MassVoter.com← Ashland Select BoardAshland Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
January 15, 2020
11 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
Conservation Commission
Appoint Gabriel Toledo to the Conservation Commission for a term that will expire on 8/31/20
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to appoint Gabriel Toledo to the Conservation Commission for a term that will expire on 8/31/20. This motion was seconded by Brandi Kinsman with a unanimous vote of 5- 0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to appoint Gabriel Toledo to the Conservation Commission for a term that will expire on 8/31/20. This motion was seconded by Brandi Kinsman with a unanimous vote of 5- 0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Kinsman)
Robo Wizz Team - Lego League
Close the hearing
Yolanda 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
“Yolanda 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)
Approve the request for the modification of the Class II License to include 80 vehicles and that the vehicles are parked in accordance with the parking plan
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the request for the modification of the Class II License to include 80 vehicles and that the vehicles are parked in accordance with the parking plan. Additionally, that the application must keep the property clean and maintained. This motion was seconded by Rob Scherer with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the request for the modification of the Class II License to include 80 vehicles and that the vehicles are parked in accordance with the parking plan. Additionally, that the application must keep the property clean and maintained. This motion was seconded by Rob Scherer with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Scherer)
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 for 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 for 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Take by eminent domain, as approved by Article 8 at the November 20, 2019 Special Town Meeting, a permanent easement for sidewalk improvements on a portion of the properties more particularly...
Yolanda Greaves made a motion that the Select Board take by eminent domain, as approved by Article 8 at the November 20, 2019 Special Town Meeting, a permanent easement for sidewalk improvements on a portion of the properties more particularly described as 10-60 Main Street, 446 sq. ft. +/-, 98-100 Main Street, 273 sq. ft. +/-, 118 Main Street, 370 sq. ft. +/-, 128-132 Main Street, 191 sq. ft. +/-, and 4-12 Front Street , 37 sq. ft. +/-. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion that the Select Board take by eminent domain, as approved by Article 8 at the November 20, 2019 Special Town Meeting, a permanent easement for sidewalk improvements on a portion of the properties more particularly described as 10-60 Main Street, 446 sq. ft. +/-, 98-100 Main Street, 273 sq. ft. +/-, 118 Main Street, 370 sq. ft. +/-, 128-132 Main Street, 191 sq. ft. +/-, and 4-12 Front Street , 37 sq. ft. +/-. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Update on the Public Safety Building
Approve the Consent Agenda as presented
Yolanda Graves made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Graves made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Bond Renewal for Downtown Engineering
Approve and sign the $800,000.00 BAN for the Downtown Phase II Planning Project
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve and sign the $800,000.00 BAN for the Downtown Phase II Planning Project. 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 and sign the $800,000.00 BAN for the Downtown Phase II Planning Project. This motion was seconded by Brandi Kinsman with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Kinsman)
Ashland Clockers Superbowl Rings
Approve the request for $2,500.00 from Coach McKay for the Football Team Superbowl rings and $2,500.00 on behalf of the PJ Ferrier and Jake Silver to the Clocker Club
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the request for $2,500.00 from Coach McKay for the Football Team Superbowl rings and $2,500.00 on behalf of the PJ Ferrier and Jake Silver to the Clocker Club. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the request for $2,500.00 from Coach McKay for the Football Team Superbowl rings and $2,500.00 on behalf of the PJ Ferrier and Jake Silver to the Clocker Club. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Economic Development Incentive Program
Approve and support the application from 2Mauro's Café for $20,000.00 for equipment and $20,000.00 for rental reimbursement through the Economic Development Incentive Program
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve and support the application from 2Mauro's Café for $20,000.00 for equipment and $20,000.00 for rental reimbursement through the Economic Development Incentive Program. 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 and support the application from 2Mauro's Café for $20,000.00 for equipment and $20,000.00 for rental reimbursement through the Economic Development Incentive Program. This motion was seconded by Brandi Kinsman with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Kinsman)
Communications/Events Coordinator
Approve the Communications/Events Coordinator along with additional detail on the finances for this position
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the Communications/Events Coordinator along with additional detail on the finances for this position. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the Communications/Events Coordinator along with additional detail on the finances for this position. This motion was seconded by Joe 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 Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. 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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