Ashland Reschedules July 4th Recycling Event to July 11
The town's Fourth of July recycling event has been rescheduled to this Saturday, July 11, while the Ashland Public Library kicks off a busy stretch of summer programming this week.
TOWN HALL
The town's July 4th recycling event, postponed due to the holiday, will now take place Saturday, July 11, according to the town's News Flash. Separately, Ashland has launched a new online licensing and permitting portal called OpenGov, which town officials say will streamline how residents and businesses apply for permits. Residents can find details on both items through the town's website.
Town committees have a full slate of meetings this week and next, including the Planning Board on Thursday, July 9, via Zoom, the Conservation Commission on Monday, July 13, and the Zoning Board of Appeals on Tuesday, July 14, in a hybrid format.
SCHOOLS
Ashland Public Schools' Site Council at David Mindess Elementary School is scheduled to meet Tuesday, July 14, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., with another session set for August 11. The district continues to promote sign-ups for its newsletters and highlighted ongoing work tied to the Mindess Building Project, its major facilities initiative.
COMMUNITY & ARTS
The Ashland Public Library's Adult Summer Reading Challenge 2026 runs online today, Wednesday, July 8, through Friday, July 10. A slate of in-person and virtual programs is also on tap this week: "Make Me a Story," an interactive session for ages 3 to 7 with a caregiver, and a Rainforest Reptiles Show for families, both Thursday, July 9. That same day, the library will host its Teen Creative Writing Club, a Women's Wisdom Circle "Mid Year check in," a Great Decisions discussion on "Ukraine and the Future of European Security," and a virtual Romance Book Club session on the novel "Fish Out of Water."
COMING UP
- Thursday, July 9: Planning Board meeting (Zoom); library programs including Make Me a Story, Rainforest Reptiles Show, Teen Creative Writing Club, Women's Wisdom Circle, Great Decisions discussion, and Romance Book Club - Saturday, July 11: Rescheduled recycling event - Monday, July 13: Conservation Commission meeting (Zoom) - Tuesday, July 14: Zoning Board of Appeals meeting (hybrid); David Mindess Elementary Site Council meeting, 2:30-3:30 p.m.