MassVoter.com← Ashland Select BoardAshland Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
December 4, 2019
41 recorded votes, 3 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
FY20 Property Tax Classification Hearing
Continue to the hearing to later in the meeting
Ms. Greaves made a motion to continue to the hearing to later in the meeting. This motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Greaves made a motion to continue to the hearing to later in the meeting. This motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Open the public hearing
Ms. Greaves made a motion to open the public hearing. This motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Greaves made a motion to open the public hearing. This motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Close the public hearing
Ms. Greaves made a motion to close the public hearing. This motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Greaves made a motion to close the public hearing. This motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Approve the recommendation from the Board of Assessor's for a single tax rate for FY 2020
Ms. Greaves made a motion to approve the recommendation from the Board of Assessor's for a single tax rate for FY 2020. This motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0: Request for a Class II License transfer from 72 Nickerson Road Mr. Mitchell explained that the Class II License transfer from 72 Nickerson Road to 6 Chestnut Street - New Beginning Auto Service Inc. hearing was continued from November 6".
From the minutes
“Ms. Greaves made a motion to approve the recommendation from the Board of Assessor's for a single tax rate for FY 2020. This motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0: Request for a Class II License transfer from 72 Nickerson Road Mr. Mitchell explained that the Class II License transfer from 72 Nickerson Road to 6 Chestnut Street - New Beginning Auto Service Inc. hearing was continued from November 6"..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Open the public hearing
Ms. Greaves made a motion to open the public hearing. This motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Greaves made a motion to open the public hearing. This motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Close the hearing
Ms. Greaves made a motion to close the hearing. This motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Greaves made a motion to close the hearing. This motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Open the public hearing and continue it until later in the meeting
Ms. Greaves made a motion to open the public hearing and continue it until later in the meeting. This motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Greaves made a motion to open the public hearing and continue it until later in the meeting. This motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Open the public hearing
Ms. Greaves made a motion to open the public hearing. This motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Greaves made a motion to open the public hearing. This motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Suspend the Hanto Liquor License for 14 days with 7 days to be served in December and January and the other 7 days to be held in abeyance for 1 year, a mandatory in-house alcohol training session,...
Mr. Mitchell made a motion to suspend the Hanto Liquor License for 14 days with 7 days to be served in December and January and the other 7 days to be held in abeyance for 1 year, a mandatory in-house alcohol training session, and reimbursement to the Ashland Police Dept. for the investigation fees in the amount of $757.00. Additionally, the they will report back to the board in 2 months to review their progress. This motion was seconded by Mr. Scherer with a vote of 4-1-0 (Magnani) Mr. Magnani amended the motion to add a detail officer at Hanto.
Yes: Greaves, Kinsman, Mitchell, SchererNo: MagnaniThe minutes give the count followed by the minority in brackets (“4-1-0 (Magnani)”); Joseph Magnani is shown as voting no and the other members present as voting yes.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mitchell made a motion to suspend the Hanto Liquor License for 14 days with 7 days to be served in December and January and the other 7 days to be held in abeyance for 1 year, a mandatory in-house alcohol training session, and reimbursement to the Ashland Police Dept. for the investigation fees in the amount of $757.00. Additionally, the they will report back to the board in 2 months to review their progress. This motion was seconded by Mr. Scherer with a vote of 4-1-0 (Magnani) Mr. Magnani amended the motion to add a detail officer at Hanto..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Scherer)
Adjust the timing of Hanto's Entertainment License currently 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm, to 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm, and when there is an amplified band a police detail must be on duty, and the Entertainment...
Ms. Greaves made a motion to adjust the timing of Hanto's Entertainment License currently 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm, to 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm, and when there is an amplified band a police detail must be on duty, and the Entertainment License will be suspended for 6 days in January due to the violation. This motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Greaves made a motion to adjust the timing of Hanto's Entertainment License currently 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm, to 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm, and when there is an amplified band a police detail must be on duty, and the Entertainment License will be suspended for 6 days in January due to the violation. This motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Suspend the Liquor License for December 13", 14% and 15% and January 9th, 10th, 11 and 12" and suspend the Entertainment License on January 3", 4", 17%, 18%, 24" and 25
Mr. Mitchell made a motion that the board suspend the Liquor License for December 13", 14% and 15% and January 9th, 10th, 11 and 12" and suspend the Entertainment License on January 3", 4", 17%, 18%, 24" and 25", This motion was seconded by Ms. Greaves with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mitchell made a motion that the board suspend the Liquor License for December 13", 14% and 15% and January 9th, 10th, 11 and 12" and suspend the Entertainment License on January 3", 4", 17%, 18%, 24" and 25", This motion was seconded by Ms. Greaves with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Greaves)
Close the public hearing
Ms. Greaves made a motion to close the public hearing. This motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Greaves made a motion to close the public hearing. This motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Noodle City dba Doragon Ramen - Request for a Liquor License
Continue to the hearing to later in the meeting
Ms. Greaves made a motion to continue to the hearing to later in the meeting. This motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Greaves made a motion to continue to the hearing to later in the meeting. This motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Close the public hearing
Ms. Greaves made a motion to close the public hearing. This motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Greaves made a motion to close the public hearing. This motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Approve the request for a Beer and Wine license as requested by Doragon Ramen with serving hours Sunday through Saturday from 11:30 am to 10:00 pm
Ms. Greaves made a motion to approve the request for a Beer and Wine license as requested by Doragon Ramen with serving hours Sunday through Saturday from 11:30 am to 10:00 pm. This motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Greaves made a motion to approve the request for a Beer and Wine license as requested by Doragon Ramen with serving hours Sunday through Saturday from 11:30 am to 10:00 pm. This motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
MX Motors - Modification of a Class II License
Open the public hearing and discuss it later in the meeting
Ms. Greaves made a motion to open the public hearing and discuss it later in the meeting. This motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Greaves made a motion to open the public hearing and discuss it later in the meeting. This motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Open the public hearing
Ms. Greaves made a motion to open the public hearing. This motion was seconded by Ms. Kinsman with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Greaves made a motion to open the public hearing. This motion was seconded by Ms. Kinsman with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Kinsman)
Close the public hearing
Mr. Magnani made a motion to close the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Ms. Kinsman with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0.
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 5 members were at the meeting (Steve Mitchell, Yolanda Greaves, Joseph Magnani, Robert Scherer and Brandi Kinsman). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Magnani made a motion to close the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Ms. Kinsman with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0..” (Motion: Magnani, second: Kinsman)
Approve the request for a modification of the Class II License held by MX Motors to include 30 vehicles and the hours of operation Monday through Friday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Saturday 11:00 am to...
Ms. Greaves made a motion to approve the request for a modification of the Class II License held by MX Motors to include 30 vehicles and the hours of operation Monday through Friday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Saturday 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Sunday 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. This motion was seconded by Mr. Scherer with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Greaves made a motion to approve the request for a modification of the Class II License held by MX Motors to include 30 vehicles and the hours of operation Monday through Friday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Saturday 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Sunday 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. This motion was seconded by Mr. Scherer with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Scherer)
Accept the consent agenda as presented
Ms. Greaves made a motion to accept the consent agenda as presented. This motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Greaves made a motion to accept the consent agenda as presented. This motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Annual License Renewals
Approve the All Alcohol Restaurant List as presented
Ms. Greaves made a motion to approve the All Alcohol Restaurant List as presented. This motion was seconded Mr. Magnani by with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Greaves made a motion to approve the All Alcohol Restaurant List as presented. This motion was seconded Mr. Magnani by with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Approve the All Alcohol Retail List as presented
Ms. Greaves made a motion to approve the All Alcohol Retail List as presented. This motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Greaves made a motion to approve the All Alcohol Retail List as presented. This motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Approve the Billiards list as presented
Ms. Greaves made a motion to approve the Billiards list as presented. This motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Greaves made a motion to approve the Billiards list as presented. This motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Approve the Class II Licenses as presented
Ms. Greaves made a motion to approve the Class II Licenses as presented. This motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Greaves made a motion to approve the Class II Licenses as presented. This motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Approve the Class III Licenses as presented
Ms. Greaves made a motion to approve the Class III Licenses as presented. This motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Greaves made a motion to approve the Class III Licenses as presented. This motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Approve the Club Licenses as presented
Ms. Greaves made a motion to approve the Club Licenses as presented. This motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Greaves made a motion to approve the Club Licenses as presented. This motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Approve the Common Victualler License as presented
Ms. Greaves made a motion to approve the Common Victualler License as presented. This motion was seconded by Ms. Kinsman with a unanimous vote of 4-0-1 (Mitchell).
Yes: Greaves, Kinsman, Magnani, SchererAbstained: MitchellThe minutes give the count followed by the minority in brackets (“4-0-1 (Mitchell)”); Steve Mitchell is shown as abstaining and the other members present as voting yes. The minutes call the vote unanimous; the member who abstained is shown abstaining.
From the minutes
“Ms. Greaves made a motion to approve the Common Victualler License as presented. This motion was seconded by Ms. Kinsman with a unanimous vote of 4-0-1 (Mitchell)..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Kinsman)
Approve the Entertainment Licenses as presented
Ms. Greaves made a motion to approve the Entertainment Licenses as presented. This motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Greaves made a motion to approve the Entertainment Licenses as presented. This motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Approve the Hobby License as presented
Ms. Greaves made a motion to approve the Hobby License as presented. This motion was seconded by Ms. Kinsman with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Greaves made a motion to approve the Hobby License as presented. This motion was seconded by Ms. Kinsman with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Kinsman)
Approve the Lodging House License as presented
Ms. Greaves made a motion to approve the Lodging House License as presented. This motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Greaves made a motion to approve the Lodging House License as presented. This motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Approve the Sunday Entertainment Licenses as presented
Ms. Greaves made a motion to approve the Sunday Entertainment Licenses as presented. This motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Greaves made a motion to approve the Sunday Entertainment Licenses as presented. This motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Approve the Wine and Malt Restaurant Licenses as presented
Ms. Greaves made a motion to approve the Wine and Malt Restaurant Licenses as presented. This motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Greaves made a motion to approve the Wine and Malt Restaurant Licenses as presented. This motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Approve Wine and Malt Retail Licenses as presented
Ms. Greaves made a motion to approve Wine and Malt Retail Licenses as presented. This motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Greaves made a motion to approve Wine and Malt Retail Licenses as presented. This motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Eversource
For the meeting to continue past 10:00 pm
Mr. Magnani made a motion for the meeting to continue past 10:00 pm. This motion was seconded by Ms, Greaves with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Magnani made a motion for the meeting to continue past 10:00 pm. This motion was seconded by Ms, Greaves with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Magnani, second: Greaves)
Approve the Select Board updated Mission and Vision Statement and Core Values and Goals with the recommended changes and Scrivener notes to be taken
Ms. Greaves made a motion to approve the Select Board updated Mission and Vision Statement and Core Values and Goals with the recommended changes and Scrivener notes to be taken. This motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Greaves made a motion to approve the Select Board updated Mission and Vision Statement and Core Values and Goals with the recommended changes and Scrivener notes to be taken. This motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Manager notify the owners of the following properties of the Town's intent to take an easement for roadway improvements, said taking hearing to be held at 7:30 pm on January 15, 2020 at Town Hall
Ms. Greaves made a motion that the Town Manager notify the owners of the following properties of the Town's intent to take an easement for roadway improvements, said taking hearing to be held at 7:30 pm on January 15, 2020 at Town Hall. Properties include 10-60 Main Street, 98-100 Main Street, 118 Main Street, 128-132 Main Street and 4-12 Front Street. This motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0; Extended Hours for New Year's Eve for - TJ's Food & Spirts Review the Request for the Extended Hours for New Year's Eve for - TJ's Food & Spirts which would allow them to stay open until 2:00 am instead of 1:00 am.
From the minutes
“Ms. Greaves made a motion that the Town Manager notify the owners of the following properties of the Town's intent to take an easement for roadway improvements, said taking hearing to be held at 7:30 pm on January 15, 2020 at Town Hall. Properties include 10-60 Main Street, 98-100 Main Street, 118 Main Street, 128-132 Main Street and 4-12 Front Street. This motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0; Extended Hours for New Year's Eve for - TJ's Food & Spirts Review the Request for the Extended Hours for New Year's Eve for - TJ's Food & Spirts which would allow them to stay open until 2:00 am instead of 1:00 am..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Approve the request from TJ's Food & Spirits to extend their operation hours on New Year's Eve to allow them to stay open until 2:00 am on 12/31/19
Ms. Greaves made a motion to approve the request from TJ's Food & Spirits to extend their operation hours on New Year's Eve to allow them to stay open until 2:00 am on 12/31/19. This motion was seconded Mr. Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Greaves made a motion to approve the request from TJ's Food & Spirits to extend their operation hours on New Year's Eve to allow them to stay open until 2:00 am on 12/31/19. This motion was seconded Mr. Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Purchase the land with the building thereon as known and numbered "0 Tri Street" Ashland, Middlesex County, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, including 9.5 acres =/-, located at Assessor's Map 26...
Mr. Magnani made a motion that the Board of Selectmen purchase the land with the building thereon as known and numbered "0 Tri Street" Ashland, Middlesex County, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, including 9.5 acres =/-, located at Assessor's Map 26 Lots 75 and 76 for $614,000 as authorized pursuant to Article 5 of the November 20, 2019 Special Town Meeting and further t authorize the Chair, Mr. Mitchell, to execute and enter into any and all documents necessary to effectuate the purchase of said property. This motion was seconded by Ms. Greaves with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Magnani made a motion that the Board of Selectmen purchase the land with the building thereon as known and numbered "0 Tri Street" Ashland, Middlesex County, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, including 9.5 acres =/-, located at Assessor's Map 26 Lots 75 and 76 for $614,000 as authorized pursuant to Article 5 of the November 20, 2019 Special Town Meeting and further t authorize the Chair, Mr. Mitchell, to execute and enter into any and all documents necessary to effectuate the purchase of said property. This motion was seconded by Ms. Greaves with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Magnani, second: Greaves)
Purchase a restrictive covenant for the land located at 378 Eliot Street, Ashland, Middlesex County, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, conveyed by deed recorded with the Middlesex South District...
Mr. Magnani made a motion that the Board of Selectmen purchase a restrictive covenant for the land located at 378 Eliot Street, Ashland, Middlesex County, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, conveyed by deed recorded with the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds in Book 24575 Page 11 and dated May 18, 1994, to limit the number of homes to no more than one per acre and to pay $10,000 for said restriction as authorized pursuant to Article 6 of the November 20, 2019 Special Town Meeting and further to authorize the Chair, Steve Mitchell, to execute and enter into any and all documents necessary to effectuate the purchase of said restriction on the property. This motion was seconded by Ms. Greaves with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Magnani made a motion that the Board of Selectmen purchase a restrictive covenant for the land located at 378 Eliot Street, Ashland, Middlesex County, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, conveyed by deed recorded with the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds in Book 24575 Page 11 and dated May 18, 1994, to limit the number of homes to no more than one per acre and to pay $10,000 for said restriction as authorized pursuant to Article 6 of the November 20, 2019 Special Town Meeting and further to authorize the Chair, Steve Mitchell, to execute and enter into any and all documents necessary to effectuate the purchase of said restriction on the property. This motion was seconded by Ms. Greaves with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Magnani, second: Greaves)
Temporary Easement - 70 Cedar Street
Approve the temporary easement needed for wetland replication behind the Fire Station, 70 Cedar Street
Ms. Greaves made a motion to approve the temporary easement needed for wetland replication behind the Fire Station, 70 Cedar Street. This motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Greaves made a motion to approve the temporary easement needed for wetland replication behind the Fire Station, 70 Cedar Street. This motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Ms. Greaves made a motion to adjourn. This motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Greaves made a motion to adjourn. This motion was seconded by Mr. 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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