MassVoter.com← Ashland Select BoardAshland Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
January 2, 2019
10 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.
Attendance
Present: Robert Scherer, Steve Mitchell, Yolanda Greaves, Joseph Magnani
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the creation of the Project Manager position up to $112,000.00 for 2-years as requested by Michael Herbert, Town Manager, with the understanding that a job description will be developed,...
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the creation of the Project Manager position up to $112,000.00 for 2-years as requested by Michael Herbert, Town Manager, with the understanding that a job description will be developed, and the legality of the funding will be confirmed by the next meeting. 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 creation of the Project Manager position up to $112,000.00 for 2-years as requested by Michael Herbert, Town Manager, with the understanding that a job description will be developed, and the legality of the funding will be confirmed by the next meeting. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Mitchell)
Approve the transfer of the 1-acre parcel under the care and custody of the Board of Selectmen to the Conservation Commission and create an Article for Town Meeting for town approval
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the transfer of the 1-acre parcel under the care and custody of the Board of Selectmen to the Conservation Commission and create an Article for Town Meeting for town approval. 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 transfer of the 1-acre parcel under the care and custody of the Board of Selectmen to the Conservation Commission and create an Article for Town Meeting for town approval. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Mitchell)
JC Auto Sales
Have Johnny Ng come back before the Board in March and provide an update on the progress and apply the 6-months' notice at that time if no progress had been made
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to have Johnny Ng come back before the Board in March and provide an update on the progress and apply the 6-months' notice at that time if no progress had been made. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a vote of 3-0-1 (Mitchell) Appointment of Robert DiBenedetto Robert DiBenedetto, 130 Cordaville Rd., said he has lived in Ashland for 2 years and he feels that his profession in Civil Engineering will be beneficial to the Zoning Board of Appeals and he looks forward to giving back to the town.
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 have Johnny Ng come back before the Board in March and provide an update on the progress and apply the 6-months' notice at that time if no progress had been made. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a vote of 3-0-1 (Mitchell) Appointment of Robert DiBenedetto Robert DiBenedetto, 130 Cordaville Rd., said he has lived in Ashland for 2 years and he feels that his profession in Civil Engineering will be beneficial to the Zoning Board of Appeals and he looks forward to giving back to the town..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Appoint Robert DiBenedetto to the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) as recommended by the ZBA and Chair John Trefethen
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to appoint Robert DiBenedetto to the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) as recommended by the ZBA and Chair John Trefethen. This motion will be seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to appoint Robert DiBenedetto to the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) as recommended by the ZBA and Chair John Trefethen. This motion will be seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Mitchell)
Accept the consent agenda as presented
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to accept the consent agenda as presented. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to accept the consent agenda as presented. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Continue past 10:00 pm
Steve Mitchell made a motion to continue past 10:00 pm. This motion was seconded by Yolanda Greaves with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Steve Mitchell made a motion to continue past 10:00 pm. This motion was seconded by Yolanda Greaves with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Greaves)
Tax Agreement with Ashland Solar LLC
At Town Meeting
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the tax agreement for Real Estate and Personal Property Tax Agreement between Ashland Solar LLC and the Town of Ashland as voted at Town Meeting. 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 tax agreement for Real Estate and Personal Property Tax Agreement between Ashland Solar LLC and the Town of Ashland as voted at Town Meeting. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Mitchell)
P&S for 0 Oregon Road
Sign and approve the Purchase and Sale for 0 Oregon Road as approved at Town Meeting
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to sign and approve the Purchase and Sale for 0 Oregon Road as approved at Town Meeting. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to sign and approve the Purchase and Sale for 0 Oregon Road as approved at Town Meeting. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Mitchell)
Oak Street Conservation Restriction
Approve the sign the Oak Street Conservation Restriction as presented and thank you to the SVT for being the grantor
Yolanda Greaves made motion to approve the sign the Oak Street Conservation Restriction as presented and thank you to the SVT for being the grantor. This motion is seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made motion to approve the sign the Oak Street Conservation Restriction as presented and thank you to the SVT for being the grantor. This motion is seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Mitchell)
ARA Home Rule Language Change
Approve ARA home rule language change for the dissolution of the ARA which includes the property owned by the ARA located at 125 Front St. in the town of Ashland which shall be permanently...
Steve Mitchell made a motion to approve ARA home rule language change for the dissolution of the ARA which includes the property owned by the ARA located at 125 Front St. in the town of Ashland which shall be permanently restricted for affordable housing or open space purposes. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a vote of 3-0- 1(Greaves) Sign Policy Steve Mitchell provided the Board with a draft sign policy.
Yes: Magnani, Mitchell, SchererAbstained: GreavesThe minutes give the count followed by the minority in brackets (“3-0- 1(Greaves)”); Yolanda Greaves is shown as abstaining and the other members present as voting yes.
From the minutes
“Steve Mitchell made a motion to approve ARA home rule language change for the dissolution of the ARA which includes the property owned by the ARA located at 125 Front St. in the town of Ashland which shall be permanently restricted for affordable housing or open space purposes. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a vote of 3-0- 1(Greaves) Sign Policy Steve Mitchell provided the Board with a draft sign policy..” (Motion: Mitchell, 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.
How to read these pagesWhere the votes come from, how we check them against the official minutes, what isn't included yet, and how to report a mistake.About city pages →