MassVoter.com← Ashland Select BoardAshland Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
June 17, 2020
8 recorded votes, 1 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
MetroWest Veterans Service District
We approve the amended agreement for the regional MetroWest Veterans Service District, approve the revised budget and designate Michael Herbert as Ashland's representative
Yolanda made a motion that we approve the amended agreement for the regional MetroWest Veterans Service District, approve the revised budget and designate Michael Herbert as Ashland's representative. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a roll call vote Greaves aye, Kinsman aye, Magnani aye, Scherer aye, and Mitchell aye; 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda made a motion that we approve the amended agreement for the regional MetroWest Veterans Service District, approve the revised budget and designate Michael Herbert as Ashland's representative. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a roll call vote Greaves aye, Kinsman aye, Magnani aye, Scherer aye, and Mitchell aye; 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Approve the 1/12" contingency budget of $7,029,597.13 as proposed for use if the Town Meeting vote for the full budget fails
Yolanda made a motion to approve the 1/12" contingency budget of $7,029,597.13 as proposed for use if the Town Meeting vote for the full budget fails. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a roll call vote Greaves aye, Kinsman aye, Magnani aye, Scherer, and Mitchell aye; 5-0-0 aye, and Mitchell aye; 5-0-0.
The roll call lists Robert Scherer without a vote, but the count (5-0-0) matches the 5 members present with no one voting no, so every member present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Yolanda made a motion to approve the 1/12" contingency budget of $7,029,597.13 as proposed for use if the Town Meeting vote for the full budget fails. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a roll call vote Greaves aye, Kinsman aye, Magnani aye, Scherer, and Mitchell aye; 5-0-0 aye, and Mitchell aye; 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Approve the temporary extended outside seating for Krua Khun Yah as presented with contingency that they have the approval of the property owner
Yolanda move to approve the temporary extended outside seating for Krua Khun Yah as presented with contingency that they have the approval of the property owner. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a roll call vote Greaves aye, Kinsman aye, Magnani aye, Scherer aye, and Mitchell aye; 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda move to approve the temporary extended outside seating for Krua Khun Yah as presented with contingency that they have the approval of the property owner. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a roll call vote Greaves aye, Kinsman aye, Magnani aye, Scherer aye, and Mitchell aye; 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Approve the extension of the liquor license to the temporary expanded outside dining area through November 1, 2020 for Cherry Blossom
Yolanda made a motion to approve the extension of the liquor license to the temporary expanded outside dining area through November 1, 2020 for Cherry Blossom. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a roll call vote Greaves aye, Kinsman aye, Magnani aye, Scherer aye, and Mitchell aye; 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda made a motion to approve the extension of the liquor license to the temporary expanded outside dining area through November 1, 2020 for Cherry Blossom. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a roll call vote Greaves aye, Kinsman aye, Magnani aye, Scherer aye, and Mitchell aye; 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Move forward of the Little Libraries as presented by Betsy Emberley with the thanks to the people who are donating a doing the work, with the understanding that those who are building them will...
Yolanda made a motion to move forward of the Little Libraries as presented by Betsy Emberley with the thanks to the people who are donating a doing the work, with the understanding that those who are building them will consult Joe Richardson. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a roll call vote Greaves aye, Kinsman aye, Magnani aye, Scherer aye, and Mitchell aye; 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda made a motion to move forward of the Little Libraries as presented by Betsy Emberley with the thanks to the people who are donating a doing the work, with the understanding that those who are building them will consult Joe Richardson. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a roll call vote Greaves aye, Kinsman aye, Magnani aye, Scherer aye, and Mitchell aye; 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Renewal of Bond Anticipation Note
Approve the notice read by Joe Magnani, Clerk
Yolanda made a motion to approve the notice read by Joe Magnani, Clerk. This motion was seconded by Brandi with a roll call vote Greaves aye, Kinsman aye, Magnani aye, Scherer aye, and Mitchell aye; 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda made a motion to approve the notice read by Joe Magnani, Clerk. This motion was seconded by Brandi with a roll call vote Greaves aye, Kinsman aye, Magnani aye, Scherer aye, and Mitchell aye; 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Kinsman)
Meeting Date for - July & August
Keep the regular meeting schedule which would include meeting July * and July 15" and meeting August 5" and August 19
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to keep the regular meeting schedule which would include meeting July * and July 15" and meeting August 5" and August 19". This motion was seconded by Brandi with a roll call vote Greaves aye, Kinsman aye, Magnani aye, Scherer aye, and Mitchell aye; 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to keep the regular meeting schedule which would include meeting July * and July 15" and meeting August 5" and August 19". This motion was seconded by Brandi with a roll call vote Greaves aye, Kinsman aye, Magnani aye, Scherer aye, and Mitchell aye; 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Kinsman)
Steve Mitchell
Adjourn
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with 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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