001hello clockers welcome to another segment of waa news blog my name is H silver and today I will be giving you a brief summary of the ashin toown manager's newsletter the library lighting upgrade great news for Ashlin Library visitors new lighting is in place thanks to town officials and eversource the library now has brighter more efficient lighting making it a better space for reading and studying spring 2025 town meeting bylaws discussion Ashley and residents are invited to a planning board Forum on March 13th at 7:15 p.m. to discuss updates to town bylaws including flood plane regulations accessory dwelling units and site plan review procedures the affordable housing proposal a 40b housing project at 61 Waverly Street is under review The Proposal includes a five-story 226 unit apartment complex with 25% affordable housing a public hearing
002will be held on March 25th at 700 p.m. Grant and scholarships are available applications are open for the baa Grant up to $4,000 the community Grant up to $1,500 and the Ashland scholarship $2,000 deadline range from March 28th to May 1st the Metro West College and Career Fair High School students and families don't miss the Metro West College and Career Fair on March 15th from 1 to 3 p.m. at ashin high school featuring over 100 colleges and career Representatives you won't want to miss it it the Steve Ulus culinary scholarship waca is matching donations up to $2,000 for a scholarship honoring Steve Ulus supporting culinary students at shaen Valley Tech donations will be accepted through March 14th the Metro YMCA summer camps registration is open for Metro YMCA summer camps running from June 23rd to
003August 22nd across hopkington naq and Framingham volunteer and job opportunities if you are looking to get more involved in the community there are several Town committees that have open seats and need volunteers the current openings include Community preservation committee the Conservation Commission Council on Aging design Review Committee open space and Recreation committee and storm water advisory committee if you're interested in making a difference visit the town website to learn how you can apply on the job front Ashlin is hiring for several positions including program manager and rubbish and recycling coordinator at the DPW water technician 1 and 3 heavy equipment operator Library intern for the children's department and administrative assistant in the recreation department if you looking for work now is a great time to apply so visit the town's website for more information some
004exciting upcoming community events ashin has a packed schedule events coming up and here are just a few highlights the Irish Cabaret will be held on Sunday March 16th at 2 p.m. celebrate St Patrick's Day with an afternoon of Irish music music trivia and sing alongs at the Ashen Historical Society this event is free and open to all the magic show fundraiser on Friday March 21st at 5:00 p.m. support the ashin High School class of 2027 at this fun family event at the Marone Event Center tickets are just $10 with pizza available for purchase the Boy Scout Troop 232 pancake breakfast and food drive will be Sunday April 6th enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast at the ashon VFW while supporting the Ashen food pantry and boy out troops businesses can also contribute silent auction items or
005sponsor The Event Annual Town cleanup Saturday May 3rd join Greenup Ashen in keeping our town beautiful volunteers will clean up public areas parks and streets you can also sign up for the adopted Street program to keep a specific Street Litter free year round visit Greenup as.org for more details for the community shout out this week we recognize the friends of the ashin public library this dedicated group of volunteers Works yearr round to raise funds for library programs in including Museum passes author events summer reading programs and more their biggest fundraiser is their monthly book sale held on the first Saturday of every month donations of gently used books are always welcome for Community initiatives we have the March menstrual product Drive in honor of women's History Month the department of prevention and Human Services is
006collecting menstrual products to help individuals who struggle to afford them you can donate unopen pads Tamp and menstrual cups at Ashlin High School town hall or the community center throughout March for the Ashlin food pantry March needs the food pantry is always looking for donations of unopened unexpired food and drop off locations include the community center and Shaws on Pawn Street Library events this week the Ashlin public library has something for everyone this month including for adults and teens we have the women's wisdom Circle everyday spirituality March 13th at 6:30 p.m. and the horror mini Fest March 15th at 12:00 p.m. for kids we have Chinese Story Time March 11th at 6: p.m. graphic novel book club Junior March 12th at 4:15 p.m. and Dino Adventures March 14th at 1:00 p.m. there's always something happening
007at the library so be sure to check their website for a full list of programs a big thank you to our town manager Michael Herbert and the town staff for putting together this newsletter and thanks to you all for tuning in this is Hal silver with waa with wishing you a good night and go walkers [Music]