001[Music] hello cloggers my name is hi silver and I'm very excited to bring you another segment of waca news blog today I'll be giving a quick update on the latest ashleen happenings as highlighted in the town manager newsletter firstly we have the fountain and Union Street water main replacement ashlin's DPW is replacing 1,800 feet of Aging water M on Union Street and part of Cherry Street to prevent future issues construction begins after the Boston Marathon in late April and will impact traffic updates will be provided later drug takeback box at the community center residents can safely dispose of unwanted medications at the ashin community center a recent incident where medication was left on top of the box posed a risk especially to Children residents are urged to place medications inside the box or seek assistance
002if it's full Ashlin budget process discussion the latest episode of Around the Clock features Town manager Michael Herbert discussing ashen's budget process with select board chair Yolanda Greaves offering insights for residents now there's a thin ice warning residents are cautioned about unsafe ice conditions on lakes and temp as temperatures rise Public Safety Crews do not measure ice thickness so people should avoid risks and follow State safety guidelines the environmental action club and replenish ashen's High School environmental action Club is partnering with tree plenish to plant 300 tree saplings to offset the school's carbon footall print donations are being collected for the project with a planting event planned for the spring coming up on March 15th we have the Metro West College and Career Fair which will be held from 1: p.m. to 3 p.m. ashon
003High School will host the Metro West College and Career Fair the event will feature over a 100 colleges universities and career Representatives along with sessions on financial aid sat acts and the college application process in general also some exciting news some free transportation for seniors Ashland Senior Center offers free transportation for a resident 60 plus within Ashland and surrounding towns rides must be scheduled 48 hours in advance the Council on agent Community hero Award nominations are open for the 2025 Community hero award recognizing individuals who positively impact Ashlin seniors submissions are due by April 1st 2025 now the Steve Ulus culinary scholarship in honor of the late Steve ulist a scholarship has been established for students at shaen Valley Technical High School waca is running a donation matching challenge until March 14th contributing up to
004$2,000 in matching funds also don't forget the Ashlin 2025 rain barrel program ashin is offering discounted rain barrels to Residents to promote water conservation the program helps reduce water bills decrease greenhouse gas emissions and provide a clean water water source for gardening the rain barrels are durable repurposed and available in three colors orders must be placed by March 28th 2025 this week's Community shout out goes to Nick O'Hara Nick O'Hara owner of the O'Hara and Company is a well-respected member of Ashland since opening his business in 1986 he has become known for his dedication to the community his compassionate nature and his work as a high school soccer coach Nick also founded the the Leo project a nonprofit that support education and Healthcare programs in Kenya in honor of his late daughter Caitlyn he is
005a regular at local spots like Stone's Public House and the Ashland Farmers Market next's positive impact and kindness make him a true embodiment of Ashlin Spirit the taste of Metro West the taste of Metro West event is back offering a chance to experience Regional restaurants early bird tickets are now available for Town manager coffee hours on the third Wednesday of each month residents can meet Town manager Michael Herbert at the Community Center for coffee and conversation for upcoming dates we have March 19th April 16th and May 21st coming up we also have the Ashland Education Foundation casino night on March 8th from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. join the Ashland Education Foundation for a Cino night at the Warren Conference Center with proceeds supporting ashin public schools and Metro West nonprofits For the Love of
006the Game on March 8th from 11:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. support Ashlin new softball and AHS softball at For the Love of the Game at The Corner Spot featuring a bake sale gear swap raffle and more organized in memory of Coach Andy lime burer we also have a March menstrual product Drive in recognition of women's History Month the department of prevention and Human Services in collaboration with daet is hosting a menstrual product drive this initiative addresses period poverty supporting individuals who struggle to afford menstrual products donation boxes will be at Ashlin High School Town Hall and the community center throughout March all donated items will benefit the Ashlin food pantry for ashin Public Library events for adult and teen events we have maang which will be on March 5th at 6 pm and artist reception
007with Leslie balt March 8th at 1 p.m. and for children's events we have Min Marvels Comics workshops for ages 5 through 8 March 8th at 2 p.m. thanks to our town manager Michael Herbert and the town staff for putting together this newsletter and thank you all for tuning in today this is H silver with waa wishing you a good night and go clockers [Music]