Government · Conservation Commission
Commission continues 10-60 Main Street contamination hearing
Commission continues 10-60 Main Street development hearing on contamination issues at Nyanza site.
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Ashland Moves July 4th Recycling Event to Saturday, July 11
Ashland's recycling event moves off the July 4 holiday to Saturday, July 11, the town's most pressing logistical update for residents this week. The town announced the change June 17 with no explanation given, and residents should revise any drop-off plans accordingly. On the schools fr…
Government · Board of Health
Board of Health awards dual recognition to two residents
Ashland Board of Health honors two residents with public health award. The board unanimously voted June 16 to present the 2026 Mary Mortensen Public Health Award to Kirsten Quern and Amy Turncliff, after voting to authorize honoring multiple recipients this year. Vice Chair Jay Byrnes advocated for
Government · Conservation Commission
Ashland Conservation approves Beaverdam Brook land donation
The Ashland Conservation Commission approves a Beaverdam Brook land donation pending back taxes. The board voted unanimously to accept three parcels, conditional on back-tax payment and concurrent Select Board approval. The Commission noted it may pursue "friendly" imminent domain for two
Morning Brief
Ashland Library Stacks Tuesday With Author Talk, Music Lecture, and Kids Programs
A quiet Monday in Ashland gives way to a busy Tuesday, with the Ashland Public Library offering six programs on June 16 — from Clocktown Rockers for toddlers to a virtual lecture by author John Wang on "Big Asian Energy" — while the Mindess School Building Committee and Board of Health …
Morning Brief
Mindess Elementary Luau Set for Wednesday as Library Programs Fill the Week
A light news day Sunday points Ashland residents toward a full week of community programming. David Mindess Elementary School holds its annual community Luau on Wednesday, June 17, from 6 to 8 p.m., the same day the Select Board convenes for its regular meeting and an executive session.…
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Ashland Switches to OpenGov Portal for All Town Licensing and Permits
Ashland goes digital on permits as the library fills Saturday with three community events. The town has launched OpenGov, a new online licensing and permitting portal, asking all residents and businesses to use the platform for future applications; details are posted at ashlandmass.com.…
Government · Planning Board
Planning Board continues Tilton Avenue mixed-use hearing to July 9
Planning Board continues mixed-use Tilton Avenue hearing to July 9.
Government · Town Forest Committee
Town Forest Committee votes 4-1 on bench location
Town Forest Committee votes to keep benches at rain garden. Co-Chairs Cara Hulme and Mike Jones oversaw the meeting, during which the committee voted 4-1 to retain the current bench location beside the rain garden, rejecting a proposal to place one on the green trail. The committee approved prior
Government · Open Space & Recreation Committee
Committee authorizes fall event supplies, seeks Ashland Day booth
The Open Space and Recreation Committee unanimously authorized Chairperson Roberta Soolman to submit an application for a booth at Ashland Day and committee member Ashwini Chitnavis to purchase supplies not to exceed $450 for a fall event. Committee member Marty Ring expressed preference for
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