MassVoter.com← Ashland Select BoardAshland Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
June 3, 2020
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Yolanda Greaves, Brandi Kinsman, Joseph Magnani, Robert Scherer, Steve Mitchell
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Minutes
Close the hearing
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to close the hearing. This motion was seconded by Rob Scherer with a vote of Greaves-aye, Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye, Scherer-aye, and Mitchell-aye; 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to close the hearing. This motion was seconded by Rob Scherer with a vote of Greaves-aye, Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye, Scherer-aye, and Mitchell-aye; 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Scherer)
Approve the construction Grant of Easement for the purpose of providing electrical service to be done on Independence Lane with four manholes and four manhole covers with the following conditions...
Yolanda made a motion to approve the construction Grant of Easement for the purpose of providing electrical service to be done on Independence Lane with four manholes and four manhole covers with the following conditions included. A certified mail notification to be sent out 2 weeks prior to work starting, a tentative timeline including addresses impacted, a 48 hour notification via email if possible but no less than 24-hour notification of power outage, repave curb to curb in the area of the construction, no work to start prior to 7:00 am and after 5:00 pm, the plates covering the construction must include a tar patch to limit vibration, and police detail must be hired and onsite. This motion was seconded by Rob with a vote of Greaves-aye, Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye, Scherer-aye, and Mitchell-aye; 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda made a motion to approve the construction Grant of Easement for the purpose of providing electrical service to be done on Independence Lane with four manholes and four manhole covers with the following conditions included. A certified mail notification to be sent out 2 weeks prior to work starting, a tentative timeline including addresses impacted, a 48 hour notification via email if possible but no less than 24-hour notification of power outage, repave curb to curb in the area of the construction, no work to start prior to 7:00 am and after 5:00 pm, the plates covering the construction must include a tar patch to limit vibration, and police detail must be hired and onsite. This motion was seconded by Rob with a vote of Greaves-aye, Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye, Scherer-aye, and Mitchell-aye; 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Scherer)
Community Choice Aggregation Program
Approve the Aggregation Plan as prepared by Community Choice Power as presented
Yolanda made a motion to approve the Aggregation Plan as prepared by Community Choice Power as presented. This motion was seconded by Joe with a vote of Greaves-aye, Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye, Scherer-aye, and Mitchell-aye; 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda made a motion to approve the Aggregation Plan as prepared by Community Choice Power as presented. This motion was seconded by Joe with a vote of Greaves-aye, Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye, Scherer-aye, and Mitchell-aye; 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Boston Marathon
Allow the runner who have 2020 Ashland bibs to decide if they would like to participate and fundraise for the virtual race or defer and run in the spring
Yolanda made a motion to allow the runner who have 2020 Ashland bibs to decide if they would like to participate and fundraise for the virtual race or defer and run in the spring. This motion was seconded by Joe with a vote of Greaves-aye, Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye, Scherer-aye, and Mitchell-aye; 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda made a motion to allow the runner who have 2020 Ashland bibs to decide if they would like to participate and fundraise for the virtual race or defer and run in the spring. This motion was seconded by Joe with a vote of Greaves-aye, Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye, Scherer-aye, and Mitchell-aye; 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Outdoor Dining and Reopening Guidelines
Approve the Temporary Outdoor Dining Program as presented excluding entertainment
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the Temporary Outdoor Dining Program as presented excluding entertainment. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a vote of Greaves-ayc, Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye, Scherer-aye, and Mitchell-aye; 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the Temporary Outdoor Dining Program as presented excluding entertainment. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a vote of Greaves-ayc, Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye, Scherer-aye, and Mitchell-aye; 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Home Rule Petition - Meals Tax
Approve the Meals Tax Home Rule Petition changes and submitted back to the state
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the Meals Tax Home Rule Petition changes and submitted back to the state. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a vote of Greaves-aye, Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye, Scherer-aye, and Mitchell-aye; 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the Meals Tax Home Rule Petition changes and submitted back to the state. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a vote of Greaves-aye, Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye, Scherer-aye, and Mitchell-aye; 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Prior Meeting Minute Approval
Accept the May 20th Select Board Minutes and Tri-Board Meeting Minutes from May 18, 2020 as presented
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to accept the May 20th Select Board Minutes and Tri-Board Meeting Minutes from May 18, 2020 as presented. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a vote of Greaves-aye, Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye, Scherer-aye, and Mitchell-aye; 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to accept the May 20th Select Board Minutes and Tri-Board Meeting Minutes from May 18, 2020 as presented. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a vote of Greaves-aye, Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye, Scherer-aye, and Mitchell-aye; 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Donations
Accept with thanks the generous gift of $5,000.00 for the 3R Program from the Friends of the Ashland Council on Aging
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to accept with thanks the generous gift of $5,000.00 for the 3R Program from the Friends of the Ashland Council on Aging. This motion was seconded by Rob Scherer with a vote of Greaves-aye, Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye, Scherer-aye, and Mitchell-aye; 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to accept with thanks the generous gift of $5,000.00 for the 3R Program from the Friends of the Ashland Council on Aging. This motion was seconded by Rob Scherer with a vote of Greaves-aye, Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye, Scherer-aye, and Mitchell-aye; 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Scherer)
Town Manager's Appointment
Accept the Town Managers Appointment of Carol Harvey as the Temporary Food Pantry Coordinator
Yolanda made a motion to accept the Town Managers Appointment of Carol Harvey as the Temporary Food Pantry Coordinator. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a vote of Greaves-aye, Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye, Scherer-aye, and Mitchell-aye; 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda made a motion to accept the Town Managers Appointment of Carol Harvey as the Temporary Food Pantry Coordinator. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a vote of Greaves-aye, Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye, Scherer-aye, and Mitchell-aye; 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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