The new Ashland Public Safety Building is now complete and our first responders are settling in nicely.  

The vacancy left behind at the downtown Fire and Police Stations have now brought new opportunity. After listening to the residents of Ashland and reaching out to the public it was concluded that leasing the fire station would be most beneficial to the town instead of selling the properties.   

A Request for Proposals (RFP) was posted this winter and resulted in only one application.  Clover Road Brewing Co. expressed interest in the initial stages of the process and submitted an application to utilize the fire station for a tap room.  

The company already owns and operates a full brewery in Hudson. They will continue to brew beer in Hudson and utilize the Ashland location for a tap room to include beer, wine, live music, food trucks and other community events.  

The renovation of this space will include a patio featuring fire pits, outdoor seating and cornhole that will be directly connected to the indoor space including 70 seats and maintaining the uniqueness and history of the fire station. The Clover Road team wants to create a warm and memorable experience for all visitors.  

A committee of Ashland residents reviewed the application and was also reviewed by the Select Board before being brought to the Town Meeting floor. Ashland residents will have the opportunity to discuss the plan at Town Meeting on May 3.