MassVoter.com← Ashland Select BoardAshland Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
September 7, 2022
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Brandi Kinsman, Yolanda Greaves, Robert Scherer, Steve Mitchell, Joseph Magnani
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Joseph Magnani took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Town Manager's Contract
Approve the extension of the Town Manager's Contract to September 6, 2025
Yolanda made a motion to approve the extension of the Town Manager's Contract to September 6, 2025 seconded by Steve with a rollcall vote of Greaves-aye, Magnani-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye and Kinsman- aye 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda made a motion to approve the extension of the Town Manager's Contract to September 6, 2025 seconded by Steve with a rollcall vote of Greaves-aye, Magnani-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye and Kinsman- aye 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Mitchell)
Approve the 2% bonus on January 1, 2022 salary
Yolanda made a motion to approve the 2% bonus on January 1, 2022 salary seconded by Steve with a rollcall vote of Greaves-aye, Magnani-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye and Kinsman-aye 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda made a motion to approve the 2% bonus on January 1, 2022 salary seconded by Steve with a rollcall vote of Greaves-aye, Magnani-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye and Kinsman-aye 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Mitchell)
Meeting Schedule
Change the October 5" to October 12" due to Yom Kippur
Yolanda made a motion to change the October 5" to October 12" due to Yom Kippur seconded by Joe with a rollcall vote of Greaves-aye, Magnani-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye and Kinsman-aye 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda made a motion to change the October 5" to October 12" due to Yom Kippur seconded by Joe with a rollcall vote of Greaves-aye, Magnani-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye and Kinsman-aye 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Funding Request
Approve funds not to exceed $625.00 from the Selectmen's Gift Account
Yolanda made a motion to approve funds not to exceed $625.00 from the Selectmen's Gift Account seconded by Steve with a rollcall vote of Greaves-aye, Magnani-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye and Kinsman-aye 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda made a motion to approve funds not to exceed $625.00 from the Selectmen's Gift Account seconded by Steve with a rollcall vote of Greaves-aye, Magnani-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye and Kinsman-aye 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Mitchell)
Comprehensive Plan
Accept the Consent Agenda as presented
Yolanda made a motion to accept the Consent Agenda as presented. This motion was seconded by Steve with a rollcall vote of Greaves-aye, Magnani-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye and Kinsman-aye 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda made a motion to accept the Consent Agenda as presented. This motion was seconded by Steve with a rollcall vote of Greaves-aye, Magnani-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye and Kinsman-aye 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Mitchell)
Brandi Kinsman
Adjourn
Yolanda made a motion to adjourn at 10:02 pm seconded by Joe with a rollcall vote of Greaves-aye, Magnani- aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye and Kinsman-aye 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda made a motion to adjourn at 10:02 pm seconded by Joe with a rollcall vote of Greaves-aye, Magnani- aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye and Kinsman-aye 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, 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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