MassVoter.com← Ashland Select BoardAshland Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
August 5, 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
Approve the Addendum Agreement to the Employment Contract of the Town Manager
Motion: Ms. Bennett motioned to approve the Addendum Agreement to the Employment Contract of the Town Manager, the motion was seconded by Ms. Greaves. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved by rollcall vote (Magnani-aye, Greaves-aye, Keegan-aye, Bennett-aye, Kinsman-aye).
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Bennett motioned to approve the Addendum Agreement to the Employment Contract of the Town Manager, the motion was seconded by Ms. Greaves. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved by rollcall vote (Magnani-aye, Greaves-aye, Keegan-aye, Bennett-aye, Kinsman-aye)..” (Motion: Bennett, second: Greaves)
Approve the waiver as requested on the JIMA Agreement presented
Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to approve the waiver as requested on the JIMA Agreement presented. Mr. Magnani seconded the motion. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to approve the waiver as requested on the JIMA Agreement presented. Mr. Magnani seconded the motion. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Open the 2026 Special Town Meeting Warrant
Ms. Greaves motioned to open the 2026 Special Town Meeting Warrant; the motion was seconded by Ms. Bennett. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved.
From the minutes
“Ms. Greaves motioned to open the 2026 Special Town Meeting Warrant; the motion was seconded by Ms. Bennett. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Bennett)
Accept the fund transfer balance from the Telechron Project back to the Select Board gift account
Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to accept the fund transfer balance from the Telechron Project back to the Select Board gift account. The motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani. Discussion: The Board agreed that during a future meeting they will look at what their needs are and transfer funds from the gift account to the Warren Woods Stewardship Account. Vote: 5-0-0, Motion approved. . h.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to accept the fund transfer balance from the Telechron Project back to the Select Board gift account. The motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani. Discussion: The Board agreed that during a future meeting they will look at what their needs are and transfer funds from the gift account to the Warren Woods Stewardship Account. Vote: 5-0-0, Motion approved. . h..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Approve the re-appointments as presented with thanks to everyone who is willing to continue to serve
Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to approve the re-appointments as presented with thanks to everyone who is willing to continue to serve, Ms. Bennett seconded the motion. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to approve the re-appointments as presented with thanks to everyone who is willing to continue to serve, Ms. Bennett seconded the motion. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Bennett)
Approve the Kidde-Fenwal Car Show Sponsorship
Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to approve the Kidde-Fenwal Car Show Sponsorship; Ms. \ Bennett seconded the motion. Vote; 5-0-0. Motion approved.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to approve the Kidde-Fenwal Car Show Sponsorship; Ms. \ Bennett seconded the motion. Vote; 5-0-0. Motion approved..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Bennett)
Approve the Consent Agenda as presented
Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to approve the Consent Agenda as presented; the motion was seconded by Ms. Keegan. 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. Keegan. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Keegan)
Adjourn
Motion: Mr. Magnani motioned to adjourn; the motion was seconded by Ms. Greaves. Vote: 5-0-0. The motion was approved.
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Magnani motioned to adjourn; the motion was seconded by Ms. Greaves. Vote: 5-0-0. The motion was approved..” (Motion: Magnani, 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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