Government · Planning Board
Board Pushes 55 Tilton Ave Hearing to October 22
Ashland's Planning Board continued a contested 55 Tilton Avenue project over stormwater concerns.
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Government · Zoning Board
Zoning Board delays Captain Eames Circle hearing
Ashland's Zoning Board of Appeals elected new officers and delayed a road permit case at its September 22 meeting. Members voted 4-0 to elect John Trefethen chair and 4-0 to elect Brian Forrestal clerk for the term beginning September 1.
Government · Conservation Commission
Conservation Commission Continues 10-60 Main Street Hearing
Ashland Conservation Commission continued a Notice of Intent hearing to October 26. The hearing concerns a property at 10-60 Main Street (DEP 95-1018) and ongoing environmental reviews.
Government · Select Board
Select Board declines to back meals tax split plan
The Ashland Select Board declined to back former member Steve Mitchell's plan to split the town's local meals tax revenue evenly between economic development and a new "resident services" fund.
Government · Board of Library Trustees
Library Trustees Approve Storytime Room and Teen Safety Policies
Ashland Library Board approved two new facility use and teen safety policies.
Government · Conservation Commission
Commission Issues Fence Determination, Continues Stormwater Hearings
The Ashland Conservation Commission cleared a fence project and continued three stormwater permit hearings to September 28.
Government · Ashland Cultural Council
Ashland Cultural Council Approves Ashland Day Participation
Ashland Cultural Council approved participation in 2026 Ashland Day at its September 14 meeting. Treasurer Angeles Dias reported $15,370.59 in year-to-date expenses through June 1, 2026, with $10,900 available from Massachusetts Cultural Council funds.
Government · Planning Board
Planning Board OKs open space letter, delays Tilton Ave
Ashland's Planning Board approved a letter backing the town's Open Space and Recreation Plan after member Tricia Kendall complained no one from the sponsoring committee showed up to defend it.
Government · Town Forest Committee
Town Forest Committee sets October planting dates, backs Old Mill Road addition
The Ashland Town Forest Committee confirmed its fiscal 2026-27 budget at $2,400 and voted unanimously to purchase a voice amplifier for educational walks. Tree preparation is scheduled for October 4 with planting on October 11 using topsoil and starter fertilizer for approximately 22 trees.
Government · Roadway Traffic Safety Committee
Committee Reviews Traffic Concerns, Approves No Parking Plan
Ashland Roadway Traffic Committee approves no parking plan for Pond Street businesses. The committee unanimously approved previous meeting minutes and confirmed all school zone flashing warning signs are operational at four locations ready for the new school year. At 12 Pond Street, where a yoga
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