Ashland Recreation Center Summer Program
It has been one busy summer over at ARC! Kelly Rund coordinated a fantastic summer program with 120 of Ashland's youngest community members.
The ARC Kids enjoyed activities and programs such as sliding on the water slide, nature hikes in the woods, theme days, visits from WildKatz Hula Hoop, Animal Adventures, and Flying High Dogs. Most exciting of all, field trips returned this year as COVID-19 precautions relaxed. The children visited Spring Lake, Breezy Picnic Grounds and Waterslides, and Water Wizz.
In addition to the ARC program, the recreation department hosted a variety of sports camps offered throughout the summer.
We thank Kelly, the counselors, and the staff at the community center for creating such an exciting atmosphere this summer!
Visit ARC's Facebook page for more photos here.
Visit the Recreation Department's website.
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Meet Samantha, our new Sustainability Coordinator
We are excited to introduce our new Sustainability Coordinator, Samantha Riley.
Samantha looks forward to working with the community to bring new green initiatives to Ashland. She is also excited to explore renewable energy sources to incorporate into our municipal buildings.
Samantha's office is on the upper level of Town Hall with the other Community Development offices. Contact Samantha by email, or phone at 508- 532- 7931.
If you see Samantha around town, be sure to say hello!
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Pond Street/ Route 126 Construction Update
What to expect: Crews will install conduit, bases and handholds for the new lighting, and sidewalks for the next two weeks before beginning sidewalk work.
Downtown Construction
Crews will continue work on Front Street, removing existing curbing, installing new curbing, and building new sidewalks. They plan to complete work on the south side of Front Street by August 19th. They will then cross the street to complete the last of the sidewalk work on the north side of Front street the week of August 22nd. Driveways may be impacted temporarily each day.
By the end of August, crews will have sidewalk work completed on Front Street. They will then move onto Main Street with the same work beginning at the corner of Front St. and Main, working towards Pleasant Street. Traffic should not be impacted by this work.
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Thank you, Ashland Farmers Market Volunteers!
This week is National Farmers Market Week! Our market would not be recognized throughout MetroWest without our dedicated volunteers. Thank you to our volunteers for taking the time to make our market so successful!
Don't miss the eleventh season of our annual market from 9 am - 1 pm on Saturdays until October.
This Saturday is Dog Day! Bring your furry friend for a fun day featuring a dog and owner parade, a dog agility course, Framingham Police's dog demo, pet supplies, pet services, specialty food for dogs, and pet rescue organizations.
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The traffic control box was damaged during the thunderstorm last Sunday, August 8th. The light will operate on flash only until repairs can be made. Please use caution when commuting in this area. It is estimated repairs will take place in 1- 2 weeks.
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Drought and Water Restrictions
Our region is currently experiencing a Level 3- Critical Drought and our town has implemented a Stage 2 Outdoor Water Restriction.
Learn more about our Stage 2 Outdoor Water Use Restrictions here.
Learn more about our region's Level 3 Critical Drought Status here.
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Vote by Mail in the Upcoming Fall Elections!
Massachusetts voters now have the option to vote early by mail in all elections, with no excuse required. To request your Vote by Mail ballot, all you have to do is submit a signed application to the Town Clerk’s Office.
For the Fall Elections, Vote by Mail applications will be mailed in July and September to every voter who has not already requested a mail-in ballot. These applications will be pre-addressed to the Town Clerk’s Office and postage pre-paid.
Applications can be submitted by mail, email, fax, or placed in the ballot drop box located outside of Town Hall. If you are emailing your application, you need to sign it in a way that can be compared to your hand-written signature. Electronic signatures, scanned applications, and photos of applications are accepted. Typed signatures cannot be accepted.
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Don't want to vote by mail?
Vote Early In-Person Instead!
All early voting in-person will be held at Town Hall, 101 Main Street.
September State Primary Election
In-Person Early Voting will take place from August 27th to September 2nd
Hours are as follows:
Saturday, August 27th from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Sunday, August 28th- CLOSED
Monday, August 29th from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Tuesday, August 30th from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Wednesday, August 31st from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Thursday, September 1st from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Friday, September 2nd from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
November State Election
In-Person Early Voting will take place from October 22nd to November 4th
Hours are to be announced
Keep in mind, that you may still vote the “Old Fashioned Way” and go to your polling place on Election Day and cast your ballot in person!
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Town Meetings, Community Programs, & Events |
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Beer Garden
Friday, August 18th- 21st
The Corner Spot | 6 Cherry Street
67 Degrees Brewery returns for a Beer Garden! Grab a cold brew, a bite to eat, and listen to live music!
Thursday, August 18th, from 5- 9 pm
Food: Flippin' the Bird BBQ
Music: Open Mic Night with Danny!
Friday, August 19th, from 5- 8 pm
Saturday, August 20th, from 12-8 pm
Food: Cousins Maine Lobster
Music: Freddy Badger on banjo from 5- 7 pm
Sunday, August 21st, from 12- 5 pm
Food: Kayem BBQ Food Trailer
For updates, please visit The Corner Spot's Facebook Page here.
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The Friends of the Ashland Public Library Mini Book Sale and Book Donation Day
Saturday, August 20th, from 10 am to 1 pm
Ashland Public Library | 66 Front Street
In addition to more than 10,000 gently used books, DVDs, and CDs, we also have available for sale hundreds of stunning watercolor brush paintings generously donated by Don Gordon, owner of Premier Image Gallery, Ashland. These beautiful signed original works of art are priced “pay what you wish,” with all proceeds going to support the great APL programs.
Plus BOGO (buy 1, get 1 FREE) on all Family/Parenting and Health/Living books
Plus ALL CDs are 10/$1
Plus entire stock of DVDs is all new donations
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Ashland is United- Celebrating Ukraine
Saturday, August 20th from 12- 2 pm
The Corner Spot | 6 Cherry Street
Celebrate Ukraine, its flag, culture, and people.
Learn what a "vyshyvanka" is, enjoy photo-ops with a "vinok," and explore ways to support humanitarian aid organizations.
Help Ashland is United kick off their flag project!
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Ashland Day Committee Summer Concert Series
Tuesdays in August at 6:30 pm
Stone Park | 73 Summer Street
Bring a chair and a picnic dinner and enjoy the sweet sounds of summer with this concert series presented by our Ashland Day Committee!
August 16th at 6:30 pm-- Sea Jammers
August 23th at 6:30 pm-- Groove-A-Saurus Rex
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The Greater Ashland Lions Duck Race
Friday, August 26th at 5:30 pm
The Corner Spot | 6 Cherry Street
Tickets are 1 for $5 or 5 for $20. There will be Cash Prizes! 1st place: $100, 2nd place: $50 and 3rd place: $25.
Tickets can be purchased at the event or prior, by calling Cheryl at 508-881-7056.
All proceeds will go to Eye Research and local charities.
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Town Forest- Mushroom Identification Walk
Saturday, August 27th from 10 am- 12 pm
Dave Babik, head of the Boston Mycological Club ID Committee, will lead this walk. David regularly walks the forest trails and is very familiar with the fungi of the area. Ashland has literally thousands of species of mushrooms in the summer months (Some rainfall always helps) We will explore the town forest and collect some specimens to identify. The walk usually runs about 1 ½ to 2 hours. After the walk, there will be a short break so we can organize what was found.
Our collections are laid out on a table, and a short talk is given, discussing what was found. You will be amazed at the diversity of fungi that exist in this area. We will point out many of the most common edible varieties, and which types are poisonous. This is a great event for both beginners and more experienced mushroomers.
Bring a snack and plenty of water and bug spray.
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Women in Business Shop on the Spot
Saturday, August 27th from 5- 8 pm
The Corner Spot | 6 Cherry Street
Celebrate Women-owned businesses and shop from different vendors all in one spot!
Featuring Deco~lores Houseware, Spoiled Consignment, B&Beauty, Bright Beginnings, Acorn Hill Gardens, 3MomsRollWithIt, Sari Katha, VL'Bassi Transformational Coaching, E.L.L.A Cosmetics, Mary Kay with Lori T., Crazed Mom Candles, Mayinarts, Hammocks by Miriam, and Tupperware with Brenda!
Enjoy music, food from Kith and Kin, beverages Decanted Wine, dessert Refreshin' Concessions, & Sweeties Candy Bus.
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