MassVoter.com← Ashland Select BoardAshland Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
July 11, 2018
9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Robert Scherer, Steve Mitchell, Yolanda Greaves, Joseph Magnani, Carl Hakansson
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Grant use of the one parking space located in the Town Hall parking lot in the manner outlined in the project plan, contingent on the approval of an aesthetic front entrance landscaping plan
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to grant use of the one parking space located in the Town Hall parking lot in the manner outlined in the project plan, contingent on the approval of an aesthetic front entrance landscaping plan. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to grant use of the one parking space located in the Town Hall parking lot in the manner outlined in the project plan, contingent on the approval of an aesthetic front entrance landscaping plan. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Grant the general license agreement
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to grant the general license agreement. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to grant the general license agreement. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Approve the request for a One-Day License for Wine Empire for the new Culture Fest at the Corner Spot on Saturday July 21, 2018 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the request for a One-Day License for Wine Empire for the new Culture Fest at the Corner Spot on Saturday July 21, 2018 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the request for a One-Day License for Wine Empire for the new Culture Fest at the Corner Spot on Saturday July 21, 2018 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Firefly BBQ - Corner Spot
Approve the request for three One-Day Licenses for Firefly's BBQ at the Corner Spot on Saturday July 14, 2018, Sunday July 15, 2018 and Monday July 16th from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the request for three One-Day Licenses for Firefly's BBQ at the Corner Spot on Saturday July 14, 2018, Sunday July 15, 2018 and Monday July 16th from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm. 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 request for three One-Day Licenses for Firefly's BBQ at the Corner Spot on Saturday July 14, 2018, Sunday July 15, 2018 and Monday July 16th from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Mitchell)
Zelus Beer Company - Corner Spot
Approve the request for fourteen One-Day Liquor Licenses for Zelus Beer Company at the Corner Spot for Friday August 24, 2018 from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Saturday August 25, 2018 from 2:00 pm to...
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the request for fourteen One-Day Liquor Licenses for Zelus Beer Company at the Corner Spot for Friday August 24, 2018 from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Saturday August 25, 2018 from 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Sunday August 26, 2018 from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Monday August 27, 2018 thru Friday August 31, 2018 from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Saturday September 1, 2018 from 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Sunday September 2, 2018 from 1:00 m to 9:00 pm, Monday September 3, 2018 from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Tuesday September 4, 2018 thru Thursday September 6, 2018 from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm. 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 request for fourteen One-Day Liquor Licenses for Zelus Beer Company at the Corner Spot for Friday August 24, 2018 from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Saturday August 25, 2018 from 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Sunday August 26, 2018 from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Monday August 27, 2018 thru Friday August 31, 2018 from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Saturday September 1, 2018 from 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Sunday September 2, 2018 from 1:00 m to 9:00 pm, Monday September 3, 2018 from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Tuesday September 4, 2018 thru Thursday September 6, 2018 from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Mitchell)
Exhibit A Brewing - Corner Spot
Approve the request for fourteen One-Day Licenses for Exhibit A at the Corner Spot for Friday September 21, 2018 and Saturday September 22, 2018 from noon to 10:00 pm, Sunday September 23, 2018...
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the request for fourteen One-Day Licenses for Exhibit A at the Corner Spot for Friday September 21, 2018 and Saturday September 22, 2018 from noon to 10:00 pm, Sunday September 23, 2018 from noon to 6:00 pm Monday September 24, 2018 thru Wednesday September 26, 2018 from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Friday October 12, 2018 and Saturday October 13, 2018 from noon to 10:00 pm, Sunday October 14, 2018 from noon to 6:00 pm Monday October 15, 2018 thru Wednesday October 17, 2018 from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm. 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 request for fourteen One-Day Licenses for Exhibit A at the Corner Spot for Friday September 21, 2018 and Saturday September 22, 2018 from noon to 10:00 pm, Sunday September 23, 2018 from noon to 6:00 pm Monday September 24, 2018 thru Wednesday September 26, 2018 from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Friday October 12, 2018 and Saturday October 13, 2018 from noon to 10:00 pm, Sunday October 14, 2018 from noon to 6:00 pm Monday October 15, 2018 thru Wednesday October 17, 2018 from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Mitchell)
Trichome - 40 Pond Street Ashland
Issue the Letter of Non-Opposition
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to issue the Letter of Non-Opposition. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a vote of 2-3-0 (Greaves, Hakansson, Magnani). The motion did not pass.
Yes: Mitchell, SchererNo: Greaves, Hakansson, MagnaniThe minutes give the count followed by the minority in brackets (“2-3-0 (Greaves, Hakansson, Magnani)”); Yolanda Greaves, Carl Hakansson and Joseph Magnani are shown as voting no and the other members present as voting yes. The minutes name Yolanda Greaves (no), Carl Hakansson (no) and Joseph Magnani (no) and give the count as 2-3; with 5 members present, Robert Scherer and Steve Mitchell are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to issue the Letter of Non-Opposition. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a vote of 2-3-0 (Greaves, Hakansson, Magnani). The motion did not pass..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Mitchell)
Beth Rosenblum
Accept the Consent Agenda as presented
Steve Mitchell made a motion to accept the Consent Agenda as presented. This motion was seconded by Yolanda Greaves with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Steve Mitchell made a motion to accept the Consent Agenda as presented. This motion was seconded by Yolanda Greaves with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Greaves)
We as the Board of Selectmen by two thirds vote seek voters' approval at a special election to exclude from the provisions of General Law Chapter 59, Sec 21C the funds required for payment of...
Yolanda Greaves made a motion that we as the Board of Selectmen by two thirds vote seek voters' approval at a special election to exclude from the provisions of General Law Chapter 59, Sec 21C the funds required for payment of principal and interest on bonds, notes or certifications of indebtedness. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion that we as the Board of Selectmen by two thirds vote seek voters' approval at a special election to exclude from the provisions of General Law Chapter 59, Sec 21C the funds required for payment of principal and interest on bonds, notes or certifications of indebtedness. 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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