MassVoter.com← Ashland Select BoardAshland Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
July 16, 2025
10 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Joseph Magnani, Claudia Bennett, Yolanda Greaves, Makeda Keegan, Brandi Kinsman
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Claudia Bennett arrived after the meeting began (7:50 PM).
Every vote, in order
Appoint Peter Wilner to the Historical Commission with a term to expire 8/31/2027
Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned that the Board appoint Peter Wilner to the Historical Commission with a term to expire 8/31/2027. Ms. Keegan seconded the motion. Vote: 4-0-0. Motion approved.
Yes: Greaves, Keegan, Kinsman, MagnaniThe minutes say Claudia Bennett arrived at 7:50 PM; the count (4-0-0) matches the 4 other members present, so Claudia Bennett is not shown in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned that the Board appoint Peter Wilner to the Historical Commission with a term to expire 8/31/2027. Ms. Keegan seconded the motion. Vote: 4-0-0. Motion approved..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Keegan)
Suspend the hearing
Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to suspend the hearing; which was seconded by Ms. Kinsman. Vote: 4-0-0, Motion approved. © Jasmin Farinacci, Director of Planning and Economic Development.
Yes: Greaves, Keegan, Kinsman, MagnaniThe minutes say Claudia Bennett arrived at 7:50 PM; the count (4-0-0) matches the 4 other members present, so Claudia Bennett is not shown in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to suspend the hearing; which was seconded by Ms. Kinsman. Vote: 4-0-0, Motion approved. © Jasmin Farinacci, Director of Planning and Economic Development..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Kinsman)
Reopen the hearing that was set for 7:20 PM
Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to reopen the hearing that was set for 7:20 PM; which was seconded by Ms. Kinsman. Vote: 4-0-0. Motion approved.
Yes: Greaves, Keegan, Kinsman, MagnaniThe minutes say Claudia Bennett arrived at 7:50 PM; the count (4-0-0) matches the 4 other members present, so Claudia Bennett is not shown in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to reopen the hearing that was set for 7:20 PM; which was seconded by Ms. Kinsman. Vote: 4-0-0. Motion approved..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Kinsman)
Close the public hearing
Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to close the public hearing, which was seconded by Ms. Kinsman, Vote: 4-0-0. Motion approved
Yes: Greaves, Keegan, Kinsman, MagnaniThe minutes say Claudia Bennett arrived at 7:50 PM; the count (4-0-0) matches the 4 other members present, so Claudia Bennett is not shown in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to close the public hearing, which was seconded by Ms. Kinsman, Vote: 4-0-0. Motion approved.” (Motion: Greaves, second: Kinsman)
Approve the Walt, Mine and Liquor License for Marathon Mobil as presented
Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned that the Board approve the Walt, Mine and Liquor License for Marathon Mobil as presented; Ms. Kinsman seconded the motion. Vote: 4-0-0. Motion approved.
Yes: Greaves, Keegan, Kinsman, MagnaniThe minutes say Claudia Bennett arrived at 7:50 PM; the count (4-0-0) matches the 4 other members present, so Claudia Bennett is not shown in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned that the Board approve the Walt, Mine and Liquor License for Marathon Mobil as presented; Ms. Kinsman seconded the motion. Vote: 4-0-0. Motion approved..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Kinsman)
Close the public hearing
Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to close the public hearing, which was seconded by Ms. Kinsman. Vote: 4-0-0. Motion approved.
Yes: Greaves, Keegan, Kinsman, MagnaniThe minutes say Claudia Bennett arrived at 7:50 PM; the count (4-0-0) matches the 4 other members present, so Claudia Bennett is not shown in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to close the public hearing, which was seconded by Ms. Kinsman. Vote: 4-0-0. Motion approved..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Kinsman)
Approve the pole as requested by Eversource
Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned that the Board approve the pole as requested by Eversource, which was seconded by Ms. Kinsman Vote: 4-0-0. Motion approved.
Yes: Greaves, Keegan, Kinsman, MagnaniThe minutes say Claudia Bennett arrived at 7:50 PM; the count (4-0-0) matches the 4 other members present, so Claudia Bennett is not shown in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned that the Board approve the pole as requested by Eversource, which was seconded by Ms. Kinsman Vote: 4-0-0. Motion approved..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Kinsman)
Reappoint Michael Herbert as Ashland's Representative to MetroWest Veterans Services District
Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to reappoint Michael Herbert as Ashland's Representative to MetroWest Veterans Services District. The motion was seconded by Ms. Kinsman. / Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to reappoint Michael Herbert as Ashland's Representative to MetroWest Veterans Services District. The motion was seconded by Ms. Kinsman. / Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Kinsman)
Approve the Consent Agenda, minus Items g and h
Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to approve the Consent Agenda, minus Items g and h. Ms. Kinsman seconded the motion. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to approve the Consent Agenda, minus Items g and h. Ms. Kinsman seconded the motion. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Kinsman)
Adjourn
Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to adjourn; which was seconded by Ms. Kinsman. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to adjourn; which was seconded by Ms. Kinsman. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved..” (Motion: Greaves, 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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