Happy Pride Month!!!!
This month, help us celebrate the LGBTQIA+ Community! We hang this flag every June to reaffirm our commitment as an ally.
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Town of Ashland announce upcoming focus groups with the Racial Equity Steering Group & Suffolk University
Over the last year, the Town of Ashland through its Racial Equity Steering Group has been committed to gain a better understanding of the perspectives and experiences of people of color within our community. In an effort to systematically collect this important information and data the Racial Equity Steering Group has contracted with Suffolk University’s Institute for Public Service to conduct focus groups and surveys. The Steering Group hopes the community will participate and share their experiences, perspectives, and ideas. These focus groups will provide an opportunity for the Town to improve multicultural competency and better understand the equity and racial issues facing our community.
Join a focus group:
Thursday, June 3rd virtually from 3 pm - 4 pm, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm, or 6 pm - 7 pm
Saturday, June 5th at the Corner Spot in Ashland from 9:30 am -10:30 am, or 11 am - Noon
If you plan on attending a virtual or in-person focus group, REGISTER HERE
Read the full Press Release here
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Construction Updates
DOWNTOWN CONSTRUCTION HAS STARTED
Crews are now working in Main Street which is impacting traffic significantly in the mornings and afternoons during rush hour. Please plan accordingly, give yourself extra time to get where you are going, and please be patient. This work will be ongoing for the next two weeks. Crews are doing the best they can to get you through quickly and safely.
There is construction is happening all around you, but crews are working hard to stay on track and make it as easy as possible to residents to navigate construction sites to get to your favorite businesses or place to be.
Want updates right in your email inbox? Sign up for direct emails about the construction work sign up for newsletters at the links below.
We will continue to share project updates on The 126/ Pond Street Revitalization Project and the Downtown Construction on the Town of Ashland website, in our newsletters, and through our social media channels- Facebook and Instagram @TownofAshlandMA, Twitter @ashlandmass.
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Upcoming Meetings & Community Events
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SAVE THE DATE
Saturday, June 12, 2021: Annual Town Meeting
10:00 AM at Ashland High School, 65 East Union St in the gymnasium.
To view the full warrant articles for Town Meeting CLICK HERE.
Watch Town Manager, Michael Herbert's video on WACA's Around the Clock, here
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The Corner Spot Ashland is back!
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OPENING DAY EVENT!!
Don’t miss the fun this Saturday, June 5th, 12 pm -3 pm!
June is heating up at The Corner Spot! Come welcome the unofficial start of summer on June 5th when we kick off opening day at the #bestspotintown!
Hit The Bus Band will be entertaining us from 12 pm -3 pm.
Uncle Joeys Cannoli will be in the shed and Refreshin' Concessions Ice Cream Truck will be serving up your favorites!
Enjoy lunch from Sethji's, a new food vendor that will off vegetarian Indian Food as well as Doragon Ramen with some summer specials!
Check out the fun with Bake it till you Make It, Imagine That! Face Painting and More and a fun craft with Polka Tots Portable Play Parties, Craft and Create! Games too!!
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Friends of Ashland Public Library
Drive "Buy" Book Sale THIS SUNDAY from 1 - 3 pm!
Details:
Grab bags contain hardcover, softcover, and/or library discards. All books are good used quality. Each bag contains a variety!
Grab bags pre-packaged by genre: fiction, biography/memoir, history and politics, health and family living, sports, cookbooks, travel, holiday, a large variety of children's books, DVDs, CDs, and audiobooks.
Grab bags are packed and sealed prior to the sale. Customers will drive through the parking lot (across from the public library on Front Street), select genres, and a volunteer will load the bags directly in the trunk or back seat of the car. The cashier will collect cash payments at the exit.
No refunds or exchanges permitted.
Remember, you can always find a good book to buy in the Book Sale Corner on the main level of the library near the Front Street Entrance. Great books, incredible prices, frequently refreshed, so stop by soon!
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CONGRATS GRADS!
Celebrate the Class of 2021 by coming out for their graduation parade. The parade will begin immediately following the graduation ceremony on Sunday, June 6 (anticipated start approximately 11:45 am).
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Ashland Farmers Market returns for Season 10 on Saturday, June 12th, from 9 am - 1 pm!
Visit their website for weekly updates for themes and vendors here
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Happy Retirement Barbara!
Chief Alfano recently provided Crossing Guard Barbara Thoresen with a plaque thanking her for her dedicated service to the Town of Ashland. Barbara retired from her post last July after serving for 49 years as a Crossing Guard. Many of our own staff remember Barbara safely crossing them to school when they were younger. She was truly a fixture on her post and her presence will be missed immensely.
Enjoy your retirement Barbara and thank you for your service!
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CONGRATULATIONS!
Chief Robie is proud to announce this year's recipients of the Massachusetts Firefighter Service Award, which is given in grateful appreciation and recognition of years of dedicated service as a career firefighter on behalf of the citizens of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Firefighter Peter Stone, just finished his 50 years in April, Firefighter Mark Byron is at 30 years and Firefighter David Blake is at 25.
Thank you for all of your years of dedication to our community!
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