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March 3, 2021
9 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
The Executive Session Minutes be accepted as presented and requested that they be reviewed by Town Counsel prior to releasing them
Steve made a motion that the Executive Session Minutes be accepted as presented and requested that they be reviewed by Town Counsel prior to releasing them. This motion was seconded by Brandi with a rollcall: Brandi Kinsman-aye, Joe Magnani-aye, Steve Mitchell-aye, Rob Scherer-aye, and Yolanda Greaves-aye.
From the minutes
“Steve made a motion that the Executive Session Minutes be accepted as presented and requested that they be reviewed by Town Counsel prior to releasing them. This motion was seconded by Brandi with a rollcall: Brandi Kinsman-aye, Joe Magnani-aye, Steve Mitchell-aye, Rob Scherer-aye, and Yolanda Greaves-aye..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Kinsman)
Scheduled Appointments
Appoint Precthi Sreeraj to the Stormwater Advisory Committee to a term that will expire on August 31, 2022
Brandi made a motion to appoint Precthi Sreeraj to the Stormwater Advisory Committee to a term that will expire on August 31, 2022. 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 appoint Precthi Sreeraj to the Stormwater Advisory Committee to a term that will expire on August 31, 2022. 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)
Approve the Consent Agenda as read into the record
Steve made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as read into the record. 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 read into the record. 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 Spilka - MBTA
Approve the letter as presented
Brandi made a motion to approve the letter 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 approve the letter 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)
Town Meeting
Hold the Annual Town Meeting on Saturday June 12, 2021
Rob made a motion to hold the Annual Town Meeting on Saturday June 12, 2021. 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 hold the Annual Town Meeting on Saturday June 12, 2021. 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)
February 4, 2021
Approve the response for the February 4, 2021 the Open Meeting Law Complaint
Steve made a motion to approve the response for the February 4, 2021 the Open Meeting Law Complaint. 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 response for the February 4, 2021 the Open Meeting Law Complaint. 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)
February 8, 2021
Approve the response for the February 8, 202 the Open Meeting Law Complaint
Steve made a motion to approve the response for the February 8, 202 the Open Meeting Law Complaint. 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 response for the February 8, 202 the Open Meeting Law Complaint. 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)
February 11, 2021
Approve the response for the February 11, 2021 the Open Meeting Law Complaint
Steve made a motion to approve the response for the February 11, 2021 the Open Meeting Law Complaint. 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 response for the February 11, 2021 the Open Meeting Law Complaint. 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
Rob made a motion to adjourn at 9:36 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 9:36 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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