CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2022!
Congratulations to our community's High School graduates and their families. We hope you have a wonderful weekend celebrating your student's accomplishments.
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Happy PRIDE Month! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
For the month of June, the Town of Ashland proudly displays its brand new PRIDE flag to affirm our position as an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community and to facilitate the message that Ashland is a welcoming community.
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Route 126/ Pond Street Revitalization Project Update
Full‐depth construction has begun. This work consists of crews milling the current pavement down several inches and fine grading during the day followed by paving at night. Paving may have to occur during the day based on availability. Traffic will be able to pass through on the gravel and will be down to one lane. Each day there will be a stretch of 2,000 ft of gravel as they prep for paving. This work will begin just past Higgins Tree Farm (Station 77+00/ 68 Pond Street) towards the Holliston line. They will continue down the corridor for the next 6 weeks. There will be only one lane of traffic passing through during this timeframe. Crews will begin curbing work on June 20th. Please allow extra time to travel, remember that businesses are still open, and thank you in advance for your patience.
We did receive an update from the Pond Street Contractor, Northern Construction, at the most recent Select Board meeting. After paving is completed, crews will start installing the granite curbing and sidewalks from 68 Pond Street going south, so hopefully, we will see this as tangible evidence of progress being made on the corridor. Also expected to be complete in 2022 is the realignment of Algonquin Trail and work will continue on the roundabout at Spyglass in 2022 as well.
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New webpage designated for updates on the 10-50 Main Street Mill Building Property
The Mill Building property located on 10-50 Main Street is being redeveloped by the property owner, Rich Gordon. Gordon and his development team put together a forum to present the latest project plans and gather resident input and and questions about the project.
Even though an official application has not been filed, we created a web page dedicated to this project on our town website. The page will show different design iterations, a video of the last forum, and meeting details for the next forum on June 8th at 7pm.
Access this webpage here.
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The Corner Spot is back for the season!
Join us for the Opening Day Birthday Party Celebration!
Saturday, June 4th from 12 pm- 3 pm
Help us celebrate our 5th Birthday and kick off our event season! The Art of Umami will serve up delicious food & our friend Dennis will have fresh lemonade. Of course, we will have birthday cupcakes from Take the Cake, and dessert from Sweeties Candy Bus, and Refreshin’ Concessions Ice Cream! Enjoy music from Hit the Bus, fun DIY Carnival games including Plinko, Bucket Toss, Ping Pong Race and more. Prizes for all! Get your face painted or a brush tattoo by Imagine That Face Painting! So much fun celebrating the #bestspotintown!!
Interested to find out what else is coming up this season? Visit our website: www.thecornerspotashland.com. We are constantly updating it, so visit often!
The Corner Spot event calendar is filling up for the season! Don't miss the fun! Sign up for emails from the Best Spot in Town and Download the June Calendar!
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MetroWest Famous Ashland Farmers Market Returns!
Next Saturday, June 11th, our local farmers market returns on Saturdays from 9 am - 1 pm until October 15th. The market is back with live music, theme days, kids' activities, and vendors.
Take a look at their calendar, so you don't miss your favorite artisan or vendor!
Visit the Farmers Market website here.
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Moderna Booster Clinic for ages 50+
June 10th from 9 am - 11 am
Town Hall | 101 Main Street
The Board of Health offers a clinic for individuals aged 50+ to receive the Moderna vaccine booster. Please access the clinic from the back door at Town Hall, and use the stairs to access the lower level. If you need an elevator, please use the side entrance.
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Ashland Human Services' Food Pantry Seeks the following items:
- Mayonnaise
- Jars of pasta sauce
- Instant coffee
- Instant oatmeal
- Pancake mix
- Ashland trash bags
- Ritz Crackers
- Snacks
- Toothbrushes
- Shampoo
- Body wash
- Diapers size 6
Ashland Human Services is available to help access resources, monetary or emotional in nature. This department's professionals provide assessments and refer to appropriate programs and providers as needed. If you or someone you know needs help, please reach out.
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Construction updates!
It feels like construction is everywhere; please be patient for the final product! Businesses are still very much open for business and need your support. Please give yourself extra time, be creative on ways to navigate around construction, and keep up to date on what is happening, so you are informed.
Visit the Department of Public Works webpage here for weekly construction updates.
Please, enroll in our e-mail notifications (links below) for urgent messages such as traffic impacts and related updates.
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Ashland House is accepting applications
Eligible applicants must be 62+ or handicapped/disabled
Income guidelines apply
Credit, Criminal & Landlord Checks
ASHLAND HOUSE (1 Bedroom)
119 Main Street, Ashland, MA 01721
Tenants pay 30% of their adjusted monthly income for rent. Includes heat, hot water, and electricity. All properties are non-smoking, and pet restrictions apply.
To request information or receive an application by mail, contact:
EASTPOINT PROPERTIES
5A EAST POINT DRIVE
BEDFORD, NH 03110
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Ashland Day Update
The annual Ashland Day celebration will not take place this September. The Ashland Day Committee began planning for this signature event in early January, and due to the concerns for COVID-19 at that time, it was decided to cancel Ashland Day.
We will miss this event but look forward to the other events around town this season. Don't miss Ashland Day Committee's Summer Concert series at Stone Park on Tuesdays beginning June 28th and the annual Halloween Parade!
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Town Meetings, Community Programs, & Events |
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Save the date for a Community Forum discussing the Valentine Property
Wednesday, June 29th
Stay tuned for more details!
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Upcoming Meetings
Board of Health
Tuesday, June 7th at 6:05 pm*
Join the Board of Health for a very special meeting. This Tuesday, the Board of Health invites you to their annual meeting to award the Mary Mortensen Public Health Award.
This year, the award will be presented to the COVID-19 Response Team comprised of the Ashland Police Department, Fire Department, and School and Community Nurses. I couldn't think of better recipients of this award.
The Mary Mortensen Public Health Award is an honor given by the Board of Health in honor of the late Mary Mortensen, a tireless advocate for public health. She was incredibly driven to improve the quality of life for the community. She selflessly accomplished so many initiatives and programs, many of which exist today.
Join us to celebrate the COVID-19 Response Team and honor our friend, Mary.
Read the full meeting agenda and access the details to join this meeting by visiting our Meetings Calendar on our website here.
*Note: meetings are posted up to 48 hours prior to the meeting.
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Planning Board
Tuesday, June 9th at 7:15 pm*
At this meeting, the Planning Board will continue discussing a few projects that are being proposed by private landowners and developers. McDonald's at 225 Pond Street seeks permission for a double drive-through at their location. Baystone Ashland LLC, the owner of 100 Chestnut Street, proposes the development of 174 apartment homes and approximately 10,500 square feet of retail with 360 parking spaces. Also, Trask, Inc., the owner of 501 Pond Street proposes the development of 120 rental apartment units with approximately 6,825 square feet of ground floor, street-facing retail space, with 182 parking spaces. The owners of restaurant Mazi Kitchen and Bar on 320 Pond Street seek permission to construct an outdoor dining area. The board will also review the exterior colors and facade material for the property at 12 Pond Street.
Read the full meeting agenda and access the details to join this meeting by visiting our Meetings Calendar on our website here.
*Note: meetings are posted up to 48 hours prior to the meeting.
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Electronics Recycling
Saturday, June 6th from 9 am - 12 pm
DPW | 20 Ponderosa Road
Our DPW Rubbish and Recycling team offers Electronic Recycling this weekend. This event is the perfect opportunity to safely get rid of your old TVs, monitors, household electronics, refrigerators, etc.
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Ashland Community Theatre hosts a Benefit Performance for the People of Ukraine
Slava Ukraini Comedy Festival!
Friday, June 3rd at 8 pm
Ashland VFW | 311 Pleasant Street
Enjoy a night out for a good cause! ACT with Paul Gillespie hosts a hilarious comedy show to benefit the people of Ukraine. All proceeds go to the nonprofit organization Poland Humanitarian Action.
Purchase your tickets here.
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Fix-it Clinic!
Saturday, June 4th
1 pm- 3 pm
Ashland Public Library is excited to host its first-ever Fixit clinic! This is an all-ages, a do-it-together activity where people bring their broken household things and learn how to assess, disassemble, and repair them instead of sending them to a landfill.
Bring in your broken item(s) and participate in troubleshooting and repair with help from our Fixit coaches. Bring any parts and tools you already own that might be helpful.
Most items (carry-in only; no oversized items) are welcome- clean mendable clothing, lamps, small appliances, computers and other electronics, bikes, batteries; toys, jewelry, small furniture items, etc.
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