MassVoter.com← Ashland Select BoardAshland Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
May 19, 2021
13 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
Close the hearing
Steve made a motion to close the hearing. 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 hearing. 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)
Approve the transfer of stock
Joe made a motion to approve the transfer of stock. 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 transfer of stock. 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 change of officers
Steve made a motion to approve the change of officers. 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 approve the change of officers. 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)
Upper Charles Trail Appointment
Appoint Doug Costello to the Upper Charles Trail
Joe made a motion to appoint Doug Costello to the Upper Charles Trail. 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 Doug Costello to the Upper Charles Trail. 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)
Little Libraries
Approve the Little Free Libraries at three new locations that include the Community Gardens, Mill Pond Bridge, and Lakeside/Waushakum Pond Boat Launch with the approval of the property owners
Joe made a motion to approve the Little Free Libraries at three new locations that include the Community Gardens, Mill Pond Bridge, and Lakeside/Waushakum Pond Boat Launch with the approval of the property owners. 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 Little Free Libraries at three new locations that include the Community Gardens, Mill Pond Bridge, and Lakeside/Waushakum Pond Boat Launch with the approval of the property owners. 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)
Adopt the 2021 Housing Production Plan: Joe Magnani made a motion to adopt the 2021 Housing Production Plan as presented
Motion to adopt the 2021 Housing Production Plan: Joe Magnani made a motion to adopt the 2021 Housing Production Plan 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
“Motion to adopt the 2021 Housing Production Plan: Joe Magnani made a motion to adopt the 2021 Housing Production Plan 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)
Valentine Property Recommendation
Approve the $125,000.00 from the CPC historical bucket to go on the Town Meeting warrant
Joe made a motion to approve the $125,000.00 from the CPC historical bucket to go on the Town Meeting warrant. 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 $125,000.00 from the CPC historical bucket to go on the Town Meeting warrant. 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 Consent Agenda as presented
Joe made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda 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 Consent Agenda 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)
Close and post the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Steve made a motion to close and post the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. 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 close and post the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. 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)
Review BAA Grant Submissions
Award Ashland Sporting Association $3,900.00, Ashland Youth Basketball $1,000.00, Ashland Youth Lacrosse $1,000.00, and the funding would come from the Runner's funds
Yolanda made a motion to award Ashland Sporting Association $3,900.00, Ashland Youth Basketball $1,000.00, Ashland Youth Lacrosse $1,000.00, and the funding would come from the Runner's funds. 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
“Yolanda made a motion to award Ashland Sporting Association $3,900.00, Ashland Youth Basketball $1,000.00, Ashland Youth Lacrosse $1,000.00, and the funding would come from the Runner's funds. 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: Greaves, second: Kinsman)
Award $1,500.00 for GreenUp Ashland, $1,750.00 for Ashland Day Committee, and $1,099.00 for WACA TV from the Selectmen's Gift Account
Yolanda made a motion award $1,500.00 for GreenUp Ashland, $1,750.00 for Ashland Day Committee, and $1,099.00 for WACA TV from the Selectmen's Gift Account. 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
“Yolanda made a motion award $1,500.00 for GreenUp Ashland, $1,750.00 for Ashland Day Committee, and $1,099.00 for WACA TV from the Selectmen's Gift Account. 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: Greaves, second: Kinsman)
COVID Update and Vaccinations
Go past 10:00 pm
Joe motion to go past 10:00 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
“Joe motion to go past 10:00 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: Magnani, second: Kinsman)
Yolanda Greaves
Adjourn
Joe made a motion to adjourn at 10:34 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
“Joe made a motion to adjourn at 10:34 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: Magnani, 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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