MassVoter.com← Ashland Select BoardAshland Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
February 6, 2019
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Robert Scherer, Steve Mitchell, Yolanda Greaves, Joseph Magnani
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Sustainability Committee Appointment
Appoint Ashwin Ratanchandani to the Sustainability Committee to a term that will expire on 8/31/2021
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to appoint Ashwin Ratanchandani to the Sustainability Committee to a term that will expire on 8/31/2021. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to appoint Ashwin Ratanchandani to the Sustainability Committee to a term that will expire on 8/31/2021. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Hanto
Suspend the hearing until the Human Services update is completed
Steve Mitchell made a motion to suspend the hearing until the Human Services update is completed. This motion was seconded by Yolanda Greaves with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Steve Mitchell made a motion to suspend the hearing until the Human Services update is completed. This motion was seconded by Yolanda Greaves with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Greaves)
Reopen the hearing
Steve Mitchell made a motion to reopen the hearing. This motion was seconded by Yolanda Greaves with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Steve Mitchell made a motion to reopen the hearing. This motion was seconded by Yolanda Greaves with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Greaves)
Suspend the license on Monday February 18, 2019, Thursday February 28, 2019 and Saturday March 9, 2019 because of the three-day suspension and that all managers and owners are mandated to attend...
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to suspend the license on Monday February 18, 2019, Thursday February 28, 2019 and Saturday March 9, 2019 because of the three-day suspension and that all managers and owners are mandated to attend the training that will be conducted on February 12, 2019 at the Ashland Library. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to suspend the license on Monday February 18, 2019, Thursday February 28, 2019 and Saturday March 9, 2019 because of the three-day suspension and that all managers and owners are mandated to attend the training that will be conducted on February 12, 2019 at the Ashland Library. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Mitchell)
Close the public hearing
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to close the public hearing. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to close the public hearing. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Mitchell)
Accept the Consent Agenda with the removal of item I
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to accept the Consent Agenda with the removal of item I. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to accept the Consent Agenda with the removal of item I. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Mitchell)
Ratify MOU for DPW
Ratify the MOU with our DPW Department as presented
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to ratify the MOU with our DPW Department 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 ratify the MOU with our DPW Department as presented. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Discuss the Status of the Charter Review Committee
Dissolve the Charter Review Committee and thanked everyone for their hard work
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to dissolve the Charter Review Committee and thanked everyone for their hard work. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to dissolve the Charter Review Committee and thanked everyone for their hard work. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Mitchell)
Discuss and Sign the Lease for the Corner Spot
Approve the lease between the Ashland Affordable Housing Trust and the Town of Ashland for the Corner Spot
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the lease between the Ashland Affordable Housing Trust and the Town of Ashland for the Corner Spot. 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 lease between the Ashland Affordable Housing Trust and the Town of Ashland for the Corner Spot. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Historical Commission
Appoint Steve Mitchell and Joe Magnani to the Historical Commission with a term that will expire on August 31, 2019
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to appoint Steve Mitchell and Joe Magnani to the Historical Commission with a term that will expire on August 31, 2019. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to appoint Steve Mitchell and Joe Magnani to the Historical Commission with a term that will expire on August 31, 2019. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Adopt the Revised Sign Policy
Approve the revised the Board of Selectmen Sign Policy as presented and publicize it as soon as possible
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the revised the Board of Selectmen Sign Policy as presented and publicize it as soon as possible. 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 revised the Board of Selectmen Sign Policy as presented and publicize it as soon as possible. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Yolanda Greaves
Go past 10:00 p.m
Joe Magnani made a motion to go past 10:00 p.m. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Joe Magnani made a motion to go past 10:00 p.m. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0..” (Motion: Magnani, second: Mitchell)
Adjourn
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to adjourn. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to adjourn. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0..” (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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