The Ashland Historical Commission approved prior meeting minutes and discussed ongoing projects including the Village Burial Ground, which will undergo ground-penetrating radar surveying in July or August after landscape preparation. Helen Nickole reported coordination with Bridgewater State
Conservation Commission issues two stormwater management permits while delaying action on residential development. The board approved permits for a mixed-use development at 9-49 Homer Avenue proposed by Charles Zammuto and a synthetic turf field and parking lot at 240-260 Pleasant Street by
Planning Board approves YMCA special permits with phased-surety flexibility. The Board unanimously approved Special Permits and Site Plan Review for the MetroWest YMCA at 30 Memorial Drive, with revised language allowing de minimis changes to drainage and parking design without Board re-approval.
Town Forest Committee approves trail camera policy and authorizes $1,574 in spending. Co-Chairs Cara Hulme and Mike Jones led the committee in unanimously approving a proposed trail camera policy researched by Hulme, with final approval slated for a future meeting. The committee voted to pay
Ashland Finance Committee backs $375K OPEB transfer for May meeting. Chair Jonathan Moore brought the committee to unanimous votes recommending $300,000 from the Special Education Stabilization Fund and $375,000 to the OPEB Trust, with a separate recommendation on General Stabilization Fund
Ashland Library Trustees approve four policies, set level FY27 budget. The Board of Library Trustees, chaired by Claire Goss, approved the Art Gallery, Children's Room, Volunteers, and Meeting Room policies while tabling the Code of Conduct and Staff policies. The FY2027 budget will maintain level
Ashland Board of Health unanimously approves two animal inspectors required by state law. The board voted 5-0 to accept nominations of Dona Walsh and Justine Grassey, who have completed state paperwork. Health Director Rajit Gupta reported that the Central Mass Mosquito Control Program has begun
Ashland Cultural Council approves prior meeting minutes and plans summer events. Chair Stacey Grant-Lewis presented a treasurer's report showing total funds of $21,051.49 as of April 6, with the council verifying funding status for grant programs. The council set June 1 as the scholarship signup
MetroWest Regional Emergency Planning Committee receives fiscal 2025 grant funding opportunity. The committee met April 2 and learned that applications for the federal fiscal year 2025 Emergency Management Performance Grant program are due June 1, 2026. Funds must be expended by June 30, 2027, with
Ashland Council on Aging approves director report and meeting policies. Director Candi Wilson presented updates on services, programs, and events spanning transportation, outreach, and volunteer engagement. The board unanimously approved the director's report and new policies governing meeting
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