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By Cynthia Whitty The second annual Dragonfly Festival will be held at 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 15 at Mill Pond Park, Main Street, and at the Ashland Historical Society’s Ocean House, 2 Myrtle St. The Festival is a free, family-friendly, outdoor,
multicultural community celebration of the arts. The event is sponsored and organized by the newly formed nonprofit organization, Arts! Ashland Alliance. The organizers have planned a new line up of performers with two performance stages. Local performers include Busker, Kaoruko Pilkington, Midnight Lantern and Rick Goldin. The event will showcase local artists and craft vendors, as well as performances by the Movement Project of Annemarie’s Dance Centre and traditional Indian dancers. Mexico City Taqueria will be the featured food vendor. There will also be floating fire on the pond and activities for children, such as face painting and Dragonfly crafts with artist Susie Meeker. “Last year it was wonderful to see everyone who came appreciate the arts on a beautiful summer evening,” Andrea Green, one of the organizers, said. “People hadn’t thought of that area [Mill Pond] as being such a beautiful site.”
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25 percent design submission the engineering firm has the green light to complete the 100 percent design phase, which will take 6 to 8 months. Often times, for a variety of reasons, a project will fall off the TIP. “The focus of the Pond Street Project Working Group is to make sure the 100 percent design is complete and that Ashland is ‘shovel ready.’ In doing so, we can easily slide into an open position should a project drop from the list,” Parker said.
The Pond Street project will include an improved roadway, bike lanes and landscaping. With 160 businesses, the route is heavily traveled, with an estimated 19,000 vehicles per day. (Photo/submitted)
If a project drops from the TIP, the Pond Street Project could be ready to begin advertising project construction as early as 2018. This summer, MassDOT will work to improve Pond Street road surface conditions in front of Market Basket. In the meantime, MassDOT is preparing for a Pond Street public hearing to be held within the next 2 to 3 months. “We encourage all Ashland
residents and corridor business owners to attend the public hearing to show project support,” Parker added. “Pond Street revitalization has been a long time in the making. Work must continue both in front and behind the scenes to maintain essential project support and momentum.” For updates, visit the town’s website, www.ashlandmass.com and click “Pond Street Project.”
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The Making of Ashland State Park By Julie Nardone The first time I strolled through Ashland State Park, I thought I’d been transported to the Lakes region of New Hampshire. The clear water, the forested view, the hiking trailsan aquatic oasis far from the madding traffic. Yet, one important geological difference existed. A retreating glacier did not create the lake. Humans did. In the late 1800s, the city of Boston sought additional upland water sources to quench the thirst of its burgeoning population. Demand had outstripped the city’s primary drinking water supply, the human-made Lake Cochituate in Natick. City officials proposed impounding parts of the Sudbury River to create seven additional basins in Sudbury, Framingham, Hopkinton and Ashland. In 1872, Ashland’s Board of Selectman granted the City of Boston permission to flood two sections of Ashland in exchange for a monetary payment. Unfortunately, Ashland’s Board of Selectmen did not perform their necessary due diligence. They did not consider that damming the river would significantly weaken the river’s waterpower
Reservoir spillway. (Photo/Julie Nardone)
and decimate the Ashland businesses that depended on it. In 1878, 134 acres were in flooded in Framingham and Ashland to create Reservoir #2, which ran two miles alongside Fountain Street. Price tag: $71,000. In 1881, 164 acres were flooded to construct the 1800-foot long, 20-foot wide, 6ofoot high earthen dam at the north end of the current Ashland State Park. An 8-foot lower concrete core holds it in place. Completed in 1885. Price tag: $814,000.
A few years later, the City of Boston tried to take additional Ashland land for a third basin. This time the people of Ashland stood up for themselves and said, “No.” That sent the Boston water hunters into central Massachusetts where they bought land from Clinton to build the Wachusett Reservoir. That quenched Boston’s thirst until the 1930’s when the Metropolitan District Commission and the Department of Public health recommended flooding the Swift
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River Valley and its four towns of Dana, Enfield, Greenwich and Prescott to create the Quabbin, which they expected to meet demand through the 21st century. In 1947, the City of Boston declared reservoir #4 in Ashland surplus and transferred its care
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Like the other basins in the Sudbury River reservoir system, a historic gatehouse used to sit atop the Ashland dam and preside over the watery expanse. The gatekeeper operator served an important role, living nearby in a white Colonial at the Warren Road end of the dam. That home is longer there. Nor is the gatehouse. In 1976, officials demolished the antique due to its vandalized condition. Despite that architectural loss, in 1990 the dam and 630-foot spillway were added to the National Register of Historic Places. Along with Ashland’s Town Hall, they are the only historic artifacts in Ashland on the prestigious register. You may wonder what lies underneath the rippling watery surface. Houses? Farms? Cemeteries? Nothing that sexy. It’s a former valley pumped with “blue gold” from Cold Spring Brook, a tributary of the Sudbury River, and the source of the Spring Street Wells. People living in Ashland during the fallNGCC_OpenHouse_May13_FN_BW_Layout of 1988 got a chance 1 3/28/14 4:21 PM Page 1 NGCC_OpenHouse_May13_FN_BW_Layout 1 3/28/14 4:21 PM Page 1 to see the land down under. In October of that year, Park employees Ashland State Park contains an aquatic oasis far from the madding opened the sluice gate to reduce traffic. (Photo/Julie Nardone)
high water levels in the reservoir. Unfortunately, those employees didn’t remember to close it. For weeks, the water cascaded down, down, down the long spillway until residents commented on the rapidly dropping water levels. By the time the gates were closed the reservoir had once again become a valley. The Boy Scouts seized that opportunity to remove old tires and other refuse from the reservoir floor. It took three months to refill. Officials thought it would take years to refill, but it only took three months — a testament to the volume of fresh water produced by Cold Spring Brook. In 2009, Massachusetts state budget cuts forced the closure of the Park. Members of the Ashland public decried the scenic area’s
Page 7 deteriorating condition, which caught the attention of local state officials who lobbied the legislature for refunding. It reopened in 2013. The next time you’re kayaking or canoeing across the reservoir, perhaps if you squint hard enough you can catch a glimpse of the landscape below. Sources: Third Annual Report of the Metropolitan Water Board, January 1, 1898; History of the Town of Ashland, 1942, by The Historical Records Survey, Division of Community Service Programs, Work Projects Administration; Friends of Whitehall (http://friendsofwhitehall.org); One New England: The Quabbin Reservoir (www. onenewengland.com); and interviews with longtime residents Jim Hanna and Cliff Wilson.
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More than Just a Market: Ashland Farmers Market Announces Education Grant Winners By Cynthia Whitty Ashland Farmers Market (AFM) recently announced the recipients of its 2015 mini-grant program. The nonprofit organization’s Education Committee awarded $860 to the Ashland Middle School library for books and ebooks on nutrition, diet, exercise and local sustainability and $140 to the Ashland Public Library’s children’s room for backpack kits, containing famers’ market picture books for preschoolers and toddlers. This year AFM designated $1,000 in grants to give to organizations and community groups to further its mission to improve local food choices and public health. “I am passionate about spreading the word about how important
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it is to eat whole, fresh-organic when possible—foods,” Peg Grimes, one of the AFM education committee members, said. “It isn’t always easy to make the best choices because there are so many cheap, unhealthy options readily available. People are getting sick and children have record numbers of allergies and behavioral issues that are increasing exponentially.” “I am involved in this initiative to reach and teach children,” Grimes explained. “The only way the current trends will change is with sea change from the bottom up. I see young adults catching on to the messages, and it is a great sign. We have to deliver a continual, consistent message, and the grant program will allow the possibility for options and programs to accomplish this.” This year, in addition to mini grants, AFM’s education committee funded a showing in June of the film, “Bag It: Is Your Life Too Plastic?,” and helped underwrite the use of BioBags®, made from 100 percent biodegradable and compostable material, for the market’s “Got Baggage?” campaign to reduce the use of plastic bags and containers.
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August Line Up August 1: Dog Day is back! Bring your four-legged friend to the market and check out the special dog-related services, events and treats. All dogs must be crowd-friendly, on leash and well behaved to participate in the Dog Parade. Ribbons will be awarded by the judges. For non-canine-loving customers, come early to shop. Participating dog services and vendors include Dr. Schwartz of Ashland Animal Hospital, Best Friends Pet Care, Baypath Humane Society, Greyhound Friends, Little Paws Dachshund Rescue, Gizzy Goodies, Ashland Pet Concierge, photographer Patrick Rogers and Full Circle Arts. Bluegrass musicians, Always in Season, will perform at the Arts! Ashland Alliance Music Stage. August 8: Learn how they do it at The Carve-Marie Laskowsky will offer a food demo! Local songstress Taylor Carson returns to perform, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. While Carson takes a break, the students of Backstage Musical Theatre and Dance will perform under the direction of Lisa Abbascia, 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. Metrowest Harvest will be at the Community Table. August 15: Farm Day with BBQ
and Corn Boil will sure to be a winner! Plenty of shaded picnic area will round out the special day. The market will have tractors from Medway Community Farm and local residents, young animals
Local Town Pages www.ashlandtownnews.com from Justin Brown’s Newfound Farm in Holliston and Angel Hair Alpacas. Center Music House will showcase their musicians. The Open Space and Recreation Committee will collect food for the Ashland Food Pantry. August 22: Ashland high school
graduate and long-time market volunteer Anna Esenther will guide Kid’s Corner in a STEAM craft about bees. Cindy Lane Adams will entertain with Country Western music. Decisions at Every Turn will be at the Community Table.
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knives, garden tools and scissors for sharpening with Patti of On the Edge Knife Sharpening. Patti comes to Ashland only once a month on the fourth Saturday. Make Your Own Game at the Kid’s Corner with game-creator Robert Seater. Ashland Greater Lions will be at the Community Table. Ashland potter and instructor Deb Griffin will demonstrate how she makes functional, lovingly handcrafted pottery.
ABA Guest Speaker Sen. Karen Spilka Talks About Small Businesses, Aug. 4 Sen. Karen Spilka will be the guest speaker at the Tuesday, Aug. 4, Ashland Business Association (ABA) meeting at the Ashland Library. The public is invited to attend. Spilka will address her role and responsibilities on the Ways and Means committee, how her work impacts businesses, especially small business owners, and what is being done at the state level to benefit local business and Metrowest economic growth. There will be time for Q&A.
Farm Day on Aug. 15 will feature a BBQ, corn boil and tractors. Pictured: Jerry Bunker and his big red tractor. (Photo/Cynthia Whitty)
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Also at the August meeting, the ABA will award two$1,500 scholarships to Ashland high school winners, Brittany Krasner and Anna Waisgerber. Refreshments for the meeting will be provided by Adam Sachs, chair, ABA Scholarship Committee. Sachs is a financial advisor for Centinel Financial Group, LLC. ABA meetings are held at the Ashland Library, Community Room, 66 Front St. Early networking is 6:30 to 7 p.m; the meeting with presentations is held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Next month, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 6 to 8 p.m., the ABA will hold a business networking social for members and their guests at the newly opened Needham Bank, 41 Main St. For more information and to join the ABA, contact info@ ashlandbusinessassociation. com, call 508-380-0555, or visit www.ashlandfirst.com.
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Ashland Cultural Council Brings Diverse Programming to Town By Cynthia Whitty The Ashland Cultural Council (ACC) held its annual meeting and reception at the library in late June to highlight 2015 grant recipients and their programs. Outgoing ACC chair Bonnie Mitchell introduced new council members, described the grant process and said that, in addition to wanting to collaborate with other community organizations, “the group hopes to work on ways to collect more data to measure community feedback and needs.”
Mitchell is stepping down after serving as chair of the council for the past six years. Along with other Massachusetts towns, Ashland’s cultural council is funded by the state each year through the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC). ACC members are appointed volunteers who distribute funds for community-based projects in the arts, humanities and sciences. Proposals must be postmarked by Oct. 15. Council members review them and make determinations in December and January.
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To date, ACC has partnered with several community groups, including the Ashland Farmers Market, the Friends of the Ashland Library, the Ashland Day Committee and the newly formed Arts! Ashland Alliance. Activities funded for 2015 include programming for children through the Friends of the Library, a labor union and protest poster exhibition at the Library art gallery and art-based books and a children’s weaving loom, supplies and books about waving for the Warren Elementary School. By the mid October deadline, Mitchell said ACC received 21 applications. ACC funded, partially or fully, 14 projects for 2015-16. Total funds available were $4,300 from the state and $1,242 from account balances, for a total of $5,542. The group distributed over 13 percent of its funding for school programs; over 55 percent to the community; and nearly 32 percent for music and arts. ACC recipient, poster collector Stephen Lewis spoke to the audience about his upcoming exhibit of posters of workers’ struggles at the library in October. Lewis has collected over 5,400 posters on such topics as Cuba, International Women’s Day and anti-apartheid. He shows an average of three to four exhibits a month in libraries, town and city halls and college art galleries. He said the posters are partially art and partially a part of his life as a former union activist and leader. The exhibit at the Ashland Library will contain posters from 20 different countries. “The poster messages are relevant today,” Lewis said. “We face some of the same issues in this country as in other countries.” Another ACC recipient, Rebecca Micucci, teaches art at the Warren Elementary School. She read one of the art-based books she acquired through the grant and described the weaving program she will set up with a children’s loom and books about weaving. The books will be available in the school library for all students to use. A 25-year member of the Southeastern Massachusetts Community Concert Band (SMCCB), Laura Logan received a grant for a concert at Stone Park.
Ashland Cultural Council members (l to r): Visi Tilak, Rajashree Ghosh, Jill Herrin, Lakshmi Krishnan and Bonnie Mitchell. Missing: Dana Cox, Connie Mannal, Karen McGee. (Photo/Cynthia Whitty)
2015 ACC grant award recipients (l to r) attending the reception: Stephen Lewis, Laura Logan, Rebecca Micucci and Rosa Nagle. (Photo/ Cynthia Whitty)
She described how the band gives concerts in parks, nursing and retirement homes. “We take music to the people,” Logan said. Incoming chair, Lakshmi Krishnan, said, “I am very excited to be part of ACC. As a team we decided for the new fiscal year to explore fundraising
options by partnering with other organizations in Ashland and use the funds to bring in more cultural and art programs. MCC grants us only $4,300 and we would like to supplement it with fundraising.” For more information, visit www.ashlandculturalcouncil.org.
Ashland Cultural Council Grants Awarded, 2015 Andrea Green, Dragonfly Festival at Mill Pond Park and Ashland Historical Society, August
John Crowley/Laura Longan, Southeastern Mass. Concert Band at Stone Park, July
Ashland Historical Society, Graveyard Tour, November
John Root, Lecture: Edible Landscaping, Ashland Community Center, Fall
Barbara Kessler, concert, The Red Dress, Fall Friends of the Library, Diane Edgecomb, Storyteller at Ashland Library, February Friends of the Library, PuppeTree at Ashland Library, March Friends of the Library, Super Heroes as Modern Mythology Workshop, Ashland Library, June Janet Applefield , Combating Hate and Prejudice Presentation, Ashland High School, May
Rebecca Micucci, Art Books, Warren Elementary School Rebecca Micucci, Weaving Program & Supplies, Warren Elementary School Rosa Nagle, One-Act Play, Ashland High School, October Stephen Lewis, Poster Exhibit at the Ashland Library, October Tim Alexander, Metrowest Symphony, Keefe Technical School, March
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The Residence at Valley Farm to Open Late Summer A brand new community for local seniors is right around the corner! Construction on The Residence at Valley Farm, located at 369 Pond Street in Ashland, is moving briskly, and things are
right on-target for a late-summer opening. “We’re in the home stretch,” said Sales and Marketing Director Amy Lucas. “Things are coming along beautifully, and we can’t wait to open the doors to our first residents.” The band-new community will offer Independent, Assisted and Reflections Memory Care living options to seniors. Independent residents will have a private apartment, and access to the broad array of amenities the community has to offer, including all meals, free scheduled transportation, 24-hour staff, cleaning and laundry services, maintenance staff, and a full schedule of programs that include cultural, educational, recreational and just plain fun activities. Assisted Living residents will enjoy all of the above, along with a customized program of services designed to make life easier, such as medication management, assistance with dressing or bathing, walking escorts, and a variety of others. The community’s Reflections Memory Care program was developed in collaboration with the Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. It features the Four Pillars of Engagement model of treatment, which is a non-pharmacological approach to early to mid-stage dementia that focuses on the person, not the disease. Using a variety of specialized techniques, the Reflections program seeks to reinforce what residents are successful at,
promoting a sense of well-being, dignity and purpose. Chris Brooks, Executive Director added, “All of our residents benefit from the peace-of-mind of having all of their day-to-day
the amenities that people would expect of a community of this quality. Valley Farm features the highly-unique “Anytime Dining” in its gourmet, restaurant-style dining room. Residents will be able to order whatever they want, whenever they want during operating hours, choosing from a large menu of specialties and tried-andtrue favorites. There also will be daily specials and special themed meals to spice things up.
There are also lush, landscaped grounds with paths and benches, and large common spaces inside, including a bistro, library, living rooms, country kitchens, activities rooms and a host of others. For further information, contact the Sales & Marketing Directors, Amy Lucas or Dixie Emond at (508) 532-3197. The community can be found on Facebook and the web at www.residencevalleyfarm.com.
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needs met. In addition to whatever care they may want or need, they lose the stress of maintaining a home, and regain the time and ease of spirit that allows them to pursue the educational or cultural activities or hobbies that make them truly happy.” The three-story building was designed by The Architectural Team, one of New England’s most-respected architectural firms, and a highly-experienced designer of senior communities.
The Residence at Valley Farm features a beautifully-detailed traditional New England design, including a stately gabled roof, prominent stone chimney, and a signature clock tower that harkens back to Ashland’s history of clock-making. The community will include 80 sun-filled apartments, among them a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom layouts. Each will include a kitchenette, large windows, high ceilings, and all of
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Budget Delivers Funding for Ashland/Framingham Schools Ashland and Framingham legislators passed a $38.1 billion state budget in early July, delivering funding for several local priorities, including increases in school funding. “We’ve shown a real commitment to our young people and
to the Metrowest with this budget,” state Representative Tom Sannicandro (D-Ashland) said. “I’m very grateful to the work of the delegation, particularly Senator Spilka, who was instrumental in the budget negotiations. Together, we made great
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from early education through college and workforce training. We provide assistance for those struggling with opioid addiction and help people find stable housing solutions. The Earned Income Tax Credit increase is a big step to address rising income inequality and put more money in the pockets of hardworking families. My goal when I became Chair of Senate Ways and Means this year was to create a budget to lift all families. This final budget accomplishes that goal.” The budget includes an additional $4,133,403 for Framingham schools, a 12.3 percent increase from last year. It also includes a $2.5 million reserve fund for underfunded schools, as determined by the state school funding formula. Framingham qualifies for the additional fund-
ing from the reserve fund. Ashland school funding increased $62,350 from last year. On top of that increase, Ashland schools also received an additional $500,000 to mitigate student overcrowding. Ashland’s Decisions At Every Turn (DAET), a substance-abuse prevention group, also received $20,000. The special education circuit breaker, which reimburses schools for high-cost special education services, received a 5.5 percent increase. Several legislators’ statewide priorities were also included. The budget funds every state service for the fiscal year, which runs from July 2015 to June 2016. A temporary budget was passed in June to ensure funding continued for the beginning of July.
Ashland’s Madison Brown Wins Bronze Medal in National Competition Ashland resident and a senior at Keefe Technical School in Framingham, Madison Brown won the bronze medal at the national SkillsUSA competition as part of the 51st annual National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC) in Louisville, Kentucky, in June. The
competition involved students in the United States and territories. Brown won the bronze medal in the Nurse Assisting competition. She is enrolled in the Health Careers Program at Keefe Tech. NLSC is a showcase of career and technical education students.
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Medical Savings Plan Used for Weight Loss Program Having the advantage of his medical savings plan to cover the costs to join New England Fat Loss (NEFL) was a great bonus but not the primary influence for John Ford joining the weight loss program. With his first grandchild due in November, and warnings from his doctor of the dangerous physical consequences of excess pounds, Ford felt an urgency for a healthier life. In a physical the week before he joined NEFL, Ford’s doctor suggested medications to regulate his cholesterol and blood sugar levels to add to his blood pressure prescription. He was extremely uncomfortable with the thought of taking additional medications. He remembered reading a NEFL article that talked about the results one patient had where his weight loss resulted in the reduction of medications he had to take. Ford asked his doctor for some time to see if losing weight might help him reduce his symptoms. “I said, give me 50 days, and he said ok, you’ve got 50 days,” Ford said.
On April 23, Ford joined NEFL. “I needed to do something and this type of approach resonated with me,” Ford said. “Part of my logic was, I can probably stand on my head for 40 days, if I can’t do something like that [NEFL], there is something tragically wrong.” The 58-year-old could and did commit to 40 days and lost an impressive 28 pounds. In fact, at the time of this interview, Ford has dropped a total of 36 pounds! The Hopedale resident was thrilled with the results, and revisited the doctor almost two months later as promised. “It was literally 50 days later and I was in his office and the first thing he said to me is, ‘Wow, you kicked ass!’ Ford said. “My blood pressure was 100/70 and the medication was working too well and he took me off. My cholesterol levels were now well within range and I am no longer pre-diabetic.” Ford’s commitment to his health, as well as the support of
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Wi-fi Technology: Is the Honeymoon Over? Ashland school committee issues best practices for wi-fi use. By Cece Doucette Technology has made wonderful advances in the last 20 years enabling us to be in touch with family, friends and colleagues anytime, anywhere. Information is just a tap away. In the classroom, technology opens up new worlds to make learning exciting and empowers students to progress at one’s individual level. Social media allows us to discover personal connections and build business networks like never before. While we want to continue using technology in constructive ways, we are now seeing unex-
pected fall-out that indicates we need to use our devices carefully. World-wide, peer-reviewed scientific studies indicate electromagnetic fields (EMFs) are causing a host of health problems. The American Academy of Environmental Medicine (AAEM) states in an open letter to school superintendents, “There is consistent, emerging science that shows people, especially children who are more vulnerable due to developing brains and thinner skulls, are being affected by the increasing exposure to wireless radiation.” Dr. Lennart Hardell, oncology professor at University of Örebro
in Sweden, has found those who begin using cell phones before age 20 have five times more brain cancer by the time they reach their late twenties. A study published by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine indicates after just four hours, “use of laptop computers connected to internet through wi-fi decreases human sperm motility and increases sperm DNA fragmentation.” Men carrying cell phones in shirt pockets are now being diagnosed with breast cancer, and women who otherwise would not be at genetic risk are developing tumors after storing cell phones in their bras. Doctors trained in environmental medicine are seeing patients present with headaches, chest tightening, tinnitus in the ears, nausea, sleep disruption,
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Standards for Radiation Levels Federal Communications Commission (FCC) standards governing radiation levels were established in 1996, long before the proliferation of wi-fi devices we now use daily. These standards focus only on radiation damage caused by heat; in essence, how much radiation it takes to burn the skin of a six-foot, 200 pound military man. The standards are very high, meaning makers of cellular and wi-fi technologies are free to use high levels of radiation so long as it does not burn one’s skin. What was not acknowledged in 1996, is these technologies cause harm through non-thermal, low-level radiation. Science has proven harm at levels hundreds to thousands of times lower than the FCC limits, especially to children and fetuses, a population not taken into consideration when the FCC standards were implemented. America’s track record for protecting public health is disconcerting. Decades passed before our governing agencies put precautions in place around smoking, leaded fuel and asbestos. The AAEM and the American Academy of Pediatrics, along with other leaders in the scientific community, have asked the FCC to revise the 1996 standards but political change moves slowly.
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What Ashland Is Doing In the meantime, there is much we can do to use our technology more safely. We started the conversation in Ashland, and our School Committee did its due diligence. Says Chairwoman Laurie Tosti, “I found it concerning that medical academies and scientists were issuing warnings about the potential harm of cell radiation and wi-fi, confirmed by a multitude of scientific studies.” Former School Committee Chairwoman Marcia Reni researched the top lobbyists in Washington, D.C. and noted the telecommunications industry has a powerful interest in protecting the status quo. Upon learning manufacturers include a legal statement buried deep in the fine print cautioning users to keep the devices off one’s body, the School Committee developed Best Practices for Mobile Devices. Ashland Public Schools now train teachers to ensure students never use wi-fi devices on their bodies, to turn off devices when not in use, and to pre-download applications to iPads and Chromebooks when possible then turn off wi-fi in the settings so the antennas do not pull signal during student use. The technology department placed reminder signs in each classroom. While these are positive first steps, users should not be lulled into a false sense of security as all wireless technology still equals radiation exposure. Nobel Prize Laureate Dr. Devra Davis and other leading scientists support technology but recommend using hard-wired connections, which are safer, faster and more reliable.
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The BioInitiative Report, BioInitiative.org
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Environmental Health Trust, EHStrust.org
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The BabySafe Project, babysafeproject.org.
How to Limit Radiation Exposure from Wi-Fi Where wi-fi is deemed necessary, to limit radiation exposure, experts advise us to: • Keep all wireless devices off one’s body when in use. • Avoid carrying cell phones in a pocket or bra; switch to airplane mode when not in use. • Avoid Bluetooth; use the speaker setting or an “air tube” headset. • Avoid using wireless devices in cars, trains, or elevators (metal surrounds intensify radiation).
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In Memory of John “Jack” J. Healey, Sr. John “Jack” J Healey, Sr., 72, passed away on June 24 at the age of 73 after a long illness. Healey joined the Ashland Fire Department in 1974, where he was promoted to lieutenant. He was one of the department’s first EMTs. He served as president of Ashland Fire Department and the Professional Firefighters of MA, Local 1893, Commander of the VFW Post 2331 (19811982) and was a member of the American Legion Post 77.
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The Intersections of Ashland By John Kelley In the April 2014 edition, we ran a story that conveyed quantitative information about the frequency of vehicle accidents at five intersections in Ashland. The data were for a three-year period. The Ashland Police Department has provided similar data for the period April 2014 to March 2015. Here are the tabulations: Intersecting Three-Year Streets Period Last Year Union/Main Eliot/Prospect Eliot/Pond Oregon/Oak Main/Pleasant
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Dividing the numbers in the three-year period by three enables us to compare the data in the third column. It appears that there has been some improvement for the Union/Main intersection, as well as that at Main/Pleasant (looks significantly better) and Eliot/Prospect. The other two intersections do not seem to have improved, in fact, Oregon at Oak may be on a very negative trend. This is a very unscientific look at the data, as we are not considering whether the traffic volumes have changed or remained the same. In any event, it is incumbent on all of us to drive safely, as our auto insurance rates are surely affected. It might be wise to warn younger drivers in the household to be especially careful at these cross-roads. It should be noted that the police have placed significant warnings to the approaches to the intersection at Eliot and Prospect, and there is some improvement. Let’s keep that trend going!
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Tips For A Healthy Home As a certified green remodeler, I’ve learned a lot over the years about designing and building healthy living homes. Green building and remodeling is not just about using less resources to build or building energy efficient structures-- it’s also about building happy and healthy living spaces. While this is fairly easy with new construction, it’s a lot more difficult when remodeling existing homes. There are millions of existing single family homes in the United States that were built anywhere from the 1700’s to the last couple of decades. The last thing most of us want to see is for the materials used for those homes to end up in landfills, so preserving and improving existing housing stock for future generations is an important job for homeowners and remodeling contractors alike. Planning a green remodeling project or home addition is a big job, and we’ll focus on that in another article. In the mean-time, there are many easy things you can do to ensure your home is as safe and healthy as possible.
Go shoeless. Don’t wear the shoes you wear outside inside your home.
The germs and chemicals you’ll track in are just awful. The growing popularity of mudrooms has helped a lot with this, but even if you don’t have one, have an area to leave your outdoor shoes. It’s a good idea to have a few sets of indoor shoes or slippers, especially if you have any back, leg, or foot problems. Added bonus: Your floors will lasts a lot longer if you are not tracking dirt into them, which destroys the finish.
Use natural cleaners and laundry detergents. Just read the label on most cleaners and you’ll be blown away by the number of chemicals you can’t identify---or even pronounce! Plus the warnings alone are enough to make you call 9-1-1 right away! Most folks overdo it with cleaners and other house hold “chemicals” such as clog remover or insecticides. There are great natural alternatives, so use them!
Use natural toiletries. It’s bad enough we use toxic chemicals for cleaning, but to bathe ourselves in chemicals and then put them all over our body each day is not a smart deci-
hard to know where to start. VOCs (volatile organic compounds) can be found almost anywhere, from various paints, chemicals, and house hold items, to toys, foam in carpets and furniture-- the list goes on. Add to that mold which can vary greatly from home to home depending on conditions, and you’ve got toxic air soup. To top it off, if your home was built before 1978, there could be lead paint in the home and even small amounts can be dangerous for small children. What to do? For starters, see the list above and get the chemicals out of your home. More importantly, have an indoor air quality expert visit your home for a thorough analysis and home check up. A qualified inspector can help you find trouble spots in your home ranging from damp basements to carpet and furniture that could be off-gassing dangerous chemicals. Contact me for a referral if this is something you need for your home. These are just a few tips to help you on the way to a happy
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Remembering Cheryl Rudolph The town renamed the animal control facility in her memory. By John Kelley In October 2014, I called Cheryl Rudolph, Ashland’s Animal Control Officer, because I wanted to do a story on wildlife in Ashland. Her voice was a bit gravelly, but when we started talking about animals, her voice rose with enthusiastic strength. I did not know then that she was in a battle for her life. We talked for over an hour, and I found her to be supremely knowledgeable about the subject that I wanted to prepare for publication. Rudolph died just over six months later, in early May 2015. In speaking to a couple of Rudolph’s closest friends, I learned that she belonged to a rare group of people who demonstrate such a unique connection with animals that they are sometimes referred to as “whisperers.” The term comes from a 1995 novel by Nick Evans called “The Horse Whisperer,” which was made into a movie coproduced, directed and starred in by Robert Redford and Scarlett Johansson in 1998. Andrea DeMayo has been a close friend of Rudolph’s. They knew one another as children, and got reacquainted over the past decade. DeMayo, a volunteer who worked closely on a daily basis
with Rudolph, related a time that a skunk was found in a groundlevel window well. Rudolph talked to the frightened creature and got the animal out of the well without being sprayed. DeMayo said that “Cheryl was incredibly patient and took a lot of time before she made the capture. Cheryl really connected with the animals; she could ‘read’ them, and worked slowly to calm them.” DeMayo related on another occasion how Cheryl calmed a large dog that had gone through a plate glass window when frightened by a thunderstorm. She managed to keep the animal calm, so it would not incur or cause any further damage or injury to humans. DeMayo explained that the Animal Control position was originally called a Dog Officer, but Rudolph brought such a
wider perspective to the role that it became Animal Control Officer. During the 15 years in the position, Rudolph expanded the scope of the job to include both domestic and wild animals. She was a primary contributor to production of a course of instruction that is used state-wide to train animal control officers. It was her competence that gained the ear of those in authority to the wider role that was necessary in the community, making a clear distinction between a Dog Officer and an Animal Control Officer. At the renaming of Ashland’s Animal Control Facility for her on June 28, Town Manager Tony Schiavi said the following: “Although I only got to know Cheryl for a very short time, it did not take long for me to realize, appreciate and value the care and passion that she brought to job as our Animal Control Officer and who also served in that capacity for the Town of Holliston. Her devotion to the care and well being of all animals was her mission and priority and she would move mountains to protect, and in some cases, save them, and did so The plaque on the side of the Cheryl M. Rudolph Animal Control Facility was placed at the dedication on June 28. The Ashland Board of Selectmen approved the measure to honor this exemplary employee for her many accomplishments. (Photo/John Kelley)
Cheryl Rudolph spending time at a lake with her pal Diva. (Photo/ submitted)
for more than 15 years. She was also a staunch supporter of professional training and certification for Animal Control Officers and through her efforts and others in the profession made immeasurable gains in that regard ensuring the appropriate level of respect for all officers who serve their communities as ACOs.” Others who attended the dedication included Rudolph’s two sons, Benjamin Thornton and Kevin Rudolph. Citations were presented from both the Senate and House chambers of the Massachusetts Legislature, along with a proclamation from the Ashland Board of Selectmen. Prior to her death, Rudolph’s expressed a desire to have a reading of a poem that was special to her called “The Four Directions Prayer.” Four of her closest friends, Dona Walsh, Anne Lindsay, Andrea DeMayo-Clancy and Wendy Lesage, read the poem. To conclude the dedication ceremony, DeMayo burned sage as a traditional purifying ritual.
If you visit the newly-dedicated building, you will notice two trees planted in honor of Rudolph: a dogwood from high-school friends and a cherry tree, a gift from the Town of Ashland. Anyone who met Rudolph likely came away feeling that they were in the presence of someone who was uniquely gifted, wise and full of compassion for an important part of life on our planet. Memorial donations may be made at Cheryl Rudolph Friends of Animals Fund c/o Mass. Animal Coalition, Inc. P.O. Box 766, Westborough, MA 01581.
For more information: Search for Cheryl Rudolph’s obituary on the John Matarese Funeral Home website, www.mataresefuneral.com Read “The Wildlife of Ashland,” Ashland Local Town Pages, November 1, 2014, page 7, www. ashlandtownnews.com/archive Read The Four Directions Prayer, http://aktalakota.stjo.org/site/ ws2?page=NewsArticle&id=8582
Please Visit Our Website to Read Online The Cheryl M. Rudolph Animal Control Facility is located at the end of Ponderosa Road on the site of the Ashland Department of Public Works. (Photo/John Kelley)
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LIVING HEALTHY Grilling Can Include More than Just Burgers and Dogs Grillmasters know that grilling for friends and family is about more than just burgers and hot dogs. For those who want to add some more flavorful fare to their backyard barbecues, the following recipe for “Smoke-Roasted Bell Peppers Stuffed With Green Garden Vegetables” from Andrew Schloss and David Joachim’s “Mastering the Grill” is sure to please guests and grillmasters alike.
Smoke-Roasted Bell Peppers Stuffed With Green Garden Vegetables Makes 8 small servings 2 medium red bell peppers 3 medium mixed bell peppers (yellow, orange, green) 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 3 tablespoons butter 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch dice 1 medium yellow squash, cut into 1/4-inch dice 2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels 1 medium tomato, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley, oregano, basil, or a mix) 1/4 cup plain dried bread crumbs Oil for coating grill 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
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Committee Finds Later School Start Time Supported by Research The School Start Time Committee has been working since September 2014, Jim Adams, Ashland school superintendent, recently reported. Their work has included review of the current research, exploration of relevant factors and policies in comparable districts, and gathering of input from staff, parents, and students in the Ashland community. “The committee has found the science and research on adolescent sleep cycles, as well as the benefits of adequate sleep on the emotional and physical health of adolescents, to be unequivocally and overwhelmingly supportive of later school start times for high school and middle school students,” Adams said. While the research regarding the benefits of later school start times for adolescents is clear, the committee is now gathering information on the many logistical issues surrounding the start and end of the school day at all grade
levels. This work will be important in determining the feasibility and appropriateness of making changes for the Ashland Public Schools. “The committee is not prepared to make recommendations at this time. Rather, we will continue our work into the 2015-16 school year,” Adams said. “Collaboration with the newly formed Tuition-Free, Full-Day Kindergarten Task Force and the District/School Reorganization Task Force will be important in our process to ensure that any future recommendations are made in alignment with other district-wide decisions and priorities. As always, we welcome any input residents, staff, or students might have that is relevant to our work.” For a review of the research and other relevant issues, visit the School Start Times Resource Page on the Ashland Public Schools website, http://ashlandhs.libguides. com/StartTimes.
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Ashland History:
Diary of a Union Soldier, Part II By John Kelley In the July 2015 issue of this publication, we presented the first installment of a diary written by a Civil War soldier Albert Barton Comey, who lived in this area. He worked for the S.N. Cutler Company in Ashland in 1862. He enlisted in the Federal Army in the village of Ashland, as he had lived in the town in his mid-teen years while attending the Comers Commercial College in Boston. The diary entries were abridged from the original manuscript (whereabouts unknown) in the early part of the 20th Century by Mr. Comey. The Ashland Historical Society possesses that abridged document. It gives us a first-hand account of a civilian-soldier as he served for about a year in the Civil War. While his service was not in the key battleground areas, he did see combat and was basically in enemy territory in eastern North Carolina. His unit was one of several that were used in a flanking role, basically southeast of Richmond, Virginia, the capital of the Confederacy. In the last issue, the diary picks up at the time of his enlistment and continues through a period of training with the 5th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment. Thirty other men enlisted in Ashland with Mr. Comey. Part I of the series also covered the embarkation of the unit and travel by ship to the combat zone in North Carolina. This installment takes place in North Carolina in October through December of 1862.
✯✯✯ October 29th – We received orders to take ten days rations and forty rounds of cartridges and go on a secret expedition, and to start at three the next morning. Up to this time we had not received our arms but they had them a few hours later. It was my misfortune as I then thought) to be left behind, but I felt differently when our boys returned, weary, filthy, lame and sick, but we who were left behind had our share of excitement. The night after the troops leftus, the enemy drove in our pickets (no myth this time) guarding Newbere upon the Trent road, the long roll called us into line of battle in front of camp; the officer (Lieut Pierce) was equal to the occasion. He delivered an address that under other circumstances might have gone thundering down the ages! I do not remember but little of the speech, but it ended with these words: - Boys!We cannot tell what will take place to night; but let me urge upon each one of you, stand firm, and if we are to die let us die like MEN! The night was very dark, black clouds were above us: in the west vivid flashes of lightening were seen; orderlies were bringing orders, then riding away to other camps. But no enemy molested us, and after hours, we were allowed to return to our quarters, but not take off our equipments, or lay aside our guns. The wind in the meantime risin, and a sudden squall blew the halyards, attached to the cap of a tent, striking the tent canvass with a
loud thud, awoke an excited soldier, and he springing to his feet cried “the rebels are upon us”! The occupants of adjoining tents repeated the cry, and soon the whole camp was aroused. The alarm reached the other camps and soon was sounded the long roll again. October 31st – Sunday, The season and climate is not like home, dandelions and roses are plentiful, especialy roses. Butterflies are yet with us, but the nights are quite cool; overcoats are needed on guard duty. November 2nd – We hear our regiment has left Little Washington and is marching towards Tarboro. November 5th – This morning six guns and one hundred and fifty horses were brought into camp, captured from the enemy. November 6th – Twenty five
disabled men of our regiment returned last night, but only one from our company. We had the first rain since our arrival here. I have ransacked the camp for something to read, but with little success; have reread all of my letters, and I would give the days rations, of hard tack, for a Boston paper, or a letter from home. November 9th – The storm left us last night, and this morning we saw our first frost. A boat has arrived from Plymouth bringing more of our disabled men. The rest still marking onward. Many soldiers, about Newberne, have died in the past few days, the tenth Conn, suffered much.
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Sports Grimes Gearing Up For New Role as Ashland AD By Ken Hamwey, Staff Sports Writer The fall sports teams at Ashland High will begin pre-season workouts this month and that means Mike Grimes, who coaches the boys varsity soccer squad, will be interested in the welfare and success of all the programs. The 42-year-old Grimes was appointed Ashland’s athletic director last spring and there’s no doubt that the former alternative education teacher at Natick High School is eager to get started in his new role. His passion for athletics will be easy to detect and his support for student-athletes will shine brightly. “There’s no doubt that being an athletic director is challenging, but the key for me will be to adjust to an administrative role, learn the ins and outs of the job and understand that the position has evolved into a variety of functions,’’ said Grimes. “Budgeting and scheduling are obvious roles, but now an AD has to be involved in facility management, fund-raising and ensuring that participation stays high and that good coaches are retained.’’ Grimes took the reins as the Clockers’ boys’ soccer coach last fall and he will be directing the varsity again this season. “It will be difficult to do both jobs, but the new opportunity as athletic director creates new challenges,’’ he said. “We’ve got a good group of parents in soccer who are very supportive as well as the administration and school staff.’’ Grimes played soccer for four years at Stonington, Conn., high school. At Keene State, he majored in athletic training before earning a master’s in special education at Fitchburg State. Being away from athletics while working on his master’s and seeing his daughter get involved in sports at the age of five reinforced his desire to pursue a post in athletics. Grimes’ goals include increasing participation in athletics, holding the line on user fees, ensuring that fields and facilities are maintained and eventually adding to
the 27 varsity, 19 junior varsity, and nine middle school sports. “There are a lot of teams to manage, but it seems like we’ve got a comfortable level,’’ Grimes noted. “If participation increases, more programs would be strengthened.’’ Grimes is well aware of the league Ashland competes in and knows, as soccer coach last year, that the Tri Valley League is a very competitive conference. “It’s a great league with great schools and great facilities,’’ Grimes emphasized. “I’ve been fortunate to coach in the league and look forward to making Ashland a force in the conference.’’ The Clockers’ football team, its two lacrosse teams, the baseball squad and the boys basketball contingent all qualified for tourney play in 2014-15 and Grimes hopes more will join the group. “Part of my job is to help coaches get to the tourney,’’ he said. “But, my No. 1 priority is to make sure kids are taught how to compete. We must work to ensure that students learn life lessons like overcoming adversity, working as a team and achieving goals.’’ Besides team success and student participation, Grimes wants
to see students develop good character. “I want our student-athletes to be pillars in the community, especially after graduation,’’ he said. “I want to see alums give back to the programs they participated in. Another key area I’ll focus on is the retention of coaches. I want to make sure good ones stay at Ashland and serve as quality role models.’’ Grimes said that Ryan Quigley, the former AD at Ashland, was very helpful in making his transition go smoothly. And, Grimes said he was looking forward to working with Lindsey Duane, the administrative assistant in the athletic office. “Ryan was a big help and I know Lindsey is a great asset,’’ Grimes said. Grimes and his wife Kristin, who have lived in Ashland for the last 11 years, have two children— Emma, 12, and Jack, 9. The new athletic chief knows the best part of his job is simply being involved in sports all day long. “It’s a great opportunity and it’s such a plus,’’ he said. “What I have to learn quickly is how to navigate the position. If an issue arises that might have some controversy, the key will be to hear both sides of the story, find the
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Finally, you have to be supportive of student-athletes, know their challenges and how they cope with them.’’ Mike Grimes may be a new athletic director, but he’s ahead of the curve when it comes to understanding the priorities and nuances of the job.
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Calendar of Events Wednesdays and Saturdays 9:30 a.m: Take a social, scenic, slow bike ride with the Ashland Bike Club. ashlandbikeclub@ gmail.com, www.ashlandbikeclub.com Thursdays thru August 27 Dusk: Family-Friendly Films at the Stone Park Pavilion. www. ashlandday.com Through August 28 Ashland Library Downstairs Gallery and Upstairs Display Case: Ashland High School Annual Summer Exhibition, a variety of mediums. Upstairs Fireplace Lounge Area: On extended loan, the metal work of Ashland resident Neil Mansfield the welded painted metal sculptures of Joe Carpineto. Saturday, August 1 9 a.m. to 1 p.m: Ashland Farmers Market: Dog Day, 125 Front St., across from the library. www.ashlandfarmersmarket.org 2 to 4 p.m: Find Archaeological Treasures in the Ashland Town Forest, led by Ashland resident Dr. Curt Hoffman. Meet in Winter St. parking lot. Rain date: August 2, same time. Sponsored
by the Ashland Open Space and Recreation Committee. info@ ashlandopenspace.org Tuesday, August 4 6:30 to 8:30 p.m: Ashland Business Association Members’ Meeting & Networking for members and their guests. Guest speaker: Sen. Karen Spilka will address how her work impacts small business owners and answer questions. Ashland Library, Community Room, 66 Front St. www.ashlandfirst.com 6:30 to 8:30 p.m: Ashland Summer Concert Series: Metrowest Community Band at the Stone Park Gazebo. www.ashlandday.com Friday, August 7 7 p.m: Friends’ Friday Night Films: “Hector and the Search for Happiness” at the Ashland Library, Community Room, 66 Front St. www.friendsoftheapl. com Saturday, August 8 9 a.m. to 1 p.m: Ashland Farmers Market, across from the library. www.ashlandfarmersmarket.org
Tuesday, August 11 6:30 to 8:30 p.m: Ashland Summer Concert Series: Show Cause Band at the Stone Park Gazebo. www.ashlandday.com Friday, August 14 7 p.m: Friends’ Friday Night Films: “A little Romance” at the Ashland Library, Community Room, 66 Front St. www.friendsoftheapl.com Saturday, August 15 9 a.m. to 1 p.m: Ashland Farmers Market: Farm Day, 125 Front St., across from the library. www.ashlandfarmersmarket.org 4 to 7 p.m: Second Annual Dragonfly Festival, a familyfriendly, multicultural event, on the grounds of Mill Pond Park and at the Ashland Historical Society’s Ocean House. www. artsashland.org Tuesday, August 18 6:30 to 8:30 p.m: Ashland Summer Concert Series: Mason Tyler Trio at the Stone Park Gazebo. www.ashlandday.com
Friday, August 21 7 p.m: Friends’ Friday Night Films: “Winter in Wartime” at the Ashland Library, Community Room, 66 Front St. www.friendsoftheapl.com Saturday, August 22 9 a.m. to 12 p.m: Golden Pond Assisted Living and Memory Care’s Summer Open House. Explore different housing options for Independent, Assisted, and Memory Care living. goldenpondassistedliving.com 9 a.m. to 1 p.m: Ashland Farmers Market, 125 Front St., across from the library. www.ashlandfarmersmarket.org Tuesday, August 25 6:30 to 8:30 p.m: Ashland Summer Concert Series: Songs for Ceilidh at the Stone Park Gazebo. www.ashlandday.com Friday, August 28 7 p.m: Friends’ Friday Night Films: “Spare Parts” at the Ashland Library, Community Room, 66 Front St. www.friendsoftheapl. com
Saturday, August 29 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Ashland Farmers Market, 125 Front St., across from the library. www.ashlandfarmersmarket.org Tuesday, September 1 6 to 8 p.m: Ashland Business Association Networking Social at Needham Bank, 41 Front St. Refreshments. www.ashlandfirst. com Saturday, September 5 9 a.m. to 1 p.m: Ashland Farmers Market: Lobster Fest, 125 Front St., across from the library. www.ashlandfarmersmarket.org Town Committees and Boards For times and dates, visit the town website, www.ashlandmass. com, and click “Public Meeting Calendar.” Email your event, with “CALENDAR” in the subject line, by the 15th of every month to editor@ashlandtownnews.com. Notices will be included as space permits.
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Expand Your Living Space – Think Outside the Box By John Szolomayer Whether you are looking to improve the value of your home from a real estate standpoint or for your own personal enjoyment, expanding your living space is a safe bet. But, adding square footage can be costly and time consuming, so think beyond the walls to get that additional room and comfort. Outdoor living helps you connect with the world around you and creates a great escape for everyone. Here are some big and small decorating ideas to incorporate the outdoors in your home:
Conversation Space - By using a
deck, porch, patio, or space in the yard to position outdoor furniture, you can match your indoor tastes to carry the conversation outside. Covered spaces such as a simple umbrella or a custom Pergola make for comfortable conversation areas. Open, sunny spaces with items such as Adirondack chairs or a swing next to fragment plantings can be just as inviting.
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ways hangs out in the kitchen! An outdoor cooking space can be as simple as a grill or as luxurious
as an expansive outdoor kitchen. Make sure you have space for preparation and nearby seating to continue the conversation. A bistro table with tall chairs is great for a party of two. For larger groups, include the umbrella to ward off the hot sun. Children also love a blanket in the grass under a shady tree. Gaming - To provide fun for all
ages, create an outdoor area with activities. If you’re not ready to integrate a pool complete with a diving board, Cornhole is a popular game that doesn’t need anything
more than beanbags and two goals. If you want something in between, build a semi-traditional bocce ball court using crushed seashells, pea gravel, or sand. Night Life - Your conversation
area can turn into a fun place to gather around a fire. You can build a fire pit using bricks or natural stone, but commercial braziers are also available at all price points. Using Tiki torches or fun lighting can add to the experience, just be sure you have sticks available to roast marshmallows. By carrying your indoor tastes
to these outdoor areas through the use of outdoor fabrics and furniture, your living area will feel significantly expanded. Outdoor living is not exclusive to those living in tropical climates, but be sure to purchase protective covering for your investments during the winter months. Information provided by John Szolomayer from Hallmark Sotheby’s International Realty in Hopkinton. Each office is independently owned and operated. John can be reached for more information at (508) 259-4788 or at johnszolomayer.com.
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Heand consistently remains in the of Top 25 Mortgage Originators two toasty locations for list winter, if you're someone who moves Mortgage, and his dedicated team closes loans within at with Prospect the weather. So if last winter finally convinced you to spend a 30 days on average. little time down south, you may be pleasantly surprised at how
Headquartered in Sherman Oaks, CA, Prospect Mortgage is one of the affordable a cold weather getaway can be. And we’ll be happy to pave largest independent residential retail mortgage lenders in the United the way and simplify the process for you. States. It is backed by Sterling Partners, a growth-oriented private equity But if you’re staying put, the real estateunder season here in Newand England firm with approximately $5 billion in assets management only increases during the month of July. All of the wonders of summer offices in Chicago, Baltimore and Miami. take hold: farmer’s markets, outdoor concerts, amazing summer
In 2011, Prospect Mortgage was ranked number 2 on Mortgage programs to keep our kids happy and busy. –Executive Magazine’s list of the Top 100 Mortgage Companies in As the weather warms,home people finally venture of their America and was continually a top 10 national purchase lenderout in 2012. homes to look for new ones. And that’s where we step in.
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are well-versed in what it takes to market your home, as well as what “Very easy to reach. Responds quickly and does “Working with Todd is always a great experience. The you need to successfully negotiate a purchase. But more importantly, a great job explaining all the details. Has kept process is smooth, clear and expectations are met. it’smoving whatforward.” we love to do, which allows your enjoy process — Garth F., Holliston Thanks foryou all ofto the live efforts!” —life—and Aaron B., Hopkinton your summer—while we handle all of the tedious particulars. “We were kept informed throughout the loan wenteventually. out of his way toMyrtle come to my (And don’t us, we’ll“Todd takeZukowski a break Beach process. Todd made itworry very easyabout to get the home to retrieve documents from me and toknow get my the in February sounds just about right. And we happen to forms done and into the risk department on signature. He was extremely responsive and made the place.) time.perfect Adjusted the criteria of the loan to fit transaction go very smoothly.” — Beth W., Natick our circumstances.” — David L., Raynham Buying? Selling? Not sure, but need to know more? Call us anytime. licensed to originate mortgage loans in the following WeI am welcome your questions at state(s): MA, NH, RI. Loan inquiries and applications in states
Prospect Mortgage is locatedor at 15301 Ventura Blvd., Suite D300, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403. Prospect Mortgage, LLC 508 309 3538 info@oakrealtyma.com. (NMLS Identifier #3296, www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org) is a Delaware limited liability company licensed by MA Mortgage
where I am not licensed will be referred to a Loan Officer who is licensed in the property state. Equal Housing Lender.
Lender/Broker License #MC3296; licensed by the NH Banking Dept.; and licensed by RI Licensed Lender #20021343LL, Loan Broker #20041643LB. This is not an offer for extension of credit or a commitment to lend. Rev 4.15.15 (0415-2055) LR 2015-229
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Branch Manager NMLS #20384 508.309.3538 www.ToddZukowski.com 158 Pond Street, Suite A Todd.Zukowski@prospectmtgcom Ashland, MA 01721 OakRealtyMA.com
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Recent Sales in Ashland, 30 Mechanic Street MA
Foxboro, MA 02035 SINGLE FAMILY SALE PRICE Branch 154 Fountain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NMLS . . . . . #320399 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $312,000 37 Annetta Rd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $558,000 7 Holmes Rd . . . . .has . . . been .....a . .strong . . . . . . member . . . . . . . . of . . .the . . .mortgage . . . . . . . . $335,000 Todd Zukowski industry 43 Strobus Ln . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $385,000 since 2000. He serves Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New Hamp49 Woodland . . originate . . . . . . . . .a. variety . . . . . . .of . .loans . . . . . including: . . . . . . . . . .FHA, . . . . VA, . . $351,000 shire and can 203(K), 5 Wayside Ln . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $387,000 conventional, jumbo, and refinance. 5 Crestwood Dr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $555,000 He was recently named, in Mortgage Executive Magazine, as one of 415 Main St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $340,000 the Top 1% of Mortgage Originators in the nation for 2014! 90 Pine Hill Rd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $560,000 ToddRow loves for 1 Kings . .being . . . . . .a. Loan . . . . .Officer . . . . . . because . . . . . . . . it . .is. .a. win-win . . . . . . . .situation . . . $476,000 him. He gets the most 8 Macarthur Rd to. .be . . .an . . instrumental . . . . . . . . . . . . and . . . . helpful . . . . . . .part . . . .of . . one . . . . of $360,000 important transactions in his clients’ lifetime. He truly enjoys his work helping buyers to get a home that they want. By all accounts, Ashland is a close-knit He works with a team of local folks underwriters closers who are excommunity. Fifteen thousand sharingand about thirteen square He and together his team are enthusiastic tremely andattending efficient. school miles, all ofresponsive our children in avery single district. about what they do, and they are happy to help clients find a perfect A cozy town center glowing with holiday lights heralding Santa’s loan for their unique financial situation. arrival every winter, and vibrant with music and food and families at consistently remains the list of 25 town Mortgage Originators theHe Farmer’s Market each in summer. A Top small peppered with at Prospect Mortgage, and his dedicated team closes loans urban-minded folks, many former city-dwellers who chose towithin buy 30 days on average. here for the lovely homes, great schools, and friendly neighbors. Headquartered in Sherman Oaks, CA, Prospect Mortgage is one of the It’s true that an influx of newcomers can certainly change the face of largest independent residential retail mortgage lenders in the United a community. In Ashland, we’re fortunate that every new family’s a growth-oriented private eqStates. It is backed by Sterling Partners, arrival eachapproximately new business$5 that’s established, has management improved the uity and firm with billion in assets under quality of ourin little town.Baltimore We’re a diverse population, but share the and offices Chicago, and Miami. kind camaraderie seen at Ashland Day each fall,2where the old-ExInof 2011, Prospect Mortgage was ranked number on Mortgage timers and new, young families come together with the same ecutive Magazine’s list of the Top 100 Mortgage Companiesgoal in in mind—to maintain that we’re to belender a partin of.2012. America and wasaahometown top 10 national homeproud purchase
Newcomers
Here at Oak Realty, we’re happy to introduce a newcomer of our own: Justin Jordan . Aclients nativesaying? of Framingham, Justin is uniquely familiar with What are his the Metrowest area. He has eleven years of impressive, proven “Very easy to reach. Responds quickly and does “Working with Todd is always a great experience. The experience. But most importantly, we’ve welcomed him on are board a great job explaining all the details. Has kept process is smooth, clear and expectations met. because his values are ours. We believe that every house sold isn’t process moving forward.” — Garth F., Holliston Thanks for all of the efforts!” — Aaron B., Hopkinton simply a real estate transaction, but someone’s home—and our focus “We were kept informed throughout the loan Zukowski went outphilosophy of his way to comealigns to my is on the people who actually LIVE“Todd there. Justin‘s process. Todd made it very easy to get the home to retrieve documents from me and to get my with Oak a on volunteer for Habitat for Humanity, he forms doneRealty’s and into theperfectly: risk department signature. He was extremely responsive and made the believes strongly in giving community and in helping you time. Adjusted the criteria of the loanback to fit to the transaction go very smoothly.” — Beth W., Natick circumstances.” L., Raynham findouryour place in — it. David To learn more about Justin, or about how we can help, visit oakrealtyma.com. Search right away, or create an am licensed to originate mortgage loans in the following state(s): MA, NH, RI. Loan inquiries and applications in states account I to get daily listings. where I am not licensed will be referred to a Loan Officer who is licensed in the property state. Equal Housing Lender. Prospect Mortgage is located at 15301 Ventura Blvd., Suite D300, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403. Prospect Mortgage, LLC (NMLS Identifier #3296, www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org) is a Delaware limited liability company licensed by MA Mortgage Lender/Broker License #MC3296; licensed by the NH Banking Dept.; and licensed by RI Licensed Lender #20021343LL, Loan Broker #20041643LB. This is not an offer for extension of credit or a commitment to lend. Rev 4.15.15 (0415-2055) LR 2015-229
Buying? Selling? Not sure, but need to know more? Call us anytime. We welcome your questions at
508 309 3538 or info@oakrealtyma.com.
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Bike Helmets Donated to Keep Kids Safe
Lunch, Concerts and Films at Stone Park
By Cynthia Whitty By way of the Ashland Farmers Market (AFM), the law firm Breakstone, White & Gluck gave the Ashland Police Department this summer a gift of kids’ bike helmets for their Helmets for Kids program. “We received approximately 75 helmets from the generous donation,” Ashland Police Chief Craig Davis said. “We are planning to conduct several bicycle safety presentations aimed at youth in the community. An attendee of the presentation who does not have a helmetor a properly fitting onewill be provided one through this program.” “Breakstone, White & Gluck’s Project KidSafe and the firm’s commitment to bicycle safety is most impressive,” Steve Mitchell, an AFM coordinator, said at the presentation. “As a ‘Complete Streets’ community, Ashland is particularly sensitive to pedestrian and non-motorized vehicle traffic and safety issues.” Complete Streets are designed
August 1, 2015
Lunch: This summer, the Ashland Day Committee will sell lunch (hot dogs, pizza, P&B sandwiches, soda, cookies and ice cream), Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Stone Park Pavilion. All proceeds will be used towards an Ashland Day fireworks display in September. Concerts: August concerts run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Stone Park Gazebo. Bring a blanket or folding chair.
and operated to enable safe access for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and transit riders of all ages and abilities, according to the Smart Growth America website. Complete Streets make it easy to cross the street, walk to shops, and bicycle to work. They allow buses to run on time and make it safe for people to walk to and from train stations.
Pictured (l to r) are Ashland Public Schools Nutrition Director Lisa Beaudin, Ashland police officers Michael Dionne and David Wheeler and AFM organizer Steve Mitchell. AFM helped facilitate Breakstone, White & Gluck’s donation of 75 bike helmets for kids. (Photo/ Florence Seidell)
August 4:
MetroWest Community Band
August 11:
Show Cause Band
August 18:
Mason Tyler Trio
August 25:
Songs for Ceilidh
Films: The family films are rated G or PG and run, rain or shine, Thursday evenings, dusk (7 or 7:30 p.m.) through August 27 at the Stone Park Pavilion. Free popcorn for kids. For more information, emaisl ashlandday@gmail.com or visit www.ashlandday.com or www.facebook.com/AshlandDay.
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