Road development hearing

Ashland Conservation Commission continues nine-home Ballard Road project hearing. The stormwater permit for Depietri Group's development was continued to March 9 after residents reported a recurring groundwater breakthrough on neighboring property. Commission Vice Chair Carl Hakansson ordered a

Trail committee advances 25% design phase for first mile segment

Upper Charles River Trail Committee approves engineering consultant to complete 25 percent design. Rob Scherer, chair, along with committee members David Rosenblum, Tony Lewis, Tim Henderson, Judy Rosenthal, Marty Ring, and Doug Costello reviewed plans with guests Yolanda Greaves and Diane

Sustainability Committee approves prior minutes, welcomes resident input on priorities

Ashland's Sustainability Committee approved prior minutes and advanced a "Skip the Stuff" bylaw targeting single-use items from local takeout orders. Chair Ashwin Ratanchandani said he will submit bylaw language to the Select Board for the upcoming Town Meeting, drawing from other communities'

Select Board approves conservation attorney, sets Marathon logistics

Ashland's Select Board authorized outside legal counsel for the Conservation Commission's 10-60 Main Street 40B hearing, capping costs at $10,000, in a unanimous vote. Vice Chair Brandi Kinsman opened the Feb. 18 meeting with an update on Boston Marathon logistics involving more than 48 agencies

Zoning Board of Appeals continues 40B housing hearing to February 24.

Ashland Zoning Board of Appeals continues 40B housing hearing. Chair John Trefethen and members Brian Forestal, Stuart Siegel, and Ryan Sullivan unanimously granted a continuance of the public hearing on a proposed 116-unit mixed-income residential development at 55 West Union Street, moving the