MassVoter.com← Ashland Select BoardAshland Select Board · 2018 Board (March–June) · Regular meeting
March 15, 2018
11 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Carl Hakansson, Yolanda Greaves, Joseph Magnani, Steve Mitchell, Robert Scherer
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Board Reorganization
Elect Rob Scherer as Chair of the Board of Selectmen
Carl Hakansson made a motion to elect Rob Scherer as Chair of the Board of Selectmen. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Carl Hakansson made a motion to elect Rob Scherer as Chair of the Board of Selectmen. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hakansson, second: Magnani)
Elect Steve Mitchell as Vice-Chair of the Board of Selectmen
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to elect Steve Mitchell as Vice-Chair of the Board of Selectmen. This motion was seconded by Carl Hakansson with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to elect Steve Mitchell as Vice-Chair of the Board of Selectmen. This motion was seconded by Carl Hakansson with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Hakansson)
Elect Yolanda Greaves as Clerk of the Board of Selectmen
Carl Hakansson made a motion to elect Yolanda Greaves as Clerk of the Board of Selectmen, This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Carl Hakansson made a motion to elect Yolanda Greaves as Clerk of the Board of Selectmen, This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hakansson, second: Magnani)
Complete Streets
Approve the Complete Streets policy for the Town of Ashland as presented
Yolanda Greave made a motion to approve the Complete Streets policy for the Town of Ashland as presented. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greave made a motion to approve the Complete Streets policy for the Town of Ashland as presented. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Request for One-Day Liquor License
Approve as presented 14 one-day alcohol licenses to Zelus Beer Company at the Corner Spot, subject to reconsideration, with the area cordoned off as discussed and modified Sunday hours from 1:00...
Steve Mitchell made a motion to approve as presented 14 one-day alcohol licenses to Zelus Beer Company at the Corner Spot, subject to reconsideration, with the area cordoned off as discussed and modified Sunday hours from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. This motion was seconded by Yolanda Greaves witha unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Steve Mitchell made a motion to approve as presented 14 one-day alcohol licenses to Zelus Beer Company at the Corner Spot, subject to reconsideration, with the area cordoned off as discussed and modified Sunday hours from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. This motion was seconded by Yolanda Greaves witha unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Greaves)
Approve consent agenda excluding items b. and f
Steve Mitchell made a motion to approve consent agenda excluding items b. and f. This motion was seconded by Yolanda Greaves with unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Steve Mitchell made a motion to approve consent agenda excluding items b. and f. This motion was seconded by Yolanda Greaves with unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Greaves)
Approve the meeting minutes of February 7, 2018 and February 21, 2018 as amended
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the meeting minutes of February 7, 2018 and February 21, 2018 as amended. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a vote of 4-0-1 (Magnani).
Yes: Greaves, Hakansson, Mitchell, SchererAbstained: MagnaniThe minutes give the count followed by the minority in brackets (“4-0-1 (Magnani)”); Joseph Magnani is shown as abstaining and the other members present as voting yes.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the meeting minutes of February 7, 2018 and February 21, 2018 as amended. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a vote of 4-0-1 (Magnani)..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Mitchell)
Approve the donation of the beautiful bench for Wildwood Cemetery donated by the Greater Ashland Lions Club
Steve Mitchell made a motion to approve the donation of the beautiful bench for Wildwood Cemetery donated by the Greater Ashland Lions Club. This motion was seconded by Yolanda Greaves with unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Steve Mitchell made a motion to approve the donation of the beautiful bench for Wildwood Cemetery donated by the Greater Ashland Lions Club. This motion was seconded by Yolanda Greaves with unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Greaves)
FY2019 Budget Update
Approve the 2019 budget as presented
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the 2019 budget as presented. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the 2019 budget as presented. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Other
Approve the new sign installation
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the new sign installation. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a vote of 4-0-1 (Hakansson).
Yes: Greaves, Magnani, Mitchell, SchererAbstained: HakanssonThe minutes give the count followed by the minority in brackets (“4-0-1 (Hakansson)”); Carl Hakansson is shown as abstaining and the other members present as voting yes.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the new sign installation. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a vote of 4-0-1 (Hakansson)..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Rob Scherer
Adjourn
Yolanda Greave made a motion to adjourn. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greave made a motion to adjourn. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Mitchell)
From the Ashland Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no Select Board photos): WACA-TV Ashland videos — Brandi Kinsman (July 2026), Makeda Keegan (September 2026), Joseph Magnani (May 2026), Yolanda Greaves (May 2025) and Claudia Bennett (March 2025). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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