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🌱 Which Ashland officials took home the biggest paychecks in 2025?
And check out VFWA D18 MA Special Olympics Fun-raiser on the Ashland Patch calendar
Hello again Ashland! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Ashland officials took home the biggest paychecks in 2025?
- How Ashland kids spent a week training with real first responders
Also on today's calendar: VFWA D18 MA Special Olympics Fun-raiser and 9 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Howie A.!
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Humid; an afternoon shower, with a high of 84 and low of 56 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 82, low: 56.
- Saturday: A passing afternoon shower, with a high of 72 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Who earned the most in Ashland MA in 2025? We've got the top 25 (metrowestdailynews.com) — Ashland residents can now see who topped the town payroll in 2025, with public safety employees dominating the list and the town manager and school superintendent as the two highest earners. Several Ashland Public Schools leaders, including the high school principal, also ranked among the top 25, with seven municipal employees earning more than $200,000 last year. 
• Middlesex Sheriff's Office Celebrates Successful 25th Season of its Youth Public Safety Academy (thereadingpost.com) — Ashland kids were among 513 cadets from across Middlesex County who spent a week at the Youth Public Safety Academy learning about police, fire, emergency preparedness, and first aid. Hosted by the Middlesex Sheriff's Office in Chelmsford, the long-running summer program mixed hands-on safety lessons with leadership-building activities and visits from partners like the State Police Air Wing and National Guard.
📸 Around Ashland
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ashland
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★ Featured events ★
- VFWA D18 MA Special Olympics Fun-raiser →
Mini-Golf on the Village Green, 315 Worcester St, Natick
10:30 am - Fresh Air & Farm Fun: Sunday Farm Pop-Up at Silverwood →
Silverwood Organic Farm, 195 Western Ave, Sherborn
10:00 am - Open House - Ninja Obstacle Gym - USA Ninja Challenge →
USA Ninja Challenge - Marlborough, MA, 19 Brigham St, Marlboro
2:00 pm
Saturday August 22
Sunday August 23
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Other local events
- Virtual - Fantasy Book Recs with Kristen of the Fantasy Cafe
Ashland Public Library Online - Zoom
6:30 pm - Upper Charles Trail Committee - Zoom →
Ashland, MA Calendar
7:00 pm - Virtual - Inclusive and Diverse Book Recs with Bookstagrammer @some
Ashland Public Library Online - Zoom
7:30 pm - In Person - Mindful Meditation *For Adults Only
Ashland Public Library Cheever Conference Room , 66 Front St, Ash
10:30 am - Virtual - The Truth Behind The Westerns -- Wyatt Earp
Ashland Public Library Online - Zoom
2:00 pm - Come for a Fun Evening & Support the Africa Exchange Project →
The Corner Spot, 6 Cherry St, Ashland
5:00 pm - Downtown After Dark →
, Ashland
5:00 pm - The Big Free Admission Sports Card & Autograph Show →
Solomon Pond Mall, 601 Donald Lynch Blvd, Marlboro
10:00 am - The Area's Biggest Free Admission Pokemon & TCG Show →
Solomon Pond Mall, 601 Donald Lynch Blvd, Marlboro
10:00 am
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- U-Haul posted a job opening for Facility Housekeeper in Framingham. Apply here.
- TJX posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Framingham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ashland here.
🗞 Nearby News
Framingham
- Food truck festival planned for Eastleigh Farm in Framingham (metrowestdailynews.com)
- EDGAR Filing Documents for 0000109198-26-000045 (sec.gov)
- Discount Retailer Ramps Up Store Openings (vmsd.com)
Hopkinton
- US News ranks top high schools in Mass. Hopkinton High is on the list (metrowestdailynews.com)
Westborough
- Westborough Calls On Business Leaders To Join Economic Development Committee (patch.com)
- Westborough Earns Distinguished Budget Presentation Award (patch.com)
Ok Ashland! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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