MassVoter.com← Ashland Select BoardAshland Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
April 15, 2020
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Brandi Kinsman, Robert Scherer, Yolanda Greaves, Joseph Magnani, Steve Mitchell
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Covid-19 Update
For the Select Board to take $4,000 from their Gift Account to give to the 3R program to support the residents of Ashl
Yolanda Greaves made a motion for the Select Board to take $4,000 from their Gift Account to give to the 3R program to support the residents of Ashland. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani; Kinsman-aye, Scherer-aye, Greaves-aye, Magnani-aye, Mitchell-aye, with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion for the Select Board to take $4,000 from their Gift Account to give to the 3R program to support the residents of Ashland. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani; Kinsman-aye, Scherer-aye, Greaves-aye, Magnani-aye, Mitchell-aye, with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Pursuant to General Law 39 Sub-chapter 39 Chapter 9 and Chapter 53 of the Acts of 2020 due to the Governor's declaration of emergency to respond to COVID-19 the board votes to postpone the annual...
Yolanda Greaves made a motion pursuant to General Law 39 Sub-chapter 39 Chapter 9 and Chapter 53 of the Acts of 2020 due to the Governor's declaration of emergency to respond to COVID-19 the board votes to postpone the annual Town Meeting from May 6, 2020 at 7:00 pm to June 16, 2020 at 7:00 pm. This motion was seconded by Joc Magnani; Kinsman-aye, Scherer-aye, Greaves-aye, Magnani-aye, Mitchell-aye, with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion pursuant to General Law 39 Sub-chapter 39 Chapter 9 and Chapter 53 of the Acts of 2020 due to the Governor's declaration of emergency to respond to COVID-19 the board votes to postpone the annual Town Meeting from May 6, 2020 at 7:00 pm to June 16, 2020 at 7:00 pm. This motion was seconded by Joc Magnani; Kinsman-aye, Scherer-aye, Greaves-aye, Magnani-aye, Mitchell-aye, with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Pursuant to Chapter 45 of the Acts of 2020 an act granting authority to postpone 2020 municipal elections in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and increase voting options in response to the...
Yolanda Greaves made a motion pursuant to Chapter 45 of the Acts of 2020 an act granting authority to postpone 2020 municipal elections in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and increase voting options in response to the declaration of emergency to respond to COVID-19 the board votes to postpone the town election currently scheduled for Tuesday May 19, 2020 to be held on June 24, 2020. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani; Greaves-aye, Scherer-aye, Magnani-aye, Kinsman-aye, Mitchell-aye, with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion pursuant to Chapter 45 of the Acts of 2020 an act granting authority to postpone 2020 municipal elections in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and increase voting options in response to the declaration of emergency to respond to COVID-19 the board votes to postpone the town election currently scheduled for Tuesday May 19, 2020 to be held on June 24, 2020. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani; Greaves-aye, Scherer-aye, Magnani-aye, Kinsman-aye, Mitchell-aye, with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Pursuant to accept Sections 10 and 11 of Chapter 53 of the Acts of 2020 and extend our fiscal year 2020 property taxes due date from May 1, 2020 to June 1, 2020
Yolanda Greaves made a motion pursuant to accept Sections 10 and 11 of Chapter 53 of the Acts of 2020 and extend our fiscal year 2020 property taxes due date from May 1, 2020 to June 1, 2020. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani; Greaves-aye, Kinsman-aye, Scherer-aye, Magnani-aye, Mitchell-aye, with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion pursuant to accept Sections 10 and 11 of Chapter 53 of the Acts of 2020 and extend our fiscal year 2020 property taxes due date from May 1, 2020 to June 1, 2020. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani; Greaves-aye, Kinsman-aye, Scherer-aye, Magnani-aye, Mitchell-aye, with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Waiver of demo delay - Warren Barn
Approve the waiving of the demo delay for the Warren Barn so that it can come down as of Monday April 20th
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the waiving of the demo delay for the Warren Barn so that it can come down as of Monday April 20th. This motion was seconded by Brandi Kinsman with a roll call vote Greaves-aye, Scherer-aye, Magnani-aye, Mitchell-aye and Kinsman-aye, with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the waiving of the demo delay for the Warren Barn so that it can come down as of Monday April 20th. This motion was seconded by Brandi Kinsman with a roll call vote Greaves-aye, Scherer-aye, Magnani-aye, Mitchell-aye and Kinsman-aye, with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Kinsman)
Approve work of construction/demolition on Monday April 20th
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve work of construction/demolition on Monday April 20th. This motion was seconded by Rob Scherer with a roll call vote Greaves-aye, Scherer-aye, Kinsman-aye, Magnani- aye, Mitchell-aye, with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve work of construction/demolition on Monday April 20th. This motion was seconded by Rob Scherer with a roll call vote Greaves-aye, Scherer-aye, Kinsman-aye, Magnani- aye, Mitchell-aye, with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Scherer)
Dispatcher for the Fire Department
Approve the hiring of Cynthia Valovcin to the Fire Dept. full-time dispatcher position and waive the 15-day waiting period
Joe Magnani made a motion to approve the hiring of Cynthia Valovcin to the Fire Dept. full-time dispatcher position and waive the 15-day waiting period. This motion was seconded by Yolanda Greaves with a roll call vote Greaves-aye, Scherer-aye, Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye, Mitchell-aye, with a unanimous vote of 5-0-
From the minutes
“Joe Magnani made a motion to approve the hiring of Cynthia Valovcin to the Fire Dept. full-time dispatcher position and waive the 15-day waiting period. This motion was seconded by Yolanda Greaves with a roll call vote Greaves-aye, Scherer-aye, Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye, Mitchell-aye, with a unanimous vote of 5-0-.” (Motion: Magnani, second: Greaves)
Approve the declaring of surplus of 15 manhole structures from the DPW
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the declaring of surplus of 15 manhole structures from the DPW. This motion was seconded by Rob Scherer with a roll call vote Greaves-aye, Scherer-aye, Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye, Mitchell-aye, with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the declaring of surplus of 15 manhole structures from the DPW. This motion was seconded by Rob Scherer with a roll call vote Greaves-aye, Scherer-aye, Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye, Mitchell-aye, with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Scherer)
Accept the March 18, 2020 Regular Session Minutes
Accept the regular session minutes of March 18, 2020 as drafted
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to accept the regular session minutes of March 18, 2020 as drafted. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a roll call vote Greaves-aye, Scherer-aye, Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye, Mitchell-aye, with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to accept the regular session minutes of March 18, 2020 as drafted. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a roll call vote Greaves-aye, Scherer-aye, Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye, Mitchell-aye, with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Steve Mitchell
Adjourn
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to adjourn. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0; Kinsman-aye, Scherer-aye, Greaves-aye, Magnani-aye, Mitchell-aye, 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; Kinsman-aye, Scherer-aye, Greaves-aye, Magnani-aye, Mitchell-aye, 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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