As an inventor, businessman, philanthropist and lover of nature, Henry Warren was Ashland's most prominent citizen and made an indelible imprint on Ashland. A holder of 135 patents, Henry Warren is best known for inventing the electric clock. He was involved in the development or management of three of Ashland's largest employers: Telechron, Fenwal and Lombard Governor.

Dedicating his life to public service, he was Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, Chairman of the Town Forest Committee, President of the Middlesex County Extension in Agriculture and Home Economics, and a director of the New England Forestry Foundation. 

He created a benevolent fund to provide scholarships for students at Ashland High School, whose athletic teams are called "The Clockers" as a tribute to his invention. He fought to secure the 15 acres of land in the center of town that became Stone Park, now used by residents for recreation, free concerts, the Ashland Community Gardens, picnics and Ashland Day.

He was personally responsible for the purchase and preservation of the Ashland Town Forest and gifted a portion of his beautiful farm to the 4-H Club.

Henry Warren believed that those who contribute something of value to others deserve the greatest respect.  He loved Ashland and nature, and generously contributed his time, wealth and treasured land so that residents of Ashland could always enjoy the magnificent beauty of the outdoors. 

It is time to preserve his legacy and save Warren Woods.