MassVoter.com← Ashland Select BoardAshland Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
December 15, 2021
21 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Yolanda Greaves, who is counted absent.
Present: Brandi Kinsman, Steve Mitchell, Robert Scherer, Joseph Magnani
Absent: Yolanda Greaves
Every vote, in order
BAA Grants
Approve the BAA Grant spreadsheet as presented by the sub-committee
Brandi made a motion to approve the BAA Grant spreadsheet as presented by the sub-committee. This motion was seconded by Rob, with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Magnani-aye; 4- 0-0.
From the minutes
“Brandi made a motion to approve the BAA Grant spreadsheet as presented by the sub-committee. This motion was seconded by Rob, with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Magnani-aye; 4- 0-0..” (Motion: Kinsman, second: Scherer)
Support the PTO Pre-School grant in the amount $1500.00
Rob made a motion to support the PTO Pre-School grant in the amount $1500.00. This motion was seconded by Steve, with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Magnani-aye; 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Rob made a motion to support the PTO Pre-School grant in the amount $1500.00. This motion was seconded by Steve, with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Magnani-aye; 4-0-0..” (Motion: Scherer, second: Mitchell)
William Pittaway School 75 Central Street Common Victualler
Approve the AU Alcohol Restaurant renewals as presented
Joe made a motion to approve the AU Alcohol Restaurant renewals as presented. This motion was seconded by Steve, with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Magnani-aye; 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Joe made a motion to approve the AU Alcohol Restaurant renewals as presented. This motion was seconded by Steve, with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Magnani-aye; 4-0-0..” (Motion: Magnani, second: Mitchell)
Approve the All Alcohol Retail renewals as presented
Steve made a motion to approve the All Alcohol Retail renewals as presented. This motion was seconded by Brandi, with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Magnani-aye; 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Steve made a motion to approve the All Alcohol Retail renewals as presented. This motion was seconded by Brandi, with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Magnani-aye; 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Kinsman)
Approve the Wine and Malt Restaurant renewals as presented
Steve made a motion to approve the Wine and Malt Restaurant renewals as presented. This motion was seconded by Brandi, with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Magnani-aye; 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Steve made a motion to approve the Wine and Malt Restaurant renewals as presented. This motion was seconded by Brandi, with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Magnani-aye; 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Kinsman)
Approve the Wine and Malt Retail renewals as presented
Steve made a motion to approve the Wine and Malt Retail renewals as presented. This motion was seconded by Brandi, with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Magnani-aye; 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Steve made a motion to approve the Wine and Malt Retail renewals as presented. This motion was seconded by Brandi, with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Magnani-aye; 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Kinsman)
Approve the Amusement License renewals as presented
Steve made a motion to approve the Amusement License renewals as presented. This motion was seconded by Brandi, with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Magnani-aye; 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Steve made a motion to approve the Amusement License renewals as presented. This motion was seconded by Brandi, with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Magnani-aye; 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Kinsman)
Approve the Class IT License renewals as presented
Steve made a motion to approve the Class IT License renewals as presented. This motion was seconded by Brandi, with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Magnani-aye; 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Steve made a motion to approve the Class IT License renewals as presented. This motion was seconded by Brandi, with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Magnani-aye; 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Kinsman)
Approve the Class III License renewal as presented
Steve made a motion to approve the Class III License renewal as presented. This motion was seconded by Brandi, with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Magnani-aye; 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Steve made a motion to approve the Class III License renewal as presented. This motion was seconded by Brandi, with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Magnani-aye; 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Kinsman)
Approve the Club License renewals as presented
Steve made a motion to approve the Club License renewals as presented. This motion was seconded by Brandi, with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Magnani-aye; 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Steve made a motion to approve the Club License renewals as presented. This motion was seconded by Brandi, with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Magnani-aye; 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Kinsman)
Approve the Billiards License renewals as presented
Steve made a motion to approve the Billiards License renewals as presented. This motion was seconded by Brandi, with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Magnani-aye; 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Steve made a motion to approve the Billiards License renewals as presented. This motion was seconded by Brandi, with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Magnani-aye; 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Kinsman)
Approve the Common Victualler License renewals as presented
Steve made a motion to approve the Common Victualler License renewals as presented. This motion was seconded by Brandi, with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Magnani-aye; 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Steve made a motion to approve the Common Victualler License renewals as presented. This motion was seconded by Brandi, with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Magnani-aye; 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Kinsman)
Approve the Entertainment License renewals as presented
Steve made a motion to approve the Entertainment License renewals as presented. This motion was seconded by Brandi, with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Magnani-aye; 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Steve made a motion to approve the Entertainment License renewals as presented. This motion was seconded by Brandi, with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Magnani-aye; 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Kinsman)
Approve the Sunday Entertainment License renewal as presented
Steve made a motion to approve the Sunday Entertainment License renewal as presented. This motion was seconded by Brandi, with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Magnani-aye; 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Steve made a motion to approve the Sunday Entertainment License renewal as presented. This motion was seconded by Brandi, with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Magnani-aye; 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Kinsman)
Approve the Hobby License renewal as presented
Steve made a motion to approve the Hobby License renewal as presented. This motion was seconded by Brandi, with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Magnani-aye; 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Steve made a motion to approve the Hobby License renewal as presented. This motion was seconded by Brandi, with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Magnani-aye; 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Kinsman)
Approve the Lodging License renewal as presented
Steve made a motion to approve the Lodging License renewal as presented. This motion was seconded by Brandi, with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Magnani-aye; 5-0-0.
The minutes give the count as 5-0-0 but name Brandi Kinsman (yes), Steve Mitchell (yes), Robert Scherer (yes) and Joseph Magnani (yes), which does not add up with the 4 members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Steve made a motion to approve the Lodging License renewal as presented. This motion was seconded by Brandi, with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Magnani-aye; 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Kinsman)
Approve the Taxi/Livery License renewal as presented
Steve made a motion to approve the Taxi/Livery License renewal as presented. This motion was seconded by Brandi, with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Magnani-aye; 5-0-0.
The minutes give the count as 5-0-0 but name Brandi Kinsman (yes), Steve Mitchell (yes), Robert Scherer (yes) and Joseph Magnani (yes), which does not add up with the 4 members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Steve made a motion to approve the Taxi/Livery License renewal as presented. This motion was seconded by Brandi, with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Magnani-aye; 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Kinsman)
Special Municipal Employees
Classify the following position as special municipal employees in accordance with Chapter 268A, Section I(n) of the General Laws Planning Board Members and Zoning Board Members
Joe made a motion that the Select Board classify the following position as special municipal employees in accordance with Chapter 268A, Section I(n) of the General Laws Planning Board Members and Zoning Board Members. This motion was seconded by Steve, with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer- aye, and Magnani-aye; 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Joe made a motion that the Select Board classify the following position as special municipal employees in accordance with Chapter 268A, Section I(n) of the General Laws Planning Board Members and Zoning Board Members. This motion was seconded by Steve, with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer- aye, and Magnani-aye; 4-0-0..” (Motion: Magnani, second: Mitchell)
Community Compact Grant
Accept the Community Compact Grant in the amount of $95,000.00 for Fire Equipment
Steve made a motion to accept the Community Compact Grant in the amount of $95,000.00 for Fire Equipment. This motion was seconded by Brandi, with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Magnani-aye; 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Steve made a motion to accept the Community Compact Grant in the amount of $95,000.00 for Fire Equipment. This motion was seconded by Brandi, with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Magnani-aye; 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Kinsman)
Accept the Consent Agenda as presented
Steve made a motion to accept the Consent Agenda as presented. This motion was seconded by Brandi, with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Magnani-aye; 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Steve made a motion to accept the Consent Agenda as presented. This motion was seconded by Brandi, with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Magnani-aye; 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Kinsman)
Joe Magnani
Adjourn
Brandi made a motion to adjourn. This motion was seconded by Rob, with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Mitchell- aye, Scherer-aye, and Magnani-aye; 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Brandi made a motion to adjourn. This motion was seconded by Rob, with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Mitchell- aye, Scherer-aye, and Magnani-aye; 4-0-0..” (Motion: Kinsman, 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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