MassVoter.com← Ashland Select BoardAshland Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
February 5, 2020
20 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
Scheduled Hearings/Appearances
Appoint Mark Moniz to the Sustainability Committee with a term that will expire on 8/31/21
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to appoint Mark Moniz to the Sustainability Committee with a term that will expire on 8/31/21. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to appoint Mark Moniz to the Sustainability Committee with a term that will expire on 8/31/21. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Delay the Public Hearing
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to delay 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 delay the Public Hearing. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Reopen the Public Hearing
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to reopen 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 reopen the Public Hearing. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
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 request for a Class II License to be granted to TJS Auto and Marine Sales for up to 5 vehicles with operating hours Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am to 4:00...
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the request for a Class II License to be granted to TJS Auto and Marine Sales for up to 5 vehicles with operating hours Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and closed on Sunday, subject to verification of the address. 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 a Class II License to be granted to TJS Auto and Marine Sales for up to 5 vehicles with operating hours Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and closed on Sunday, subject to verification of the address. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Wine and Malt License - Dulce D Leche
Postpone the Public Hearing
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to postpone 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 postpone the Public Hearing. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Reopen the Public Hearing
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to reopen 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 reopen the Public Hearing. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
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 request for a Wine and Malt License for Dulce D Leche with the hours of 11:00 am to10:00 pm seven days per week
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the request for a Wine and Malt License for Dulce D Leche with the hours of 11:00 am to10:00 pm seven days per week. 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 a Wine and Malt License for Dulce D Leche with the hours of 11:00 am to10:00 pm seven days per week. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Close the Public Hearing
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to close the Public Hearing. This motion was seconded by Joc 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 Joc Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Approve the Entertainment License as requested by Dr. Greens which will allow them to have amplified entertainment on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the Entertainment License as requested by Dr. Greens which will allow them to have amplified entertainment on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 6:00 pm to 11:00 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 approve the Entertainment License as requested by Dr. Greens which will allow them to have amplified entertainment on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Stormwater Committee
Appoint Edward "Ned" Breed to the Stormwater Advisory Committee to a term that will expire on 8/31/22
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to appoint Edward "Ned" Breed to the Stormwater Advisory Committee to a term that will expire on 8/31/22. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unantmous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to appoint Edward "Ned" Breed to the Stormwater Advisory Committee to a term that will expire on 8/31/22. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unantmous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Update from the Dog Park Committee
Approve the allowance of two acres of the land on the RTD property for the Ashland Dog Park
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the allowance of two acres of the land on the RTD property for the Ashland Dog Park. This motion was seconded by Brandi Kinsman with a unanimous vote of 5-0- Select Board/Town Manager Priority Project Update Rail Transit District Michael restated that two acres have been allocated for a dog park.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the allowance of two acres of the land on the RTD property for the Ashland Dog Park. This motion was seconded by Brandi Kinsman with a unanimous vote of 5-0- Select Board/Town Manager Priority Project Update Rail Transit District Michael restated that two acres have been allocated for a dog park..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Kinsman)
Public Safety Building
The Consent Agenda
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to the Consent Agenda. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to the Consent Agenda. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Approve the proposal to engage the Applied Economics Clinic and Dr. Elizabeth Stanton as presented
Rob Scherer made a motion to approve the proposal to engage the Applied Economics Clinic and Dr. Elizabeth Stanton as presented. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5- 0-0.
From the minutes
“Rob Scherer made a motion to approve the proposal to engage the Applied Economics Clinic and Dr. Elizabeth Stanton as presented. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5- 0-0..” (Motion: Scherer, second: Magnani)
Home Rule Petition
Forward the documentation for Home Rule Petition for changing the Board of the Selectmen name to the Select Board as required
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to forward the documentation for Home Rule Petition for changing the Board of the Selectmen name to the Select Board as required. This motion was seconded by Brandi Kinsman with a unanimous vote for 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to forward the documentation for Home Rule Petition for changing the Board of the Selectmen name to the Select Board as required. This motion was seconded by Brandi Kinsman with a unanimous vote for 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Kinsman)
Open the Town Meeting Warrant as of today and approve the timetable as presented
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to open the Town Meeting Warrant as of today and approve the timetable as presented. This motion was Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote for 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to open the Town Meeting Warrant as of today and approve the timetable as presented. This motion was Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote for 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves)
Eminent Domain Takings
On January 15, 2020 as determined by the Town Assessor: 10-60 Main Street - $4,758.82, 98-100 Main Street - Agreement between the landowner and the Town Manager, 118 Main Street - $3,947.90,...
Yolanda Greaves made a motion that the Board vote to compensate the owners of the following properties the following amounts for the takings voted on January 15, 2020 as determined by the Town Assessor: 10-60 Main Street - $4,758.82, 98-100 Main Street - Agreement between the landowner and the Town Manager, 118 Main Street - $3,947.90, 128-132 Main Street - As reflected in the Planning board decision, 4-12 Front Street - $394.79. 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 Board vote to compensate the owners of the following properties the following amounts for the takings voted on January 15, 2020 as determined by the Town Assessor: 10-60 Main Street - $4,758.82, 98-100 Main Street - Agreement between the landowner and the Town Manager, 118 Main Street - $3,947.90, 128-132 Main Street - As reflected in the Planning board decision, 4-12 Front Street - $394.79. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
FY21 Budget Update
Go past 10:00 pm
Joe Magnani made a motion to go past 10:00 pm. This motion was seconded by Yolanda Greaves with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Joe Magnani made a motion to go past 10:00 pm. This motion was seconded by Yolanda Greaves with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Magnani, second: Greaves)
Brandi Kinsman
Adjourn
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to adjourn. This motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda 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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