By Cynthia Whitty

Hidden in Plain Sight is Now Online

Ashland’s Decision at Every Turn (DAET) has converted their Hidden in Plain Sight (HIPS) exhibit into an online experience. HIPS is an educational exhibit for adults 21+ designed to help parents and other caring adults identify possible signs of risky behaviors and learn strategies to start or continue meaningful conversations with their tweens/teens to prevent substance use.

Visitors will watch a short series of prevention education videos then register to explore the interactive teen bedroom to help recognize potential signs of substance use/misuse. Due to the nature of the content in the interactive portion, parents/caregivers will be asked to attest that they are over the age of 21 in order to register for access to the teen bedroom. Check it out, ashlanddecisions.org/hidden-in-plain-sight.

Five-Year Planning: Take the Library Community Survey

The Ashland Library strategic planning committee is inviting residents to complete a Five Year Strategic Planning Community Survey. The 10-min survey asks patrons what they would like the library to look like in the next five years and how it can be more welcoming. The survey is written it in several languages to be as accessible to as many people as possible and has sections specifically for teens and kids. For more information or to get help completing the survey, contact the library, 508-881-0134 or [email protected]. Use this link to access the survey, bit.ly/3DcCiYE.

Road Construction Continues

Road construction crews continue to work on the Route 126/ Pond Street Revitalization Project and the Downtown Revitalization Project. As traffic is significantly impacted around town, officials remind you to give yourself extra time to get where you are going, and be patient. Crews are doing the best they can to get you through quickly and safely. Remember, all businesses are open during construction. For updates, visit www.ashlandmass.com/160/Department-of-Public-Works.