MassVoter.com← Ashland Select BoardAshland Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
November 5, 2025
7 recorded votes, 0 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
Every vote, in order
Open the tax evaluation and classification hearing
Motion: Ms. Kinsman motioned to open the tax evaluation and classification hearing, the motion was seconded by Ms. Greaves. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved by rollcall vote.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Kinsman motioned to open the tax evaluation and classification hearing, the motion was seconded by Ms. Greaves. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved by rollcall vote..” (Motion: Kinsman, second: Greaves)
Adopt a single tax rate for FY26, to not adopt the Open Space Exemption, to not adopt the Residential Exemption, and to not adopt the Small Commercial Exemption
Ms. Kinsman motioned to adopt a single tax rate for FY26, to not adopt the Open Space Exemption, to not adopt the Residential Exemption, and to not adopt the Small Commercial Exemption; the motion was seconded by Ms, Greaves. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved.
From the minutes
“Ms. Kinsman motioned to adopt a single tax rate for FY26, to not adopt the Open Space Exemption, to not adopt the Residential Exemption, and to not adopt the Small Commercial Exemption; the motion was seconded by Ms, Greaves. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved..” (Motion: Kinsman, second: Greaves)
Further certify that the votes were taken at a meeting open to the public, that no vote was taken by secret ballot, that a notice stating the place, date, time and agenda for the meeting (which...
Ms. Bennett motioned to further certify that the votes were taken at a meeting open to the public, that no vote was taken by secret ballot, that a notice stating the place, date, time and agenda for the meeting (which agenda included the adoption of the above votes) was filed with the Town Clerk and a copy thereof posted 3 i in a manner conspicuously visible to the public at all hours in or on the municipal building that the office of the Town Clerk is located or, if applicable, in accordance with an alternative method of notice prescribed or approved by the Attorney General as set forth in 940 CMR 29.03(2)(b), at least 48 hours, not including Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, prior to the time of the meeting and remained as posted at the time of the meeting, that no deliberations or decision in connection with the sale of the bond were taken in executive session, all in accordance with G.L. ¢.30A, Sections 18-25 as amended, The motion was seconded by Ms. Greaves. Vote: 5-0-0, Motion approved. c. Rajit Gupta, Public Health Director - Discuss Nicotine-Free Generation Proposal being discussed by the Board of Health.
From the minutes
“Ms. Bennett motioned to further certify that the votes were taken at a meeting open to the public, that no vote was taken by secret ballot, that a notice stating the place, date, time and agenda for the meeting (which agenda included the adoption of the above votes) was filed with the Town Clerk and a copy thereof posted 3 i in a manner conspicuously visible to the public at all hours in or on the municipal building that the office of the Town Clerk is located or, if applicable, in accordance with an alternative method of notice prescribed or approved by the Attorney General as set forth in 940 CMR 29.03(2)(b), at least 48 hours, not including Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, prior to the time of the meeting and remained as posted at the time of the meeting, that no deliberations or decision in connection with the sale of the bond were taken in executive session, all in accordance with G.L. ¢.30A, Sections 18-25 as amended, The motion was seconded by Ms. Greaves. Vote: 5-0-0, Motion approved. c. Rajit Gupta, Public Health Director - Discuss Nicotine-Free Generation Proposal being discussed by the Board of Health..” (Motion: Bennett, second: Greaves)
We thank Claudia and Brandi for their work and also approve the funding that they have recommended from both of the two grant accounts
Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned that we thank Claudia and Brandi for their work and also approve the funding that they have recommended from both of the two grant accounts; the motion was seconded by Ms, Bennett. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved.
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“Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned that we thank Claudia and Brandi for their work and also approve the funding that they have recommended from both of the two grant accounts; the motion was seconded by Ms, Bennett. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Bennett)
Authorize the payment per the Employment Agreement
Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to authorize the payment per the Employment Agreement; Ms. Kinsman seconded the motion. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to authorize the payment per the Employment Agreement; Ms. Kinsman seconded the motion. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Kinsman)
Approve the consent agenda as presented
Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to approve the consent agenda as presented, The motion was seconded by Ms. Kinsman. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to approve the consent agenda as presented, The motion was seconded by Ms. Kinsman. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Kinsman)
Adjourn
Motion: Ms, Kinsman motioned to adjourn; the motion was seconded by Ms. Greaves. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved by rollcall vote.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms, Kinsman motioned to adjourn; the motion was seconded by Ms. Greaves. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved by rollcall vote..” (Motion: Kinsman, 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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