Ashland October 2018

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The Voice of Your Community 

BAA Invitational 

Entry Forms Available 

Ashland’s Decisions 

at Every Turn 

Receives Grant to 

Prevent Youth 

Substance Abuse 

By Cynthia Whitty 


The Boston Athletic Association 

(BAA) has notified the 

town of Ashland that they will 

provide 22 Invitational Entry 

Forms for the 2019 Boston 

Marathon. Susan Robie, executive 

assistant to the town 

manager, is compiling a list of 

interested runners. 

“As in the past the, the BAA 

would like to give preference to 

town employees and residents 

of the towns the Marathon 

runs through. In exchange for 

the invitational entry, each Ashland 

runner will need to raise 

BAA 

continued on page 2 

Ashland’s Decisions at Every 

Turn (DAET) Coalition received 

a five-year Drug-Free Communities 

(DFC) Support Program 

grant in September to prevent 

youth substance use, including 

prescription drugs, alcohol, marijuana 

and nicotine products. 

The five-year grant is for 

$125,000 each year, or a total of 

$625,000. This is the second fiveyear 

grant DAET has received. 

“Receiving a consecutive five 

years of DFC grant funding, for 

a total of 10 years of funding, 

is truly a testament to the entire 

Ashland community,” Kristin 

French, Director of Prevention 

Outreach, said. 

“Since 2013, when DAET was 

awarded its first DFC grant, Ashland 

has seen a reduction in many 

measures of youth substance use 

and a positive shift of community 

norms towards supporting 

prevention strategies to help Ashland 

teens make healthy choices 

and remain substance-free. Everything 

we have accomplished 

in the past five years was made 

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BAA 

continued from page 1 

$3,000. I would like to select 

the runners by the end of October,” 

Robie said. “The forms 

are mailed to us usually in November. 

Once they are received, 

I hope to have confirmed the 

runners and have signed agreements 

with each. The runners 

will then be responsible for registering 

with the BAA.” 

The BAA supports clean-up 

efforts in the eight communities 

the Marathon runs through and 

provides invitational entry, or 

“bib” numbers, to each town. 

Those interested in participating 

are entered into a blind lottery 

for a bib number. 

Lottery winners do not have 

to qualify for the Boston Marathon 

because they are running 

on an invitational entry. Each eligible 

runner raises a minimum 

of $3,000 to support the Board 

of Selectmen (BOS) community 

funding program. 

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Robie has been the coordinator 

of the BAA grant program 

in Ashland since its inception 

in 2012 and manages the distribution 

of grant awards in the 

spring and fall, following selection 

decisions made by the BOS. 

Local Organizations Benefit 

From BAA Grants 

The money raised funds a 

wide range of town activities. 

The grantees for the past year 

include the Ashland Day Committee 

for Ashland Day, the 

Halloween parade, the December 

tree lighting and summer 

concerts; the Ashland Garden 

Club for town beautification 

projects; Ashland Council on 

Aging for exercise and wellness 

programs; Ashland Youth 

Soccer for children unable to 

afford the sports fee; Friends of 

the Ashland Library for microphones 

and a speaker; Ashland 

Auxiliary Police for training 

and ammunition; the Board of 

Health for sharps containers and 

kiosks; and 26.2 Foundation for 

the Mindess Marathon. 

The Boston Marathon will be 

held on Patriot’s Day, Monday, 

April 15, 2019. For more information 

and to obtain an Invitation 

Entry Form, contact Robie 

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French said. 

With continued funding, 

DAET will develop new community 

partnerships, offer educational 

programming, create K-12 

prevention materials, enhance 

the capacity of its membership 

through training and education, 

advocate for environmental prevention 

strategies, and increase 

community involvement with 

DAET’s prevention efforts. 

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DFC coalitions, and coalitions 

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Decisions at Every Turn annual retreat for community stakeholders, 

2017. (Photo/courtesy DAET) 

The DFC program, created 

by the DFC Act of 1997 is the 

Nation’s leading effort to mobilize 

communities to prevent youth 

substance use and is directed by 

the Office of the National Drug 

Control Policy (ONDCP). Grants 

are provided to community coalitions 

to strengthen the infrastructure 

among local partners to 

create and sustain a reduction in 

local youth substance use. 

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Ashland Farmers Market Wraps 

Up Successful Seventh Season 


AFM’s 

Seventh 

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Ashland Farmers Market 

(AFM) will continue through Oct. 

13 at 125 Front St., on the grass 

across from the library. The outdoor 

market is held Saturdays, 9 

a.m. to 1 p.m. 

“Our seventh season has 

been a great success. Despite a 

few rainy Saturdays—and even 

a tornado warning!—our attendance 

is up over last season,” Julia 

Chase, AFM president, said. 

“Our Events Committee was 

busy in the off-season planning 

some amazing market days. 

They brought back some favorites—Strawberry 

Fest, Harvest 

Brunch and Ashland Kids Create—and 

added some new ones 

like Wine Cheese and Chocolate 

with a paint-at-the-market 

component. We’re also looking 

forward to Apple Fest—new this 

season—and an all-time favorite, 

our Pumpkin Painting Party,” 

Chase added. 

The market will wind down 

in October with the following 

events: 

October 6, Pumpkin Painting 

Party: An annual tradition, 

free pumpkins and paint will be 

available between 9 a.m. and 

noon for all children attending 

the market. All materials will be 

provided along with smocks to 

help protect clothing. Be aware 

that non-washable paints are 

used. Ashland High School Student 

Council members will be 

at the Town Tent. Peter Ward 

returns to perform blues, swing 

and classical country at the Scott 

Buchanan Bandstand from 10:30 

a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thinking fall, 

Rag Hill Farm will bring yarn 

and Second Chance Designs will 

bring repurposed wool items and 

the warmest mittens ever. 

October 13: Last chance this 

season to stock up on local harvest 

items and your favorite foods 

and crafts at the outdoor market. 

AFM coordinators added this 

extra food and artisan-focused 

market day to satisfy customer 

demand. 

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“These events could not happen 

without our wonderful volunteers. 

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Ashland Business Scene 


The Ashland Business Association 

(ABA) will hold a social with 

Dr. Greens Indoor Golf, 83 Union 

Ave. (Rt. 135) on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 

5:30-7:30 p.m. The business networking 

event is free to ABA members 

and their guests. Register in 

advance at www.ashlandbusinessassociation.com/events. 

Each guest will receive a ticket 

good for two free drinks. Guests 

will be able to hit some golf balls, 

shoot some pool, throw darts and 

play shuffleboard. 

Dr. Greens is located in the 

Ashland Technology Center 

building, 83 Union St. (Rt. 135), 

across from the old Dairy Queen. 

The main entrance and parking 

can be accessed from the entrance 

off Union Street (Rt. 135), 

just east of Homer Ave. There 

is plenty of parking in the rear 

of the building. For directions, 

visit www.drgreensgolf.com/ 

about-us/directions. 

Opened in January 2017, Dr. 

Greens Indoor Golf is a state-ofthe-art 

golf simulation facility, 

complete with seven of the highest 

end simulators available. They 

have entertainment for all, plus 

a full bar with cold beer and hot 

food options. Dr. Greens is ideal 

for birthday and company parties. 

The Corner Spot 

in October 

The Corner Spot, 6 Cherry 

St., features food trucks, kids’ activities 

and more! For up-to-date 

information, visit www.facebook. 

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Schedule 

In the Shed: Sept. 28-Oct 4: 

The Sea and a Lifesaver-Handmade 

gifts 

Sept. 29: Book Chat, 3pm 

Sept. 30 At Home Fit, 

9:30am-11am 

In the Shed: October 5-11, 

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Oct. 5: Open Mic Night— 

Danny Silverman, 5:30pm- 

7:30pm 

In the Shed: October 12-20, Exhibit 

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Oct. 12: StreatFoodRX Food 

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Oct. 13: Book Chat, 3pm 

Oct. 14: At Home Fit, 9:30am- 

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Oct. 14-19: StreatFoodRX Food 

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Ashland Cultural Council Grant Deadline is Oct. 15 


Each year the Ashland Cultural 

Council (ACC), funded 

by the Massachusetts Cultural 

Council, awards grants to qualified 

individuals and organizations. 

These grants support a 

variety of projects and activities, 

including exhibits, festivals, field 

trips, performances, workshops 

and lectures. Activities take place 

in schools, community centers, libraries, 

elder care facilities, town 

halls, parks and wherever communities 

come together. 

In 2018, ACC awarded a total 

of $4,900 to 15 individuals and 

organizations. 

“The Ashland Cultural Council 

aims to support local talent. 

However, it is important that we 

support a wide variety of arts and 

cultural projects that enrich our 

community,” Lakshmi Krishnan, 

ACC chair, said. 

“We encourage artists from 

all over the Metrowest region 

to apply for ACC grants,” Visi 

Tilak, ACC treasurer added. 

“This exchange of arts and culture 

between various communities 

is one of the ways the Mass 

Cultural Council supports artistes 

in this state, while making sure 

everyone enjoys the audio, visual 

and literary treats that are available 

to us.” 

ACC board members are 

Lakshmi Krishnan, chair; Visi 

Tilak, treasurer; Rajashree 

Ghosh; Connie Mannal and 

Tonya Yaskovich. 

Applications for 2019 grants 

are available at the Ashland Public 

Library; Ashland Town Hall, 

101 Main St.; and online, www. 

ashlandculturalcouncil.org or 

www.mass-culture.org/Ashland. 

The timeline for the 2019 

grant process is: 

• September 1, 2018 – 

Applications are available 

• October 15, 2018 – 

Application deadline 

• December 2018 – 

Disapproval letters are sent 

• January 2019 – 

Approval letters are sent 

• Spring 2019 – Annual ACC 

reception where grantees are 

required to present 

NATyA Dance Company, a 2018 ACC grant recipient, performs at last 

spring’s ACC reception. Photos/courtesy of ACC 

• Art Ashland Alliance -- Dragon 

Fly Festival 

• Ashland Healthy Harvest, Inc 

-- Ashland Farmers Market 

Music series 

• Friends of the Ashland Public 

Library -- One Heart Arts Art 

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Library -- Mr. Vinny’s Puppet 

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Library -- Inktense Cards and 

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Library -- Yoga Dance with 

Soul Spirit Studio 

• John Root -- Attracting Birds, 

Butterflies, and Other Beneficia 

• Rebecca Micucci -- Bringing 

the Arts to the Ashland Middle 

School Library 

• Smitha Radhakrishnan -- Trishul: 

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• The Discovery Museums -- 

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• Southeastern MA Community 

Concert Band -- Band Concert 

• Elyse O’Connor -- Musical 

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• The Claflin Hill Youth Symphonies 

-- Side by side concert 

• David Maloof -- Music Program 

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Ashland Community Theater at the Ashland VFW 

Ashland Community Theater Wraps Up Its 

5th Season with Rick Abbot’s Play On! 

Ashland Community Theater 

(ACT) wraps up its fifth 

season with a production of 

Rick Abbot’s hilarious comedy, 

Play On! at the Ashland VFW 

on October 25th, 26th, & 27th 

at 7:30 p.m. Presented by special 

arrangement with Samuel 

French, Play On! is a hilarious 

and all too familiar story of a 

community theater group trying 

desperately to produce an original 

work, despite the maddening 

interference of the local author. 

“We had a great turnout for 

our table read and auditions, 

the largest turnout we’ve had 

for a production. Casting was 

difficult as we had a lot of great 

talent, more than we needed for 

the show.” said Joe White, ACT 

founder and Play On! director. 

“Our stellar cast is transforming 

this already funny play into 

a great evening of comedy. It’s 

going to be great!” 

ACT specializes in producing 

locally written original comedies 

such as recent productions 

of Nearly News and Gate 19. 

When asked why ACT decided 

to produce a published work, 

White said, “We set out to produce 

two productions a year 

that entertain and educate our 

community. In doing so we’ve 

sparked a growing community 

dedicated to the creation and 

collaboration in support of original 

plays. We had great success 

with our spring production, 

Nearly News. Bringing a new 

work to stage is time intensive. 

Instead of collaborating with 

local authors on a new work 

for the fall, we put our efforts 

toward creating a Nearly News 

feature length film. That’s now 

in the can, and we had a great 

turnout at our September 5th 

premiere at the VFW. The film 

is entered it into several film 

contests around the country. 

We’ll return to original works 

for our 6th season.” 

This is ACT’s third production 

at the Ashland VFW. When 

asked about the partnership, 

Kim Walbridge, Marconi’s Co 

owner and manager of the 

Ashland VFW Pleasant Street 

building said, “We continue to 

be thrilled to partner with ACT. 

They promote our space and 

proceeds from concessions sold 

during ACT productions go toward 

the on-going renovations 

of our facility. We look forward 

to more events with ACT in 

2019 and their continued support 

of our ongoing renovations.” 

“It continues to be a win-win 

situation for ACT, the VFW, and 

the community.” said White. 

“Having a long-term home gives 

us greater flexibility in scheduling 

events and rehearsals. We 

are now exploring additional 

events at the VFW to increase 

community engagement with 

ACT and the VFW.” 

Play On! is live onstage on 

October 25th, 26th, & 27th at 

7:30 p.m. the Ashland VFW 

at 311 Pleasant St. in Ashland, 

Mass. Tickets are on sale online 

now for $12 at AshlandCommunityTheater.com. 

Tickets are also 

available at the door for $15. 

About Ashland Community 

Theater 


was founded in 2013 with 

a mission to produce quality 

theater productions that entertain, 

enrich and educate. They 

encourage original written material 

revolving around social issues 

and values pertinent to our 

lives and community. Through 

community collaboration, ACT 

provides skill building experiences 

for adults and teens interested 

in acting, directing, 

writing, technical theater design 

and stage crew. Visit Ashland- 

CommunityTheater.com to 

learn more about ACT or contact 

Joe White at AshlandCommunityTheater@gmail.com. 

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About Ashland VFW 

The Ashland VFW was established 

in 1960 to assist veterans 

with a mission to foster camaraderie 

among United Stated veterans 

of overseas conflicts, support 

and serve the Ashland veteran 

community and partner with and 

support local community members 

and organizations for the 

good of us all. As membership 

has shrunk over the years due to 

attrition, the Ashland VFW has 

found it difficult to maintain their 

facility. They are seeking partners 

to support ongoing renovations 

at their 311 Pleasant Street building. 

Contact Richard H. Smith, 

President Ashland Memorial 

Associates & Past Commander 

VFW Post 2331 for more information 

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Paying for college. Retiring. 

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“Whether you’re starting out, 

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Brown, a Certified Financial 

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not compromised. He created 

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“I don’t collect commissions 

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Flexibility is the key. “My 

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Cutting-edge technology allows 

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Brown stresses the goal-tracking. 

“Our onboarding process 

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anything, so I work with clients to 

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Ashland High School Student Council 

Annual Homecoming Tailgate and Football Game 

By Eesha Yadav, Ashland 

High School Student 

Council Vice-President 

Photo by Sanjana Mandala 

This month, the Ashland 

High School’s Student Council 

will host its annual homecoming 

week, consisting of entertaining 

activities for the Ashland community. 

After a week of spirit 

dress up days and a Homecoming 

rally for high school students, 

homecoming will kick off 

with a Homecoming Tailgate 

with all community members invited 

to attend. The tailgate will 

take place on Friday, October 

12th from 5-7pm in the small 

parking lot at Ashland High 

School. There will be plenty of 

food, including burgers/veggie 

burgers, hot dogs, and chips, 

games, and even an ice cream 

truck! The tailgate, costing $5 

is a great opportunity to spend 

time with friends and family before 

the big homecoming football 

game. The game, starting 

at 7pm, will be up at the Ashland 

High School football field 

against Westwood. Although 

our annual Pancake Breakfast 

has been moved to Sunday, November 

18th, during Thanksgiving 

week (more details to come 

soon), we cannot wait for Homecoming 

and hope to see many 

community members there supporting 

Student Council and 

the football team! For more 

information and prices, please 

visit the AHS STUCO website: 

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us at stuco.ashland@gmail.com. 

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DPW Reports: Ashland’s Supplemental Water 

Not Likely Until Summer of 2019 


The process of securing a permanent 

supplemental water supply 

for fire protection and drinking 

water continues, according to Department 

of Public Works(DPW) 

Director Doug Small. 

Small reports that the following 

steps have been completed so 

far: 

• Town Meeting approved 

Outdoor Water Restrictions 

• Town Meeting approved 

Ashland becoming a member 

of the Massachusetts Water 

Resource Authority (MWRA) 

• Inter-municipal Agreement 

(IMA) was approved between 

the Town of Southborough 

and the Town of Ashland for 

transporting water from the 

MWRA using the Water Distribution 

System in Southborough 

• Engineering and Design of 

Southborough system upgrades 

90 percent complete 

• Section of Water Main replaced 

and upgraded on Oregon 

Road in Ashland 

• Environmental Impact Report 

Finalized and submitted 

to the State for review 

• Massachusetts Environmental 

Policy Act Office (MEPA) 

approved and certified the 

proposal of supplementing 

our water supply by accessing 

the MWRA water system 

• Massachusetts Water Resource 

Commission (WRC) 

voted unanimously to move 

into the public hearing phase 

for the inter-basin transfer. 

“We need to get through the 

following major steps to secure 

supplemental water,” Small said. 

The steps are: 

• WRC will vote on September 

20 on whether or not to approve 

the connection 

• Permit needed from the 

Massachusetts Department 

of Environmental Protection 

(DEP) 

• MWRA approval needed 

to allow Ashland as a new 

community to be part of the 

MWRA system 

• Assist the Town of Southborough 

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connection in place by July 1, 

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of the hurdles that still exist. After 

that, we need to focus on finding 

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Treating Cystic Acne 

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Cystic acne is the most visible 

of all acne types. It appears as 

large red pustules on the skin and 

can be painful to the touch. Unfortunately, 

this is also the type of 

acne that can cause permanent 

scarring. 

What causes cystic acne. 

All acne lesions start out as 

“microcomedones,” a tiny seed 

of sebum and dead skin cells 

deep inside the pores. As the 

lesion grows it develops in one 

of two ways; it can turn into a 

non-inflamed lesion (a closed 

whitehead or open blackhead) 

or develop into an inflamed pustule 

or cyst. Cystic acne occurs 

when a person not only has an 

inherited tendency for acne, but 

also has the inherited tendency 

for inflammation. The DNA of 

an individual’s skin determines 

which type of acne will develop. 

Treating Cystic acne. 

Although, cystic acne is the 

most visible type of acne, the 

good news is that cystic (inflamed) 

acne can be easier to 

clear than non-inflamed acne. 

It is closer to the surface than 

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non-inflamed acne and responds 

more quickly to the anti-inflammatory 

products used to get it 

under control. With my acne clients, 

I use a combination of antibacterial 

and anti-inflammatory 

topical products to bring down 

the existing inflammation and 

keep it from reoccurring. 

In addition to the right topical 

products, there are supplements 

you can take to help reduce inflammation 

in the skin such as: 

zinc, omega-3 fish oil and pro-biotics. 

Icing your skin is also helpful 

with cystic acne. I tell my clients 

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two. The ice reduces inflammation 

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historic “Old Brown Barn” on Merrill Road. (Photo/provided) 

soul contribute to the warm and 

welcoming environment that is 

so unique and special at WCNS. 

Her natural leadership and commitment 

to the school make her 

the perfect director.” 

Carolyn Straus from Dover is 

a parent whose children attended 

the school in the mid 1990s. She 

is a teacher at WCNS now. 

“Jean possesses many qualities 

that will make her a successful 

director,” Straus said. “First and 

foremost, Jean exudes a complete 

sense of calm no matter what 

the situation. In her cool, quiet 

way, she has the ability to guide 

a class of rambunctious children 

through a variety of projects, free 

play and music. Her respect for 

all of the children in the class allows 

them to be themselves and 

grow, oftentimes helping them 

find a voice they didn’t yet realize 

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Children from Natick and 

surrounding towns attend the 

school. Enrollment is open at any 

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On Sunday, Nov. 4, 10:30 

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3 Things You Should Know about 

the Ashland Clocker Club 

By Davida Dinerman, 

Secretary, 

Ashland Clocker Club 

Fall sports are well underway 

with 323 high school students 

and 166 middle school students 

competing proudly as a Clocker. 

Athletics plays a significant role 

in our community not only for 

the health and welfare of our 

children, but also as a way for 

people to show spirit and pride 

for our town. It takes a village 

to organize resources and ensure 

we can maintain an excellent 

athletic program for the schools, 

coaches and students. That’s 

where the Ashland Clocker 

Club comes in. 

The Clocker Club is a nonprofit 

all sports booster organization 

dedicated to promote the 

purpose, pride and performance 

of student athletes at Ashland 

High School and the Ashland 

Middle School through volunteer 

programs and financial 

assistance that goes beyond the 

athletic budget. 

Since its inception, the 

Clocker Club has donated more 

than $100,000 to Ashland athletics 

and members have donated 

hundreds of hours to help 

with concessions and other activities 

over the school year. Last 

year alone, due to the support 

of community members, the 

Clocker Club funded more than 

$4,500 worth of equipment, 

uniforms and professional development, 

including HUDL video 

analysis software for use by all 

sports teams, championship 

t-shirts for our league-winning 

baseball team, end-of-season 

awards and many other items 

not included in the athletic 

budget. But that’s not all. The 

Clocker Club sells Ashland 

Pride clothing and other items 

in the Clocker Store in the high 

school during the week, football 

games and other events. 

Here are three things you 

should know about the Ashland 

Clocker Club: 

Membership is annual. Membership 

is available at various 

sponsor levels to any student, 

parent, teacher, coach or community 

member who wants to 

help support the sports programs 

at Ashland High School 

and Ashland Middle School. 

The basic $15 membership is 

annual and much appreciated. 

For every $15, you can allocate 

$5 to a sport of your choice and 

the remaining $10 goes to the 

Clocker Club budget. You can 

find a membership form here. 

You can stay apprised on 

social media. The Clocker 

Club loves to post on Facebook 

(Clocker Club / Ashland All 

Sports Boosters), Twitter (@ 

ClockerClub) and Instagram (@ 

Clockerpride) about all of our 

fantastic student athletes. And 

if you have a news tip you’d like 

the Clocker Club to post, please 

feel free to send a note with details 

to clockers@clockerclub. 

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You can help! There is a 

small board which manages 

the Clocker Club, but anyone 

is welcome to join our meetings, 

which take place on the 

first Wednesday of every month 

during the school year at 7 p.m. 

in the High School library. You 

can also help throughout the 

year to staff concessions and 

the Clocker Store (we’ll have 

a Sign-Up Genius available), 

serve as a parent liaison on a 

team, help with events, such as 

the Pancake Breakfast, offer an 

idea, and, of course, show your 

Clocker Pride at sporting events. 

The Clocker Club is super 

excited to introduce some new 

merchandise for the Clocker 

Store, and we’ll be revealing 

new projects at the High School 

and Middle School. Keep an eye 

on social media and this column 

for updates. 

If you have any questions or would 

like to get involved, feel free to contact 

Regina Norfolk, Clocker Club president 

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Autumn Hazards for Pets 

By Dr. Cristina Valas 

Halloween can be the spookiest 

night of the year, but keeping 

your pets safe doesn’t have to be 

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especially dark or baking chocolate 

can be very dangerous! 

Sugar-free candies contacting 

the sugar substitute xylitol can 

cause very serious problems in 

your beloved pets, so make sure 

you keep those out of reach at all 

times. If you suspect your pet has 

ingested something toxic, contact 

your veterinarian or ASPCA Poison 

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Halloween brings a flurry of 

activity with visitors arriving at the 

door, and too many strangers can 

cause a lot of stress for your pets. 

Unless they’re very social and you 

know they enjoy the hustle and 

bustle, your pets should be kept 

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the front door during peak trickor-treating 

hours. While opening 

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Ashland’s Summer Reading 

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The Ashland Summer Reading 

Program (SRP), June 21 

through August 11, exceeded 

the goal, for the second consecutive 

year, of reading 1,000,000 

minutes. The accomplishment 

was even more impressive because 

this year’s program was 13 

days shorter than last year. 

Reading a grand total of 

1,147,544 minutes this summer 

were 664 children, 85 teens and 

170 adults. Participants, age 2 

and up, counted the time they 

spent reading or listening to 

books, magazines, newspapers 

and graphic novels and logged 

their reading online, using Wandoo 

Reader software provided 

free-of-charge by the Massachusetts 

Library Systems and the 

Massachusetts Board of Library 

Commissioners. 

The program with the 

theme, Libraries Rock!,was led 

by Lois McAuliffe, Director of 

Children’s Services, and Claire 

Goss, a member of the Friends 

of the Library. McAuliffe produced 

the children’s programs; 

Goss handled the fundraising. 

Ashley Place, Adult Services 

Library Assistant, produced the 

adult program and Holly Friedman, 

young adult librarian, 

produced the teen program. 

Friends’ President Betsy Emberley 

and Children’s Library 

Assistant Lucie Carley were also 

involved in planning. 

According to McAuliffe, the 

Ashland Public Library offered 

a wide variety of programs 

this summer to help stimulate 

children’s interests in reading. 

The programs included Lap Sit 

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1,000,000 minutes! Photos/courtesy Ashland Summer Reading Program 

for infants & toddlers, STEM 

Stations and Teacher Tales for 

elementary kids, and a Harry 

Potter Yule Ball for teens and 

adults, held on July 31 for Harry 

Potter’s birthday. 

Throughout the summer, 

children and teens earned a 

book every week they completed 

a minimum of 60 minutes of 

reading. McAuliffe reported 

that the Children’s Department 

gave away 1,953 books as prizes 

and the Teen Department gave 

away 159 books. All of the 

books were gently-used paperbacks 

and hardcovers donated 

to the library by the Ashland 

community. At the completion 

of the program, Ashland teachers 

were invited to select books 

for their classrooms from the 

left-over prize books. 

The Friends of the Library 

ran a #WhatsYourFour social 

media challenge promoting literacy 

with 47 “important people 

around town” who posed in 

SRP t-shirts. The selected celebrities 

shared their list of four 

titles they planned to read over 

the summer. Some submitted 

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reading,” Emberley said 

“The Library staff and the 

Friends of the Library would like 

to thank the generous sponsors, 

the tireless volunteers, the teachers 

who came to read during their 

summer vacations, and the voracious 

readers who logged minutes 

all summer long,” Emberley said. 

“The Ashland Summer Reading 

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Ashland Football 

By Chris Trembley 

Staff Sports Writer 

Sports 

After being a .500 team last 

fall on the gridiron with a large 

group of younger athletes participating 

in the program Coach 

Andrew McKay is hoping that 

with a year under their belts 

they’ll be able to contribute this 

season. Playing in the Tri Valley 

League will be a little different 

this year as Norwood joins the 

league and schools get split into 

two divisions. 

“This will be our first year in 

the large division of the TVL 

and it will have its challenges,” 

the Clocker Coach said. “We’re 

talented enough that I believe we 

can still compete for the league. 

We should progress throughout 

the year and hopefully be one 

of the few competitors left at 

the end.” 

Although the Clocker athletes 

are still getting their feet 

wet and looking to figure out 

their identity during the early 

stages, McKay is not worried. 

“This team is as deep as we 

have ever been,” the coach said. 

“We have a lot of skilled players 

that should help us score a lot 

more points than we give up.” 

Ashland will be returning 

some talented athletes this season 

beginning with the team’s 

tri-captains Jackson Hornung, 

Dominic Cavanaugh and Ben 

College, who will be leading 

the squad on the field this fall. 

College is a linebacker and wide 

receiver, while Hornung and 

Cavanaugh will play quarterback 

and safety. The dual quarterbacks 

will give Ashland’s foes 

twice as much to prepare for. 

“We will use both quarterbacks 

this year, something we’ve 

never done before at Ashland,” 

McKay said. “They are both 

very athletic individuals and 

we’ll take it game by game to 

how we use them both.” 

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coaches excited about the upcoming 

season. 

Offensively College and Jake 

Latessa will line up at the wide 

receiver position to catch balls 

from either of the two quarterbacks. 

Both receivers are not 

only skilled at their position but 

are highly athletic football players 

according to their coach. On 

the ground McKay is looking to 

go with a running back by committee 

approach with junior 

James Merloni being the main 

back. 

Defensively the Clockers will 

have senior linebacker Brody 

Assenca as the leader of the 

defense. Assenca will not only 

bring toughness to the Ashland 

defensive line, but will also bring 

his football skills to the field having 

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Culture Of CARE Key To Ashland Girls Soccer Success 

By Ken Hamwey 

Staff Sports Writer 

Jensen Shipp is Ashland 

High’s new girls varsity soccer 

coach and one of his goals for 

his first season is to create a 

culture of CARE. And, if his 

players quickly embrace what 

the letters stand for, then success 

likely will follow and lead to a 

tournament berth. 

“It’s all about being competitive, 

accountable, respectful and 

enjoying every day,’’ said Shipp, 

who was the Clockers’ jayvee 

coach the last two years. “Being 

competitive includes practice 

Sports 

assists. Jess (Rodrigues) is our 

anchor as a center defensive 

midfielder. She’s aggressive, has 

good field awareness, is instinctive 

and reads the game well. All 

three are adept in transition.’’ 

Other senior midfielders include 

Elena Pellegrini, who also 

plays forward; Eva Gorman; Isabella 

Tirabassi, who also alternates 

at forward; and Makayla 

Lakin. “Elena has speed and is a 

hard-worker,’’ Shipp said. “Eva 

is a smart, composed player and 

Isabella is skilled and very dangerous 

with the ball. Makayla is 

a hard-working, aggressive competitor.’’ 

ment, Shipp works as an aide in 

special education at the Peaslee 

School in Northboro. He’s currently 

working on a masters degree 

in education at American 

International College. 

When assembling his roster, 

Shipp, who played a year of college 

soccer at Suffolk University 

before transferring to UMass, 

selects candidates who possess 

all or many of the attributes he 

believes make a soccer player 

well-rounded. 

“I look for players who work 

hard, accept feedback, have 

good technique and purpose, 

are comfortable with or without 

the ball, have speed and quickness 

and possess a high soccer 

IQ,’’ he emphasized. “Accepting 

feedback is all about fixing 

or correcting any deficiency 

they may have. It’s about being 

coachable.’’ 

When Shipp was a senior at 

Algonquin, he competed for a 

program that enjoyed perennial 

success. The Tomahawks lost to 

St. John’s Prep of Danvers in the 

Division 1 State final in 2006 

but Shipp helped his teammates 

get to the finale when he scored 

a clutch goal in the Sectional 

quarterfinals against Wachusett. 

“The game went to overtime, 

then was eventually settled on 

penalty shots,’’ Shipp said. “I 

scored on the last shot and that 

win kept us alive.’’ 

Competing at a high level 

and on a big stage during 

tourney time, Shipp no doubt 

learned valuable life lessons as 

a high school and college player. 

He’s hoping to emphasize some 

of the key concepts he experienced. 

“Sports teach players to be 

accountable and responsible,’’ 

he said. “And, athletes learn 

how to overcome adversity and 

become resilient. I want our 

players to also be committed 

to the game because others are 

counting on them. Team effort 

is what’s so important.’’ 

The Ashland girls soccer 

team isn’t an automatic choice 

for a tourney berth but don’t 

discount the Clockers future. It 

should be bright. 

Attention 

and games and being accountable 

means in the classroom 

as well as on the field. Respect 

involves the way players treat 

coaches, teammates and their 

community. And, enjoyment is 

about being with people who 

share common goals.’’ 

Shipp’s prime focus for his 

players is “to be the best they can 

be’’ and also “to develop competitors 

that can get to a higher 

level.’’ Ashland won only three 

matches last year but Shipp is 

optimistic his squad can earn a 

tournament berth. “Qualifying 

is realistic and another objective 

is to advance as far as possible,’’ 

he noted. 

Eleven seniors make up half 

his roster and many of them 

are three-or four-year veterans. 

And, the 2018 squad has six returning 

starters. 

“Experience is one of our 

strengths,’’ said Shipp, who was 

a midfielder and back at Algonquin 

Regional. “Other assets 

include strong overall skills, passion 

for the game, and coachable 

players with a high soccer 

IQ. Our depth is good and we 

still have players who are developing.’’ 

The Clockers, who started 

their season with a 1-2 record 

(both losses by 2-1 margins), are 

led by a trio of senior captains 

— Jess Bredin, Sarah Simpson 

and Jess Rodrigues. 

“Jess (Bredin) raises the bar 

for her teammates,’’ Shipp 

noted. “A center midfielder, she 

fights for the ball and she can 

dribble, pass and score. Sarah 

is an outside midfielder who has 

speed, glides past defenders and 

creates scoring opportunities. 

She’s an offensive midfielder 

who can score and accumulate 

The other four seniors who 

form Ashland’s core group are 

Caitlin Curran and Nina Gigliotti 

at center back, defender 

Heather Turner and goalie Lily 

Orr. “Caitlin is a strong competitor, 

a warrior,’’ Shipp emphasized. 

“Nina is smart, resilient 

and skilled while Heather is a 

fighter who’s got good speed 

and Lily is composed and understands 

the game.’’ 

The 29-year-old Shipp expects 

Tri Valley League teams to 

present a variety of challenges 

and he points to Dover-Sherborn, 

Medway, Medfield and 

Holliston as squads that “are 

well-coached, traditionally 

strong and possessing lots of talent.’’ 

He added that “it’ll be a 

challenge but it’s a challenge we 

look forward to embracing.’’ 

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FIND YOUR VOICE – 

Oct. 23, AHS Auditorium & Café, 7-9 p.m. 

Raising awareness about domestic 

violence; educating and empowering 

individuals to live safe, healthy lives 

By Deborah Burke Henderson, 

Contributing Writer 

This month’s POWER Program 

Series, “Find Your Voice,” 

aims to increase the public’s 

awareness about domestic violence, 

sexual violence, sexual assault, 

objectification and gender 

socialization and encourages and 

empowers individuals to embrace 

available resources that offer 

guidance, prevention strategies 

and support. 

The program will be held in 

the Ashland High School’s auditorium 

and café on Tuesday evening, 

October 23, from 7 p.m. to 

9 p.m. The event will feature ontopic 

character performances by 

a guest artist, a panel of speakers 

and group-specific information 

resource tables. 

“I hope attendees gain a 

deeper understanding of how 

prevalent abuse is and that it isn’t 

solely physical,” stated Betsy Emberley, 

chair, POWER program 

series working group. 

Beyond recognizing the warning 

signs and knowing what to do 

when you’re concerned, Emberley 

expects this program will help 

residents “become more aware of 

the many terrific resources available 

from compassionate, knowledgeable 

and competent people 

who are willing to help.” 

“Even when we don’t agree,” 

Emberley added, “by starting 

with ourselves, fostering healthy 

minds and healthy bodies, we can 

take better care of our community 

members.” 

Performance Artist 

Guest artist, Ben Atherton-Zeiman, 

is known for his 

“Voices of Men” performances 

and calls himself a “one-man 

play working to end men’s violence 

against women.” His character 

performances will address 

sexual assault and consent, dating 

violence and domestic violence, 

objectification and sexual harassment. 

A spokesperson for the National 

Organization for Men 

Against Sexism (www.nomas. 

org), Atherton-Zeiman speaks 

publicly across the globe on issues 

of violence prevention and 

has been a prevention educator 

in shelters and rape crisis centers 

for 17 years. 

Expert Panel 

Program panelists will include 

experts in the areas of domestic 

and dating violence and encompass 

individuals from all walks of 

life. 

Discussion will also pertain to 

existing legislation and policies 

and highlight gaps in procedure 

and practice to encourage finding 

a more balanced approach. 

Resource Reception 

With sensitivity to the topic at 

hand, program planners opted to 

provide ample time for attendees 

to meet informally with information 

specialists at resource tables 

in the AHS café. 

Table hosts expected include 

the following: Voices Against 

Violence, Ria House, BayPath, 

Department of Disabled Persons 

Protection Commission, Department 

of Mental Health, Department 

of Children and Family 

Services, Girl Power Go, Out 

MetroWest, Representative Jack 

Lewis, Town of Ashland Human 

Services and Human Resources 

Department, Ashland Police, 

Ashland Public Schools and AHS 

Gender & Sexuality Club. 

The POWER Program Series 

is a partnership between the 

Friends of the Ashland Public Library 

and the Decisions at Every 

Turn Coalition, also table hosts. 

About Domestic Violence 

Domestic violence is an epidemic 

affecting individuals in 

every community regardless of 

age, economic status, sexual orientation, 

gender, race, religion or 

nationality. It is the willful intimidation, 

physical assault, battery, 

sexual assault and/or other abusive 

behavior as part of a systematic 

pattern of power and control 

perpetrated by one intimate partner 

against another. 

It includes physical violence, 

sexual violence, threats, and psychological 

and emotional abuse. 

The frequency and severity 

of domestic violence can vary 

Domestic Violence-Related Resources 

The National Domestic Violence Hotline: 

1-800-799-SAFE (7233) 

www.TheHotline.org 

Call2Talk Helpline: 1-508-532-2255 

Crisis Text Line: Text C2T to 741741 

Sponsored by the United Way of Tri-County 

https://www.uwotc.org/call2talk 

Voices Against Violence Hotline: 1-800-593-1125 

http://www.smoc.org/voices-against-violence.php 

The Rape Crisis Hotline: 1-888-337-0800 

The Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 

The LGBTQ+ Helpline: 1-617-267-9001 

PES (Psychiatric Emergency Services): 

1-508-872-3333 

Sponsored by Advocates’ crisis team in Ashland 

dramatically; however, the one 

constant component of domestic 

violence is one partner’s consistent 

efforts to maintain power 

and control over the other. 

The devasting consequences 

of domestic violence can cross 

generations and last a lifetime. 

According to the National 

Coalition Against Domestic Violence 

… 

In the United States, an average 

of 20 people experience intimate 

partner physical violence 

every minute. This equates to 

more than 10 million abuse victims 

annually. 

On a typical day, domestic violence 

hotlines nationwide receive 

over 20,000 calls. 

Ashland Lions October Events 

Senior breakfast, 10/4 

First one of the year, Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018 

9:00am at the Ashland Senior Center; reservations 

are required to ensure that the Ashland Lions will 

have enough for all. Please call the Community 

Center in advance to reserve your seat. 

First Meat Raffle 

of the Year, 10/6 

We are looking forward to seeing the patrons of 

the Raffle and TJ’s and are looking forward to seeing 

familiar faces and make new friends for another 

great successful year. This is not an ordinary meat 

raffle. Join us Oct 6th and 20th for a fun afternoon. 

While playing, enjoy a great TJ’s lunch. The raffle 

starts noon time till 4 PM. Proceeds go to the MA 

Lions Eye Research Fund and to local charities and 

Ashland student’s scholarships. 

Halloween Party , 10/27 

TJ’s and the Ashland Lions will host the annual 

Halloween Party at TJ’s rte. 135. from 1-3 

PM. The restaurant is decorated with goblins and 

ghosts. Games will be held with prizes for best costume. 

This party has grown over the years and it’s a 

fun time for all. Kids and adults welcome. 

The Riverside Trauma Center: 1-888-851-2451 

The National Human Trafficking 

Resource Center: 1-888-373-7888 

The MetroWest Mental Health Access Line: 

1-844-528-6800 

To report suspicion of abuse or 

neglect of a child, call the Department of Children 

and Families (DCF): 1-800-792-5200 

To report suspicion of abuse or neglect of a person 

living with disabilities, call the Disabled Persons 

Protection Commission (DPPC): 1-800-426-9009 

To report suspicion of abuse 

or neglect of an elderly person, 

call Elder at Risk: 1-800-922-2275 

Drug Take Back Day, 10/27 

The Lions will be at the Ashland Police Station 

10AM-2PM collecting expired or unwanted prescription 

and non prescription drugs, sharps even 

cough syrups. This is coordinated with National 

Drug Take Back Day. 

Coats for Kids 

Multiple District 33K is partnering with Anton’s 

Cleaners again this year for their annual Coats 

for Kids drive to be held October 15- January 6, 

2019. Anton’s will clean the coats free of charge, 

and then they will be distributed to local communities 

where there is the most need. Now is the 

time to search your closets for any coats that you 

don’t use anymore. There are many people who 

will be able to use them! The coats can be for children 

or adults and must in good condition- that 

means gently worn, no rips, tears, broken zippers 

or permanent stains. Coats may be dropped off at 

Anton’s Cleaners 6 South Ave. Natick or Anton’s 

795 Water St. Fram. Just be sure to mention the 

Ashland Lions Club, so we can get a count. Contact 

Lion Deb for more information.


Ashland Education Foundation, 

Inc. Hosts Grand Opening of 

the Ashland Innovation Center 

ASHLAND HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL 

Electronic Recycle 

Day - Fundraiser 

Saturday, October 20th 

8am to 1pm at Ashland High School 

Pictured from left to right are AEFI President Adam Elbirt, AIC Founder Chad McGowan, Ashland High 

School Principal Kelley St. Coeur, Ashland School District Superintendent James Adams, and Asst. 

Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Paul Vieira 

On September 13, 2018 the 

Ashland Education Foundation, 

Inc. (AEFI) hosted the grand 

opening of the Ashland Innovation 

Center (AIC), a Science, 

Technology, Engineering, Arts, 

and Mathematics (STEAM) 

maker-space and laboratory located 

at Ashland High School. 

The AIC received initial funding 

from the AEFI in May 

of 2017 and full funding of 

$79,750 was completed in May 

of 2018. The AIC provides students 

at Ashland High School 

and throughout the district with 

an unprecedented opportunity 

to meet the district’s vision of 

integrating 21st Century technology 

tools into the curricula 

that will help students today and 

in the future. 

Please Visit 

Our Website to 

Read Online www. 

localtownpages.com 

For additional ways to donate 

to the AEFI or to read 

more about the AIC, please 

 

 

Timothy Daniels House 

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Physician on Site 

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visit the AEFI website at www. 

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us at president.aefi@gmail.com. 

 

 

Short Term Rehab 

Respite Stays Welcome 

(508)429-4566 

SAVE THE DATE, put aside 

your broken/used electronics and 

appliances that need to be discarded 

and bring them down to 

the Ashland High School. Below 

are the type of items were are 

looking for. All you need to do is 

drop off the item(s) with cash or 

check for the amount listed below. 

Players will be available to help. 

• PC Monitors (CRT $20/Flat 

Screen $15) 

• Computers (Desktop & Laptop 

$10) 

• Copiers (Fax/Scanners/Printers 

$15) 

• Cameras & Video Equipment 

$5 

• Power Tools (Large $10/ 

Small $5) 

• Microwaves (Large $15/ 

Small $10) 

• Small Kitchen Appliances 

(Toaster ovens, coffee makers, 

toasters $5) 

• Vacuums – (Shop Vac/Upright 

or Canister $5) 

 

 

Physical Therapists On Site 

Hospice Services 

84 Elm Street, Holliston, MA 

www.rehabassociates.com/timothydaniels 

• DVD/VCR Players/Game 

Consoles $10 

• Sound Equipment: 

• (Stereo Receiver $10/Speakers 

$5.00 set/Portable Radios 

$5.00/MP3 Players -$2) 

• Phone Systems (Cell or Home 

$5) 

• Air Conditioners (Window 

Only $15) 

• Humidifier or Dehumidifier 

$15 

• Powder Room - (Electric 

Razors/ Hair Dryers /Flat & 

Curling Irons $2) 

• Nursery Room (Monitors/ 

vaporizers/genies $5) 

• Dorm Fridge $20 

** If your item is not listed, but 

it has a plug, chances are we can 

recycle it! 

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message as members from local 

area towns are welcomed


Calendar 

October 1 


Pumpkin Painting Party 

Ashland Farmer’s Market, 

125 Front Street, Ashland. 9 

a.m. - 1 p.m. 


Season 7 Final Outdoor Market 

Day 

Ashland Farmer’s Market, 

125 Front Street, Ashland. 9 

a.m - 1 p.m. 


Ashland High School Football 

Electronic Recycle Day 

Fundraiser 

Ashland High School, 65 E. 

Union Street, Ashland. 8 a.m. 

- 1 p.m. 

Put aside your broken/used 

electronics and appliances that 

need to be discarded and bring 

them down to the Ashland High 

School. 


Ashland Annual Halloween Costume 

Parade 

Montenegro Square, 6 - 8 

p.m. 

In the case of inclement 

weather, please meet at the 

Mindess School large gym. 

ASHPAC Meet and Greet 

Ashland Middle School Activity 

Room, 87 W. Union Street, 

Ashland. 7 p.m. 

Meet the Ashland Public 

School Administration and 

“Lighting the Way” Awards presentation. 


ABA Social 

Dr. Greens Indoor Golf, 83 

Union Ave, 5:30-7:30 p.m. 

The Ashland Business Association 

(ABA) will hold a social 

with Dr. Greens Indoor Golf. 

The business networking event is 

free to ABA members and their 

guests. Register in advance at 

www.ashlandbusinessassociation. 

com/events. Come play with us! 


ASHPAC Monthly Meeting 




All are welcome. 


AEF Board Meeting 

Cirrus Apartment Clubhouse, 

10 Cirrus Drive, Ashland. 7 - 8 

p.m. 


ASHPAC Worksop: How to Navigate 

College Planning for the 

Unique Learner 




A panel discussion moderated 

by AHS Guidance Director 

Cory McGann, featuring admissions 

representatives from area 

colleges and universities. 

October 25 - 27 

Play On! 


311 Pleasant Street, Ashland. 

7:30 - 9:30 p.m. 

In this hilarious and all too 

familiar story, a community theater 

group tries desperately to 

produce an original work, despite 

the maddening interference 

of the local author. Visit www. 

brownpapertickets.com for tickets. 


Ashland Half Marathon 5K & 5M 

333 Pleasant Street, Ashland. 

10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 

MetroWest’s premiere Fall 

road race held at the original 

Boston Marathon starting line 

in Ashland and running through 

picturesque Hopkinton State 

Park. This year along with Half 

Marathon, includes a 5K and 

5M! More info at www.ashlandhalfmarahon.com 

Ashland Public Library October 2018 Newsletter 

HOLIDAY CLOSING: 

The Library will be closed on 

Monday, Oct. 8th for Columbus 

Day. 

CHILDREN: 

NEW BLOG: 

The Children’s Room is introducing 

a blog called “Lessons 

from Miss Lois”. The blog will 

John’s 

family owned and operated for 45 years 

be part of the Ashland Public 

Library’s web page at https:// 

www.ashlandmass.com/184/ 

Ashland-Public-Library The 

first blog post is titled “How 

Can I Encourage My Reluctant 

Reader?” 

LAP SIT: 

Wednesdays mornings from 

Birkenstock 

repair center 

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PREMIER IMAGE GALLERY 

Specializing in Museum Quality Framing 

Finest Selection of Original Artwork 

by Local Artists 

Celebrating 29 Years as a family owned business 

290 Eliot Street, (Ledgemere Plaza) • Ashland • (508) 881-4730 

www.premier-image.com 

10:15-10:45 a.m. For Infants and 

Toddlers through age 3 ½. Join 

us for stories, songs & fingerplays. 

This is a very large group and 

space is limited. Free tickets are 

handed out as people arrive. 

New Saturday Lap Sit! Once a 

month the Library will be offering 

Lap Sit on a Saturday morning, 

in addition to the Wednesday 

time slot, to accommodate working 

parents. The next session will 

be held on Saturday, Oct. 6th at 

10:15 a.m. Space is limited and 

free tickets will be handed out 

starting at 10:00 a.m. 

YOUNG FAMILIES: 

“Not A Fright In Sight” with 

Jeannie Mack Saturday, Oct. 

20th at 10:30 a.m. Jeannie Mack 

performs the perfect combination 

of songs, rhymes and hand plays 

about pumpkins, Trick-or-Treating, 

Jack-o-lanterns, tickly spiders 

and silly witches to delight 2-6 

year-olds. And what would a 

Halloween program be without a 

scary story? 

INDIAN FESTIVAL 

PROGRAM: 

Come celebrate Dussehra 

with stories & a craft project. 

Kids ages 4-up Saturday, Oct. 

13th at 11:00 a.m. 

Space is limited. Free tickets 

will be given out starting at 10:30 

the day of the program. 

EARLY RELEASE DAY 

PROGRAMS: 

Wednesday, Oct. 17th 

STEAM STORY TIME for 

Pre-K – Grade 2 2:00 – 2:45 

p.m. “What’s Inside My Pumpkin?” 

STEM STATIONS Team Building 

for Grades 3 - 5 12:30 – 2:00 

p.m. 

Tuesday, Oct. 30th 

FAMILY MOVIE 

1:00 p.m. Live Action Rated PG 

Please contact the Children’s 

Room for title 

Wednesday, Oct. 31st 

SKYRISE THEATRE 

HALLOWEEN FACE PAINT- 

ING (Details to be announced) 

Thursday, Nov. 1st 

DE(CON)STRUCTION for 

Grades 2 – 5 1:00 -2:30 p.m. 

Take apart a sewing machine 

and other small appliances. 

ADULTS: 

ART WORKSHOPS: 

Halloween Canvas with Jane 

O’Leary, Wednesday, October 10 

at 6:30 p.m. 

With Jane’s help you will create 

a decorative Halloween canvas 

using elements created on a 

Silhouette Cameo machine. Jane 

will also do a mini-demonstration 

of the machine and its capabilities. 

Limited to 12 participants. 

Registration required. 

Zen Butterfly Mixed Media 

Project Monday, October 22 at 

6:30 p.m., Led by Christine Poirier 

The “Create Your Life” book 

by Tamara LaPorte is a whimsical 

workbook for expanding creativity 

and a dream for creatives. We 

will play with the first exercise 

called the Zen Butterfly—mixed 

media for all levels. Registration 

required 

Thanks to Friends of the Library 

all classes are free (including all supplies) 

and are open to everyone over 18, 

living in Ashland or any other community. 

Thank you to our wonderful art & 

craft teachers, who are not only volunteering 

their time and creativity, but also 

various supplies and lots of community 

spirit.


Greater Ashland Lions News 

Local Town Pages is searching for a 

Full Time/Part-Time 

Advertising Account Manager 

This position requires 

prospecting new 

businesses and 

handling all 

aspects of 

account 

management 

in the 

full sales 

cycle. 

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Must have minimum of 1 year of 

Advertising Sales Experience 

• Must be in the Metro-West Area 

• Bachelors Degree preferred 

however, will consider experience 

• Microsoft Office Proficient 

• Must have means of transportation 

to meet with clients as needed. 

BENEFITS: 

• Health Insurance • 401K 

• Work from Home Available 

• House Accounts • 

Please email your resume to 

Lori Koller at lorikoller@localtownpages.com 

Blood Drive 

Save the date October 3, 2018 

the Greater Ashland Lions are 

sponsoring a Community Blood 

Drive in conjunction with Framingham 

Union Hospital from 

3-7pm downstairs in the Ashland 

Public Library. All donations 

serve the local community. Donate 

and give the “Gift of Life.” 

Winter Coat Drive 

The Ninth Annual Coat Drive 

will begin on October 15th and 

continue thru January 6, 2019. 

There are designated collection 

boxes throughout Ashland for 

your donation or call Lion Deb at 

508.881.2117 for pick up. Remember 

your items must not have stains, 

broken zippers, tears ( donate items 

that you’d appreciate receiving). 

Accepting women’s, men’s and 

children’s winter coats and jackets. 

Porchetta 

Have You ever been to a 

PORCHETTA? Try OURS 

on October 18th at the Ashland 

VFW Hall, $25, 6pm catered by 

Marconi’s and Co. For tickets call 

Lion Ellie at 508.875.4513. All 

proceeds from this event benefit 

High School Scholarships. 

Meat Shoots 

Join the Greater Ashland 

Lions, Ashland American Legion, 

Legion Auxiliary and the 

Sons of the Legion each Saturday 

from 3-5pm at the American 

Legion Hall., Summer Street for 

the chance of winning steaks, 

chops, chicken and raffle prizes at 

the meat shoot. All are welcome. 

Quiz Night 

The Annual Greater Ashland 

Quiz Night of Trivia is November 

17th. Reserve a table for a 8 

player team and have your team 

become this year’s Champion of 

the game. 7pm at the Ashland 

American Legion. Tickets are 

$15 each. Light snacks will be 

provided, all proceeds benefit Eye 

Research. For more information 

contact Lion Beth 508.380. 8398 

or Lion Sharon at 508.881.2818 

or shiggins1@live.com. 

Wreaths & Swags 

Greater Ashland new fundraiser 

beautiful holiday wreaths 

and swags for your home that 

will be delivered to you at the 

end of November. The Balsam 

Fir classic wreath is tasteful decorated 

with a long velveteen bow 

and white tipped Ponderosa pine 

cones. There are two variation of 

the Swag. Contact Lion Cheryl 

at 508.881.7056 for prices and 

information. 

Speech Contest 

and Peace Poster 

INTEGRITY: What does it 

look lLike? This is the topic for 

the Speech contest this year open 

to all Ashland students. For more 

information contact Lion Alexis 

508.881.3022. 

“Kindness Matters” is the 

theme for this years’ Lions Club 

International Peace Poster that 

is in progress at Ashland Middle 

School. Contact Lion Marla 

508.529.9083 for more information. 

We are the Lions in Purple! 

Join us a Erica’s Restorante on 

the 1st Thursday of the month at 

6”30pm. We continue to collect 

used eyeglasses and hearing aids 

along with coupons for education 

and the aluminum tabs from 

you beverage cans. Contact Lion 

Beth 508.380.8398 or Lion Ellie 

508.875.4513 

“We Serve” Submitted by 

Lion Ellie Torelli, Past Pres. 

Oates 

Removal 

Service 

Junk Removal 

& Light Demolition 

- Great Service- 

Reasonable Rates - 

OatesRemovalService.com 

Michael@OatesRemovalService.com 

978-944-1339


Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New England 

Celebrates New Natick Sales Office 

Coldwell Banker Residential 

Brokerage in New England, 

New England’s leading residential 

real estate brokerage firm, is 

pleased to celebrate the opening 

of its new Natick sales office. 

The new office is located at 31 

South Main Street in Natick. 

“We’re very excited for our 

new space, which was driven 

by our agents’ request to better 

Local Town Pages is searching for a 

Full Time/Part-Time 

Advertising Account Manager 

serve their clients,” said Massoud 

Atallah, vice president 

and branch manager, Coldwell 

Banker Residential Brokerage 

Natick sales office. “Our upgraded 

facilities, along with 

Coldwell Banker’s superior, integrated 

technology platform, 

will further enhance our agents’ 

ability to provide exceptional 

and quality services to our community.” 

Previously located at 117 

West Central Street in Natick, 

the Coldwell Banker Residential 

Brokerage Natick sales office 

and 34 affiliated agents began 

working out of the new sales 

office Tuesday, September 18th. 

For more information, please 

visit ColdwellBankerHomes. 

com. 

This position requires 

prospecting new businesses 

and handling all aspects 

of account management 

in the full sales 

cycle. 

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Must have minimum of 1 year of Advertising Sales Experience 

• Must be in the Metro-West Area 

• Bachelors Degree preferred however, will consider experience 

• Microsoft Office Proficient 

• Must have means of transportation 

to meet with clients as needed. 

BENEFITS: 

• Health Insurance • 401K 

Work from Home Available 

• House Accounts • 

Please email your resume to 

Lori Koller at lorikoller@localtownpages.com 

Our Ad & Editorial 

Deadline is the 15th of each month, 

for the following month’s issue. 

COLDWELL BANKER - NATICK 

We Moved To 

31 SOUTH MAIN STREET 

31 South Main Street Natick, MA 01760 | 508.655.0680 | COLDWELLBANKERHOMES.COM 

The property information herein is derived from various sources that may include, but not be limited to, county records and the Multiple Listing Service, and it may include approximations. Although the information is believed to be accurate, it is not warranted and you should not rely upon it without personal verification. 

Real estate agents affiliated with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage are independent contractor agents and are not employees of the Company. ©2018 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal 

Opportunity Act. Owned by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker Logo are registered service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. 233150NE_12/17

Ashland October 2018

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