MassVoter.com← Ashland Select BoardAshland Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
August 21, 2024
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Yolanda Greaves, Claudia Bennett, Makeda Keegan, Brandi Kinsman, Joseph Magnani
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
SPAS,
Dismiss the 2-day suspension being held in abeyance
Motion: Ms. Bennett motioned to dismiss the 2-day suspension being held in abeyance; Mr. Magnani seconded the motion. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Bennett motioned to dismiss the 2-day suspension being held in abeyance; Mr. Magnani seconded the motion. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved..” (Motion: Bennett, second: Magnani)
Open the public hearing
Motion: Ms. Kinsman motioned to open the public hearing, which was seconded by Mr. Magnani. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Kinsman motioned to open the public hearing, which was seconded by Mr. Magnani. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved..” (Motion: Kinsman, second: Magnani)
Close the hearing
Motion: Ms. Kinsman motioned to close the hearing, which was seconded by Mr. Magnani. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Kinsman motioned to close the hearing, which was seconded by Mr. Magnani. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved..” (Motion: Kinsman, second: Magnani)
Approve the Beer and Wine Liquor License for Spice Kitchen, seven days per week, from 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM, pending receipt of the required documentation
Motion: Ms. Kinsman motioned to approve the Beer and Wine Liquor License for Spice Kitchen, seven days per week, from 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM, pending receipt of the required documentation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Kinsman motioned to approve the Beer and Wine Liquor License for Spice Kitchen, seven days per week, from 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM, pending receipt of the required documentation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved..” (Motion: Kinsman, second: Magnani)
Sign and post the September 3, 2024 State Primary Warrant
Ms. Kinsman motioned to sign and post the September 3, 2024 State Primary Warrant, which was seconded by Mr. Magnani. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved.
From the minutes
“Ms. Kinsman motioned to sign and post the September 3, 2024 State Primary Warrant, which was seconded by Mr. Magnani. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved..” (Motion: Kinsman, second: Magnani)
Open the Special Town Meeting Warrant
Mr. Magnani motioned to open the Special Town Meeting Warrant, which was seconded by Ms. Bennett. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved.
From the minutes
“Mr. Magnani motioned to open the Special Town Meeting Warrant, which was seconded by Ms. Bennett. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved..” (Motion: Magnani, second: Bennett)
Approve the list of Boards and Committees for appointments as presented
Motion: Mr. Magnani motioned to approve the list of Boards and Committees for appointments as presented. The motion was seconded by Ms. Bennett. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion was approved.
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Magnani motioned to approve the list of Boards and Committees for appointments as presented. The motion was seconded by Ms. Bennett. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion was approved..” (Motion: Magnani, second: Bennett)
Sponsor the 8" Annual Kidde-Fenwal Car Show
Motion: Mr. Magnani motioned to sponsor the 8" Annual Kidde-Fenwal Car Show. The motion was seconded by Ms, Keegan. Vote: 5-0-0, Motion approved. j.
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Magnani motioned to sponsor the 8" Annual Kidde-Fenwal Car Show. The motion was seconded by Ms, Keegan. Vote: 5-0-0, Motion approved. j..” (Motion: Magnani, second: Keegan)
Motor Oil, Thermometer, Thermostats, Fluorescent Light Bulbs
Approve the Consent Agenda, with the exception of "B
Motion: Mr. Magnani motioned to approve the Consent Agenda, with the exception of "B"; which was seconded by Ms. Kinsman. Vote: 5-0-0, Motion was approved. / 6.
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Magnani motioned to approve the Consent Agenda, with the exception of "B"; which was seconded by Ms. Kinsman. Vote: 5-0-0, Motion was approved. / 6..” (Motion: Magnani, second: Kinsman)
Adjourn
Motion: Ms. Bennett motioned to adjourn, which was seconded by Mr. Magnani. Vote: 5-0-0, The motion was approved.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Bennett motioned to adjourn, which was seconded by Mr. Magnani. Vote: 5-0-0, The motion was approved..” (Motion: Bennett, 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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