MassVoter.com← Ashland Select BoardAshland Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
November 30, 2022
9 recorded votes, 1 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
Every vote, in order
Tax Classification Hearing
Continue the Tax Classification Hearing to December 7, 2022
Joe made a motion to continue the Tax Classification Hearing to December 7, 2022 seconded by Yolanda with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Joe made a motion to continue the Tax Classification Hearing to December 7, 2022 seconded by Yolanda with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Magnani, second: Greaves)
Ashland Fish & Game
Open the hearing
Yolanda made a motion to open the hearing seconded by Joe with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda made a motion to open the hearing seconded by Joe with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Close the hearing
Yolanda made a motion to close the hearing seconded by Joe with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda made a motion to close the hearing seconded by Joe with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Approve the application appointing Ronald Dean Reitz as the new manager as the Ashland Fish and Game and that he provide a copy of his TIPS certification
Yolanda made a motion to approve the application appointing Ronald Dean Reitz as the new manager as the Ashland Fish and Game and that he provide a copy of his TIPS certification. This was seconded by Steve with a vote of 4-0-1 (Magnani abstained) Old/New Business Select Board Meeting Schedule Brandi explained that meeting Select Board Meeting Schedule for 2023 looks like they will get back on schedule for the first and third Wednesday of the month.
Yes: Greaves, Kinsman, Mitchell, SchererAbstained: Magnani
From the minutes
“Yolanda made a motion to approve the application appointing Ronald Dean Reitz as the new manager as the Ashland Fish and Game and that he provide a copy of his TIPS certification. This was seconded by Steve with a vote of 4-0-1 (Magnani abstained) Old/New Business Select Board Meeting Schedule Brandi explained that meeting Select Board Meeting Schedule for 2023 looks like they will get back on schedule for the first and third Wednesday of the month..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Mitchell)
BAA Grant Awards
Approve the recommendation from subcommittee on funding for the BAA Grant including the 950.00 from the Ashland Day Committee
Yolanda made a motion to approve the recommendation from subcommittee on funding for the BAA Grant including the 950.00 from the Ashland Day Committee seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0- Comprehensive Plan Project Management Group Brandi explained that leading up to Town Meeting the Select Board and Planning worked on the structure of this committee and role of committee.
From the minutes
“Yolanda made a motion to approve the recommendation from subcommittee on funding for the BAA Grant including the 950.00 from the Ashland Day Committee seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0- Comprehensive Plan Project Management Group Brandi explained that leading up to Town Meeting the Select Board and Planning worked on the structure of this committee and role of committee..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Comprehensive Plan Project Management Group
Appoint Brandi and Yolanda to represent the board on the Comprehensive Plan Project Management Group
Steve made a motion to appoint Brandi and Yolanda to represent the board on the Comprehensive Plan Project Management Group seconded by Rob with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Steve made a motion to appoint Brandi and Yolanda to represent the board on the Comprehensive Plan Project Management Group seconded by Rob with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Scherer)
Employee Recognition
Approve up to $3,500.00 for the Employee Recognition Event coming out of the Selectmen's Gift Account this was
Yolanda made a motion approve up to $3,500.00 for the Employee Recognition Event coming out of the Selectmen's Gift Account this was seconded by Joe with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda made a motion approve up to $3,500.00 for the Employee Recognition Event coming out of the Selectmen's Gift Account this was seconded by Joe with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Consent Agenda
Approve the consent with the changes Brandi noted in the minutes
Steve made a motion to approve the consent with the changes Brandi noted in the minutes. This was seconded by Yolanda with a vote of Mitchell-aye, Greave-aye, Magnani-aye, Scherer-aye and Kinsman-aye 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Steve made a motion to approve the consent with the changes Brandi noted in the minutes. This was seconded by Yolanda with a vote of Mitchell-aye, Greave-aye, Magnani-aye, Scherer-aye and Kinsman-aye 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Greaves)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Joe motion to adjourn at 9:48 pm seconded by Yolanda with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Joe motion to adjourn at 9:48 pm seconded by Yolanda with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Magnani, second: Greaves)
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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