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 will give you a quick update on the latest happenings in Ashland we have the Ashland Arboretum plans are underway to transform the Cadillac paint property into the Ashland Arboretum a Serene community space for relaxation Recreation and education led by Erica grass Berger a landscape architecture student from UC Berkeley this project will feature native plantings and accessible paths with preparations set to begin this spring coming up we have a special town meeting join us on November 19th at 700 p.m. at Ashlin high school for a special town meeting registered voter voters can engage in community discussions and make important decisions regarding our town with free child care provided for families the town
002manager forum is coming up residents are invited to connect with the town manager on November 12th at 5:00 p.m. at the Town Hall where you can share your thoughts and discuss Community issues both in person and Via Zoom a little downtown trick-or treat recap Halloween brought out a festive Spirit on October 31st as ashlin's downtown trick-or treat event welcomed a large crowd featuring treats from town hall the library and local businesses plus fun activities from the police and fire departments thank you all to who came out Citizens Academy starting January 8th 2025 joined the Citizens Academy a new program designed to educate residents on Town operations this 10-week course will include Department tours and presentations limited to 15 participants downtown construction Phase 2 phase two of the downtown construction began on November 1st on Front
003Street and will soon move to Main Street most work will be on private properties with minimal traffic disruptions expected Town Hall repairs will begin on the right side of town hall on November 6th the Main Street entrance will be closed but Alternet access will be available via Cherry Street the shop local campaign throughout November Ashlin bizbuzz on Facebook will spotl a local business each day let's support our community by shopping local Ashland has received an energy efficiency grant to develop a guide for residents on home decarbonization thanks to the sustainability committee the Pumpkin Smash bring your unpainted pumpkins for composting at the Pumpkin Smash on November 9th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at The Corner Spot enjoy carnival games info boost and delicious treats from a doughnut truck Town job openings various part-time positions
004are available across departments in Ashland including the police department Community Center and DPW please check the town website for a full list of openings a simp simple gesture food drive is coming up the next pickup for a simple gesture food drive is on December 7th join Ashen high school students in supporting the ashin food pantry by donating needed items coming up on Tuesday November 12th we have the Veterans Day lunch in this will be held at noon at the Ashley Senior Center all veterans and one guest are invited to a free lunch and ceremony please RSVP by November 5th at 508-8811 40 extension one comedy night is going to happen on Friday November 15th from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. join the Ashlin Business Association for an evening filled with barbecue drinks live music and
005laughter with proceeds benefiting local scholarships and emergency funds adulting 101 class will begin every other Tuesday starting October 29th from 600 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the ashin public library teens are invited to learn practical skills for adulthood and registration is required that's all for today's update stay tuned for more news and remember to participate in your community events a heartfelt thank you to town manager Michael herbet and the entire town staff for their efforts in bringing us this informative newsletter and thank you to all for joining us today on waa my name is hi silver good night and go clockers [Music]