Posted on: May 16, 2022
On Thursday, May 12th, the Town of Ashland partnered with CultureWorks, The Branch, and residents of Ashland's Sedgefield neighborhood on a dynamic and meaningful community art event. Funded in part by a grant from the Town, CultureWorks organize...
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Posted on: May 12, 2022
The Fall Line Trail. Whether you're a cycling superfan anxiously awaiting the Fall Line's completion or just hearing about it for the first time, this Ashland-focused overview provides details on the project, its goals, and how it could ...
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Posted on: May 12, 2022
The 43rd Annual Ashland Railroad Run will take place on Saturday, May 14th from 7am-11am. The Ashland Police Department will begin temporarily closing roads starting at 7:30am.
The course will include South Center Street (west side of the tracks ...
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Posted on: May 11, 2022
Thieves and burglars don’t like quality locks and lighting and are often deterred by simple upgrades on your property. Step up your security measures with these tools:
Hidden shackle locks: Often used on tractor-trailer doors, homeowners...
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Posted on: May 3, 2022
The Town of Ashland is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC). The grant will help fund the Town’s “Center Your Universe” marketing and visitor experience campaign expected to launch in 202...
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Posted on: April 27, 2022
The Ashland Farmers Market will kick off its 2022 season on Saturday, May 7th! To celebrate and get those tastebuds primed for all the berries, cinnamon buns, and heirloom tomatoes you can carry, we're re-sharing a story and photos we ran last year on the...
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Posted on: April 27, 2022
Junkluggers of Central Virginia is an eco-friendly junk removal company that takes an environmentally responsible approach by working with local area charities and nonprofits to donate, repurpose and reuse the items they pick up instead of dumping everyth...
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Posted on: April 25, 2022
Did you know that the 804 Area Code is considered one of the top 10 area codes in the country for scam phone calls?
Be alert for scam phone calls like the examples below:
- You’ve won a contest with a large prize (sometimes from overseas). Just send the conte...
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Posted on: April 18, 2022
The Town of Ashland is pleased to announce that Major Troy Aronhalt, Deputy Chief, has accepted an offer from Town Manager Josh Farrar to become the Ashland Police Department’s next Chief of Police.
“Given that fostering community relationships and buildin...
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Posted on: April 14, 2022
At the Town Council meeting on Tuesday, April 5th, Town Manager Josh Farrar shared his proposed budget for FY22-23. While a thoughtful and detailed budget is vitally important for transparency, all of those details can also make it difficult to decipher A...
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Town News Items
Posted on: April 14, 2022
Did you know that all businesses located within the Town of Ashland are required to have a town business license?
All business license renewals are due by May 1st, 2022.
Hard copy applications are available at Town Hall and the business license fe...
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Posted on: April 14, 2022
Opened in 1988, We Think In Ink is a creative collaboration studio that offers quality, custom design and print services for businesses, government, community groups, and nonprofits in Hanover and the Richmond metro area.
“Ashland has so much going for it ...
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Posted on: April 14, 2022
Home improvement scams increase as the weather breaks. In spring and summer, scam artists drive through neighborhoods hoping to find people in their yards. Once spotted, the victim is drawn into a conversation about the work that needs to be done on their...
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Posted on: March 31, 2022
Hanover Foils is a flexible packaging converting company that specializes in foil products including confectionery foils, food wrap foils, beverage and dairy foils, pan stock for formed pans, Fin stock for refrigeration and HVAC, industrial foil products,...
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Posted on: March 29, 2022
Explore the Town of Ashland's Parks with a fun, family-friendly scavenger hunt! Sleuth your way through our parks solo or form a team to compete with/or against your friends!
How to Play
1. Register on the SCAVR app on your smartphone.
2. Open the app and fo...
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Posted on: March 29, 2022
The countdown to summer is on, and there is no better place to beat the heat than Carter Park Pool!
Located in the Town of Ashland at 1112 Maple Street, Carter Park Pool offers eight junior Olympic-sized swimming lanes (25 meters) with a separate kiddie po...
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Posted on: March 29, 2022
Did you know that Ashland Town Code requires all solicitors to obtain and display a license issued by the Police Department?
As warm weather may increase the number of solicitors in our area, criminals may also solicit business or impersonate off...
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Posted on: March 8, 2022
Lorie and Brad Lower moved to Ashland in 2018 and opened the doors to Yoga on Center in October of the same year. Located at 403 S. Center Street, the building is a combination home and studio and sits a mere 25 feet from the train tracks.
It’s a...
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Posted on: March 7, 2022
Thank you to everyone who attended and provided feedback at one of the Town Manager’s Community Meetings in February.
We realize that taking time out of your day to attend Town meetings requires planning, considerable effort, and in some cases, s...
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Posted on: March 8, 2022
As spring and summer approach bringing us longer, warmer days, the Ashland Police Department would like to remind everyone of some tips to prevent residential crimes.
Remember to lock your sheds and garages. Many times, the best deterrent to keep ...
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Posted on: March 3, 2022
Members of Ashland's Town Council recently presented funding to three community organizations, which was made possible by American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, that the Town received in 2021.
Circles Ashland (pictured at right) received $115,480 ...
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Posted on: February 23, 2022
The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC benefit program that helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare, and more. The program provides $30 per month toward internet service for eligible households.&...
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Posted on: February 23, 2022
After 27 years in the Culinary Arts field, Ammie Mines started Ammie’s Catering in 2016. "Through love and good food, I was able to bless many people, and my dream was to one day open my own restaurant," she said.
In 2021, Ammie and her cousin, K...
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Posted on: February 16, 2022
At their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, February 15th, 2022, Ashland’s Town Council voted unanimously to approve the purchase of three adjacent land parcels for development into a new public park. The Town is currently under contract for a purcha...
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Posted on: January 25, 2022
Every year, Ashland’s Town Council reviews, revises, and adopts an annual operating and capital budget for the Town. The budget is informed by community and staff input and guided by the Town’s Strategic Plan, which states that the Town’s budget should:&a...
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Posted on: February 9, 2022
Results from three different 2021 Town of Ashland surveys were presented at the Town Council meeting on Tues., Feb. 1st. While the intent, timing, and methodology of the National Community Survey, Business Survey, and Community Engagement Survey differed,...
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Posted on: January 19, 2022
During a regular meeting of the Ashland Town Council on Tuesday, January 18th, Town Manager Josh Farrar announced that Chief Doug Goodman will retire on May 1st, 2022 from the Ashland Police Department after 14 years of exemplary leadership at the agency....
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Posted on: January 13, 2022
Introducing “Talk of the Town” – a new email newsletter that will feature stories and actionable information about upcoming Town initiatives, programs, public meetings, and more. This newsletter will go out twice per month on the Thursday prior t...
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Posted on: January 13, 2022
The Town of Ashland welcomed four new full-time staff members between August 2021 and January 2022. The Business Development Coordinator and Planner II positions were hired to fill vacancies in the Town’s Planning & Community Development Department, w...
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