MassVoter.com← Ashland Select BoardAshland Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
March 4, 2026
8 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 hearing
Motion: Ms. Kinsman motioned to open the hearing, which was seconded by Ms. Bennett. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Kinsman motioned to open the hearing, which was seconded by Ms. Bennett. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved..” (Motion: Kinsman, second: Bennett)
Suspend the heating
Ms, Kinsman motioned to suspend the heating, which was seconded by Ms. Greaves, Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved.
From the minutes
“Ms, Kinsman motioned to suspend the heating, which was seconded by Ms. Greaves, Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved..” (Motion: Kinsman, second: Greaves)
Reopen the hearing
Motion: Ms. Kinsman motioned to reopen the hearing; the motion was seconded by Ms. Bennett. Vote: 5-0-0, Motion approved. an Dimitri Schuster, explained that he has lived in Town since 1992, He started doing this at the beginning of the year; he is required to obtain a license from the Town to do it the right way. oo Mr, Magnani stated that in speaking with Ms, Robie, no correspondences have been received in regards to this matter, Mr. Schuster stated that the car, when not in use, is always garaged.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Kinsman motioned to reopen the hearing; the motion was seconded by Ms. Bennett. Vote: 5-0-0, Motion approved. an Dimitri Schuster, explained that he has lived in Town since 1992, He started doing this at the beginning of the year; he is required to obtain a license from the Town to do it the right way. oo Mr, Magnani stated that in speaking with Ms, Robie, no correspondences have been received in regards to this matter, Mr. Schuster stated that the car, when not in use, is always garaged..” (Motion: Kinsman, second: Bennett)
Approve the Livery License to Smooth Ride Premium Car Services LLC
Motion: Ms, Greaves motioned that the Board approve the Livery License to Smooth Ride Premium Car Services LLC, Ms, Bennett seconded the motion. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms, Greaves motioned that the Board approve the Livery License to Smooth Ride Premium Car Services LLC, Ms, Bennett seconded the motion. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Bennett)
Mr, Herbert will submit a request for the following three earmarks
Go past 10:00 PM
Ms. Greaves motioned to go past 10:00 PM; Ms, Kinsman seconded the motion. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved
From the minutes
“Ms. Greaves motioned to go past 10:00 PM; Ms, Kinsman seconded the motion. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved.” (Motion: Greaves, second: Kinsman)
Open the BAA Community Grant Round and to appoint Brandi Kinsman and Claudia Bennett to our subcommittee, if they are willing
Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to open the BAA Community Grant Round and to appoint Brandi Kinsman and Claudia Bennett to our subcommittee, if they are willing. Ms. Kinsman ot seconded. Do Ms. Kinsman and Ms, Bennett both agreed to the appointment. Y Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to open the BAA Community Grant Round and to appoint Brandi Kinsman and Claudia Bennett to our subcommittee, if they are willing. Ms. Kinsman ot seconded. Do Ms. Kinsman and Ms, Bennett both agreed to the appointment. Y Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved..” (Motion: Greaves)
Approve the consent agenda
Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to approve the consent agenda; the motion was seconded by Ms. Bennett, Do Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to approve the consent agenda; the motion was seconded by Ms. Bennett, Do Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Bennett)
Poo
Adjourn
Ms, Greaves motioned to adjourn; the motion was seconded by Ms. Bennett. Do Vote; 5-0-0. The motion was approved.
From the minutes
“Ms, Greaves motioned to adjourn; the motion was seconded by Ms. Bennett. Do Vote; 5-0-0. The motion was approved..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Bennett)
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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