TOWN MANAGER NEWSLETTER
Happy
Valentine's Day Ashland!
Local Information
Ashland Emergency Fund and Human Services want to help you!

The Ashland Emergency Fund and Ashland Human Services are here to help you! If you need access to resources to sustain you or your loved one's day-to-day, please reach out to our Human services team. Remember, our Human services team is comprised of a trained social worker and a case manager who take appropriate measures to ensure privacy and confidentially.

Contact Human Services- (508) 881-0140
We're Hiring!

Positions available with the Town of Ashland, click here

Positions available with the Ashland Public Schools, click here

Positions available around town, click here
News from Ashland Public Schools

Superintendent Jim Adams Communicated the following announcement this past week.
Programs and Events!
February is Black History Month

There are many organizations, especially local organizations that are providing activities this month centered around Black History Month.

Here are some highlights:
  • Read AREA Black History Month Resources Newsletter, here
  • Feb 23rd- Authors Joseph L. Graves Jr. and Alan Goodman Discuss "Racism, Not Race", here
  • Feb 24th- Sybrina Fulton Discusses Cultivating Justice toward Racial Equality, here
  • Celebrate Black History Month by taking a Master Class from the comfort of your living room. It’s free for the month of February, here
Participate in Kindness Week!
February 13- 19th

The Town of Ashland will join other communities across the nation to celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Week! Random Acts of Kindness Week seeks to make the world a kinder place by practicing kindness for ourselves and kindness for others. Join us to help celebrate the goodness that we can put into the world!

Zero-Carbon Home with David Green
Wednesday, February 16th from 7:00 - 8:15 PM

Local author David Green will be talking about how he brought his house to a zero-carbon footprint, saving thousands of dollars a year. During the informative online presentation, he will help you learn how to cut down on your carbon footprint and save money on your home’s heating and electricity bills. Each attendee will also receive a digital copy of Mr. Green’s book, “Zero Carbon Home.”

This event is sponsored in partnership with The Ashland Sustainability Committee and GreenUp Ashland.

For more information on the virtual event, click here
 
For access to the direct registration link for the Zoom event, click here
Learn about more programs at APL

Download the February brochure here!

Sign up for the library's newsletter here!
Participate in a program at our Community Center!

Download the Senior Center's February brochure here!

Download the Recreation Center's Winter brochure here!
Business Corner
Valentine's Day Specials!

Dine local! The following establishments are offering specials for Valentine's Day!
  • Ashland Ale House
  • Ashland Nutrition
  • Doragon Ramen
  • Dulce d Leche
  • Erica's Ristorante
  • Los Cabos
  • Mazi Kitchen & bar
  • Stone's Public House

Shop local too! Pop into Blush Bouquets, Lieby's Flowers, and Ashland Reiki & Wellness for a gift!
The Corner Spot Plans for its 5th Season!

The Corner Spot Committee's begun planning for this season at the Corner Spot!  We are so excited because this year we will celebrate 5 years at the #bestspotintown! We are so thankful our idea that began with fundraising and volunteerism would transform into such a beloved community spot.

Are you interested in popping- up this year? Send us an email!
COVID-19 Information
Local Cases in Ashland as of February 9, 2022

Ashland has 3394 Confirmed Cases of which 3355 have cleared.
Ashland has a total of 377 Probable Cases of which 372 have cleared.
Please note many people are now doing home tests that are not reportable to the Board of Health. Many of the people that are doing home tests that have children in the schools are reporting these results to the school nurses and this data is not part of the numbers. The numbers reflect people that have NOT done a home test and have gone to a lab and the data was reported to the state.
Please note on the Vaccine Status Chart the state has our population at 19,700 if you look at the chart they are only reporting people vaccinated who are 5 years old and above. Starting this week the chart also reflects the 5-11-year-olds that are starting to be vaccinated. Also, you may notice that in some categories there are more people vaccinated than the population shows for that category. This is due to the state using data from 2020 and does not reflect when more people may move into town. For more information on how the state captures our population data please refer to this website.
Moderna Booster Clinic
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
8 am - 11 am at Town Hall on the Lower Level


Sign up for your appointment to receive your Booster or Second Dose of the Moderna Vaccine, here.
Quarantine vs. Isolation

When using an at-home COVID-19 test please consider the proper protocols for Isolation and Quarantine. Do not forget to contact our local board of health if your at-home test is positive.

Reminder: Mask Advisory still in effect

The Ashland Board of Health advises all unvaccinated and vaccinated individuals to wear face-coverings while in indoor settings and practice social distancing. This is in response to the significant increase of positive COVID-19 cases in our community as well as an advisory from the MA Department of Public Health.

Thank you for keeping Ashland safe!
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