MassVoter.com← Ashland Select BoardAshland Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
April 12, 2023
11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Yolanda Greaves, Joseph Magnani, Steve Mitchell, Robert Scherer, Brandi Kinsman
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Clover Road Brewing
Approve the request for a One-Day License at the Corner Spot for Clover Road Brewing for April 22™ and April 23 (Noon to 7:00 pm), June 2" (4:00 pm to 8:30 pm), June 3 (Noon to 8:00 pm), June 10"...
Yolanda made a motion to approve the request for a One-Day License at the Corner Spot for Clover Road Brewing for April 22™ and April 23 (Noon to 7:00 pm), June 2" (4:00 pm to 8:30 pm), June 3 (Noon to 8:00 pm), June 10" (noon to 8:00pm), June 11% (Noon to 6:00 pm), June 23" (4:30 pm to 8:00 pm) and June 24th (Noon to 8:30 pm) as requested. The motion was seconded by Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Yolanda made a motion to approve the request for a One-Day License at the Corner Spot for Clover Road Brewing for April 22™ and April 23 (Noon to 7:00 pm), June 2" (4:00 pm to 8:30 pm), June 3 (Noon to 8:00 pm), June 10" (noon to 8:00pm), June 11% (Noon to 6:00 pm), June 23" (4:30 pm to 8:00 pm) and June 24th (Noon to 8:30 pm) as requested. The motion was seconded by Magnani with a unanimous vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
FY24 General and Enterprise Funds Budgets
Approve the FY24 General and Enterprise Funds Budgets as presented
Greaves made a motion to approve the FY24 General and Enterprise Funds Budgets as presented seconded by Magnani 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Greaves made a motion to approve the FY24 General and Enterprise Funds Budgets as presented seconded by Magnani 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Close and Post the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Close and post the May 3, 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant as presented
Greaves motion to close and post the May 3, 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant as presented seconded by Mitchell 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Greaves motion to close and post the May 3, 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant as presented seconded by Mitchell 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Mitchell)
Local Initiative Program Regulatory Agreement
Authorize the Chair to sign the Local Initiative Program Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restriction Covenants for 12 Pond Street
Greaves motion to authorize the Chair to sign the Local Initiative Program Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restriction Covenants for 12 Pond Street. Seconded by Magnani 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Greaves motion to authorize the Chair to sign the Local Initiative Program Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restriction Covenants for 12 Pond Street. Seconded by Magnani 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Requests from the Town Clerk
Delegate the authority regarding Police Details for the May 2023 Annual Town Election to the Town Clerk
Greaves motion to delegate the authority regarding Police Details for the May 2023 Annual Town Election to the Town Clerk seconded by Scherer 5-0-0, The board was also asked to approve the recommendations to fill the Board of Registrars Vacancies - Kimberly Wales with a term that will expire on August 31, 2023 and Lynn Lidz with a term that will expire on August 31, 2025
From the minutes
“Greaves motion to delegate the authority regarding Police Details for the May 2023 Annual Town Election to the Town Clerk seconded by Scherer 5-0-0, The board was also asked to approve the recommendations to fill the Board of Registrars Vacancies - Kimberly Wales with a term that will expire on August 31, 2023 and Lynn Lidz with a term that will expire on August 31, 2025.” (Motion: Greaves, second: Scherer)
Appoint Kimberly Wales to the Board of Registrars with a term that expires on August 31, 2023
Greaves motion to appoint Kimberly Wales to the Board of Registrars with a term that expires on August 31, 2023 seconded by Scherer 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Greaves motion to appoint Kimberly Wales to the Board of Registrars with a term that expires on August 31, 2023 seconded by Scherer 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Scherer)
Appoint Lynn Lidz to the Board of Registrars with a term that expires on August 31, 2025
Greaves motion to appoint Lynn Lidz to the Board of Registrars with a term that expires on August 31, 2025 seconded by Scherer 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Greaves motion to appoint Lynn Lidz to the Board of Registrars with a term that expires on August 31, 2025 seconded by Scherer 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Scherer)
Remove Items A and D from Consent Agenda and accept the remaining Consent Agenda items as presented
C. Greaves made a motion remove Items A and D from Consent Agenda and accept the remaining Consent Agenda items as presented seconded by Magnani vote of 5-0-0.
The minutes name the mover as “C. Greaves”, which does not match a Select Board member’s name, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“C. Greaves made a motion remove Items A and D from Consent Agenda and accept the remaining Consent Agenda items as presented seconded by Magnani vote of 5-0-0..” (second: Magnani)
Modify the re-appointment of Richard Maher to the Housing Authority with a term that will expire May 2028
Greaves motion to modify the re-appointment of Richard Maher to the Housing Authority with a term that will expire May 2028 seconded by Magnani 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Greaves motion to modify the re-appointment of Richard Maher to the Housing Authority with a term that will expire May 2028 seconded by Magnani 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Accept the resignation of Bernadette Lunkuse from the Board of Health affective May 16, 2023 and thank her for her service
Greaves motion to accept the resignation of Bernadette Lunkuse from the Board of Health affective May 16, 2023 and thank her for her service. Motion seconded by Magnani vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Greaves motion to accept the resignation of Bernadette Lunkuse from the Board of Health affective May 16, 2023 and thank her for her service. Motion seconded by Magnani vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Brandi Kinsman
Adjourn
Greaves motion to adjourn second by Mitchell vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Greaves motion to adjourn second by Mitchell vote of 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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