By Dave Watkins in News — 25 Sep 2026

New OpenGov portal handles permits, licenses

Town launches new OpenGov permitting portal. Ashland has switched on a new online License and Permitting Portal called OpenGov, giving residents and businesses a new system for applying for town permits and licenses.Town of Ashland
Superintendent Adams featured in WBZ segment. Ashland Public Schools said Superintendent Adams appeared in a WBZ television segment discussing the budget pressures facing smaller Massachusetts school districts.Ashland Public Schools

Mon, Sep 28, 4:00 p.m.: Housing Authority meets Monday in Community Room. The Ashland Housing Authority holds its regular meeting Monday, September 28 at 4 p.m. in the Community Room to take up agency business.Town of Ashland
Mon, Sep 28, 5:00 p.m.: Affordable Housing Trust meets via Zoom Monday. Ashland's Affordable Housing Trust convenes remotely Monday, September 28 at 5 p.m. to discuss the town's affordable housing efforts.Town of Ashland
Mon, Sep 28, 5:00 p.m.: Dedham to face Ashland in JV soccer Monday. Dedham's junior varsity girls soccer team travels to Ashland for a conference match Monday, September 28 at 5 p.m., according to MaxPreps.MaxPreps
Mon, Sep 28, 7:00 p.m.: Conservation Commission convenes Monday via Zoom. The Ashland Conservation Commission meets remotely Monday, September 28 at 7 p.m. to take up wetlands and conservation matters on its agenda.Town of Ashland
Tue, Sep 29, 10:00 a.m.: Regional transit authority board meets Tuesday. The MetroWest Regional Transit Authority, which serves Ashland, holds its board meeting Tuesday, September 29 at 10 a.m. at its Framingham office, with a hybrid option.MetroWest Regional Transit Authority
Thu, Oct 1, 10:30 a.m.: Council on Aging meets Thursday at Community Center. Ashland's Council on Aging board meets Thursday, October 1 at 10:30 a.m. at the Ashland Community Center.Town of Ashland

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