MassVoter.com← Ashland Select BoardAshland Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
October 17, 2018
8 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Robert Scherer, Yolanda Greaves, Joseph Magnani, Carl Hakansson
Absent: Steve Mitchell
During the meeting:
- Carl Hakansson arrived after the meeting began (8:35 PM).
Every vote, in order
Approve going forward with the MSBA Feasibility Study
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve going forward with the MSBA Feasibility Study. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a roll-call vote to approve, Magnani, Greaves and Scherer all in favor, with a unanimous vote of 3-0-0.
Yes: Greaves, Magnani, SchererThe minutes say Carl Hakansson arrived at 8:35 PM; the count (3-0-0) matches the 3 other members present, so Carl Hakansson is not shown in this vote.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve going forward with the MSBA Feasibility Study. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a roll-call vote to approve, Magnani, Greaves and Scherer all in favor, with a unanimous vote of 3-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Suspend the Class II License hearing until November 7, 2018 at 7:15 PM
Joe Magnani made a motion to suspend the Class II License hearing until November 7, 2018 at 7:15 PM. This motion was seconded by Yolanda Greaves with a unanimous vote of 3-0-0.
Yes: Greaves, Magnani, SchererThe minutes say Carl Hakansson arrived at 8:35 PM; the count (3-0-0) matches the 3 other members present, so Carl Hakansson is not shown in this vote.
From the minutes
“Joe Magnani made a motion to suspend the Class II License hearing until November 7, 2018 at 7:15 PM. This motion was seconded by Yolanda Greaves with a unanimous vote of 3-0-0..” (Motion: Magnani, second: Greaves)
Dog Hearing - 3 Hilldale Place
Suspend the hearing until November 7, 2018 at 7:30 pm. and in the meantime the dog's owners Cara and Ed continue to keep the gate latched, use the e-collar, continue with the training, have the...
Yolanda Greaves made a motion that the Board suspend the hearing until November 7, 2018 at 7:30 pm. and in the meantime the dog's owners Cara and Ed continue to keep the gate latched, use the e-collar, continue with the training, have the dog supervised when out in the fenced in yard and the keep the dog leashed when outside the home or fenced in portion of the yard. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion that the Board suspend the hearing until November 7, 2018 at 7:30 pm. and in the meantime the dog's owners Cara and Ed continue to keep the gate latched, use the e-collar, continue with the training, have the dog supervised when out in the fenced in yard and the keep the dog leashed when outside the home or fenced in portion of the yard. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Assistant Town Planner
Appoint Amanda Dumas as the Assistant Town Planner and waive the 15-day waiting period as requested
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to appoint Amanda Dumas as the Assistant Town Planner and waive the 15-day waiting period as requested. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 3-0-0.
Yes: Greaves, Magnani, SchererThe minutes say Carl Hakansson arrived at 8:35 PM; the count (3-0-0) matches the 3 other members present, so Carl Hakansson is not shown in this vote.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to appoint Amanda Dumas as the Assistant Town Planner and waive the 15-day waiting period as requested. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 3-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Historical Commission
Accept the resignation effective Cynthia Winterhalter effective 10/31/18, with thanks for her efforts while on the commission
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to accept the resignation effective Cynthia Winterhalter effective 10/31/18, with thanks for her efforts while on the commission. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 3-0-0.
Yes: Greaves, Magnani, SchererThe minutes say Carl Hakansson arrived at 8:35 PM; the count (3-0-0) matches the 3 other members present, so Carl Hakansson is not shown in this vote.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to accept the resignation effective Cynthia Winterhalter effective 10/31/18, with thanks for her efforts while on the commission. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 3-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Warrant Articles
Go past 10:00 PM
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to go past 10:00 PM. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to go past 10:00 PM. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Election Warrant
Approve the State Election Ballot as presented
Yolanda Greaves made a motion approve the State Election Ballot as presented. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a vote of 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion approve the State Election Ballot as presented. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a vote of 4-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Carl Hakansson
Adjourn
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to adjourn. This motion was seconded by Carl Hakansson with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to adjourn. This motion was seconded by Carl Hakansson with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Hakansson)
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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