MassVoter.com← Ashland Select BoardAshland Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
September 16, 2026
10 recorded votes, 1 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
During the meeting:
- Joseph Magnani took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
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Approve the list as presented
Ms. Keegan motioned to approve the list as presented; Ms, Bennett seconded the motion. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved by rollcall vote (Greaves-aye, Keegan-aye, Bennett-aye, Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye).
From the minutes
“Ms. Keegan motioned to approve the list as presented; Ms, Bennett seconded the motion. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved by rollcall vote (Greaves-aye, Keegan-aye, Bennett-aye, Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye)..” (Motion: Keegan, second: Bennett)
Increase the fundraising associated with the bibs from $3,000 to $4,000, and reduce the NORD allocation to five bibs, and the other 22 get opened up for Ashland residents, employees and Ashland...
Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned that they increase the fundraising associated with the bibs from $3,000 to $4,000, and reduce the NORD allocation to five bibs, and the other 22 get opened up for Ashland residents, employees and Ashland Business Owners; Mr. Magnani seconded the motion. / Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved by rollcall vote (Greaves-aye, Keegan-aye, Bennett-aye, Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye).
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned that they increase the fundraising associated with the bibs from $3,000 to $4,000, and reduce the NORD allocation to five bibs, and the other 22 get opened up for Ashland residents, employees and Ashland Business Owners; Mr. Magnani seconded the motion. / Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved by rollcall vote (Greaves-aye, Keegan-aye, Bennett-aye, Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye)..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Open the hearing
Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to open the hearing; the motion was seconded by Ms. Magnani. Vote: 5-0-0: Motion approved by rollcall vote (Greaves-aye, Keegan-aye, Bennett-aye, Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye).
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to open the hearing; the motion was seconded by Ms. Magnani. Vote: 5-0-0: Motion approved by rollcall vote (Greaves-aye, Keegan-aye, Bennett-aye, Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye)..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Suspend the hearing until they have someone from Eversource
Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to suspend the hearing until they have someone from Eversource; the motion was seconded by Ms. Keegan. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved by rollcall vote (Greaves-aye, Keegan-aye, Bennett-aye, Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye).
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to suspend the hearing until they have someone from Eversource; the motion was seconded by Ms. Keegan. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved by rollcall vote (Greaves-aye, Keegan-aye, Bennett-aye, Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye)..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Keegan)
Open the Fall Grant Round and that Makeda Keegan and Claudia Bennett are the subcommittee to review them, with our thanks
Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to open the Fall Grant Round and that Makeda Keegan and Claudia Bennett are the subcommittee to review them, with our thanks. The motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved by rollcall vote (Greaves-aye, Keegan-aye, Bennett-aye, Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye).
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to open the Fall Grant Round and that Makeda Keegan and Claudia Bennett are the subcommittee to review them, with our thanks. The motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved by rollcall vote (Greaves-aye, Keegan-aye, Bennett-aye, Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye)..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Unsuspend the hearing and move forward
Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to unsuspend the hearing and move forward; the motion was approved by Ms. Bennett. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved by rollcall vote (Greaves-aye, Keegan-aye, Bennett-aye, Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye).
The minutes say the motion “was approved by Ms. Bennett” where a seconder is usually named, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to unsuspend the hearing and move forward; the motion was approved by Ms. Bennett. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved by rollcall vote (Greaves-aye, Keegan-aye, Bennett-aye, Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye)..” (Motion: Greaves)
Suspend the hearing with Eversource until Wednesday, October 7" at 7:30 PM, so they can come back with other options
Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to suspend the hearing with Eversource until Wednesday, October 7" at 7:30 PM, so they can come back with other options. The motion was seconded by Ms. Bennett. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved. by rollcall vote (Greaves-aye, Keegan-aye, Bennett-aye, Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye).
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to suspend the hearing with Eversource until Wednesday, October 7" at 7:30 PM, so they can come back with other options. The motion was seconded by Ms. Bennett. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved. by rollcall vote (Greaves-aye, Keegan-aye, Bennett-aye, Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye)..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Bennett)
Support the Ashland Indians with a $400 donation from the Ashland Select Board Gift Account
Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to support the Ashland Indians with a $400 donation from the Ashland Select Board Gift Account; Ms. Bennett seconded the motion, Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved by rollcall vote (Greaves-aye, Keegan-aye, Bennett-aye, Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye).
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to support the Ashland Indians with a $400 donation from the Ashland Select Board Gift Account; Ms. Bennett seconded the motion, Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved by rollcall vote (Greaves-aye, Keegan-aye, Bennett-aye, Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye)..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Bennett)
Approve the consent agenda as presented
Ms. Greaves motioned to approve the consent agenda as presented; the motion was seconded by Ms. Bennett. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved by rollcall vote (Greaves-aye, Keegan-aye, Bennett-aye, Magnani-aye, Kinsman-aye).
From the minutes
“Ms. Greaves motioned to approve the consent agenda as presented; the motion was seconded by Ms. Bennett. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved by rollcall vote (Greaves-aye, Keegan-aye, Bennett-aye, Magnani-aye, Kinsman-aye)..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Bennett)
Adjourn
Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to adjourn; the motion was seconded by Ms. Bennett. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved by rollcall vote (Greaves-aye, Keegan-aye, Bennett-aye, Magnani-aye, Kinsman-aye).
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to adjourn; the motion was seconded by Ms. Bennett. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved by rollcall vote (Greaves-aye, Keegan-aye, Bennett-aye, Magnani-aye, Kinsman-aye)..” (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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