MassVoter.com← Ashland Select BoardAshland Select Board · 2018 Board (March–June) · Regular meeting
May 16, 2018
11 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Robert Scherer, Steve Mitchell, Yolanda Greaves, Carl Hakansson, Joseph Magnani
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Hearing - E-Z Convenient Food Mart Inc
Close the hearing
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to close the hearing. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to close the hearing. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Mitchell)
Approve the transfer of license from E-Z Convenient Food Market Inc. owned by Oncy Tadros to D2 Convenience, Inc. dba E-Z Convenience Store owned by Darshak Patel and Mahavir Patel, with liquor...
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the transfer of license from E-Z Convenient Food Market Inc. owned by Oncy Tadros to D2 Convenience, Inc. dba E-Z Convenience Store owned by Darshak Patel and Mahavir Patel, with liquor license hours of Monday through Saturday from 8:00 am to 11:00 pm and Sunday from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm subject to what is allowed in terms of Sunday closing hours. 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 transfer of license from E-Z Convenient Food Market Inc. owned by Oncy Tadros to D2 Convenience, Inc. dba E-Z Convenience Store owned by Darshak Patel and Mahavir Patel, with liquor license hours of Monday through Saturday from 8:00 am to 11:00 pm and Sunday from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm subject to what is allowed in terms of Sunday closing hours. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Mitchell)
Neighborhood Survey for Cadilac Paint
Pull the regular session minutes from April 18, 2018, May 2, 2018 and December 7, 2017
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to pull the regular session minutes from April 18, 2018, May 2, 2018 and December 7, 2017. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to pull the regular session minutes from April 18, 2018, May 2, 2018 and December 7, 2017. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Mitchell)
Approve the consent agenda with pulling items A and B, therefore leaving C, D, E and F for approval
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the consent agenda with pulling items A and B, therefore leaving C, D, E and F for approval. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a vote of 4-0- 1(Mitchell) Rob Scherer thanked Hillary Waite for volunteering for serve on the Storm Water Advisory Committee.
Yes: Greaves, Hakansson, Magnani, SchererAbstained: MitchellThe minutes give the count followed by the minority in brackets (“4-0- 1(Mitchell)”); Steve Mitchell is shown as abstaining and the other members present as voting yes.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the consent agenda with pulling items A and B, therefore leaving C, D, E and F for approval. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a vote of 4-0- 1(Mitchell) Rob Scherer thanked Hillary Waite for volunteering for serve on the Storm Water Advisory Committee..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Approve the minutes for the April 18, 2018 Board of Selectmen meeting as amended
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the minutes for the April 18, 2018 Board of Selectmen meeting as amended. 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 minutes for the April 18, 2018 Board of Selectmen meeting as amended. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Mitchell)
Approve the May 2, 2018 as presented
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the May 2, 2018 as presented. 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 May 2, 2018 as presented. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Mitchell)
Old / New Business
Approve the request for a One-Day License to be issued to Wine Empire to hold a Summer Night Beer Fest on August 4, 2018 from 7:00 pm to midnight
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the request for a One-Day License to be issued to Wine Empire to hold a Summer Night Beer Fest on August 4, 2018 from 7:00 pm to midnight. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a vote of 5-1-0 (Magnani).
The minutes give the count as 5-1-0 but name Joseph Magnani (no), which does not add up with the 5 members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the request for a One-Day License to be issued to Wine Empire to hold a Summer Night Beer Fest on August 4, 2018 from 7:00 pm to midnight. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a vote of 5-1-0 (Magnani)..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Mitchell)
Discuss and File Home Rule Petitions
Authorize the Chair to send a letter to Senator Karen Spilka and Representative Jack Lewis regarding the New Home Rule Charter, which replaces the one from 2008 and the new Economic Development...
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to authorize the Chair to send a letter to Senator Karen Spilka and Representative Jack Lewis regarding the New Home Rule Charter, which replaces the one from 2008 and the new Economic Development and Funding Program. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to authorize the Chair to send a letter to Senator Karen Spilka and Representative Jack Lewis regarding the New Home Rule Charter, which replaces the one from 2008 and the new Economic Development and Funding Program. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Mitchell)
Purchase and Sale Agreement for 133 West Union Street
Authorize the Chair to sign the purchase and sale agreement for 133 West Union Strect
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to authorize the Chair to sign the purchase and sale agreement for 133 West Union Strect. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to authorize the Chair to sign the purchase and sale agreement for 133 West Union Strect. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Mitchell)
Steve Mitchell
Provide $500.00 to Dementia Friendly group to initiate the Purple Table Program
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to provide $500.00 to Dementia Friendly group to initiate the Purple Table Program. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to provide $500.00 to Dementia Friendly group to initiate the Purple Table Program. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to adjourn. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to adjourn. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
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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