MassVoter.com← Ashland Select BoardAshland Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
April 16, 2025
20 recorded votes, 1 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
Reopen the continued hearing for a modification of a Class II License for New Beginning Auto Services, Inc
Motion: Ms. Kinsman motioned to reopen the continued hearing for a modification of a Class II License for New Beginning Auto Services, Inc. The motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Kinsman motioned to reopen the continued hearing for a modification of a Class II License for New Beginning Auto Services, Inc. The motion 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)
Suspend the hearing until we finish our conversation
Motion: Mr. Magnani motioned to suspend the hearing until we finish our conversation, which was seconded by Ms. Kinsman. Vote: 4-0-0. (Ms. Keegan had stepped out during this vote.)
Yes: Bennett, Greaves, Kinsman, MagnaniThe minutes say Makeda Keegan was not present for this vote, so that member is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Magnani motioned to suspend the hearing until we finish our conversation, which was seconded by Ms. Kinsman. Vote: 4-0-0. (Ms. Keegan had stepped out during this vote.).” (Motion: Magnani, second: Kinsman)
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Approve the license with the understanding that i the striping showed on the plan will be completed before the next license renewal; that they work with the other business owner to show a...
Motion: Mr. Magnani motioned to approve the license with the understanding that i the striping showed on the plan will be completed before the next license renewal; that they work with the other business owner to show a separation of the two businesses, and that the vehicles parked in the back allow access to the Fire Department. These criteria must be met by the time they apply for a renewal in the Fall. The motion was seconded by Ms. Bennett. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved.
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Magnani motioned to approve the license with the understanding that i the striping showed on the plan will be completed before the next license renewal; that they work with the other business owner to show a separation of the two businesses, and that the vehicles parked in the back allow access to the Fire Department. These criteria must be met by the time they apply for a renewal in the Fall. The motion was seconded by Ms. Bennett. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved..” (Motion: Magnani, second: Bennett)
We allow the use of general stabilization fund transfers even though it does not completely match our policy in how we are to use them for this year
Motion: Ms. Kinsman motioned that we allow the use of general stabilization fund transfers even though it does not completely match our policy in how we are to use them for this year. The motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Kinsman motioned that we allow the use of general stabilization fund transfers even though it does not completely match our policy in how we are to use them for this year. The motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved..” (Motion: Kinsman, second: Magnani)
When we receive our Free Cash in the Fall with these potential ARPA funds, we review our policy that dictates how we do Free Cash; we take the ARPA funds first and then do the rest of our policy
Motion: Ms. Kinsman motioned that when we receive our Free Cash in the Fall with these potential ARPA funds, we review our policy that dictates how we do Free Cash; we take the ARPA funds first and then do the rest of our policy. The motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani. Vote: 5-0-0, Motion approved.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Kinsman motioned that when we receive our Free Cash in the Fall with these potential ARPA funds, we review our policy that dictates how we do Free Cash; we take the ARPA funds first and then do the rest of our policy. The motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani. Vote: 5-0-0, Motion approved..” (Motion: Kinsman, second: Magnani)
Approve the general fund budget that is before us, which will then go into the warrant; a budget of $83,822,573.89, as presented, for Fiscal Year 2026
Motion: Mr. Magnani motioned to approve the general fund budget that is before us, which will then go into the warrant; a budget of $83,822,573.89, as presented, for Fiscal Year 2026. Ms. Kinsman seconded the motion. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved.
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Magnani motioned to approve the general fund budget that is before us, which will then go into the warrant; a budget of $83,822,573.89, as presented, for Fiscal Year 2026. Ms. Kinsman seconded the motion. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved..” (Motion: Magnani, second: Kinsman)
Approve the Cable Access Enterprise Fund budget as presented
Motion: Ms. Kinsman motioned to approve the Cable Access Enterprise Fund budget as presented. Mr. Magnani seconded the motion. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Kinsman motioned to approve the Cable Access Enterprise Fund budget as presented. Mr. Magnani seconded the motion. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved..” (Motion: Kinsman, second: Magnani)
Approve the Economic Development Fund budget as reviewed
Motion: Ms. Kinsman motioned to approve the Economic Development Fund budget as reviewed. Mr. Magnani seconded the motion. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Kinsman motioned to approve the Economic Development Fund budget as reviewed. Mr. Magnani seconded the motion. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved..” (Motion: Kinsman, second: Magnani)
Approve the Athletic Fields Enterprise Fund as presented
Motion: Mr. Magnani motioned to approve the Athletic Fields Enterprise Fund as presented. The motion was seconded by Ms. Kinsman. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved.
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Magnani motioned to approve the Athletic Fields Enterprise Fund as presented. The motion was seconded by Ms. Kinsman. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved..” (Motion: Magnani, second: Kinsman)
Approve the Sewer Enterprise budget
Motion: Mr. Magnani motioned to approve the Sewer Enterprise budget. The motion was seconded by Ms. Kinsman. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved.
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Magnani motioned to approve the Sewer Enterprise budget. The motion was seconded by Ms. Kinsman. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved..” (Motion: Magnani, second: Kinsman)
Approve the Stormwater Enterprise fund as presented
Motion: Ms. Kinsman motioned to approve the Stormwater Enterprise fund as presented. Mr. Magnani seconded the motion. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Kinsman motioned to approve the Stormwater Enterprise fund as presented. Mr. Magnani seconded the motion. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved..” (Motion: Kinsman, second: Magnani)
Approve the Solid Waste Disposal Enterprise fund as presented
Motion: Ms. Kinsman motioned to approve the Solid Waste Disposal Enterprise fund as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Kinsman motioned to approve the Solid Waste Disposal Enterprise fund as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved..” (Motion: Kinsman, second: Magnani)
Approve the Water Enterprise Fund as presented
Motion: Ms. Kinsman motioned to approve the Water Enterprise Fund as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Kinsman motioned to approve the Water Enterprise Fund as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved..” (Motion: Kinsman, second: Magnani)
Go past 10:00 PM
Motion: Mr. Magnani motioned to go past 10:00 PM, the motion was seconded by Ms. Kinsman. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved.
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Magnani motioned to go past 10:00 PM, the motion was seconded by Ms. Kinsman. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved..” (Motion: Magnani, second: Kinsman)
Approve and close the Town Meeting Warrant as presented
Motion: Ms. Bennett motioned to approve and close the Town Meeting Warrant as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Bennett motioned to approve and close the Town Meeting Warrant as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved..” (Motion: Bennett, second: Magnani)
Approve to sign and vote and post the Town Meeting Election as presented
Motion: Ms. Bennett motioned to approve to sign and vote and post the Town Meeting Election as presented. Ms, Kinsman seconded the motion. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Bennett motioned to approve to sign and vote and post the Town Meeting Election as presented. Ms, Kinsman seconded the motion. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved..” (Motion: Bennett, second: Kinsman)
Dissolve the Public Safety Building Committee after their next meeting, and we thank them for their service
Motion: Mr. Magnani motioned to dissolve the Public Safety Building Committee after their next meeting, and we thank them for their service. Ms. Kinsman seconded the motion. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved.
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Magnani motioned to dissolve the Public Safety Building Committee after their next meeting, and we thank them for their service. Ms. Kinsman seconded the motion. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved..” (Motion: Magnani, second: Kinsman)
Approve the consent agenda
Motion: Mr. Magnani motioned to approve the consent agenda; the motion was seconded by Ms. Bennett. Vote: 5-0-0, Motion approved. t 6.
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Magnani motioned to approve the consent agenda; the motion was seconded by Ms. Bennett. Vote: 5-0-0, Motion approved. t 6..” (Motion: Magnani, second: Bennett)
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Adjourn
Mr. Magnani made a motion to adjourn, which was seconded by Ms. Kinsman. Vote: 5-0. Motion approved.
From the minutes
“Mr. Magnani made a motion to adjourn, which was seconded by Ms. Kinsman. Vote: 5-0. Motion approved..” (Motion: Magnani, 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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