MassVoter.com← Ashland Select BoardAshland Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
December 2, 2020
20 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
Minutes
Approve the recommendation from the Board of Assessor's for a single tax rate for FY 2021
Joc made a motion to approve the recommendation from the Board of Assessor's for a single tax rate for FY 2021. 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
“Joc made a motion to approve the recommendation from the Board of Assessor's for a single tax rate for FY 2021. 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)
Suspend the hearing until December 16, 2020
Steve made a motion to suspend the hearing until December 16, 2020. 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 suspend the hearing until December 16, 2020. 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)
Approve the Consent Agenda as read into the record
Joe made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as read into the record. 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 approve the Consent Agenda as read into the record. 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)
Review Annual License Renewals
Approve the All Alcohol Restaurant List as presented
Joc made a motion to approve the All Alcohol Restaurant List as presented. 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
“Joc made a motion to approve the All Alcohol Restaurant List as presented. 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 All Alcohol Retail List as presented
Joe made a motion to approve the All Alcohol Retail List 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
“Joe made a motion to approve the All Alcohol Retail List 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: Magnani, second: Kinsman)
Approve the Billiards list as presented
Joe made a motion to approve the Billiards list 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
“Joe made a motion to approve the Billiards list 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: Magnani, second: Kinsman)
Approve the Class II Licenses as presented
Joc made a motion to approve the Class II Licenses 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
“Joc made a motion to approve the Class II Licenses 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: Magnani, second: Kinsman)
Approve the Class III Licenses as presented
Joe made a motion to approve the Class III Licenses 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
“Joe made a motion to approve the Class III Licenses 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: Magnani, second: Kinsman)
Approve the Club Licenses as presented
Joe made a motion to approve the Club Licenses 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
“Joe made a motion to approve the Club Licenses 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: Magnani, second: Kinsman)
Approve the Common Victualler License as presented
Joe made a motion to approve the Common Victualler License 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
“Joe made a motion to approve the Common Victualler License 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: Magnani, second: Kinsman)
Approve the Entertainment Licenses as presented
Joe made a motion to approve the Entertainment Licenses 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
“Joe made a motion to approve the Entertainment Licenses 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: Magnani, second: Kinsman)
Approve the Hobby License as presented
Joe made a motion to approve the Hobby License 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
“Joe made a motion to approve the Hobby License 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: Magnani, second: Kinsman)
Approve the Lodging House License as presented
Joe made a motion to approve the Lodging House License 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
“Joe made a motion to approve the Lodging House License 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: Magnani, second: Kinsman)
Approve the Sunday Entertainment Licenses as presented
Joe made a motion to approve the Sunday Entertainment Licenses 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
“Joe made a motion to approve the Sunday Entertainment Licenses 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: Magnani, second: Kinsman)
Approve the Wine and Malt Restaurant Licenses as presented
Joe made a motion to approve the Wine and Malt Restaurant Licenses 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
“Joe made a motion to approve the Wine and Malt Restaurant Licenses 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: Magnani, second: Kinsman)
Approve Wine and Malt Retail Licenses as presented
Joe made a motion to approve Wine and Malt Retail Licenses 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
“Joe made a motion to approve Wine and Malt Retail Licenses 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: Magnani, second: Kinsman)
Special Town Meeting
Open the Warrant for the Special Town Election to be held on January 13, 2021
Steve made a motion to open the Warrant for the Special Town Election to be held on January 13, 2021 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 open the Warrant for the Special Town Election to be held on January 13, 2021 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)
Insert on the ballot the following questions as presented for the January 13, 2021 Special Town Election
Steve made a motion to insert on the ballot the following questions as presented for the January 13, 2021 Special Town Election. 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 insert on the ballot the following questions as presented for the January 13, 2021 Special Town Election. 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)
Close the Warrant for the Special Town Election and notify the Town Clerk of same
Steve made a motion to close the Warrant for the Special Town Election and notify the Town Clerk of same. 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 close the Warrant for the Special Town Election and notify the Town Clerk of same. 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)
Yolanda Greaves
Adjourn
Joe made a motion to adjourn at 8:57 pm. 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 adjourn at 8:57 pm. 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)
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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