MassVoter.com← Ashland Select BoardAshland Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
April 17, 2024
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Robert Scherer, Yolanda Greaves, Claudia Bennett, Brandi Kinsman, Joseph Magnani
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
MEETING MINUTES
Close the public hearing
Motion: Mr. Scherer motioned to close the public hearing, which was seconded by Ms. Kinsman. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Scherer motioned to close the public hearing, which was seconded by Ms. Kinsman. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved unanimously..” (Motion: Scherer, second: Kinsman)
That, acting in its capacity as the statutory cable television license issuing authority, pursuant to Mass
Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned that, acting in its capacity as the statutory cable television license issuing authority, pursuant to Mass. General Laws Chapter 166A, in finding that the cable licensing renewal proposal of Comcast Cable Communications Management LLC, reasonably meets the license and cable-related renewal needs in the interest of the public and Town, and finding that the Comcast financial and technical qualifications and Comcast support for the local programming channels, studio facilities and services are reasonable to meet Town cable license needs, and based on support for continuing Comcast as a licensee serving the Town, that the Ashland Select Board approve the Comcast proposed non-exclusive renewal license, effective July 13, 2024, immediately following the expiration of the current license on July 12, 2024. The motion was seconded by Ms. Kinsman. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned that, acting in its capacity as the statutory cable television license issuing authority, pursuant to Mass. General Laws Chapter 166A, in finding that the cable licensing renewal proposal of Comcast Cable Communications Management LLC, reasonably meets the license and cable-related renewal needs in the interest of the public and Town, and finding that the Comcast financial and technical qualifications and Comcast support for the local programming channels, studio facilities and services are reasonable to meet Town cable license needs, and based on support for continuing Comcast as a licensee serving the Town, that the Ashland Select Board approve the Comcast proposed non-exclusive renewal license, effective July 13, 2024, immediately following the expiration of the current license on July 12, 2024. The motion was seconded by Ms. Kinsman. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved unanimously..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Kinsman)
Approve the Budget as presented, for the General Fund, Sewer, Trash, Fields, Stormwater and Cable
Motion: Ms. Greaves made a motion to approve the Budget as presented, for the General Fund, Sewer, Trash, Fields, Stormwater and Cable; which was seconded by Ms. Kinsman. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved unanimously.
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“Motion: Ms. Greaves made a motion to approve the Budget as presented, for the General Fund, Sewer, Trash, Fields, Stormwater and Cable; which was seconded by Ms. Kinsman. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved unanimously..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Kinsman)
Close, sign and post the Town Meeting Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting that is happening on May 1, 2024
Motion: Ms. Greaves made a motion to close, sign and post the Town Meeting Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting that is happening on May 1, 2024; which was seconded by Ms. Kinsman. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved unanimously.
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“Motion: Ms. Greaves made a motion to close, sign and post the Town Meeting Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting that is happening on May 1, 2024; which was seconded by Ms. Kinsman. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved unanimously..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Kinsman)
Opt-in to in-person early voting to happen on Wednesday, May 15%, 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM and Friday, May 17" from 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to opt-in to in-person early voting to happen on Wednesday, May 15%, 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM and Friday, May 17" from 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM., which was seconded by Ms. Kinsman. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved unanimously.
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“Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to opt-in to in-person early voting to happen on Wednesday, May 15%, 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM and Friday, May 17" from 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM., which was seconded by Ms. Kinsman. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved unanimously..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Kinsman)
Sign and post the May 21, 2024 Election Warrant as amended
Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to sign and post the May 21, 2024 Election Warrant as amended; which was seconded by Ms. Kinsman. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved unanimously.
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“Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to sign and post the May 21, 2024 Election Warrant as amended; which was seconded by Ms. Kinsman. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved unanimously..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Kinsman)
Vote the approval and renewal of the Intermunicipal Water Supply Agreement between the Town of Ashland and the Town of Hopkinton with an expiration date of June 20, 2026
Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to vote the approval and renewal of the Intermunicipal Water Supply Agreement between the Town of Ashland and the Town of Hopkinton with an expiration date of June 20, 2026; which was seconded by Ms. Kinsman. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to vote the approval and renewal of the Intermunicipal Water Supply Agreement between the Town of Ashland and the Town of Hopkinton with an expiration date of June 20, 2026; which was seconded by Ms. Kinsman. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved unanimously..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Kinsman)
Authorize the Board Chair to execute the Covenant for the payment of road maintenance with Boston MSA, Multi-family DST, the owners of Lot 1A, known as Cirrus Apartments, pursuant to a certain...
Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to authorize the Board Chair to execute the Covenant for the payment of road maintenance with Boston MSA, Multi-family DST, the owners of Lot 1A, known as Cirrus Apartments, pursuant to a certain Development Agreement, dated September 24, 2015. The motion was seconded by Ms. Kinsman. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to authorize the Board Chair to execute the Covenant for the payment of road maintenance with Boston MSA, Multi-family DST, the owners of Lot 1A, known as Cirrus Apartments, pursuant to a certain Development Agreement, dated September 24, 2015. The motion was seconded by Ms. Kinsman. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved unanimously..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Kinsman)
Approve the Sale of the MWRA Sewer Bond
Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to approve the Sale of the MWRA Sewer Bond, which was seconded by Mr. Magnani. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved unanimously.
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“Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to approve the Sale of the MWRA Sewer Bond, which was seconded by Mr. Magnani. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved unanimously..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
We accept the recommendation of our subcommittee, with our thanks to the subcommittee including Ms. Robie, for their work in reviewing these
Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned that we accept the recommendation of our subcommittee, with our thanks to the subcommittee including Ms. Robie, for their work in reviewing these; the motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved unanimously.
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“Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned that we accept the recommendation of our subcommittee, with our thanks to the subcommittee including Ms. Robie, for their work in reviewing these; the motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved unanimously..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Accept the electronic crosswalk put in at Cordaville Road
Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned that they accept the electronic crosswalk put in at Cordaville Road; which was seconded by Mr. Magnani. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved unanimously.
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“Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned that they accept the electronic crosswalk put in at Cordaville Road; which was seconded by Mr. Magnani. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved unanimously..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Approve the consent agenda as presented
Motion: Ms. Greaves made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented, which was seconded by Mr. Magnani. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved unanimously.
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“Motion: Ms. Greaves made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented, which was seconded by Mr. Magnani. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved unanimously..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Go past 10:00 PM
Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to go past 10:00 PM; which was seconded by Ms. Kinsman. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to go past 10:00 PM; which was seconded by Ms. Kinsman. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved unanimously..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Kinsman)
Adjourn
Motion: Mr. Scherer made a motion to adjourn, which was seconded by Ms. Greaves. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Scherer made a motion to adjourn, which was seconded by Ms. Greaves. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved unanimously..” (Motion: Scherer, 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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