School Committee Meeting Thursday, May 24 @ 7:15 PM
Upcoming Events and Notices Ashland Cable Access Corporation is offering scholarships to graduating seniors who reside in the Town of Ashland and will be attending an institute of Higher Education after graduation Applications can be picked up in the Guidance Offices of Ashland High School, Keefe Technical School and Marian High School Application deadline is May 22nd
WACA TV to host the First Annual Ashland Film Festival on Thursday, June 14 from 7:30 to 9:30 PM at Worcester Showcase Cinema North 135 Brooke Street Worcester All WACA TV producers, Ashland Residents, and Residents from any town bordering Ashland are eligible. Deadline for DVD or Blu-ray submission is May 25. All videos must be 5 minutes or less. The top three videos chosen will play on the Worcester Showcase screen on June 14. All video submissions that meet cablecast requirements will play on the WACA TV Public Channel
Art in the Library Downstairs Picture Gallery Randy LeSage; "Paintings, Prints, & Drawings" May 1 -- June 9 Randy LeSage has been creating & teaching art for many years in our area this exhibit will include paintings, prints, drawings, and mixed media works created over the past several decades His works has been exhibited in galleries, museums and other locations in the greater Metro West area Upstairs Display Case "Original Art Dolls" by Lois McAuliffe May 1 -- June 10 On display in the glass case this month are one-of-a-kind art dolls created by Lois McAuliffe, Director of Children's services at the Ashland Public Library The large dolls have head, hands and feet sculpted from polymer clay included in the display are storybook princesses and tweens having fun at a slumber party
Huge Yard Sale sponsored by Milford Humane Society 289 West Street, Milford on Saturday, May 26 from 9:00 to 1:00 PM (Rain Date the following Saturday) One of the biggest sales in town -- huge variety Great place to shop for dorm or first apartment Donations drop off Friday before 4 to 6 Pm Morning of by 10 AM For More Information call 508-473-7008 or go to milfordhumane.org
Message from the Town Clerk If you received a purple notice regarding a fine for your dog license but have already licensed the dog and have a tag please accept our apologies as we experiences a sever crash in the software program we use to track dog licenses Kindly contact the Town Clerk's office at 508-881-0100 ext. 604 with the tag number assigned to your dog, your last name and address and we will enter it into the system If you dog has move or passed away, please notify us so that we may delete the information from the data base The dog licensing software vendor is aware of this issue, and steps are being taken by this office to ensure this does not happen again We appreciate you patience and cooperation Thank you
Water and Sewer Bills Please be advised that the May,2012 water and sewer bills have been mailed The payment due date for these bills is Thursday, May 31, 2012and can be paid by mail with the provided return envelope, online at www.ashlandmass.com or in person at the Town of Ashland Treasurer's Office located at 101 Main Street If you do not receive your bill, please contact the DPW office at 508-881-0120
Memorial Day Services The Veterans Council of Ashland would like to invite you to participate in Memorial Day Services which will be held on Monday, May 28 at Wildwood Cemetary commencing at 10:30 AM In order to remember the Veterans of Ashland who have paid the supreme sacrifice of their lives for our freedom please join with us so we can honor these heroes who have preserved our freedom
Lakeside Family Festival Memorial Day Weekend Hours Friday -- 6 PM to 11 PM Saturday & Sunday -- Noon to 11 PM Monday -- Noon to 5 PM Free Admission Huge Barn Sale Ethnic Food Free Entertainment For More Information, go to www.sjnfreetown.org or call 508-947-5528
Senior Prom Wednesday, May 16 at 5PM at the Ashland Senior Center Dinner and Dancing No Date Necessary for this Special Evening (Dancing Partners will be available) The Leo's (Ashland High School Students) and The Lions Club are sponsoring a free evening of dress up, dancing and good food or Just come enjoy the music, dinner and socialize with old friends Relive that High School experience Always better the second time around To Make Your Reservation, call 508-881-0140 ext. 10 Let us know if you need a ride
Department of Mental Health has Town Hall Informational Kiosks in the following communities one day a week Framingham -- Wednesday, 2 to 4 PM Southborough -- Thursday, 2 to 4 PM Marlborough -- Thursday, 10AM to Noon Hudson -- Wednesday, 10 AM to noon
Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition
Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition
is sponsoring the first
"Against the Tide Aquathlon!"
An Aquathlon is a splash and dash event
First "splash" in the 1 mi competitive swim
then immediately following,
"dash" onto your choice of a 5K or 10K competitive run
In addition to the new Aquathlon, you may still participate in
your choice of the recreational 1 mi swim, recreational 2 mi kayak,
recreational 3 mi walk, and recreational or competitive 5K or 10K run
American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Ashland and Holliston will take place on June 9 and 10 at the Ashland Middle School Beginning at Noon on June 9 until June 10 at 8 AM Participants form teams and keep a team member on the track at all times Relay for Life Celebrates Survivors and Remembers lost loved ones and fights back against a disease that takes so much For More Information on how you can join the fight against cancer, Contact Denise Landry-Horowitz at 508-954-0508 Coalition Forum Decisions at Every Turn Coalition is hosting a community forum entitled "Marijuana-Dispel the Myths" Monday, May 21 at 7 PM Ashland Middle School Little Theater Dr. Traci Brooks, a pediatrician specializing in adolescent health, will discuss the effects of marijuana on the adolescent brain Bill Phillips of New Beginnings will provide information on what he sees in Ashland and surrounding towns and strategies to keep students substance free Chief Scott Rohmer will share his perspective on the rise of marijuana usage among Ashland youth and what is being done in our town For More Information, email: coalitioninfo@comcast.net or Call: 508-868-7722
Ashland Documentary Film & Discussion Series presents "Climate Change Models: Predictions and Uncertainty on Tuesday, May 22 from 7:00 -- 9:00 PM in the Ashland Public Library Community Room on hand to lead the discussion will be guests Christine Fletcher, Ashland High School biology, marine biology and environment science teacher and Leah Marshquist of Transition Ashland, an effort to strengthen local economy and community
Local History Rocks Join the Ashland Historical Commission and Open Space Committee on Saturday, May 19 from 1:00 00 3:00PM for a second, not-quite-annual Historical Walking Tour Rain Date Sunday, May 20 The tour begins at the Ashland Public Library and continue along Concord Street, then head down scenic Fountain Street to learn about Ashland's oldest homes and the making of the reservoir The tour will return to downtown Ashland via Front Street and end at Stone's Public House for refreshments Participants my park in the Front Street lost across from the library Wear comfortable shoes for this 1.8 mile walk Open to folks of all ages Historical records for the tour were provided by the Ashland Historically Society For More Information, Contact Julie Nardone historical@ashlandmass.com or Beth Rosenblum info@ashlandopenspace.org
May Food Pantry Needs Bar Soap, toothpasste, instant potatoes, tune/chix/canned meats, school snacks (no peanuts), baking mixes, pasta sauce, cereal/oatmeal, juice boxes, shelf stable milk, Diapers 3, 4, 5 wipes, cat food
The Lions Club meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at TJ Spirits, Rte 135, Ashland-Hopkinton Line at 7PM For More Information, contact Lion Micki at 508-872-0075 We are always looking for Eye Glasses and Cell Phones
Rediscover Ashland 2012 is An Eight-Day Event which will kick off with the grand opening of Farmers' Market on Saturday, June 9 and end wth a grand finale complete with balloon rides on Saturday, June 16 This event will bring residents from Ashland and neighboring towns together with businesses, retailer, home[based businesses and community and nonprofit organizations to celebrate Ashland's diverse resources and help build Ashland's econony Rediscover Ashland 2012 is being sponsored by the Ashland Redevelopment Authority (ARA) Many exciting events will take place during the week For More Information, email info@RediscoverAshland.com
Girls Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts are offering Girl Scout Camps which give girls the opportunity to have fun, explore, and make new friends at a reasonable price. All girls entering grades 1 to 12 are welcome to attend a Girl Scout Camp! For more Information, email bmiller@girlscouteasternmass.org
American Cancer Society Scenic Bike Ride Get Fit and Save Lives Support the American Cancer Society's Bicycles Battling Cancer at the Bolton Fairgrounds Contact, Tom.flanagan@cancer.org
Need Help Finding Clinical Trials? Search Clinical Trial is a free service by the non-profit CISCRP that will help you find trials in your community Call Brian Letourneau at 1-877-MED-HERO or www.SearchClinicalTrials.org
Sponsorship opportunities are available. If any business or organization is interested in sponsoring a program or sports series, please email barbara@wacatv.com.
Highlighted Videos
Ashland Girl Scouts Show How to Conserve
Water
Winner in the 2011 ACM-NE Video Festival
Telecommunications Hearing on the Verizon Bill
Testimonial from Eric Morse on his years at WACA TV
Michael Blaiklock talks about his years at WACA TV
