MassVoter.com← Ashland Select BoardAshland Select Board · 2018 Board (March–June) · Regular meeting
April 4, 2018
12 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Steve Mitchell, Yolanda Greaves, Carl Hakansson, Joseph Magnani, Robert Scherer
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Mindess School Building Committee
Appoint Yolanda Greaves to serve on the David Mindess School Building Committee
Steve Mitchell made a motion to appoint Yolanda Greaves to serve on the David Mindess School Building Committee. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Steve Mitchell made a motion to appoint Yolanda Greaves to serve on the David Mindess School Building Committee. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Magnani)
Appoint Christopher Lee, Nick DiGiovanni, Ketan Joshi, Tilak Subrahmanian, Tim MacKay, Mike Kane, Melissa Mercon-Smith, Barbara Durand, Dr. Michael Caira, Dr. Paul Vieira, Claudia Bennett, Joseph...
Carl Hakansson made a motion to appoint Christopher Lee, Nick DiGiovanni, Ketan Joshi, Tilak Subrahmanian, Tim MacKay, Mike Kane, Melissa Mercon-Smith, Barbara Durand, Dr. Michael Caira, Dr. Paul Vieira, Claudia Bennett, Joseph Richardson, James Adams, Paul Kendal, Michael Herbert, Paul Carpenter and Yolanda Greaves. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Carl Hakansson made a motion to appoint Christopher Lee, Nick DiGiovanni, Ketan Joshi, Tilak Subrahmanian, Tim MacKay, Mike Kane, Melissa Mercon-Smith, Barbara Durand, Dr. Michael Caira, Dr. Paul Vieira, Claudia Bennett, Joseph Richardson, James Adams, Paul Kendal, Michael Herbert, Paul Carpenter and Yolanda Greaves. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hakansson, second: Mitchell)
Designate the voting members of the David Mindess School Building Committee to include the Committec's residents of Ashland, the Town Manager and the Superintendent of Schools
Steve Mitchell made a motion to designate the voting members of the David Mindess School Building Committee to include the Committec's residents of Ashland, the Town Manager and the Superintendent of Schools. This motion was seconded by Yolanda Greaves with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Steve Mitchell made a motion to designate the voting members of the David Mindess School Building Committee to include the Committec's residents of Ashland, the Town Manager and the Superintendent of Schools. This motion was seconded by Yolanda Greaves with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Greaves)
Ashland Half Marathon on October 27, 2018
Approve the Ashland 4 Marathon, SK and 5 mile races on Saturday October 27, 2018 with the plan as presented and that they work with public safety
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the Ashland 4 Marathon, SK and 5 mile races on Saturday October 27, 2018 with the plan as presented and that they work with public safety. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the Ashland 4 Marathon, SK and 5 mile races on Saturday October 27, 2018 with the plan as presented and that they work with public safety. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Mitchell)
Oktoberfest MetroWest - October 13, 2018 - VFW 311 Pleasant Street
Approve a one-day liquor license for the Oktoberfest MetroWest on October 13, 2018 from 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm at the VFW supported by the Ashland Sporting Association
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve a one-day liquor license for the Oktoberfest MetroWest on October 13, 2018 from 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm at the VFW supported by the Ashland Sporting Association. This motion was seconded by Joc Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve a one-day liquor license for the Oktoberfest MetroWest on October 13, 2018 from 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm at the VFW supported by the Ashland Sporting Association. This motion was seconded by Joc Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Jenn Ball & Brittany lacaponi -FY19 Capital Plan
Approve the generous donation from Deborah Lada to purchase large print books in memory of Mary Lada for the Ashland Public Library
Steve Mitchell made a motion to approve the generous donation from Deborah Lada to purchase large print books in memory of Mary Lada for the Ashland Public Library. This motion was seconded by Joc Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Steve Mitchell made a motion to approve the generous donation from Deborah Lada to purchase large print books in memory of Mary Lada for the Ashland Public Library. This motion was seconded by Joc Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Magnani)
Murphy's Request
Approve the request to allow Murphy's to open up at 8:00 am on Monday April 16
Steve Mitchell made a motion to approve the request to allow Murphy's to open up at 8:00 am on Monday April 16". This motion was seconded bye Carl Hakansson with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Steve Mitchell made a motion to approve the request to allow Murphy's to open up at 8:00 am on Monday April 16". This motion was seconded bye Carl Hakansson with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Hakansson)
List the order of the questions in the following order, Question 1 - Mindess School Ballot Question, Question 2 - West Union Ballot Question, and Question 3 - Marijuana Ban Ballot Question
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to list the order of the questions in the following order, Question 1 - Mindess School Ballot Question, Question 2 - West Union Ballot Question, and Question 3 - Marijuana Ban Ballot Question. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to list the order of the questions in the following order, Question 1 - Mindess School Ballot Question, Question 2 - West Union Ballot Question, and Question 3 - Marijuana Ban Ballot Question. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Mitchell)
Approve to place on the ballot Debt Exclusion for 133 West Union Street, Debt Exclusion for School Feasibility Study, and the Opt-Out of Adult Use Cannabis Facilities
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve to place on the ballot Debt Exclusion for 133 West Union Street, Debt Exclusion for School Feasibility Study, and the Opt-Out of Adult Use Cannabis Facilities. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve to place on the ballot Debt Exclusion for 133 West Union Street, Debt Exclusion for School Feasibility Study, and the Opt-Out of Adult Use Cannabis Facilities. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Post the ballot for the May 15, 2018 election
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to post the ballot for the May 15, 2018 election. This was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to post the ballot for the May 15, 2018 election. This was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Mitchell)
Rob Scherer
Go past 10:00 pm
Joe Magnani made a motion to go past 10:00 pm. This motion was seconded by Yolanda Greaves 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
“Joe Magnani made a motion to go past 10:00 pm. This motion was seconded by Yolanda Greaves with a vote of 4-0-1 (Hakansson)..” (Motion: Magnani, second: Greaves)
Joe Magnani
Into Executive Session - Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A sec 21 (a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental...
Motion: to move into Executive Session - Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A sec 21 (a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body. The Board will not reconvene in open session. This was seconded by Yolanda Greaves with a unanimous vote, Greaves-ayc, Magnani-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, Hakansson-aye.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: to move into Executive Session - Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A sec 21 (a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body. The Board will not reconvene in open session. This was seconded by Yolanda Greaves with a unanimous vote, Greaves-ayc, Magnani-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, Hakansson-aye..” (second: Greaves)
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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