001[Music] helloo clockers and welcome to another segment of the waa news blog I'm hi silver here to give you a brief summary of the Ashen Town manager's latest newsletter starting with the Ashland day recap despite the rain ashin day saw a modest turnout special honors went to Karen spilka named as Grand Marshall while Robert St Germain was named citizen of the Year thank you to all who Brave the weather to celebrate our community we are in this all together and I've been writing some articles lately for the town pages and one of them was about volunteering and um in addition to getting a lot out of it yourself it does help the town and it helps you to feel part of the town this is perhaps the most welcoming community that I've been in along
002the journey uh it's a fantastic community and all you have to do is get involved a little bit and you're part of it so it's an opportunity for all of us and thank you thank you all for [Applause] this conratulations the town hall exterior renovation starting Monday the historic town hall will undergo exterior Renovations which are expected to take about two months Crews will replace siding make repairs and repaint the building during construction parts of the parking lot will be closed including the exit onto Main Street though the bill and election drop off box will remain accessible though you will need to walk to the box from Main Street while access to town hall will remain open during business hours the parking lot won't be used as a cut through for safety reasons the work
003will be completed one side at a time to reduce disruption and any weather delays could push remaining work into the spring thank you for your patience as we work to preserve this important piece of ashin History school safety protocols ashon Public Schools recently experienced safety concerns triggered by unfounded rumors and sensitive student jokes superintendent James Adams reaffirmed the district's commitment to safety and new protocols will be implemented this year these include a visitor check-in system using Raptor Technologies and proactive safety strategies based on Al training families are encouraged to discuss the seriousness of these issues with their children to ensure a safe School environment for all the MBTA community group held its final public forum on September 16th in preparation for the fall town meeting they analyzed which Parcels of land would be included in
004the upcoming NBTA proposal the planning and select board received this presentation on September 18th and it will be discussed further during the meeting a Route 126 and Pawn Street Paving final Paving of Route 126 from Elliot Street to the Holliston line will begin the week of October 4th with some night work expected drivers are urged to use caution as castings will be raised on M roads crosswalk work is also underway but minimal traffic impacts are expected some Ashlin Town job openings Ashland is hiring current positions include the community center van driver Outreach coordinator Human Services case manager and part-time Recreation assistant the department of Public's works is hiring a water technician 1 water technician 3 in heavy equipment operator for the cemetery parks and trees Division if you're interested in making a difference in the
005community appli today some low Reservoir water levels the town's Reservoir levels are a drop to 295.50 close to triggering stage two water restrictions while no restrictions are in place right now we may hit the threshold by next week so stay tuned for updates on potential stage two restrictions some Ashland cultural Council grants the fy2 grant cycle is now open and applications are available on the mass cultural Council website until October 16th this state funding helped support public projects that enrich Ashland's cultural life applicants can apply to multiple local cultural councils with each Council awarding up to $1,000 some baa and select board grant opportunities nonprofit organizations can now apply for the fall 2024 baa Grant with submission deadline of September 30th similarly the fall 2024 select board Community Grant which provides up to $1,000 per
006cycle is also open for applications due by September 30th Girl Scouts give back big thanks to Girl Scout Troop 64099 and 70699 Troop 6499 repaired the Seesaw handle picked the knob on the little library and refreshed the paint on the park tires troop 70699 also did fantastic work restoring and repainting the big blue chair their efforts truly show the spirit of community of Ashland some voting information with the November elections approaching here are the key dates to remember inperson early voting is October 19th to November 1st the last day to register to vote is Saturday October 26th by 5:00 p.m. the last day to request a mail and ballot is Tuesday October 29th by 5:00 p.m election day will be Tuesday November 5th at ashin high school from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 P.M and the
007special town meeting will be Tuesday November 19th at 7 p.m. ashin High School some upcoming community events include the dragonfly Street Fair Saturday October 5th from 1:00 p.m. to 6: p.m. ashen's downtown will transform into a bustling Street Fair featuring local artists crafters and food vendors stroll through booths showcasing handmade crafts unique artwork and delicious treats from local eateries with live music performances scheduled throughout the day it's the perfect way to enjoy the crisp fall weather bring your family and friends to the funfield event that highlights the creativity and culture of our town the friends of the library book sale will be on Saturday October 5th Book Lovers Rejoice from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Ashlin Public Library this book sale will offer a wide selection of gently used books for all ages
008and interests organized by the friends of the library all proceeds will go towards supporting library programs and services whether you're searching for a novel children's book or cookbook there's something for everyone so don't miss the chance to pick up a literary treasure while supporting the ashin public library Fall Fest will be Saturday October 19th from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the corner spot so come join for an afternoon of fun at ashlin's annual Fall Fest the festival will feature food trucks live music a beer garden and familyfriendly activities like pumpkin decorating and face painting It's a Wonderful way to spend a fall afternoon enjoying the flavors and festivities of the season with your neighbors so don't forget to wear your best Autumn attire as you celebrate the vibrant Spirit of Ashland the Salem end
009Sanctuary caves walk will be Saturday October 26 nature and history enthusiasts are invited to explore Ashland's hidden gems during the Salem and Sanctuary caves walk from 10: a.m. to 12:00 p.m. you'll Journey Through the Ashland Town Forest Guided by local historians who will share stories about the area's fascinating past this event offers a chance to experience the natural beauty of Ashland while learning about its historical significance comfortable walking shoes and whether appropriate attire are recommended for this 2hour guided tour through the forest coming up for some sports we have the clocker varsity football game this Friday don't miss the waca live stream of clocker varsity football as they face the 0 and2 appit Lakers this game kicks off at 6 PM with Rob silver and Josh Abrams on the call the clockers with a one
010and two record are looking to bounce back and get to 500 for the season currently be sure to cheer on our clockers that is all for today's update thank you to town manager Michael Herbert and the town staff for keeping us informed I'm hi silver and this has been your Ashlin Town update on waca good night and go clockers [Music]