Olanyk wins race for Ashfield Selectboard

Ashfield’s Annual Town Election was held Saturday and saw a 15% voter turnout.

By Franklin County Now May 5, 2026 7:59 am

ASHFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Ashfield’s Annual Town Election was held Saturday and saw a 15% voter turnout.

Todd Olanyk won out against Donald Finn for the 3 year Selectboard seat 161 to 50 votes.

And in the race for two seats on the Park Commission, Nathaniel Russell and Jennifer Pease won out against Ricki Carroll.

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