MassVoter.com← Ashland Select BoardAshland Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
July 21, 2021
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Robert Scherer, who is counted absent.
Present: Brandi Kinsman, Yolanda Greaves, Steve Mitchell, Joseph Magnani
Absent: Robert Scherer
Every vote, in order
Minutes
Approve the multiple one-day licenses for 67 Degree Brewing for Friday, August 27th from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Saturday, August 28th from noon to 9:00 pm, Sunday, August 29th from noon to 9:00 pm,...
Yolanda made a motion to approve the multiple one-day licenses for 67 Degree Brewing for Friday, August 27th from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Saturday, August 28th from noon to 9:00 pm, Sunday, August 29th from noon to 9:00 pm, Friday, September 24th from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Saturday, September 25th from noon to 9:00 pm and Sunday, September 26" from noon to 9:00 pm. This was seconded by Brandi with a rollcall vote of Greaves-aye, Kinsman-aye, Mitchell-aye, and Magnani -aye; 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda made a motion to approve the multiple one-day licenses for 67 Degree Brewing for Friday, August 27th from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Saturday, August 28th from noon to 9:00 pm, Sunday, August 29th from noon to 9:00 pm, Friday, September 24th from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Saturday, September 25th from noon to 9:00 pm and Sunday, September 26" from noon to 9:00 pm. This was seconded by Brandi with a rollcall vote of Greaves-aye, Kinsman-aye, Mitchell-aye, and Magnani -aye; 4-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Kinsman)
Approve the petition to the Select Board for the Town of Ashland to approve the formation of a Tourism Destination Marking District as presented
Yolanda made a motion to approve the petition to the Select Board for the Town of Ashland to approve the formation of a Tourism Destination Marking District as presented. This was seconded by Steve with a rollcall vote of Greaves-aye, Kinsman-aye, Mitchell-aye, and Magnani -aye; 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda made a motion to approve the petition to the Select Board for the Town of Ashland to approve the formation of a Tourism Destination Marking District as presented. This was seconded by Steve with a rollcall vote of Greaves-aye, Kinsman-aye, Mitchell-aye, and Magnani -aye; 4-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Mitchell)
Approve the Consent Agenda as presented
Steve made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion was seconded by Yolanda, with a vote of Greaves-aye, Kinsman-aye, Mitchell-aye, and Magnani -aye; 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Steve made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion was seconded by Yolanda, with a vote of Greaves-aye, Kinsman-aye, Mitchell-aye, and Magnani -aye; 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Greaves)
Easement Agreement with the YMCA
Approve the Chair to sign the Easement Agreement with the YMCA for Trolley Brook Trail
Yolanda made a motion to approve the Chair to sign the Easement Agreement with the YMCA for Trolley Brook Trail. This was seconded by Steve with a rollcall vote of Greaves-aye, Kinsman-aye, Mitchell-aye, and Magnani - aye; 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda made a motion to approve the Chair to sign the Easement Agreement with the YMCA for Trolley Brook Trail. This was seconded by Steve with a rollcall vote of Greaves-aye, Kinsman-aye, Mitchell-aye, and Magnani - aye; 4-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Mitchell)
Town Counsel Appointment
Approve the appointment of Town Counsel, Mead, Talerman, and Costa LLC
Yolanda made a motion to approve the appointment of Town Counsel, Mead, Talerman, and Costa LLC. This was seconded by Brandi with a rollcall vote of Greaves-aye, Kinsman-aye, Mitchell-aye, and Magnani -aye; 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda made a motion to approve the appointment of Town Counsel, Mead, Talerman, and Costa LLC. This was seconded by Brandi with a rollcall vote of Greaves-aye, Kinsman-aye, Mitchell-aye, and Magnani -aye; 4-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Kinsman)
BBQ Senior Center
Approve the $500.00 request for the Senior Center BBQ
Yolanda made a motion to approve the $500.00 request for the Senior Center BBQ. This was seconded by Brandi with a rollcall vote of Greaves-aye, Kinsman-aye, Mitchell-aye, and Magnani -aye; 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda made a motion to approve the $500.00 request for the Senior Center BBQ. This was seconded by Brandi with a rollcall vote of Greaves-aye, Kinsman-aye, Mitchell-aye, and Magnani -aye; 4-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Kinsman)
Letter of Support Green Infrastructure
Support the Green Infrastructure and the Green Future Act, House Bill #3292
Brandi made a motion to support the Green Infrastructure and the Green Future Act, House Bill #3292. This was seconded by Steve with a rollcall vote of Greaves-aye, Kinsman-aye, Mitchell-aye, and Magnani -aye; 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Brandi made a motion to support the Green Infrastructure and the Green Future Act, House Bill #3292. This was seconded by Steve with a rollcall vote of Greaves-aye, Kinsman-aye, Mitchell-aye, and Magnani -aye; 4-0-0..” (Motion: Kinsman, second: Mitchell)
Town Manager Report
Adjourn
Yolanda made a motion to adjourn. This was seconded by Brandi with a rollcall vote of Greaves-aye, Kinsman- aye, Mitchell-aye, and Magnani -aye; 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda made a motion to adjourn. This was seconded by Brandi with a rollcall vote of Greaves-aye, Kinsman- aye, Mitchell-aye, and Magnani -aye; 4-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, 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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