MassVoter.com← Ashland Select BoardAshland Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
July 15, 2020
11 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Brandi Kinsman, Joseph Magnani, Robert Scherer, Steve Mitchell, Yolanda Greaves
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Mission
Adopt the revisions to the Vision and Mission Statements as drafted
Steve made a motion to adopt the revisions to the Vision and Mission Statements as drafted. This motion was seconded by Brandi with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Greaves-aye; 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Steve made a motion to adopt the revisions to the Vision and Mission Statements as drafted. This motion was seconded by Brandi with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Greaves-aye; 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Kinsman)
Raise the Indian Flag
Support the request from the Indian Association of Greater Boston (IAGB), conditioned that they work with town staff, specifically Ed Burman to manage the protocols
Steve made a motion to support the request from the Indian Association of Greater Boston (IAGB), conditioned that they work with town staff, specifically Ed Burman to manage the protocols. This motion was seconded by Joe with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Greaves-aye; 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Steve made a motion to support the request from the Indian Association of Greater Boston (IAGB), conditioned that they work with town staff, specifically Ed Burman to manage the protocols. This motion was seconded by Joe with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Greaves-aye; 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Magnani)
Letter to Attorney General Hopkinton/Ashland Transfer Line
Approve the letter and instruct the Chair to sign and transmit it to the Attorney General, with a copy of Dr. Stanton's report
Rob motion to approve the letter and instruct the Chair to sign and transmit it to the Attorney General, with a copy of Dr. Stanton's report. This motion was seconded by Brandi with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Magnani- aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Greaves-aye; 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Rob motion to approve the letter and instruct the Chair to sign and transmit it to the Attorney General, with a copy of Dr. Stanton's report. This motion was seconded by Brandi with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Magnani- aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Greaves-aye; 5-0-0..” (Motion: Scherer, second: Kinsman)
Outside Dining Request
Approve the extension of the outdoor liquor license for Hanto for outside dining expiring on November 1*, conditioned on the Community Development team's review and approval of the application and...
Brandi made a motion to approve the extension of the outdoor liquor license for Hanto for outside dining expiring on November 1*, conditioned on the Community Development team's review and approval of the application and the space. This motion was seconded by Steve with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Greaves-aye; 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Brandi made a motion to approve the extension of the outdoor liquor license for Hanto for outside dining expiring on November 1*, conditioned on the Community Development team's review and approval of the application and the space. This motion was seconded by Steve with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Greaves-aye; 5-0-0..” (Motion: Kinsman, second: Mitchell)
Approve the request from VFW for outside dining expiring on November *
Joe made a motion to approve the request from VFW for outside dining expiring on November *. This motion was seconded by Joe with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Greaves-aye; 5-0-0.
The minutes name Joseph Magnani as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Joe made a motion to approve the request from VFW for outside dining expiring on November *. This motion was seconded by Joe with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Greaves-aye; 5-0-0..” (Motion: Magnani)
Accept the Consent Agenda as presented
Steve made a motion to accept the Consent Agenda as presented. This motion was seconded by Brandi with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Greaves-aye; 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Steve made a motion to accept the Consent Agenda as presented. This motion was seconded by Brandi with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Greaves-aye; 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Kinsman)
Rail Transit District
Support the Development Agreement with United Group of Companies and the Town of Ashland as presented
Steve made a motion to support the Development Agreement with United Group of Companies and the Town of Ashland as presented. This motion was seconded by Rob with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Magnani- aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Greaves-aye; 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Steve made a motion to support the Development Agreement with United Group of Companies and the Town of Ashland as presented. This motion was seconded by Rob with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Magnani- aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Greaves-aye; 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Scherer)
For the board to authorize Michael Herbert to sign the agreement and send it to UGC post haste
Steve made a motion for the board to authorize Michael Herbert to sign the agreement and send it to UGC post haste. This motion was seconded by Rob with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Greaves-aye; 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Steve made a motion for the board to authorize Michael Herbert to sign the agreement and send it to UGC post haste. This motion was seconded by Rob with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Greaves-aye; 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Scherer)
Material on Town Property
Have Michael explore hanging a flag or banner showing support for "Black Lives Matter" and provide a proposal
Steve made a motion to have Michael explore hanging a flag or banner showing support for "Black Lives Matter" and provide a proposal. This motion was seconded by Rob with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Magnani- aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Greaves-aye; 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Steve made a motion to have Michael explore hanging a flag or banner showing support for "Black Lives Matter" and provide a proposal. This motion was seconded by Rob with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Magnani- aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Greaves-aye; 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Scherer)
Rob Scherer
Support the Chapter 90 bond bill
Rob made a motion to support the Chapter 90 bond bill. This motion was seconded by Rob with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Greaves-aye: 5-0-0.
The minutes name Robert Scherer as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Rob made a motion to support the Chapter 90 bond bill. This motion was seconded by Rob with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Greaves-aye: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Scherer)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Joe made a motion to adjourn at 7:30pm. This seconded by Brandi with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Magnani- aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Greaves-aye; 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Joe made a motion to adjourn at 7:30pm. This seconded by Brandi with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Magnani- aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Greaves-aye; 5-0-0..” (Motion: Magnani, second: Kinsman)
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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