MassVoter.com← Ashland Select BoardAshland Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
May 5, 2021
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
Close this session of the Ascertainment Hearing but reserved the right to hold another hearing if needed
Joe made a motion to close this session of the Ascertainment Hearing but reserved the right to hold another hearing if needed. 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 close this session of the Ascertainment Hearing but reserved the right to hold another hearing if needed. 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)
Public Hearing - Castelly- Livery License
Pause the hearing until the prior hearing has been completed
Joe made a motion to pause the hearing until the prior hearing has been completed. 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 pause the hearing until the prior hearing has been completed. 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)
Reopen the hearing
Joe made a motion to reopen the 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 reopen the 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)
Close the hearing
Joe made a motion to close the 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 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 a Livery License requested by Castelly Transportation LLC located at 19 Mulhall Drive for three vehicles
Joe made a motion to approve the request for a Livery License requested by Castelly Transportation LLC located at 19 Mulhall Drive for three vehicles. 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 approve the request for a Livery License requested by Castelly Transportation LLC located at 19 Mulhall Drive for three vehicles. 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)
Rajit Gupta
Approve the Consent Agenda as presented
Brandi 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
“Brandi 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: Kinsman, second: Magnani)
Authorize Yolanda to sign the MOU once it has been finalized
Brandi made a motion to authorize Yolanda to sign the MOU once it has been finalized. 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
“Brandi made a motion to authorize Yolanda to sign the MOU once it has been finalized. 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: Kinsman, second: Scherer)
Request - Land Stewardship Committee
Approve the request for $36,280.00 from the reserve funds account for Land Stewardship Committee to purchase of a tractor to care for Warren Woods and 22 Elliot St
Steve made a motion to approve the request for $36,280.00 from the reserve funds account for Land Stewardship Committee to purchase of a tractor to care for Warren Woods and 22 Elliot St. 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 $36,280.00 from the reserve funds account for Land Stewardship Committee to purchase of a tractor to care for Warren Woods and 22 Elliot St. 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)
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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