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Annual Town Meeting Recap
Ashland’s Annual Town Meeting was held on Saturday, June 12, 2021, at the Ashland High School. The meeting began promptly at 10:00 AM. Fifty-six (56) voters attended out of the 12,441 registered voters in Town.
All 10 articles passed.
Articles 1-5, 7, and 9 passed unanimously. Article 6 passed with a simple majority. Articles 8 and 10 passed with a 2/3 majority declared by the Town Moderator.
For a complete list of articles and for the meeting minutes, please visit our website, ashlandmass.com.
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Summer Reading with Ashland Public Library Happening Now!
Schools out and APL Summer Reading is in! This year, the library is using Beanstack again for all kinds of reading challenges for kids, teens, and adults.
The more you read, the more opportunities you have for end-of-summer prizes.
Sign up, get all of the details, and start reading today. For the kids, you can also walk into the children's room anytime to grab a paper log - they have all of the options!
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The communities of Ashland, Natick, Holliston, and Framingham are proud to announce the MetroWest Solar + Clean Heat Challenge, a regional campaign focused on helping residents and small businesses install solar and clean heat and cooling technologies. We’re connecting home and business owners to high-quality discounted clean energy solutions that reduce utility bills, improve comfort, and lower greenhouse gas emissions. The communities have secured competitive pricing from reliable installers for solar panels and clean heating and cooling systems, known as heat pumps.
Discounted program pricing is available to residents and business owners in Ashland, Framingham, Holliston, and Natick through December 2021.
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Town of Ashland partners 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.
Stay tuned for more opportunities to participate in a focus group!
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Ashland Senior Center introduces A.I.D.E for Older Adults
Our Senior Center staff is always coming up with unique and helpful programs for our older residents. Activities, Internet Connection, Devices, and Education is a new program for older adults to connect, engage, and stay active!
Qualified Ashland applicants 60 +, currently receiving one of the following: Fuel Assistance (LIHEAP), SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, Housing Assistance, VA Pension will be provided a tablet, internet connection & Virtual Senior Center filled with activities & classes. Listen to Music, Play a game & More!
For more information or to apply call Candi Wilson at 508-532-7945
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Construction is underway!
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Upcoming Meetings & Community Events
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Ashland Farmers Market
10 Year Celebration/Strawberry Day
Saturday, June 19th, from 9 am - 1 pm!
The AFM is turning Double-Digits Saturday! Wow, what an amazing decade it has been. At 10am, please join the AFM team at the Bandstand for a few remarks and the triumphant return of an AFM musical favorite, Railroad House Band! Directly following the remarks, visit the picnic table area for a complimentary, celebratory sweet from Dulce D Leche and The Bagel Table. They will also be raffling off vintage AFM aprons and Tote Bags!
The sweet celebration doesn’t end there! It’s also Strawberry Day at the market. Visit participating vendors highlighting Summer’s favorite bounty.
Visit their website for weekly updates for themes and a list of vendors!
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Juneteenth with "Ashland is United"
Saturday, June 19th • Noon- 2 pm
The Corner Spot
It's been a while since we could gather in person, and Ashland is United is thrilled that new beginnings are on the way!
Their mission is to build and strengthen bridges where they don't exist and educate and expose people to new information and ideas. They hope you will join them for an informal gathering to connect and learn on June 19th from Noon- 2:00 pm at the Corner Spot.
In addition to conversation and laughter, they also will be honoring and recognizing Juneteenth - a combination of "June" and "Nineteenth." It is a celebration of the day in 1865 that word of President Lincoln's signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, freeing all slaves, made its way to the State of Texas. As allies, AiU will share resources on black Americans’ struggle for independence and the disenfranchisement that continued long after slavery ended.
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Check out what's happening at the #bestspotintown!
The Corner Spot is open for tons of fun this summer! There is a lot happening at this spot all summer so don't miss a thing!
On the Calendar for next week:
Tot Spot
Library Kids
Open Mic night with Sethji's Indian Cuisine and Uhlman's Ice Cream
Zelus Beer Garden with Ribpublic BBQ, Refreshin' Concessions Ice Cream, Cousins ME Lobster Truck, Music by Hit the Bus, Tom Abbott, and The Dale Show!
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Ashland Day Committee Stone Park Summer Concert Series
Bring your chair or a blanket and enjoy the sounds of summer!
Save the following dates!
June 29th - Tune Timers Band starts at 7 pm
July 13th - Event Sponsored by the Ashland Business Association. Check out Ashland business booths as well as BBQ from Sentie's Kitchen and more! This event will start at 6pm for food and booths and Back Pages will be the band for the night starting at 7 pm!
July 27th - Five Play (Adrienne Fawkes Band) at 7 pm
August 10th - Middlesex Concert Band Sponsored by the Ashland Cultural Council starting at 6:30 pm
August 24th - The Chip Walsh Band at 6:30 pm
Refreshin' Concessions Ice Cream Truck will be at each event!
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Happy Retirement Chief Alfano &
Congratulations Lt. Briggs!!
Chief Alfano officially re-enters retirement at the end of the month, and Lt. Briggs will enter his new appointment as Interim- Chief!
Lt. Briggs brings his vast experience as an Ashland Police Officer for almost 20 years, as well as education beyond policing, with a Masters in Public Administration and a Masters in Counseling Psychology.
Congratulations to each of you!
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Thank you, Captain Lyn and the Ashland Fire Department!! She read some stories to the children and gave them an up-close look at the fire truck during Tot Spot at the Corner Spot this past Thursday!
You are the best AFD!
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Congratulations Ashland Business Association Scholarship Winners!
Ashland Business Association is pleased to announce its two 2021 scholarship winners: Rebecca DeBenedictis and Brooke Kulaga! As part of their applications, both AHS graduating students presented exceptionally creative and thoughtful community improvement ideas.
Each student won $1,500. We wish them the best, and we thank our Ashland businesses for support of the ABA Scholarship Program!
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