Um but um and I'm very excited to be able to provide updates once I do. Um I don't see the historical commission listed. No, we had a meeting. They had a meeting. They had a meeting last night, but I don't know if I do that during board reports because it's not listed on the list or well, however you want to do it, but I just wanted to throw it out there. >> Okay. Thank you. Uh roadway traffic study committee. uh we didn't meet on our scheduled date. Um there was some scheduling issues. So we're meeting actually tomorrow. So on the 29th I will provide a an update as to what's going on, some of the issues that the town is facing and some of the projects that are looming on our roadways. So the next is uh storm water committee, but I think we pretty well discussed that that we need haven't met.
Okay. Okay. Okay. Sustainability committee. We now covered, right? Uh town forest committee there. Yolanda. She's away trail. That's Yolanda. And the zoning board of appeals. Oh, >> I am not going to. No, you're not. Okay, consent agenda. One quick thing before we do on the consent agenda. Um, letter I, it says, "Approve the request from Tim Richmond, a race director for max performance to hold two marathons, one in May, May 17th, and the other in September 13th. The event will be coordinated with the department of public works, uh, fire department and the police department every year when they do this when they do this event." So, can I make a can I make a a a suggestion? Why don't we approve the con why don't we pull item I out of the agenda >> and then approve the consent agenda without item I and then we can talk about it.
>> Okay, >> that's that's a great idea. Thank you. >> So, I'll make a motion to approve the consent agenda um minus item number I. >> All those in favor? >> I second. Okay. >> Second. >> All those in favor? >> I So that's four zero one absent. Okay. The only problem that I have with this is that every year when they they do these two races, the participants think it's a closed road access and they're three and four a breast driving down Cable Road running or riding their bus and someone's going to get hurt because people that are driving road or coming up street, they don't want to wait. Unfortunately, they don't want to do, but they're for a breast. They need to contain and we we tell them all the time and they said, "Yeah, we'll we'll make sure they do it." Well, they don't do it.
And I I just foresee an an accident happening. And I don't want that to ever happen. So, I just would like to make sure that sponsors really press it upon the participants, you know, to a breast at best. at best. >> I mean I if there's a concern about the participants and you know their road usage would is something that we'd propose to the organizers to increase I because I went through some of it like to increase or change the distribution of their volunteers so that the participants are directed in a way that in a safer manner. I mean, I'm I'm just trying to figure out like what what's our specific ask of the of the organizers here. >> Oh, this again, it's not a closed track, >> right, >> at the marathon. And some of these folks think that they have the the right away.
You know, it's it's the roads are open, >> right? >> And you're going down Cable, then you're coming down that that's a major roadway. Oak Street, all that traffic is coming down there. >> Just hate like hell to see somebody get That's right. >> That's that's my main concern. I >> They come down Whitmore on the bikes and it's incredible. I'm sure must hear their brakes scr when they get to the very bottom and they can make that sharp turn, right? But >> they they fly and that's okay. I know it's a race >> indeed. >> So So question question. Um it says police detail in Ashlin. Max always arranges details in advance of the following locations. one Cville and High Street there's two officers, >> right? >> And and how in Indian Brook there's one officer. >> Um do we want to either give them feedback as to placement?
Do we want to like >> like Yeah, exactly. for for either the the public safety folks who are involved and or the volunteers who are involved. like do we want to give specific um you know or or address specific concerns in specific areas so that there's there are people there insure in directing >> to make sure that folks don't >> I can bring this up tomorrow public safety roadway traffic safety committee because there will be representatives That's because I'm losing my voice. >> So, which is probably everybody's happy. >> I would think that if there needs to be something different that the police would make recommendations, right? >> Well, >> I mean, they've been doing it for years. >> I've been saying this for the last couple of years and I haven't seen >> Well, what does the police What do the police say? >> We've got it under control.
I mean, the two places are there. But there hasn't been any >> I mean it's well marked. There's all >> Oh no, it's well marked and it absolutely is well marked and again >> the residents in town know this is happening. They they get in it's the out of towners that don't know >> you know and and they see this happening and you know >> I I just worry that God forbid something could happen. I don't want to see it happen. That's so political with that. So, why don't I make a why don't I make a suggestion? Why don't we approve this with um >> with the with the recommendation that that we consult Ashlin police for >> for guidance as to where the officers should be um should be should be placed and um if it's sufficient public safety presence there with the three officers.
Does that sound about right? They have a bike, you know, they have bike officers, you know, motorcycle officers. Maybe one of those motorcycle officers can keep patrolling quotable road during the race. So that way keep people out, you know, two a breast instead of four a breast. That's something I can see. >> I mean, they're coming out of out of South Brook, too. They're coming they're coming down Southville Road on Cville. So >> right >> there must be some police involvement in in Southboro as well. >> Absolutely. >> I would I would assume right at the lights at Portville and >> Southville Road. >> Okay. >> So but I think we could approve it but then just you know maybe there's a discussion that happens internally here in Ashland as to like what the what the best >> that's fine by processes. I just want to make sure that we >> So, I'll make a motion to approve the request from Tim Richmond, race director for Max Performance, to hold two triathlons.
One on May 17, 2026, and the other on September 13, 2026. This event will be coordinated with the Department of Public Works, Fire Department, and the police department. >> There a second. >> Second. Second. >> All those in favor? >> I That's 401 absent. Okay. All right. So very good managers report community center improvement project. >> Who would like to talk about this? >> Me. I'm so excited to talk about this. >> I know you are. >> I I I can't believe it's real. So I actually went there on Monday. Maybe Monday. I don't know. This week's gone by really fast. So uh Monday I went there. The framing is done. Sheetrock is up. They're working on electrical. It actually looks like a little wing for prevention and human services and the food pantry is there. It's coming along really quickly and it looks fantastic.
Um and then I don't know if Beth wants to talk about um Wreck. I do know Clean Slate was there. Um they're the organizers to do their sort of last goround there with with Wreck. So did you want to talk about that? >> Oh, okay. I mean, if you get a chance to go and look in that space, it is uh very organized. Um clear bins. You can see in every bin. Every bin is labeled. It's fantastic. I wish um they would come to my house. So, >> spoken like a true mom. I do have to say they are inventorying everything that we own so that when um the summer program starts um and the counselors are in there, they're going to be able to know exactly what bins they need to go to to get what supplies they need to work with the children and then bring them back.
Um I also um would add on that we have a great art room now that's um that's great and it will be open for um different art programs I'm hoping u moving forward of all ages. >> Nice. >> Very nice. Yeah, it's great. >> Maximized. >> So when when it when it's safe to go there, can we get a preview? >> Yeah, for sure. >> Yeah. Little little tour. >> Love a tour. >> It's really exciting. >> Yeah, it's we are so excited about this project as you can tell. >> So is So that's the best part, right? They feel >> Yeah. >> So they'll have their own space. Everybody will have their own space. That's right. So yay for that. All right. Warren Bond project. >> So that is also very exciting as you can see. So if you've driven by, please do. It's really fun to see it going um going up.
So the framing is um that will be completed I believe this week. Um and then they are going to be closing up the building um again I believe this week or into next. Um and then they're working on plumbing, electrical. They're going to do the tie-ins for the water and sewer. Um, so the next three weeks are going to be crucial for that. You'll you'll start to see it really kind of buttoned up. Um, all those mountains of dirt will be removed and and backfilled. So, um, they're really cranking. They really want a a June opening. So, um, it's exciting. Yeah, we've got some major projects at ending, which is exciting for the town. >> That's one of them. >> Was is the Y supposed to break ground in the fall or in June? I >> No, I think in the fall. Yeah, the Y did go through um with planning the other night.
So, Yep. It's all They're through the process. >> Yep. Yep. Their appeal process has started and they should be good to go in the fall. >> Good. >> That's their goal. >> All right. >> Are we good reports? >> You know, it would it would be fun to hear a little bit about what because I know that's in stages. um and what this first uh round of building and that is going to be at the Y. It would be fun to hear that at one of our meetings, right? >> Yeah. The Peter and Rick would love to come and tell you about it. It's the educational building. Um that will be first, >> right? Preschool. And >> so I I know we had that sort of a conversation a while ago, but it would be nice to now that it's really going to be happening.
>> Yeah. >> It would be nice to >> You kidding? They would love to talk. They love talking about it any chance they can. So >> they're ecstatic. Almost as ecstatic as >> board reports. Folks, you're up. >> I love Thank you. Well, uh, the one committee meeting that I did attend, the historical commission, they actually met last night. They have been extremely busy with a number of things around the V village burial ground, uh, historical district, um, a few other items. I I think they are going to try to get on our agenda on our next one, uh, because they've got a a homeowner preservation certificate uh, situation that they'd like to uh, uh, present to folks to to a particular uh, individual as an award. So, more on that later. I'm not going to steal their thunder, but uh they are very excited about encouraging folks and homeowners to preserve uh these structures around Ashland.
I think it's great. Um there are a couple of questions that they had uh that um a couple procedural questions around uh legal questions that they had and and what services they could avail. So, I'll be following up on that for them. Um, and I do believe it's time sensitive, so I'll be following up on that item. Um, the Okay, outside of a historical commission, let's see. I I attended the school committee uh budget hearing uh a little while ago, I also uh so I did that. Um, I had the opportunity to go up to Ashlin High School, thank you so much for having me, to talk to students about career day, about the other thing that I do when I'm not here, which is all about technology and all that good stuff. So, and uh business and business analysis. So, had a a few few young people who who uh was delightful to have some questions and answers from them.
Uh, so thanks again to the counseling department at Ashlin High School. They do such a great job. um had a chance to take in the celebration of horror actually at the library this weekend. I did miss Joe Hill but I missed the book signing but and and the talk but I did buy the book. Uh but there were panels uh it was just an incredible incredible community event uh that we were able to attract so many uh big names in the genre regionally and otherwise uh and people from all over uh attended uh this happening. So hats off to our friends at the library, the staff at the library mean just an incredible community event. uh was glad I could catch some of that. And um uh I also had a chance to catch some of the uh Ashlin Community Theat's production of the Caterpillar Story Hour.
It's kind of a take on the moth with some skits and such. You know, folks, it's it's really it's really awesome that we're in a community where we can take advantage of arts and cultural events. We've got so many talented folks here uh in working for the town and otherwise community organizers and community events. uh you don't need to take I mean you can take the train into Boston and that's fine but there's plenty of incredible dining and entertainment right in our backyard. So I encourage everybody to take advantage of that. Oh, and the volunteer breakfast was lovely and thank you to all the volunteers in Ashlin that make it possible to do what we do. >> That's all I have. >> Thank you. Thank you, Makita. >> All right. Well, I did update the committee about um my visit to the comm community preservation committee.
Um, and I also attended at the school committee uh budget hearing with Makita. Um, upcoming this weekend, we have the uh breakfast for our our runners um at TJ's Saturday morning. So, I'm looking forward to that. When you mentioned about the cemetery, too, I was unable to attend, but I know that the historical um >> Wildwood >> Yeah, they did a w history presentation. Did you go to that? >> I did not. >> Yeah. on Wildwood Cemetery. Um >> I couldn't do it >> and some of uh so uh that was this past weekend and I I was wishing they recorded it or something because I bet you it was pretty interesting, right? >> Um and uh that's it. I've been busy going to some of our um you know our middle and high school athletic events. Um I've seen a lot of wins. So it's been been very very fun.
So that's it for me. There's something else coming up because I had it and I said, "Oh, you'll remember to say it." And >> oh, here's something else. Uh, we need to talk about summer office hours at the farmers market. I think there are some groups that are already already well, they've already started scheduling and booking them. So, we got to I think we've got to talk and see if we want to do that or whatever. I I know I've been sort of like the default office hours person, but I'm happy to share that load with anyone else that wants to wants to help with that. Um, >> Miss Kinsman, uh, for the record, Miss Kinson has told Miss Keegan that if she wants to do office hours, she should reach out to the farmers market and schedule them herself. I didn't really >> Oh my >> well you know >> okay >> so >> I can do that if you want me to reach out to the farmers market I'm happy to >> I I'm happy to give you put you in touch with the right people >> I am here to help.
Thank you. Yeah, >> thank you. No, I appreciate that. >> I appreciate that because my brain is is is uh is a little fried these days. So, um so I just wanted to say thank you to everybody. It's been a while since we've had a meeting. Um who attended our our um FY27 budget and override public forum. Um thank you to Michael and to uh Jim Adams who did great presentations. Thank you to everyone who submitted questions in advance. We had 19 people that submitted questions in advance and a lot of people attended the meeting. So, we had a room full of people here. We had 70 people on Zoom. The meeting was recorded and um has been watched quite a bit on WACA. So, thank you to to Wacka for for um helping with that. and just um you know a lot a lot a lot of preparation went into that with a lot of people.