A Bad Girl’s Guide to Town Government

In the fifth episode of Bad Girls Guide to Town Government, recorded on February 5, 2026, hosts Julie Ardone and Kate Jersey discuss the vital role of transparency and free speech in Ashland. The episode features a special tribute to Larry DiYoung, the longtime coordinator of the Ashland Public Library’s art gallery, who recently retired after years of helping local artists like Julie set up their...

Julie Nardone and Kate Jurczyk discuss the Bad Girls Guide to Town Government and why they re the "bad girls" Welcome to the Information Parlor. In this debut episode of A Bad Girl’s Guide to Town Government, hosts Julie Nardone and Kate Jurczyk launch a new platform for civic discourse in Ashland, Massachusetts. Recorded at the WACA-TV Studios, this podcast is designed "by the peop...

Julie and Kate discuss the effects of the town budget and the effects of an override would cause whether it passes or does not pass. This a presentation of WACA

In this episode of the  Bad Girls Guide to Town Government , co-hosts  Julie Nardone  and  Kate Jurzek  dive into the latest developments in Ashland. Recorded in the Information Parlor at WACA-TV, we cover: The Upbeat Corner:  Ground-penetrating radar and student involvement at the Village Burial Ground. Town Branding:  Comparing Ashland to Seneca Falls and the importance of historic preservation....

Hosts:  Julie Nardone & Kate Jurczyk In this episode, Julie and Kate return to the "Information Parlor" at WACA-TV to pull back the curtain on some of the most pressing—and confusing—topics in Ashland. From the charm of historic branding to the complex world of town "deficits," they explore why more public input is needed before major financial decisions are finalized. Episode Highlights: The...

In this episode, Julie and Kate dive into the theme of "New Beginnings" for 2026, tackling the complexities of volunteerism, public trust, and the importance of asking "brilliant questions" in local government. Episode Highlights: The Upbeat Corner:  A shout-out to the Ashland DPW. Julie shares her firsthand experience riding along in a snowplow during a blizzard and discusses the "priceless" natu...