MassVoter.com← Ashland Select BoardAshland Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
November 18, 2020
8 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
MX Motors - Class II License Transfer
Close the public hearing
Joe made a motion to close the public hearing. 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 close the public hearing. 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)
Approve the request for the transfer of license for 14-16 Nickerson Road for 30 cars
Steve made a motion to approve the request for the transfer of license for 14-16 Nickerson Road for 30 cars. 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 approve the request for the transfer of license for 14-16 Nickerson Road for 30 cars. 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)
Cultural Council
Appoint Moala Kitayimbwa and Debbie Bresnick the Ashland Cultural Council to 3- year terms that expire on November 17, 2023
Rob made a motion to appoint Moala Kitayimbwa and Debbie Bresnick the Ashland Cultural Council to 3- year terms that expire on November 17, 2023. 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 appoint Moala Kitayimbwa and Debbie Bresnick the Ashland Cultural Council to 3- year terms that expire on November 17, 2023. 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)
BAA Grant Request
Approve the request for the BAA Grant request for the Captain Practices in the amount of $500.00
Steve made a motion to approve the request for the BAA Grant request for the Captain Practices in the amount of $500.00. 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 request for the BAA Grant request for the Captain Practices in the amount of $500.00. 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)
Approve the Consent Agenda as presented
Steve made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 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 approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 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)
Move to approve the use of a Construction Manager at Risk under General Law Chapter 149A as presented
Brandi made a motion to move to approve the use of a Construction Manager at Risk under General Law Chapter 149A as presented. 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
“Brandi made a motion to move to approve the use of a Construction Manager at Risk under General Law Chapter 149A as presented. 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: Kinsman, second: Magnani)
Special Town Meeting
Accept the December 8, 2020 Special Town Meeting Warrant as presented including the land taking for 12 - 16 Union known as Article 6
Steve made a motion to accept the December 8, 2020 Special Town Meeting Warrant as presented including the land taking for 12 - 16 Union known as Article 6. 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 December 8, 2020 Special Town Meeting Warrant as presented including the land taking for 12 - 16 Union known as Article 6. 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)
Yolanda Greaves
Adjourn
Joe made a motion to adjourn at 9:00 pm. 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 adjourn at 9:00 pm. 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)
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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