Town meeting discussion continues in Ashland
January 13, 2021ASHLAND The Ashland selectmen met in the early afternoon of Jan. 6 to take up the issue of what type of town meeting to hold. They also voted on the proposed warrant articles. Chairman Eli Badger began the meeting by noting that he had received some criticism from those who felt that he had exceeded his authority when he contacted Municipal Resources Inc., a firm that has helped the town in the past by recruiting town administrators or providing temporary administrators. He explained that he was just
seeking information on how they might help in the transition to a new Town Manager. (Town Manager Charlie Smith is leaving for a new job in February.) The other four selectmen all supported Badger s actions, noting that they needed to act soon to fill the position
ASHLAND A local flower shop has done its part in helping to raise money for a town charity that is assisting people during the pandemic.
Blush Bouquets on 20 Front St. has raised more than $500 for the Ashland Emergency Fund as part of the Light Up Ashland fundraiser it created in partnership with Annemarie Dance Center, Ashland Town Hall and the Ashland Historical Society.
Items were purchased as part of the town’s annual Illuminate Downtown Ashland event, which was held earlier this month.
From Nov. 27 to Dec. 5, customers were invited to purchase luminary kits from Blush Bouquets. The plan was for residents to then place the kits on the front steps of their homes.