MassVoter.com← Ashland Select BoardAshland Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
June 17, 2026
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Brandi Kinsman, Claudia Bennett, Makeda Keegan, Yolanda Greaves, Joseph Magnani
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Reappoint Mead, Talerman and Costa for another year
Ms. Greaves motioned that the Board reappoint Mead, Talerman and Costa for another year. Mr. Magnani seconded the motion. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved.
From the minutes
“Ms. Greaves motioned that the Board reappoint Mead, Talerman and Costa for another year. Mr. Magnani seconded the motion. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Pursuant to Article 15 of the November 2025 Special Town Meeting, the Board approve and authorize the Conservation Commission to: 1
Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned that pursuant to Article 15 of the November 2025 Special Town Meeting, the Board approve and authorize the Conservation Commission to: 1. Accept a gift of real property from Peter Zani; and, 2. Also to authorize the Conservation Commission to 'enter into a Conservation i Restriction with Trustees of the Reservation for the land generally shown on Town of Ashland Assessor's Map Property addresses and [Ds as follows: 0 Pond Street Rear: 014/022.0-0054-0000.0, 0 Pond Street Rear: 014/022.0-0055-0000.0, 0 Brackett Road Rear: 014/016.0-0153-0000.0 up to 13.50 +/- acres and as shown on that plan by GCG dated 10/9/2025 revised 5/14/26 and on file with the Town Clerk and to be a part of the area known as the Beaverdam Brook Conservation Area. And further to authorize the Chair to execute any documents required to effectuate the same. The motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned that pursuant to Article 15 of the November 2025 Special Town Meeting, the Board approve and authorize the Conservation Commission to: 1. Accept a gift of real property from Peter Zani; and, 2. Also to authorize the Conservation Commission to 'enter into a Conservation i Restriction with Trustees of the Reservation for the land generally shown on Town of Ashland Assessor's Map Property addresses and [Ds as follows: 0 Pond Street Rear: 014/022.0-0054-0000.0, 0 Pond Street Rear: 014/022.0-0055-0000.0, 0 Brackett Road Rear: 014/016.0-0153-0000.0 up to 13.50 +/- acres and as shown on that plan by GCG dated 10/9/2025 revised 5/14/26 and on file with the Town Clerk and to be a part of the area known as the Beaverdam Brook Conservation Area. And further to authorize the Chair to execute any documents required to effectuate the same. The motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Approve the end of year transfers as presented
Ms. Greaves motioned to approve the end of year transfers as presented. The motion was seconded by Ms. Keegan. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved.
From the minutes
“Ms. Greaves motioned to approve the end of year transfers as presented. The motion was seconded by Ms. Keegan. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Keegan)
Approve the funding for the grants as presented, and thanks to Ms. Keegan and Ms. Kinsman for doing the review and making the i recommendations
Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to approve the funding for the grants as presented, and thanks to Ms. Keegan and Ms. Kinsman for doing the review and making the i recommendations. Ms. Keegan seconded the motion. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to approve the funding for the grants as presented, and thanks to Ms. Keegan and Ms. Kinsman for doing the review and making the i recommendations. Ms. Keegan seconded the motion. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Keegan)
Go past 10:00 PM
Motion: Ms. Bennett motioned to go past 10:00 PM; Mr. Magnani seconded the motion. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Bennett motioned to go past 10:00 PM; Mr. Magnani seconded the motion. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved..” (Motion: Bennett, second: Magnani)
Approve the Consent Agenda, with the removal of the item G, regarding the Home Rule Petition
Ms. Greaves motioned to approve the Consent Agenda, with the removal of the item G, regarding the Home Rule Petition; the motion was seconded by Ms. Bennett. f Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved.
From the minutes
“Ms. Greaves motioned to approve the Consent Agenda, with the removal of the item G, regarding the Home Rule Petition; the motion was seconded by Ms. Bennett. f Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Bennett)
Approve the Home Rule Petition that grants 10 additional liquor licenses for all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on premises
Motion: Ms. Bennett motioned to approve the Home Rule Petition that grants 10 additional liquor licenses for all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on premises. The motion was seconded by Ms. Greaves. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Bennett motioned to approve the Home Rule Petition that grants 10 additional liquor licenses for all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on premises. The motion was seconded by Ms. Greaves. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved..” (Motion: Bennett, second: Greaves)
Adjourn
Motion: Ms. Kinsman motioned to adjourn; the motion was seconded by Ms. Greaves. Vote: 5-0-0. The motion was approved.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Kinsman motioned to adjourn; the motion was seconded by Ms. Greaves. Vote: 5-0-0. The motion was approved..” (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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