Dashcam captures tree spark power line explosion

Today in Ashland

• Dashcam captures tree spark power line explosion. A food delivery driver's dashcam caught a tree falling and sparking a power line explosion on West Union Street during this week's nor'easter, CBS News Boston reported. WCVB also aired footage of the storm damage in Ashland.CBS News Boston

Coming up

• Thu, Oct 1, 10:00 a.m.: Regional emergency planning committee meets in Sherborn. The MetroWest Regional Emergency Planning Committee, which includes Ashland, meets Thursday, October 1, from 10 to 11:05 a.m. at the Sherborn Police Department.Town of Ashland
• Thu, Oct 1, 10:30 a.m.: Council on Aging meets Thursday at Community Center. The Council on Aging meets Thursday, October 1, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Ashland Community Center.Town of Ashland
• Thu, Oct 1, 6:00 p.m.: Ashland field hockey hosts Westborough Thursday. Ashland's junior varsity field hockey team hosts Westborough Thursday, October 1, at 6 p.m. in a non-conference matchup, according to MaxPreps.MaxPreps
• Sat, Oct 3, 9:00 a.m.: Electronics and household recycling drop-off Saturday. The town holds electronics recycling and its monthly household recycling drop-off Saturday, October 3, from 9 a.m. to noon at 20 Ponderosa Road.Town of Ashland
• Sat, Oct 3, 1:00 p.m.: Dragonfly Street Faire returns downtown Saturday. The Dragonfly Street Faire fills downtown Ashland Saturday, October 3, from 1 to 6 p.m. with vendors and community activities.Town of Ashland
• Tue, Oct 6, 10:00 a.m.: Roadway Traffic Safety Committee meets Tuesday. The Roadway Traffic Safety Committee meets Tuesday, October 6, from 10 a.m. to noon at 12 Union Street.Town of Ashland
• Tue, Oct 6, 6:30 p.m.: Stormwater Advisory Committee meets Tuesday via Google Meet. The Stormwater Advisory Committee meets Tuesday, October 6, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. via Google Meet.Town of Ashland
• Tue, Oct 6, 7:30 p.m.: Historical Commission meets Tuesday via Zoom. The Historical Commission meets Tuesday, October 6, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. via Zoom.Town of Ashland

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