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May 17, 2023
12 recorded votes, 1 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, Robert Scherer, Joseph Magnani, Claudia Bennett
Absent: Yolanda Greaves
Every vote, in order
Extreme Auto
Extreme Auto
Extreme Auto Brandi opened the public hearing by reading the hearing notice which was seconded by Magnani vote 4-0-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Extreme Auto Brandi opened the public hearing by reading the hearing notice which was seconded by Magnani vote 4-0-0..” (second: Magnani)
Suspend the hearing
Magnani motion to suspend the hearing seconded by Scherer 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Magnani motion to suspend the hearing seconded by Scherer 4-0-0..” (Motion: Magnani, second: Scherer)
Reopen the hearing
Scherer motion to reopen the hearing seconded by Bennett 4-0-0 Brandi explained that public hearing is a request for a Class II License which is the sale of used cars.
From the minutes
“Scherer motion to reopen the hearing seconded by Bennett 4-0-0 Brandi explained that public hearing is a request for a Class II License which is the sale of used cars..” (Motion: Scherer, second: Bennett)
Close the hearing
Magnani motion to close the hearing seconded by Scherer 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Magnani motion to close the hearing seconded by Scherer 4-0-0..” (Motion: Magnani, second: Scherer)
Approve the Class II License for Extreme Auto located at 43 Nickerson Road with a limit of 12 vehicles
Scherer made a motion to approve the Class II License for Extreme Auto located at 43 Nickerson Road with a limit of 12 vehicles seconded by Magnani 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Scherer made a motion to approve the Class II License for Extreme Auto located at 43 Nickerson Road with a limit of 12 vehicles seconded by Magnani 4-0-0..” (Motion: Scherer, second: Magnani)
Zoning Board of Appeals
Appoint Suneetha Karra as an Associate Member on the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term that will expire on August 31, 2023
Scherer motion to appoint Suneetha Karra as an Associate Member on the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term that will expire on August 31, 2023 seconded by Magnani 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Scherer motion to appoint Suneetha Karra as an Associate Member on the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term that will expire on August 31, 2023 seconded by Magnani 4-0-0..” (Motion: Scherer, second: Magnani)
Extension of Governor's Order
Approve the Governor's order to extend the outdoor dining to April 1 2024 for Erica's Ristorante, HOPASH dba TJ's Food and Spirits, Los Cabos Mexican Gril] Cantina, MAZI and Mexico City
Scherer motion to approve the Governor's order to extend the outdoor dining to April 1 2024 for Erica's Ristorante, HOPASH dba TJ's Food and Spirits, Los Cabos Mexican Gril] Cantina, MAZI and Mexico City seconded by Magnani 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Scherer motion to approve the Governor's order to extend the outdoor dining to April 1 2024 for Erica's Ristorante, HOPASH dba TJ's Food and Spirits, Los Cabos Mexican Gril] Cantina, MAZI and Mexico City seconded by Magnani 4-0-0..” (Motion: Scherer, second: Magnani)
BAA Grant Awards
Approve the list as revised with a total of 46,043.60
Scherer motion to approve the list as revised with a total of 46,043.60 seconded by Magnani vote of 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Scherer motion to approve the list as revised with a total of 46,043.60 seconded by Magnani vote of 4-0-0..” (Motion: Scherer, second: Magnani)
Consent Agenda
Modify the Consent Agenda by removing the March 15, 2023 Minutes and removing letter F
Scherer motion to modify the Consent Agenda by removing the March 15, 2023 Minutes and removing letter F seconded by Magnani 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Scherer motion to modify the Consent Agenda by removing the March 15, 2023 Minutes and removing letter F seconded by Magnani 4-0-0..” (Motion: Scherer, second: Magnani)
Appoint of Liam O'Shea to the Economic Development Advisory Group to fill the vacancy
Kinsman motion to appoint of Liam O'Shea to the Economic Development Advisory Group to fill the vacancy seconded by Scherer 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Kinsman motion to appoint of Liam O'Shea to the Economic Development Advisory Group to fill the vacancy seconded by Scherer 4-0-0..” (Motion: Kinsman, second: Scherer)
Artwork - Displayed
Go past 10:00 pm
Joe motion to go past 10:00 pm seconded by Scherer 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Joe motion to go past 10:00 pm seconded by Scherer 4-0-0..” (Motion: Magnani, second: Scherer)
Brandi Kinsman
Adjourn
Scherer motion to adjourn at 10:20 pm seconded by Magnani 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Scherer motion to adjourn at 10:20 pm seconded by Magnani 4-0-0..” (Motion: Scherer, 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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