001[Music] Hello clockers. It is good to be back with another segment of WACA News Blog. My name is Hi Silver and today I'll provide you with a quick update on the latest happenings in Ashland as highlighted in the town manager newsletter. The downtown fire station re-imagined. The former downtown fire station at 151 Main Street has been transformed into Clover Road Brewing, bringing new life to the space. The brewery, which opened just before St. Patrick's Day has quickly become a popular gathering spot with decor honoring the fire station's history like firefighter gear and repurposed fire hoses. The space offers craft beer, cider, and wine, plus live music and food trucks every other week. Proposed local historic district. The Ashlin Historical Committee is holding a public forum on April 17th at 7 p.m. to discuss the proposed
002local historic district in downtown Ashland. A historical walk of the district is scheduled for April 26th at 1 p.m. starting at the town hall and ending at the Ocean House. Dog licensing and rabies clinic. All dogs in Ashlin must be licensed and vaccinated by April 15th. A rabies clinic will be held in Ashlin Animal Hospital on April 12th from 2 to 4 p.m. for $20 per vaccine. Some scholarships are available for graduating seniors. The local scholarships that are available are the Ashlin Select Board Scholarship for $2,000 each with a deadline of May 1st. The Ashlin Fish and Game Club scholarship focused on environmental studies. The Ashlin Business Association scholarship is $1,500 each deadline May 2nd. This week's community shoutout is remembering Ed Bates. This week, the Ashlin community honors the late Ed Bates, a lifelong
003resident dedicated to public service. From 1982 to 1987, he served on the select board and was a key member of the Charter Review Commission. His advocacy extended to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council where he championed community development projects, most notably the Route 126 Pond Street project. Ed played a pivotal role in securing a historic commitment from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, ensuring state funding for the project after the town covered initial design costs. His dedication to this initiative never wavered and his leadership was instrumental in bringing it to fruition. Beyond his civic contributions, Ed was known for his kindness, optimism, and unwavering commitment to Ashland. His legacy of service continues through his family who remain active in the community. Ashland is a better place because of Ed Bates, and he will be deeply missed. For
004local meetings, programs, and events, we have some community engagement opportunities. the open space and recreation plan forums. Help shape the future of Ashlin's open space and recreational areas for the next seven years. Join the conversation by attending one of the two upcoming OSRP forums where discussions will focus on action plans to enhance local parks, trails, and recreational facilities. The forum date and locations for forum 2A, it will be held Tuesday, April 2nd, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at the Ashlin Community Center. and forum 2B. Saturday, April 5th, 2025 at 10 a.m. at the town hall. Food and coffee will be provided. The town manager coffee hours. Looking to connect with town manager Michael Herbert and discuss town developments over a relaxed cup of coffee. Join these monthly coffee hours for updates and community discussions located at
005Ashlin Community Center. For upcoming dates, we have April 16th, May 21st, and June 18th. Ashlin Flavors, Cuisines, Culture, and Connections. Enjoy a night of delicious Indian cuisine while engaging in a thoughtful conversation about food, culture, and community connections. The location will be at Spice Kitchen at 59 Pawn Street on Thursday, April 3rd, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. Ashlin Indians Holly Festival of Colors. Celebrate Holy, the Festival of Colors. This vibrant event marks the arrival of spring with music, food, and festive color play. This will be held at the Corner Spa at 6 Cherry Street, Ashlin on Sunday, April 6th from 12 to 3:00 p.m. Color Powder will be available for purchase with $2 per pack and $5 for three packs. It will be cash only. And food will be available from MJ's Kitchen. This is a
006free event and open to all. The Boy Scout Troop 232 pancake breakfast and food drive. Support Ashlin's Boy Scout Troop 232 while enjoying a delicious pancake breakfast at the Ashlin BFW at 311 Pleasant Street. This will be held on Sunday, April 6th, 2025 from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Some ways to support include bringing a non-perishable donation for the Ashlin Food Pantry and local businesses can sponsor placement ads for $25. You can also donate silent auction items. The Greater Ashlin Lions Quiz Night. Join the 28th annual quiz night and test your trivia skills. The location will be the VFW at 311 Pleasant Street in Ashland on Friday, April 11th, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. It will be $20 per person and teams of up to 8. There will be cash prizes, basket raffles, cash bar, and a
007dessert table. For details, contact Ro Porter at r2verizon.net or 50881-4743. The Ashlin Hopington Recycling and Reuse Day. Declutter your home just in time for spring cleaning by dropping off unwanted items at the eco-friendly event at Marathon School Hopington on Saturday, April 12th, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. A heartfelt thank you to town manager Michael Herbert and the entire town staff for all their efforts in bringing us this informative newsletter. [Music]