MassVoter.com← Ashland Select BoardAshland Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
May 15, 2024
8 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 hearing
Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to close the hearing, which was seconded by Ms. Kinsman. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to close the hearing, which was seconded by Ms. Kinsman. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved unanimously..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Kinsman)
Approve the All Alcohol License for the change of premise for Los Cabos as presented
Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to approve the All Alcohol License for the change of premise for Los Cabos as presented. Ms. Kinsman seconded the motion. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to approve the All Alcohol License for the change of premise for Los Cabos as presented. Ms. Kinsman seconded the motion. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved unanimously..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Kinsman)
Approve the purchase of 8.55 acres of land identified as 12-16 Union Street, for the purchase price of $1,555,000, and authorize the Chair or Vice Chair to execute and enter into all agreements...
Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to approve the purchase of 8.55 acres of land identified as 12-16 Union Street, for the purchase price of $1,555,000, and authorize the Chair or Vice Chair to execute and enter into all agreements necessary to effectuate said transaction. The motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to approve the purchase of 8.55 acres of land identified as 12-16 Union Street, for the purchase price of $1,555,000, and authorize the Chair or Vice Chair to execute and enter into all agreements necessary to effectuate said transaction. The motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved unanimously..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Go past 10:00 PM
Motion: Mr. Magnani made a motion to go past 10:00 PM, which was seconded by Ms. Greaves. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Magnani made a motion to go past 10:00 PM, which was seconded by Ms. Greaves. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved unanimously..” (Motion: Magnani, second: Greaves)
Designate Town Manager Michael Herbert as Ashland's representative to the MetroWest Veteran's Services District
Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to designate Town Manager Michael Herbert as Ashland's representative to the MetroWest Veteran's Services District, which was seconded by Ms. Kinsman. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to designate Town Manager Michael Herbert as Ashland's representative to the MetroWest Veteran's Services District, which was seconded by Ms. Kinsman. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved unanimously..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Kinsman)
Approve the sending of letters or emails necessary for the three entities that are listed, and to put out a call for Talent Bank Forms if there are people who are interested in being part of the...
Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to approve the sending of letters or emails necessary for the three entities that are listed, and to put out a call for Talent Bank Forms if there are people who are interested in being part of the Study Committee, and at a future date we will determine the number of members on the Committee. The motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to approve the sending of letters or emails necessary for the three entities that are listed, and to put out a call for Talent Bank Forms if there are people who are interested in being part of the Study Committee, and at a future date we will determine the number of members on the Committee. The motion 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.
From the minutes
“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)
Adjourn
Motion: Mr. Scherer made a motion to adjourn, which was seconded by Ms. Kinsman. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Scherer made a motion to adjourn, which was seconded by Ms. Kinsman. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved unanimously..” (Motion: Scherer, second: 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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