Dog License Registration is open!

Please register your dog before April 15. A $50 fine will be added to each dog license after this date. The fee for intact dogs is $20 per dog. The fee for spayed or neutered dogs is $15 per dog, but if you (the owner) are seventy (70) years of age or older, then the tag is no charge. Don’t forget to bring an updated rabies certificate with you. Please note that the free license does not apply to kennels. You may license your dog using the Town of Ashland’s online system or by dropping off the form and payment to Town Hall. If you no longer reside in Ashland, or your dog is deceased, please contact the Town Clerk’s Office by email, [email protected], or call 508-881-0100 ext. 7127 so records are updated.

Annual Town Census 2026

Important Reminder To Return Your Form!

The Annual Town Census Forms have been mailed to each household. Each form has a special barcode printed on the form just for your address. It is mandatory to complete the census form, and the process is very easy. Simply make any changes, sign the form, and return it to the Town Clerk’s office as soon as possible. Be sure to list everyone in the household, including children. If you do not return your Census Form, you risk being made inactive on the voting list per Massachusetts General Law. This is a reminder that the Census form does not register you to vote, nor does it change your name. You must re-register to vote under your new name for the changes to be made. If, for some reason, you do not receive your census form, please visit the Town Clerk’s office, and they will be happy to assist you.

Ashland Recreation

Did you know Ashland Recreation offers great programs for all ages? Here’s a small sample of what’s coming up. Visit their website to see the full list of programs available in town! Go to: ashlandma.myrec.com

ARC Kindness Club is a welcoming group where kids work together to spread kindness at school and in the community. Through fun projects and simple acts like making cards, helping others, or sharing a smile, members learn how small actions can make a big difference. The club encourages friendship, empathy, and a positive attitude while showing kids the power of being kind. Kindness Club begins Monday, Feb. 2, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., Grades K-5.

Charcuterie Board Workshop  Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to build a beautiful charcuterie board with Red Apron Charcuterie! We’ll cover simple tips for arranging, styling, and pairing meats and cheeses. Each attendee will get their own platter to take home. This event is on Thursday, Feb. 5, 6:30 - 8 p.m., ages 16 and up.

No School, No Problem! Friday, March 20, is a no-school day, and we are ready for some fun. Join us for an adventure to Sloomoo Boston if you are a slime enthusiast.

Vaccines for Children

Program 2026

The Ashland Board of Health secured a grant from the MetroWest Health Foundation for 2026 to continue and expand the Vaccines for Children Program. This program provides state-mandated vaccines at no cost to uninsured or underinsured students in our community. Children without health insurance experience lower rates of vaccination than children with private insurance or Medicaid. Uninsured children born in 2019-2020 were 10 times more likely to have received no vaccines by age 2 than those privately insured.

Many of the vaccines we provide will offer lifetime immunity for the child, leveling the field with regards to vaccine-preventable diseases, and removing obstacles to school enrollment. Fewer illnesses reduce school absenteeism and help keep the community at large protected from illness. Children can enroll in classes more quickly because we can provide vaccine appointments promptly. When additional vaccines are required for grades 7 and 11, we provide them at no cost as well, ensuring uninterrupted school attendance and compliance with state mandates. Our Public Health nurse works closely with the school nurses in our region to ensure a streamlined process for providing students with the vaccines they need as quickly as possible.

We are extremely pleased to continue to provide this service in our community, and very grateful to the MetroWest Health Foundation for supporting this program.