MassVoter.com← Ashland Select BoardAshland Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
October 7, 2020
10 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Brandi Kinsman, Joseph Magnani, Steve Mitchell, Robert Scherer, Yolanda Greaves
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Robert Hill Way
Deny the request for Columbus Day work
Rob made a motion to deny the request for Columbus Day work. This motion was seconded by Joe with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Greaves-no; 4-1-0.
Yes: Kinsman, Magnani, Mitchell, SchererNo: Greaves
From the minutes
“Rob made a motion to deny the request for Columbus Day work. This motion was seconded by Joe with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Greaves-no; 4-1-0..” (Motion: Scherer, second: Magnani)
Extend Outside Dining
Extend the outside dining for all restaurants that have applied for extended outdoor dining through the end of the year
Joe made a motion to extend the outside dining for all restaurants that have applied for extended outdoor dining through the end of the year. This motion was seconded by Brandi with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Greaves-yes, 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Joe made a motion to extend the outside dining for all restaurants that have applied for extended outdoor dining through the end of the year. This motion was seconded by Brandi with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Greaves-yes, 5-0-0..” (Motion: Magnani, second: Kinsman)
Terms of Appointments
Change the Upper Charles Trail Committee to a 3-year term for each of the nine members
Rob made a motion to change the Upper Charles Trail Committee to a 3-year term for each of the nine members. 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
“Rob made a motion to change the Upper Charles Trail Committee to a 3-year term for each of the nine members. 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: Scherer, second: Magnani)
Create a 3-year term on the members of the Roadway Traffic Safety Committee
Rob made a motion to create a 3-year term on the members of the Roadway Traffic Safety Committee. 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
“Rob made a motion to create a 3-year term on the members of the Roadway Traffic Safety Committee. 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: Scherer, second: Magnani)
Change the term limit for SMOC from a 1-year term to a 3-year term
Rob made a motion to change the term limit for SMOC from a 1-year term to a 3-year term. 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
“Rob made a motion to change the term limit for SMOC from a 1-year term to a 3-year term. 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: Scherer, second: Magnani)
Election Warrant
Post and sign the November 3, 2020 State Election Warrant
Joe made a motion to post and sign the November 3, 2020 State Election Warrant. 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
“Joe made a motion to post and sign the November 3, 2020 State Election Warrant. 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: Magnani, second: Scherer)
Garden Club
Approve the request from the Ashland Garden Club in the amount of $2,500.00
Steve made a motion to approve the request from the Ashland Garden Club in the amount of $2,500.00. This motion was seconded by Rob with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye, Mitchell-aye, and Scherer-aye; 4-0-
Yes: Kinsman, Magnani, Mitchell, SchererThe roll call does not list Yolanda Greaves, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Steve made a motion to approve the request from the Ashland Garden Club in the amount of $2,500.00. This motion was seconded by Rob with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye, Mitchell-aye, and Scherer-aye; 4-0-.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Scherer)
Accept the Consent Agenda as presented
Steve made a motion to accept the Consent Agenda 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 accept the Consent Agenda 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)
Endorse the Local Initiative Program application for a Comprehensive Permit for the Arbella at Ashland located on Memorial Drive including 180 age restricted rental units, including 25% affordable...
Joe made a motion that the Select Board endorse the Local Initiative Program application for a Comprehensive Permit for the Arbella at Ashland located on Memorial Drive including 180 age restricted rental units, including 25% affordable units, of which 4 units shall be at 50% median income, 5 units shall be at 60% median income, and the remaining affordable units at 80% median income, and further that the Chair be authorized to execute the application on behalf of the Select Board. 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
“Joe made a motion that the Select Board endorse the Local Initiative Program application for a Comprehensive Permit for the Arbella at Ashland located on Memorial Drive including 180 age restricted rental units, including 25% affordable units, of which 4 units shall be at 50% median income, 5 units shall be at 60% median income, and the remaining affordable units at 80% median income, and further that the Chair be authorized to execute the application on behalf of the Select Board. 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: Magnani, second: Mitchell)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Rob made a motion to adjourn at 8:30 pm. 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 made a motion to adjourn at 8:30 pm. 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)
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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