School Committee Meeting Thursday,February 9 at 7PM
Planning Board Meeting Thursday, February 9 at 7:15 PM
Selectmen Meeting Wednesday, February 15 @ 6PM
Upcoming Events and Notices
Notice from Town Clerk Absentee Ballots for the March 6, 2012 Presidential Primary Election are now available Contact the Town Clerk's Office at 508-881-0100 ext. 601 for assistance
Ashland Documentary Film & Discussion Series presents the film "Flow: How Did A Handful of Corporations Steal Our Water"? Thursday, February 9 7:00 --- 9:00 PM Ashland Public Library Community Room 66 Front Street Ashland Admisssion is FREE All are Welcome
A Taste of Ashland 4th Annual Food & Wine Pairing Saturday, February 11 Ashland's American Legion Hall 40 Summer Street 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM Co Hosts: Senator Karen Spilka & Representative Tom Sannicandro Special Guests Lt. Governor Tim Murray Congressman Ed Markey Local Food, Wine and Friends For More Information, Call 508-881-3300 or visit AshlandDems.org Tickets are $25/person
Federated Church of Ashland presents a luncheon Open to anyone aged 55 and above Admission is $4.00/person and includes a hot meal with entertainment The program rums about 1 1/2 hours Reservations are required Please RSVP by February 12th Call Linda at 508-881-1355
American Cancer Society Now through March 2 Throughout Massachusetts Give hope to people facing cancer and save lives Support the American Cancer Society Daffodil Days Campaign Donors receive beautiful flowers, cancer patients receive hope Order now through March 2 Contact 800-227-2345 or cancer.org/daffodils
Join the American Cancer Society's Spin for Hope, a three-hour indoor cycling event set for Sunday, March 4 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Held at participating athletic clubs in Massachusetts Help the American Cancer Society save lives and create more birthdays through fun and fitness For More Information and to locate participating clubs, Call 800-227-2345 or go to spinforhope.org
Crossroads Clubhouse is hosting its Annual St Patrick's Day Breakfast on Sunday, March 18 from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the Crossroads Clubhouse 11 Williams Street Hopedale Adult Tickets: $8.00 Members and Children under 12 Tickets: $5.00 Tickets can be purchased in advance and also at the door For More Information or to purchase tickets, Contact Earlene DeYoung or Paula Aubin @ 508-473-4715
Dance Don't Chance 2012 Prom Shorts Video Contest Join JAMN 94.5, KISS 108 and the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security in making this prom season the best and safest yet! Write and produce an original 60 second video that focuses on safe, sober, and distraction-free driving this prom season and your school can win a prom prize package! Deadline for Entries Thursday, March 8, 2012 For Contest Rules: Visit www.mass.gov/safety/promshorts Valentines Ball Semi Formal Event to Benefit NEADS Dogs for Deaf and Disabled Americans Dinner, Dancing, Cash Bar and NEADS Puppies February 11, 2012 aat 7PM Franklin Elks Hall 1077 Pond Street Franklin Tickets $50.00/ticket For More Information or tickets call 508-989-5859
Notices from Town Clerk 2012 Dog Tags are now available All Dogs must be licensed by February 15, 2012 Cost is $15/dog Bring a valid rabies certificate All Dogs 6 months of age or older are subject to licensing Please notify Town Clerk's office if dog has moved or died Office Hours are M,T, Th 8AM -- 3:30PM Wed 8AM --- 7PM Fri --- Closed to the Public
Election Workers Needed We are looking for some new faces at the polls to join our team of election workers. If you are at least 18 years of age and a registered voter, you may sign up contacting this office as you will need to fill out paperwork for our payroll. With four (4) planned elections in 2012 as well as a new Precinct, we can assure you that it will most certainly be a busy election year! If you are interested, please contact the Town Clerk's office at 508-881-0100 ext. 601
Ashland Food Pantry Needs
juice/boxes
mayo/ketchup
diapers 4,5,6
shampoo
feminine products
paper towels
shelf stable milk
pancake mix/syrup
orange trash bags
Art in the Library Upstairs Display Case Inspiration Comes From Everywhere January 7 --- March 3, 2012 Marlboro artist Deborah Stone is exhibiting her most recent bead work inspired by several 20th Century artists, including Kardinsky, Klee, and F. L. Wright Ms. Stone's work is very unusual, beautiful, and exquisitely crafted
Downstairs Picture Gallery We Are What We Build January 17 -- March 1, 2012 Ashland Resident and intrepid traveler Howie Axelrod presents a photographic essay of man-made structures from around the world Howie's images are always a fascinating glimpse of the global community
Main Hall and Downstairs There are also 6 welded painted steel sculptures on exhibit from sculptor Joe Carpineto in the main hall and downstairs
Meat Raffle TJ Spirits February 25 March 10 and 24 April 7 and 21 from 1 to 4 pm Early Bird Specials Not Your Ordinary Meat Raffle 6 Great Tables of Prizes Join Us For Fun Proceeds go to Massachusetts Lions Eye Research Fund and Local Charities
Club Information 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
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
Agenda 7:30PM --- ANR Howe Street (Boy Scouts) Discussion of the Zoning Review Planning Director's Report a. other Announcements, Meetings, Committees' Assignments, Members' Reports Adjournment Executive Session, if necessary
Senior News
Senior Center and the
Country Store are
Open
Monday thru Thursday
9AM to 4PM
Friday
9AM to 1PM
Sponsored by the FCOA
Free Baked Goods are available
Monday --- Shaws and Whole Foods
Tuesday --- Bodacious Bagels and Whole Foods
Wednesday --- Framingham Bakery and Whole Foods
Monday Hot Lunches
at the Senior Center
Cost $3.00
Meals subsidized by FCOA
Transportation will be provided but must be arranged in advance
Any age welcome to join
Reservation must be made by Friday prior to the luncheon
Hot Lunch
Ashland Middle School
Tuesdays 12:40PM
Cost $1.00, Ice Cream 50cents
All Seniors are invited every Tuesday for a special lunch prepared just with them in mind
No reservations necessary, just stop by the Middle School (Old High School) on West Union Street
Use the entrance closest to the fields
Free Transportation can be arranged through the Senior Center
Fuel Assistance Program is available for Ashland seniors
