The Ashland Sustainability Committee will be hosting a public forum on April 6th from 2-4 at Town Hall in the upstairs meeting room. A presentation will be focused on electrification, opt-in building code and green infrastructure. The opt-in building code will be on the Warrant for Town Meeting. The presentation will be followed by a […]
Earth Day Celebration Come with the whole family to the 2nd annual Ashland Earth Day Celebration at the Corner Spot on Saturday, April 20 from 12 Noon to 3 pm (rain date April 21). Enjoy live music, green and eco friendly products and services, fun activities for kids, and a great day to celebrate mother earth […]
On May 1 at the Ashland Spring Town Meeting the Select Board, Sustainability Committee and Energize Ashland are asking Town Meeting to adopt the Specialized Energy Code, which applies to new construction only (not additions or renovations) and aligns with Ashland’s net zero goals. This Specialized Energy Code will give buyers of new construction […]
Be part of this large and rewarding event with over 100 other Ashland residents while thousands of others are taking part in cleanups across the state and the country to remove trash in their communities. Cleanup Event Details When: Saturday, May 4 check-in or signup from 9am-noon Where: Stone Park Pavilion Ashland's ONLY […]
The Ashland Garden Club will hold their annual Plant Sale on Saturday May 18 on Montenegro Square (across the street from the Ashland Library on Front Street) from 9:00 am - noon. Members of the garden club dig up their best perennials from their own gardens and pot them for sale. This is their one […]
Fixit Clinic at the Ashland Public Library Bring in your broken item(s) and participate in trouble shooting and repair with help from our volunteer Fixit Coaches. Most items (carry-in only; no oversized items) are welcome. Please Register at https://bit.ly/itemcheckin
Join Becca from our Conservation Department to explore environmental science in a hands-on way! The Enviroscape is an interactive model of a town and all the inner workings of the watershed. Kids will learn how water moves through the Town of Ashland and how we can be responsible stewards of our natural resources. Registration is […]
The theme for summer reading at the Ashland Public Library is Read Renew Repeat. In teaming up with the Ashland Library, Samantha Riley, Sustainability Manager, and Becca Solomon, Conservation Agent, have helped coordinate activities. Did you know that about ⅓ of food produced for us to eat is lost or wasted globally? Sam from the […]
If you are curious about: How to cut your home's carbon emissions and bills by at least 50% (with MA and IRA subsidies) and/or Why electric vehicles are now cheaper to buy, cheaper to maintain and cheaper to run than gas-powered cars Register for David Green's free "Zero Carbon, Zero Bills" webinar on July 9th at […]