Historical Commission approves prior minutes and advances burial survey preparations. The five-member commission, chaired by Jim Neilsen, voted 4-0-1 to accept prior meeting minutes, with Curtiss Hoffman abstaining. Bridgewater State University will conduct a ground-penetrating radar survey of
Ashland Zoning Board of Appeals deferred two complex cases with June 23 continuances. Chair John Trefethen led the board to extend the statutory deadline for the 55 West Union Street 40B Comprehensive Permit hearing, which involves a 116-unit mixed-income rental development. The 167-169 Pleasant
Ashland Council on Aging selects two Community Heroes, elects officers. Julian received six votes and Jeanne Walter five votes in the Community Hero Award selection, with a motion to approve the two nominations passing 5 to 1. The council unanimously elected Donna Rombauer as Chair, Eve Aseltine as
Ashland Select Board approves Light Equipment Operator appointment, sets July 15 meeting date. Chair Brandi Kinsman and members Makeda Keegan, Yolanda Greaves, and Joseph Magnani voted unanimously to accept the Town Manager's appointment of Patrick Rose and the prior session's minutes.
Board of Health approves two-year lifeguard waiver for Warren Woods facility. The Board unanimously approved a motion to grant the Lanterns at Warren Woods a two-year waiver from state lifeguard requirements for its swimming pool, with the condition that the Health Director conduct random
Ashland Cultural Council approves prior minutes, awards scholarships, and confirms summer event dates. The council reported $16,616.49 in year-to-date expenses as of June 1 and awarded two Ashland High School Class Day Scholarships to students Ariel and Purve, identified as anonymous for next year.
Ashland Conservation Commission approves stormwater permit for West Mountain Lane project. Chair Gregory Wands and the six-member Commission unanimously approved a stormwater management permit (SMP2026-4) after the applicant added engineering modifications, including soil stockpile area and
Planning Board approves Pleasant Street recreational site plan with conditions. The board unanimously backed the MetroWest Facilities LLC development at 240-260 Pleasant Street, incorporating a signed illicit discharge statement requirement prior to construction and authority-determined lighting
Ashland Affordable Housing Trust outlines plans for Olive Street affordable housing development. The trust reviewed conceptual designs for four to six affordable homes, with Trustee Steve Greenberg volunteering to work with Assistant Town Manager Beth Reynolds on a formal request for proposals.
Zoning Board of Appeals continues 55 West Union Street 40B hearing to June 23. Chair John Trefethen, Members Brian Forestal and Ryan Sullivan, and Associate Members Stuart Siegel and Kiran Gurran reviewed 28 waiver requests from applicant 55 West Union LLC for a proposed 116-unit rental development
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