Tucked away in the historic district of downtown Ashland, near the old railroad tracks, is a two-story red building. A portrait of a man is prominently displayed on the sign, hanging above the main entrance. This is Stone’s Public House. Massachusetts and the New England area are home to many historical pubs. However, the story of Stone’s and its alleged ghosts is what draws many visitors through its doors. In 1832, John Stone, a captain in the local militia and a businessman, learned that a railroad was going to be constructed…
