MassVoter.com← Ashland Select BoardAshland Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
November 4, 2020
5 recorded votes, 0 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
ZBA Appointment
Appoint Charles Green as an Associate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeal to a term that will expire on August 31, 2021
Joe made a motion to appoint Charles Green as an Associate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeal to a term that will expire on August 31, 2021. 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 to appoint Charles Green as an Associate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeal to a term that will expire on August 31, 2021. 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)
Approve the Consent Agenda as presented
Steve made a motion to approve 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 approve 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)
Appoint Ron Mortensen to the Mindess Building Committee and remove Barbara Durand and Joe Richardson
Joe made a motion to appoint Ron Mortensen to the Mindess Building Committee and remove Barbara Durand and Joe Richardson. 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
“Joe made a motion to appoint Ron Mortensen to the Mindess Building Committee and remove Barbara Durand and Joe Richardson. 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: Magnani, second: Kinsman)
Waive Waiting Period for Acquisition of Property
Reduce the waiting period to 60-day waiting period for the acquisition of the property known as Charles Nickerson
Joe made a motion to reduce the waiting period to 60-day waiting period for the acquisition of the property known as Charles Nickerson. 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 reduce the waiting period to 60-day waiting period for the acquisition of the property known as Charles Nickerson. 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)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Steve 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
“Steve 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: Mitchell, 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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