We're nearing Spring, which means it's almost time for Repair Affair!! This year, the event will be on Saturday, May 17. The window for project applications is now OPEN! To find more information on how to apply or volunteer, head over to ashlandky.gov/repairaffair

It's Employee Appreciation Day!! Thank you to our entire workforce for serving our community every day and making sure our city runs as smoothly as possible. The hard work and dedication in every single department is what makes Ashland a great place to live, work, and visit!!

☀️We're hiring at Dawson Pool! ☀️ The City of Ashland is looking for lifeguards and concession workers for the upcoming pool season! If you're looking for a fun summer job, head over to ashlandky.gov/jobs to learn more and apply!

Mark your calendars!

After a long winter, we finally made it to SPRING!! Have you seen the Meadows of Yellow popping up around Ashland? You can head over to visitaky.com/daffodils for all the locations of the beautiful flowers, an initiative started by the Daffodil Springtacular Committee.

We now have a fillable version of our Assisted Housing Authority Pre-Application available on our website! Just fill it out online, submit it, and it will go straight to our Assisted Housing Department. You can find it here: ashlandky.gov/assistedhousing

Save the date! The annual Easter Egg Hunt in Central Park will take place on April 19 from 11 AM - 1 PM. More details to come! 🐰

⚠️Notice from the Ashland Cemetery ⚠️ It's mowing season! All floral arrangements & containers on the ground and not attached to a permanent monument MUST be removed by Sunday, April 6, 2025. Mowing operations at the Cemetery will resume promptly on Monday, April 7.

It's National Pickleball Month!!! 🏓 Whether you're an avid pickleballer or just starting out, there's no better time than now to pick up a paddle, get to Central Park and enjoy one of our 10 courts!

Our staff is gearing up for the 24th Repair Affair, set for May 17! In order to make it a true success, we need your help! There's something to do for every skill level-- no experience required. For more information, head over to ashlandky.gov/repairaffair

Traffic alert ⚠️(a fun one) First Friday is BACK! Drivers: The 1300-1800 blocks of Winchester Avenue will be CLOSED to thru traffic starting around 3PM. Please be aware of signage and barricades around the event area. It starts at 6PM! We hope everyone has a fun & safe evening!

Traffic alert! ⚠️ Our wastewater crew will have Blackburn Avenue down to 1 lane between Boone Street and Dixon Street due to a sewer line repair on Thursday, May 15 from approximately 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM. We apologize for any inconvenience!

The pickleball courts are closed today, May 19, for maintenance. We appreciate your patience and expect them to reopen tomorrow, May 20!

Reminder 🚨 Spring Dump Day is right around the corner. If possible, please bag or box your items—unless they’re too large to do so. This will help everything run more smoothly and efficiently. Thank you for your help in making everything go as quickly as possible!

Traffic alert! Our Floodwall and Street Departments will be exercising the 10th Street Floodwall Closure on Thursday, May 22 at approximately 8:00 AM. This is a periodic requirement from the Army Corp of Engineers! The area should be clear for traffic to resume by 11:00 AM.

The Ashland City Building will be closed Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day. Since our Sanitation crews are off that day, garbage pickup will be a day behind through Friday. Recycle Center hours will not be affected by the holiday. We hope everyone has a safe weekend!