001[Music] hello clockers my name is hi silver it is good to be back with another segment of waca news blog today I'll be giving a quick update on the latest Ashlin happenings as written in the town manager's newsletter let's start with a quick Public Service Announcement Ashland's Holiday Program led by our Human Services team is in need of donors to help match with their familyes experiencing financial hardship you can sponsor a family purchase filler gifts or donate gift cards this program brings the spirit of the season to families who need it most and we're hoping for your support this year in election news we've learned that Donald Trump has been declared the winner of Tuesday's election with roughly 78% turnout ashlin's voters showed up with full force town clerk Cindy Livingston and her team ensured
002a smooth election process making us proud of their commitment some Town updates phase two of the downtown streetcape project is now underway crews are currently working on the Front Street burying utilities to eliminate above ground utility poles work will soon continue on Main Street with minimal impact on traffic for the latest schedule visit the town website looking ahead to Tuesday November 19th at 700 p.m. a special town meeting will be held at Ashen high school and all registered voters are invited key topics include budget adjustments a property tax exemption open space land purchases and a study on wasum Pond free child care will be available on site for family amilies for those interested in local government ashin Citizen Academy will begin on January 8th 2025 and run through May this 10we program offers residents a
003chance to learn the ins and outs of ashlin's departments and services from Public Safety to budgeting enrollment is limited so sign up early November marks ashin shop local campaign to support small businesses each day the ashin bizbuzz Facebook page will highlight a local business so shop local this season and keep your spending in Ashland if you're looking for work Ashlin has several Town positions open available roles include part-time crossing guards van drivers and water technicans visit the town website for the full list and application details and for those looking to give back the organization a simple gesture is helping stock the Ashlin food pantry Their donation program managed by Ashlin high students provides essential items for community members in need the next collection is December 7th and more details are available online now a reminder
004about some Key Community meetings Thursday November 14th the planning board meeting will be at 7:15 Tuesday November 19th the special town meeting at 700 p.m. tune in Via waca TV or join in person at the select boardroom comedy night need a night out join the Ashton Business Association on Friday November 15th for a comedy night featuring food drinks live music and laughter all proceeds go to the ABA scholarship fund and the Ashland emergency fund APS fall band and coral concerts on Thursday November 14th at 7:00 p.m. enjoy a night of music from the Ashlin high school and middle school bands performances will celebrate the legacy of JS Bach and you won't want to miss it author talk dry Tinder is coming up history Buffs mark your calendars for Sunday November 17th at 2 p.m. at
005the ashin Historical Society author Janice Thompson will discuss her historical novel dry Tinder which brings New Perspective to the Salem Witch Trials this event is free and open to the public Ashley and Thanksgiving Market will be held on Saturday November 23rd from 10:00 a.m. to 1: p.m. the ashin farmers market will hold its Thanksgiving Market at Montenegro Square stock up on Fresh Produce baked goods and more before the season ends and don't forget the Ashen police and Marine Corps Reserve toy drive running now through December 11th drop off new unwrapped toys at the public safety building to help make the season bright for local kids thank you to our town manager Michael Herbert and town staff for providing this newsletter and thank you all for tuning in today my name is hi sufur with waa
006good night and go clockers [Music]