{ "city": "Ashland", "state": "VA", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/gr-ashland-va/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-23", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "Town Council Meeting", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://ashland-va.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1776", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ashland-va.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1776" }, { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "Town Council Meeting", "headline": "Town Council to consider proffers, special event permits, and a rezoning request.", "summary": "The Ashland Town Council will approve consent agenda items including police fleet purchases and proclamations. The meeting includes a public hearing on special event permits and a proposed ordinance regarding e-ticket fines, along with a rezoning request for Green Acres.", "agenda_url": "https://ashland-va.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&event_id=1841", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ashland-va.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&event_id=1841" }, { "date": "2026-07-16", "body": "Economic Development Authority", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://ashland-va.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1775", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ashland-va.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1775" }, { "date": "2026-07-15", "body": "Public Art Commission", "headline": "Public Art Commission to discuss FY2026-27 budget and work plan", "summary": "The Public Art Commission will meet to discuss the FY2026-27 budget and updates to the PAC Work Plan. The meeting also includes reports on the Americans for the Arts Conference and a Summer 2026 Arts & Culture Report.", "agenda_url": "https://ashland-va.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&event_id=1969", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ashland-va.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&event_id=1969" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Economic Development Authority", "headline": "Ashland Economic Development Authority meeting on July 16, 2026", "summary": "The Economic Development Authority will review action items including a letter of support for an Opportunity Zone and previous subcommittee and regular meeting minutes. Discussion topics include the treasurer's report regarding a YMCA bond payment, updates from the Town Council and Hanover Economic Development Authority, and a recap of the Q2 Business Walk.", "agenda_url": "https://ashland-va.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&event_id=1460", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ashland-va.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&event_id=1460" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Planning Commission Meeting", "headline": "Planning Commission to review Ashland Lofts rezoning and text amendments", "summary": "The Ashland Planning Commission will hear public testimony on a proposed apartment complex at the former Henry Clay Elementary School, a modular housing renewal, and a new zoning district ordinance. The meeting also includes the introduction of a new commissioner and the approval of prior meeting minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://ashland-va.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1772", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ashland-va.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1772" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "Town Council Meeting", "headline": "Ashland Town Council discusses rezoning and special use permits", "summary": "The Town Council will review several land use referrals including projects for Ashland Lofts LLC and Henry Clay 2026. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding Keystone 101 Junction Drive and an update from the Central Virginia Transportation Authority.", "agenda_url": "https://ashland-va.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1767", "minutes_url": "https://ashland-va.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1767", "source": "https://ashland-va.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1767" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "Planning Commission Worksession", "headline": "Planning Commission discusses PUD Ordinance amendments", "summary": "The Planning Commission is holding a worksession to continue discussions regarding the Planned Development (PUD) Ordinance. The session includes a staff report update and a review of the draft ordinance.", "agenda_url": "https://ashland-va.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1765", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ashland-va.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1765" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "Planning Commission Meeting", "headline": "Planning Commission to consider College Ave and Patriot Glen items", "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a conditional use permit for 103 College Ave and proffer amendments for Patriot Glen. The meeting also includes the presentation of minutes from May 2026 meetings.", "agenda_url": "https://ashland-va.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1766", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ashland-va.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1766" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Town Council Meeting", "headline": "Town Council to consider FY2026-2027 budget and downtown association agreement", "summary": "The Ashland Town Council will review several action items including the upcoming fiscal year budget. The meeting also includes a discussion on restructuring the Downtown Ashland Association Memorandum of Understanding and revising employee grievance procedures.", "agenda_url": "https://ashland-va.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1761", "minutes_url": "https://ashland-va.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1761", "source": "https://ashland-va.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1761" }, { "date": "2026-05-21", "body": "Economic Development Authority", "headline": "Economic Development Authority discusses incentive amendments and grant applications", "summary": "The Economic Development Authority will review an amendment to the GK Ashland LLC incentive agreement. The board will also consider a grant application for 108 Robinson St and a sponsorship request from Hanover County's Hospitality Workshop.", "agenda_url": "https://ashland-va.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1760", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ashland-va.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1760" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Town Council Meeting", "headline": "Town Council discusses land use referrals and town manager evaluation", "summary": "The Town Council will review several items including land use referrals to the Planning Commission and a resolution for the Town Manager's CY2025 evaluation. The meeting also includes presentations honoring local service and updates on deferred rezoning.", "agenda_url": "https://ashland-va.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1757", "minutes_url": "https://ashland-va.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1757", "source": "https://ashland-va.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1757" }, { "date": "2026-05-14", "body": "Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting", "headline": "Committee discusses sidewalk prioritization and receives department reports", "summary": "The committee will review a presentation and staff memo regarding sidewalk prioritization. Ms. Richards will also provide the Parks & Recreation report.", "agenda_url": "https://ashland-va.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1756", "minutes_url": "https://ashland-va.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1756", "source": "https://ashland-va.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1756" }, { "date": "2026-05-13", "body": "Planning Commission Worksession", "headline": "Commission discusses PUD Ordinance and text amendments", "summary": "The Planning Commission is continuing its discussion regarding the Planned Development (PUD) Ordinance. The session includes a review of staff reports, draft PMUD form-based criteria, updated purpose and use criteria, and a design review analysis.", "agenda_url": "https://ashland-va.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1755", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ashland-va.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1755" }, { "date": "2026-05-13", "body": "Planning Commission Meeting", "headline": "Public hearing for firework sales at 101 Junction Dr.", "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for Keystone at 101 Junction Dr. The meeting also includes reports from the Director and PlanRVA, as well as discussion of a Town Hall Emergency Action Plan.", "agenda_url": "https://ashland-va.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1754", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ashland-va.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1754" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Townwide Employee Meeting", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://ashland-va.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=1750", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ashland-va.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=1750" }, { "date": "2026-05-05", "body": "Town Council Meeting", "headline": "Town Council holds public hearings on FY27 budget, tax rates, and fee changes", "summary": "The Ashland Town Council will conduct public hearings on next year’s budget and tax rates, allowing residents to review proposed spending and revenue before a final vote scheduled for June 2. The council will also review ORD 2026-05, which proposes revisions to community development fees, and consider updates to its meeting calendar.", "agenda_url": "https://ashland-va.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1748", "minutes_url": "https://ashland-va.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1748", "source": "https://ashland-va.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1748" }, { "date": "2026-04-28", "body": "Townwide Employee meeting 4.22.26", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://ashland-va.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=1747", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ashland-va.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=1747" }, { "date": "2026-04-23", "body": "Public Art Commission", "headline": "Public Art Commission discusses sculpture replacement and emergency planning", "summary": "The commission will discuss the 'Art in Orbit' sculpture replacement and its promotion plan. Members will also review a Town Hall Emergency Action Plan and receive the Spring 2026 Arts & Culture Report.", "agenda_url": "https://ashland-va.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1745", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ashland-va.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1745" }, { "date": "2026-04-22", "body": "Town Council Meeting", "headline": "Council discusses Green Acres rezoning and proposed FY27 budget", "summary": "The Town Council will hold public hearings regarding a Green Acres rezoning and an ordinance to repeal and readopt Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area sections. Additionally, the council will discuss the Town Manager's proposed FY27 budget.", "agenda_url": "https://ashland-va.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1743", "minutes_url": "https://ashland-va.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1743", "source": "https://ashland-va.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1743" }, { "date": "2026-04-16", "body": "Economic Development Authority", "headline": "Economic Development Authority reviews grant application for Robinson Street", "summary": "The Economic Development Authority will review a grant application for 107-108 Robinson St. The meeting includes updates from the Town Council and the Hanover Economic Development Authority.", "agenda_url": "https://ashland-va.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1742", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ashland-va.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1742" }, { "date": "2026-04-08", "body": "Planning Commission Meeting - Worksession", "headline": "Planning Commission continues PUD ordinance discussion", "summary": "The Planning Commission will continue its worksession on proposed text amendments to the Planned Unit Development (PUD) ordinance, focusing on purpose and use regulations. Members will also tour a planned development site and discuss cottage court designs. Separately, the Green Acres Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning, previously heard by the Commission, is scheduled for Town Council in April.", "agenda_url": "https://ashland-va.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1740", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ashland-va.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1740" }, { "date": "2026-04-07", "body": "Town Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to consider Dark Sky Week proclamation and summer schedule", "summary": "The council will vote on a consent agenda that includes approval of meeting minutes, invoices, and a Dark Sky Week proclamation. A discussion item will cover the Town Council's summer meeting schedule. Reports from council members, the mayor, public works, and the town manager are also scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://ashland-va.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1737", "minutes_url": "https://ashland-va.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1737", "source": "https://ashland-va.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1737" }, { "date": "2026-03-31", "body": "Townwide Employee Meeting 3.31.26", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://ashland-va.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=1735", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ashland-va.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=1735" }, { "date": "2026-03-26", "body": "Supervisor Training", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://ashland-va.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=1732", "minutes_url": "https://ashland-va.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=1732", "source": "https://ashland-va.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=1732" } ] }