001hello clockers welcome to another segment of WCA news blog my name is hi silver and today I'll be giving you a brief summary of the Ashlen toown manager newsletter starting off the Metro West YMCA hoit family project update the new YMCA on Memorial Drive in Ashland is progressing with $10 million already secured through public and private contributions including state and federal funding the leadership cabinet comprising residents from Ashland and nearby towns is spearheading the fundraising campaign aiming to raise an addition $10 million notable contributors include co-chairs VY tilock and Tom Karen along with ashin residents Yolanda Greaves Amy turn Cliffe and Steve Greenberg the facility will honor the hoit family known for their advocacy for inclusivity and inspiration through their motto yes you can the wise architectural plans developed by CBT will soon be presented
002for site approval located near the family Outdoor Center in hoofington the new YMCA aims to be a central resource for the Metro West Region some additional Ashlin updates include dog licensing 2025 dog licenses are available with a registration deadline of April 15th 2025 fees vary based on spay and neuter status and Senior 70 plus can license their dogs for free tax bills third quarter tax payments are due by February 3rd 2025 contact the treasures office for assistance an overnight parking ban going into effect effective through through March 31st overnight street parking is prohibited from 2: to 6:00 a.m. to facilitate snow removal the town census residents must return their 2025 census forms to avoid being marked inactive on the voter list forms are available through the town clerk's office if not received the open space
003and Recreation plan the osrp residents are encourage to complete a survey to help shape the updated osrp essential for State funding and Equitable Recreation planning in the town manager coffee hours monthly meetings with Town manager Michael Herbert are held at the ashin community center upcoming dates February 19th March 19th and April 16th ashin schools registration for 2025 to 2026 Ashen public school is pleased to announce the upcoming registration dates for preschool and kindergarten for the 2025 to 2026 school year whether you're enrolling your child in preschool or preparing for their kindergarten Journey the school system is here to assist you for a preschool registration this is for children born between September 1st 2020 and August 31st 2022 January 6th to 17th registration opens for current alumni and families at 7:00 a.m. by email then January
00422nd to February 5th registration will open for families at 7: a.m. by email for those who are new kindergarten registration for children turning five years old on or before August 31st 2025 January 30th is parent information night from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Henry Warren Elementary School February 1st registration begins time from 9:00 a.m. to noon location Henry Warren Elementary School note that current Ashlin preschool students who are age eligible for kindergarten will be automatically enrolled and do not need to attend the registration event for questions contact Donna LEL at D asnk 12.ma.us for assistance the bab BCC opens in Ashland the benett assessment and behavior care for children LLC the bab BCC has opened its new location in Ashland offering assessments and evidence-based treatments for children ages 1 through 15 Services include evaluations
005for autism ADHD learning disabilities anxiety OCD depression and behavioral challenges owner Jillian Bennett relocated the center from NAIC and celebrated the opening with Community leaders including Senate President Karen spilka state representative Jack Lewis select board members Yolanda Greaves and Joe manani and ABA president Adam Sachs contact the bbcc located at 25 West Union Street sweet 204 Ashlin mass email J bennettbennett ABC forchildren docomo is b n NE TT and the phone number is 781 75 and this this week's Community shout out is to our volunteers ashin Department of prevention and Human Services extends a huge thank you to its volunteers who play a vital role in promoting Community wellness and Equity volunteers assist in various ways such as stocking shelves fulfilling food pantry orders and organizing inventory they support over 40 food pantry appointments each
006week helping to ensure timely service for residents volunteers also contribute to the holiday program organizing and distributing personalized gifts for children their dedication is invaluable and the department encourages others to get involved through volunteer opportunities some upcoming meetings in Ashland the Conservation Commission will be held on Monday January 27th at 700 p.m. the Board of Health meeting will be Tuesday February 4th at 7 p.m. and the select board meeting will be Wednesday February 5th at 700 p.m. all meetings are available remotely on waca TV now some local events coming up the Ashen Public Library book sale will be held on Saturday February 1st from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Ashlen Public Library all proceeds benefit library programs a simple gesture food pantry pickup will be on January 25th March 1st and April 12
007volunteers pick up food donations for the Ashland food pantry sign up at a simple gesture solar webinar with energize Ashland Thursday January 23rd from 7: to 8:00 p.m. learn how solar energy can power your home and reduce your Environmental impact register at the link for solar webinar now some happenings at the Ashlin public library for adult events we have the ESL conversation Group which will be held on Wednesday January 22nd at 6:30 p.m. the romance author Loretta Chase in conversation with Caroline lyen will be held on Saturday January 25th at 1 p.m. now for children's events we have the anime club which is on Tuesday January 21st at 6:30 p.m. we have or quas which is Spanish story time for families which will be held on Wednesday January 22nd at 6:30 p.m. and lastly but
008not least be a reading machine which is stem for Litt which will be on Thursday January 23rd at 10:30 a.m. that is all for today thank you to our town manager Michael Herbert and our town staff for providing this newsletter and thank you all for tuning in to waca my name is hi silver good night and go clock ch