MassVoter.com← Ashland Select BoardAshland Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Meeting night
June 21, 2023
2 meetings this evening, 12 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Ashland Select Board · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Present: Robert Scherer, Brandi Kinsman, Joseph Magnani, Claudia Bennett, Yolanda Greaves
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Yolanda Greaves took part remotely.
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Approve the transfer as presented
Motion: Ms. Bennett made a motion to approve the transfer as presented, which was seconded by Ms. Greaves. Vote: 5-0. Motion approved.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Bennett made a motion to approve the transfer as presented, which was seconded by Ms. Greaves. Vote: 5-0. Motion approved..” (Motion: Bennett, second: Greaves)
Extend the Contract between the Town of Ashland and the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority for one year through June 30, 2024
Motion: Ms. Kinsman made a motion to extend the Contract between the Town of Ashland and the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority for one year through June 30, 2024 which was seconded by Mr. Magnani. Vote: 5-0. Motion approved.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Kinsman made a motion to extend the Contract between the Town of Ashland and the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority for one year through June 30, 2024 which was seconded by Mr. Magnani. Vote: 5-0. Motion approved..” (Motion: Kinsman, second: Magnani)
The motion to Close, Sign and Post the Special Town Election Warrant for Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Motion: Ms. Greaves moved the motion to Close, Sign and Post the Special Town Election Warrant for Wednesday, July 26, 2023, which was seconded by Mr. Magnani. Vote: 5-0. Motion approved.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Greaves moved the motion to Close, Sign and Post the Special Town Election Warrant for Wednesday, July 26, 2023, which was seconded by Mr. Magnani. Vote: 5-0. Motion approved..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Consent Agenda
Approve the consent agenda with the exception of Items A & E
Motion: Ms. Greaves made a motion to approve the consent agenda with the exception of Items A & E, which was seconded by Ms. Bennett. Vote: 5-0. Motion approved.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Greaves made a motion to approve the consent agenda with the exception of Items A & E, which was seconded by Ms. Bennett. Vote: 5-0. Motion approved..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Bennett)
Approve a one-day liquor license for Upper Kuts with the date and time as presented in the application
Motion: Ms. Greaves made a motion to approve a one-day liquor license for Upper Kuts with the date and time as presented in the application, which was seconded by Ms. Kinsman. Vote: 5-0. Motion approved.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Greaves made a motion to approve a one-day liquor license for Upper Kuts with the date and time as presented in the application, which was seconded by Ms. Kinsman. Vote: 5-0. Motion approved..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Kinsman)
A motion to adjourn Open Session to go into Executive Session not to return
Motion: Ms. Kinsman moved a motion to adjourn Open Session to go into Executive Session not to return. Vote: All voted in favor during a rollcall vote.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Kinsman moved a motion to adjourn Open Session to go into Executive Session not to return. Vote: All voted in favor during a rollcall vote..” (Motion: Kinsman)
Ashland Select Board · Joint meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Present: Robert Scherer, Brandi Kinsman, Joseph Magnani, Claudia Bennett, Yolanda Greaves
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Yolanda Greaves took part remotely.
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Citizen's Participation
Approve the transfer as presented
Motion: Ms. Bennett made a motion to approve the transfer as presented, which was seconded by Ms. Greaves. Vote: 5-0. Motion approved.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Bennett made a motion to approve the transfer as presented, which was seconded by Ms. Greaves. Vote: 5-0. Motion approved..” (Motion: Bennett, second: Greaves)
Extend the Contract between the Town of Ashland and the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority for one year through June 30, 2024
Motion: Ms. Kinsman made a motion to extend the Contract between the Town of Ashland and the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority for one year through June 30, 2024 which was seconded by Mr. Magnani. Vote: 5-0. Motion approved.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Kinsman made a motion to extend the Contract between the Town of Ashland and the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority for one year through June 30, 2024 which was seconded by Mr. Magnani. Vote: 5-0. Motion approved..” (Motion: Kinsman, second: Magnani)
The motion to Close, Sign and Post the Special Town Election Warrant for Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Motion: Ms. Greaves moved the motion to Close, Sign and Post the Special Town Election Warrant for Wednesday, July 26, 2023, which was seconded by Mr. Magnani. Vote: 5-0. Motion approved.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Greaves moved the motion to Close, Sign and Post the Special Town Election Warrant for Wednesday, July 26, 2023, which was seconded by Mr. Magnani. Vote: 5-0. Motion approved..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Approve the consent agenda with the exception of Items A & E
Motion: Ms. Greaves made a motion to approve the consent agenda with the exception of Items A & E, which was seconded by Ms. Bennett. Vote: 5-0. Motion approved.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Greaves made a motion to approve the consent agenda with the exception of Items A & E, which was seconded by Ms. Bennett. Vote: 5-0. Motion approved..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Bennett)
Approve a one-day liquor license for Upper Kuts with the date and time as presented in the application
Motion: Ms. Greaves made a motion to approve a one-day liquor license for Upper Kuts with the date and time as presented in the application, which was seconded by Ms. Kinsman. Vote: 5-0. Motion approved.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Greaves made a motion to approve a one-day liquor license for Upper Kuts with the date and time as presented in the application, which was seconded by Ms. Kinsman. Vote: 5-0. Motion approved..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Kinsman)
A motion to adjourn Open Session to go into Executive Session not to return
Motion: Ms. Kinsman moved a motion to adjourn Open Session to go into Executive Session not to return. Vote: All voted in favor during a rollcall vote.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Kinsman moved a motion to adjourn Open Session to go into Executive Session not to return. Vote: All voted in favor during a rollcall vote..” (Motion: Kinsman)
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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