MassVoter.com← Ashland Select BoardAshland Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
September 4, 2019
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Steve Mitchell, Yolanda Greaves, Joseph Magnani, Robert Scherer, Brandi Kinsman
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Minutes
Approve the four economic programs and pre-approved the Economic Advisory Group
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the four economic programs and pre-approved the Economic Advisory Group. This was second by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the four economic programs and pre-approved the Economic Advisory Group. This was second by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Eversource Pole Hearing
Close the public hearing
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to close the public hearing. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to close the public hearing. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Approve the installation of a new pole and a new anchor pole at 41 West Union Street identified as Pole #44/60A located at 41 West Union Street and that the final plan is reviewed and sign off...
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the installation of a new pole and a new anchor pole at 41 West Union Street identified as Pole #44/60A located at 41 West Union Street and that the final plan is reviewed and sign off with Michael Duca and a Dig Safe Certificate in hand. This motion was seconded by Brandi Kinsman with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the installation of a new pole and a new anchor pole at 41 West Union Street identified as Pole #44/60A located at 41 West Union Street and that the final plan is reviewed and sign off with Michael Duca and a Dig Safe Certificate in hand. This motion was seconded by Brandi Kinsman with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Kinsman)
One-Day License for the Corner Spot - Flving
Approve the request for 3 One-Day Licenses for Flying Dreams on October 10, 11" and 12" from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm pending a nice hard frost
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the request for 3 One-Day Licenses for Flying Dreams on October 10, 11" and 12" from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm pending a nice hard frost. This motion was seconded by Brandi Kinsman with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the request for 3 One-Day Licenses for Flying Dreams on October 10, 11" and 12" from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm pending a nice hard frost. This motion was seconded by Brandi Kinsman with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Kinsman)
Public Safety Building - Funding Plan Presentation
For the Select Board to support the funding plan as presented by Michael Herbert to continue moving forward with a much-needed Public Safety Building
Yolanda Greaves made a motion for the Select Board to support the funding plan as presented by Michael Herbert to continue moving forward with a much-needed Public Safety Building. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion for the Select Board to support the funding plan as presented by Michael Herbert to continue moving forward with a much-needed Public Safety Building. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Warren District
Approve the Consent Agenda as presented and thanked everyone involved in obtaining the grants noted
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented and thanked everyone involved in obtaining the grants noted. Motion was seconded by Brandi Kinsman with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented and thanked everyone involved in obtaining the grants noted. Motion was seconded by Brandi Kinsman with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Kinsman)
Approve the guidelines for the granting of the Select Board Recognition Coins as presented
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the guidelines for the granting of the Select Board Recognition Coins as presented. This motion was seconded by Brandi Kinsman with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the guidelines for the granting of the Select Board Recognition Coins as presented. This motion was seconded by Brandi Kinsman with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Kinsman)
Appoint Yolanda Greaves and Brandi Kinsman to the Recognition Coin sub-committee
Steve Mitchell made a motion to appoint Yolanda Greaves and Brandi Kinsman to the Recognition Coin sub-committee, This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Steve Mitchell made a motion to appoint Yolanda Greaves and Brandi Kinsman to the Recognition Coin sub-committee, This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Magnani)
Select Date for Workshop Meeting
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 5-0-0.
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 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Support Ashland nominating themselves to fill a seat on the Metropolitan Planning Organization
Steve Mitchell made a motion to support Ashland nominating themselves to fill a seat on the Metropolitan Planning Organization. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Steve Mitchell made a motion to support Ashland nominating themselves to fill a seat on the Metropolitan Planning Organization. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Magnani)
Approve the charge of the Valentine Property - Reuse Committee and appoint Cedrik Bacon, Kenneth Bowker, Judson DeCew, Judith Eneguess, Margy Gassell, Scott Lubell, Nadine Nesbitt, Susan Schare,...
Yolanda Greaves made a motion approve the charge of the Valentine Property - Reuse Committee and appoint Cedrik Bacon, Kenneth Bowker, Judson DeCew, Judith Eneguess, Margy Gassell, Scott Lubell, Nadine Nesbitt, Susan Schare, James Zebrowski, David Foster and Town Manager or his designee with a term that will expire upon completion. This motion was seconded by Rob Scherer with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion approve the charge of the Valentine Property - Reuse Committee and appoint Cedrik Bacon, Kenneth Bowker, Judson DeCew, Judith Eneguess, Margy Gassell, Scott Lubell, Nadine Nesbitt, Susan Schare, James Zebrowski, David Foster and Town Manager or his designee with a term that will expire upon completion. This motion was seconded by Rob Scherer with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Scherer)
Board Reports
Adjourn
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to adjourn. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to adjourn. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (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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