MassVoter.com← Ashland Select BoardAshland Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
September 21, 2022
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Brandi Kinsman, Yolanda Greaves, Joseph Magnani, Steve Mitchell, Robert Scherer
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Robert Scherer took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Cadillac Paint
Endorse the Cadillac Paint Park Plan that had been presented
Yolanda made a motion to endorse the Cadillac Paint Park Plan that had been presented, seconded by Joe with rollcall of Greaves-aye, Magnani-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye and Kinsman-aye 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda made a motion to endorse the Cadillac Paint Park Plan that had been presented, seconded by Joe with rollcall of Greaves-aye, Magnani-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye and Kinsman-aye 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Accept the changes to the letter to Paul Gustafson as we discussed regarding the three points and adding another one
Yolanda made a motion to accept the changes to the letter to Paul Gustafson as we discussed regarding the three points and adding another one, 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 accept the changes to the letter to Paul Gustafson as we discussed regarding the three points and adding another one, 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)
Valentine Barn
Move forward with the complete plan for the barn and ask Michael to determine where the additional funding will be coming from
Yolanda made a motion to move forward with the complete plan for the barn and ask Michael to determine where the additional funding will be coming from, 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 move forward with the complete plan for the barn and ask Michael to determine where the additional funding will be coming from, 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)
Sewer Moratorium
Ratify and support the sewer moratorium presented by the Town Manager for 6 months
Yolanda made a motion to ratify and support the sewer moratorium presented by the Town Manager for 6 months, seconded by Steve with a rollcall vote of Greave-aye, Magnani-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye and Kinsman-aye 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda made a motion to ratify and support the sewer moratorium presented by the Town Manager for 6 months, seconded by Steve with a rollcall vote of Greave-aye, Magnani-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye and Kinsman-aye 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Mitchell)
Hometown Parade
Provide funding for the Hometown Parade not to exceed $2,500.00
Yolanda made a motion to provide funding for the Hometown Parade not to exceed $2,500.00, 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 provide funding for the Hometown Parade not to exceed $2,500.00, 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)
Comprehensive Plan
Support the language as presented as part of the Comprehensive Plan process
Steve made a motion that the board support the language as presented as part of the Comprehensive Plan process seconded by Greaves with a rollcall vote of Greaves-aye, Magnani-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye and Kinsman- aye 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Steve made a motion that the board support the language as presented as part of the Comprehensive Plan process seconded by Greaves with a rollcall vote of Greaves-aye, Magnani-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye and Kinsman- aye 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Greaves)
BAA Grants
Open the Fall BAA Grant Round and Steve and Rob serving on the sub-committee
Yolanda made a motion to open the Fall BAA Grant Round and Steve and Rob serving on the sub-committee 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 open the Fall BAA Grant Round and Steve and Rob serving on the sub-committee 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)
Select Board Meeting Schedule
Adjust their meeting schedule to meeting on October 26th, November 9% and November 30", December 7" and the 21* if needed and special Town Meeting on November 16
Yolanda made a motion that the board adjust their meeting schedule to meeting on October 26th, November 9% and November 30", December 7" and the 21* if needed and special Town Meeting on November 16". This was 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 that the board adjust their meeting schedule to meeting on October 26th, November 9% and November 30", December 7" and the 21* if needed and special Town Meeting on November 16". This was 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)
Board Retreat
Go past 10:00 pm with a
Yolanda made a motion to go past 10:00 pm with a second 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 go past 10:00 pm with a second 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)
Review By-law 293-23
Approve the consent with the changes Brandi noted in the minutes
Yolanda made a motion to approve the consent with the changes Brandi noted in the minutes. This was seconded by Steve with a vote of Mitchell-aye, Greave-aye, Magnani-aye, Scherer-aye and Kinsman-aye 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda made a motion to approve the consent with the changes Brandi noted in the minutes. This was seconded by Steve with a vote of Mitchell-aye, Greave-aye, Magnani-aye, Scherer-aye and Kinsman-aye 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Mitchell)
Brandi Kinsman
Adjourn
Yolanda made a motion to adjourn at 10:37 pm stating the next meeting will be October 12. 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 adjourn at 10:37 pm stating the next meeting will be October 12. 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)
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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