MassVoter.com← Ashland Select BoardAshland Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
June 20, 2018
5 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Carl Hakansson, who is counted absent.
Present: Robert Scherer, Steve Mitchell, Yolanda Greaves, Joseph Magnani
Absent: Carl Hakansson
Every vote, in order
Nominate Joe Magnani
Steve Mitchell nominated Joe Magnani and the motion was seconded by Yolanda Greaves and Rob Scherer nominated Steve Mitchell which was seconded by Yolanda Greaves with a unanimous vote of 4- 0-0.
From the minutes
“Steve Mitchell nominated Joe Magnani and the motion was seconded by Yolanda Greaves and Rob Scherer nominated Steve Mitchell which was seconded by Yolanda Greaves with a unanimous vote of 4- 0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Greaves)
Move the consent agenda as presented
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to move the consent agenda as presented. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a vote of 3-0-1(Mitchell) Traffic Island Signs Steve Mitchell explained that as a result of a recent e-mail that the Board received concerning signs placed near the Fountain St. bridge island, he wanted to raise that fact that the location is not included in the portfolio of islands.
Yes: Greaves, Magnani, SchererAbstained: MitchellThe minutes give the count followed by the minority in brackets (“3-0-1(Mitchell)”); Steve Mitchell is shown as abstaining and the other members present as voting yes.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to move the consent agenda as presented. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a vote of 3-0-1(Mitchell) Traffic Island Signs Steve Mitchell explained that as a result of a recent e-mail that the Board received concerning signs placed near the Fountain St. bridge island, he wanted to raise that fact that the location is not included in the portfolio of islands..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Approve the FY18 budget adjustments and reconciliation as presented
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the FY18 budget adjustments and reconciliation as presented. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the FY18 budget adjustments and reconciliation as presented. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Mitchell)
Approve the one-year extension of the legal counsel's contract with Mead, Telerman and Costa, LLC
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the one-year extension of the legal counsel's contract with Mead, Telerman and Costa, LLC. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the one-year extension of the legal counsel's contract with Mead, Telerman and Costa, LLC. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Downtown Design
Downtown Design
Steve rescinded the Comer Spot and Living Fence award in the amount of 2500.00 each and granted $5000.00 to Decisions at Every Turn. This motion was seconded by Yolanda Greaves with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0. .
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Steve rescinded the Comer Spot and Living Fence award in the amount of 2500.00 each and granted $5000.00 to Decisions at Every Turn. This motion was seconded by Yolanda Greaves with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0. ..” (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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