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Ashland Vice Chair

Claudia Bennett

At-large · 5 terms in this record

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Record at a glance · 2024–2025 Board

20 of 21meetings attended (95%) · whole board 96%
99votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
1no votes (1% of votes cast) · whole board <1%
1 of 1split votes where Bennett was in the minority
0abstained
5terms in this record
How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2024–2025 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Bennett as present or absent at the start.
  • Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
  • Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
  • A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
  • “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.

These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.

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Attendance

At the start of 20 of 21 Select Board meetings in 2024–2025 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (21)

Votes where members disagreed · 2024–2025 Board

Apr 16Suspend the hearing until we finish our conversationMotion: Motion: Mr. Magnani motioned to suspend the hearing until we finish…Passed 4–0 · Bennett: Yes

April 16, 2025: Suspend the hearing until we finish our conversation

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Motion: Mr. Magnani motioned to suspend the hearing until we finish our conversation, which was seconded by Ms. Kinsman. Vote: 4-0-0. (Ms. Keegan had stepped out during this vote.)

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bennett, Greaves, Kinsman, MagnaniThe minutes say Makeda Keegan was not present for this vote, so that member is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“Motion: Mr. Magnani motioned to suspend the hearing until we finish our conversation, which was seconded by Ms. Kinsman. Vote: 4-0-0. (Ms. Keegan had stepped out during this vote.).” (Motion: Magnani, second: Kinsman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Mar 19Accept the response to the Open Meeting Law i…Motion: Motion: Ms. Kinsman motioned to accept the response to the Open…Passed 4–0 · Bennett: Yes

March 19, 2025: Accept the response to the Open Meeting Law i complaint as presented by Town Counsel

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Motion: Ms. Kinsman motioned to accept the response to the Open Meeting Law i complaint as presented by Town Counsel; the motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani. Vote: 4-0-1. The motion was approved by rollcall vote (Ms. Keegan abstained as she was not a Select Board Member at that time).

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bennett, Greaves, Kinsman, MagnaniAbstained: Keegan

From the minutes

“Motion: Ms. Kinsman motioned to accept the response to the Open Meeting Law i complaint as presented by Town Counsel; the motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani. Vote: 4-0-1. The motion was approved by rollcall vote (Ms. Keegan abstained as she was not a Select Board Member at that time)..” (Motion: Kinsman, second: Magnani)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Feb 19Appoint Maurice Krasner to the vacant seat on the…Motion: Motion: Mr. Burman motioned to appoint Maurice Krasner to the vacant…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Bennett: Yes

February 19, 2025: Appoint Maurice Krasner to the vacant seat on the Board of Health

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Motion: Mr. Burman motioned to appoint Maurice Krasner to the vacant seat on the Board of Health which was seconded by Ms. Sekesogundu. Vote: 8-0-0. Motion approved.

Voted: Yes

A joint vote of the Select Board and the Board of Health to fill a Board of Health vacancy: “Vote: 8-0-0.” The four Board of Health members at the table (Ed Burman, Jay Byrnes, David Kinsman and Barbara Sekesogundu) and the four Select Board members present make eight, with no one voting no or abstaining, so each Select Board member present is shown voting yes. The motion was made by Mr. Burman, who is not a member of the Select Board. It was seconded by Ms. Sekesogundu, who is not a member of the Select Board.

From the minutes

“Motion: Mr. Burman motioned to appoint Maurice Krasner to the vacant seat on the Board of Health which was seconded by Ms. Sekesogundu. Vote: 8-0-0. Motion approved..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Feb 19Appoint Amanda Hayes as the fifth Planning Board Member…Motion: Motion: Ms. Kendall motioned to appoint Amanda Hayes as the fifth…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Bennett: Yes

February 19, 2025: Appoint Amanda Hayes as the fifth Planning Board Member which will run to the election in May

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Motion: Ms. Kendall motioned to appoint Amanda Hayes as the fifth Planning Board Member which will run to the election in May. The motion was seconded by Ms. Jurczyk. Vote: 7-0-0. Motion approved by rollcall vote (Venkat-aye, Jurezyk-aye, Kendall-aye, Keegan-aye, Bennett- aye, Kinsman-aye, Greaves-aye).

Voted: Yes

Joint vote of the Select Board and the other board at this joint meeting; only the Select Board members’ votes are shown. The motion was made by Ms. Kendall, who is not a member of the Select Board. It was seconded by Ms. Jurczyk, who is not a member of the Select Board.

From the minutes

“Motion: Ms. Kendall motioned to appoint Amanda Hayes as the fifth Planning Board Member which will run to the election in May. The motion was seconded by Ms. Jurczyk. Vote: 7-0-0. Motion approved by rollcall vote (Venkat-aye, Jurezyk-aye, Kendall-aye, Keegan-aye, Bennett- aye, Kinsman-aye, Greaves-aye)..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Nov 19Appoint Ms. Greaves, Ms. Kinsman, Mr. Herbert and Ms.…Motion: Ms. Kinsman made a motion to appoint Ms. Greaves, Ms. Kinsman,…Passed 4–1 · Bennett: No

November 19, 2024: Appoint Ms. Greaves, Ms. Kinsman, Mr. Herbert and Ms. Ball

AppointPassed · 4–1

Ms. Kinsman made a motion to appoint Ms. Greaves, Ms. Kinsman, Mr. Herbert and Ms. Ball. Motion seconded by Ms. Keegan with a rollcall vote of Ms. Greaves-aye, Ms. Kinsman-aye, Mr. Magnani-aye, Ms. Keegan-aye and Ms. Bennett-nay 4-1

Voted: No

Yes: Greaves, Keegan, Kinsman, MagnaniNo: Bennett

From the minutes

“Ms. Kinsman made a motion to appoint Ms. Greaves, Ms. Kinsman, Mr. Herbert and Ms. Ball. Motion seconded by Ms. Keegan with a rollcall vote of Ms. Greaves-aye, Ms. Kinsman-aye, Mr. Magnani-aye, Ms. Keegan-aye and Ms. Bennett-nay 4-1.” (Motion: Kinsman, second: Keegan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Nov 6Approve a single tax rate for FY2025Motion: Motion: Mr. Magnani motioned to approve a single tax rate for…Passed 4–0 · Bennett: Yes

November 6, 2024: Approve a single tax rate for FY2025

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Motion: Mr. Magnani motioned to approve a single tax rate for FY2025, the motion was seconded by Ms. Bennett. Vote: 4-0-0. Motion approved.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bennett, Keegan, Kinsman, MagnaniThe minutes say Yolanda Greaves arrived at 7:40 PM; the count (4-0-0) matches the 4 other members present, so Yolanda Greaves is not shown in this vote.

From the minutes

“Motion: Mr. Magnani motioned to approve a single tax rate for FY2025, the motion was seconded by Ms. Bennett. Vote: 4-0-0. Motion approved..” (Motion: Magnani, second: Bennett)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Nov 6Approve the consent agendaMotion: Motion: Mr. Magnani motioned to approve the consent agenda, which was…Passed 4–0 · Bennett: Yes

November 6, 2024: Approve the consent agenda

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Motion: Mr. Magnani motioned to approve the consent agenda, which was seconded by Ms. Bennett. Vote: 4-0-0, Motion approved.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bennett, Keegan, Kinsman, MagnaniThe minutes say Yolanda Greaves arrived at 7:40 PM; the count (4-0-0) matches the 4 other members present, so Yolanda Greaves is not shown in this vote.

From the minutes

“Motion: Mr. Magnani motioned to approve the consent agenda, which was seconded by Ms. Bennett. Vote: 4-0-0, Motion approved..” (Motion: Magnani, second: Bennett)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Oct 30Transfer the license with 80 cars as presentedMotion: Motion: Ms. Bennett motioned to transfer the license with 80 cars…Passed 4–0 · Bennett: Yes

October 30, 2024: Transfer the license with 80 cars as presented

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Motion: Ms. Bennett motioned to transfer the license with 80 cars as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani. Vote: 4-0-0, Motion approved.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bennett, Greaves, Keegan, MagnaniThe minutes say Brandi Kinsman arrived at 8:05 PM; the count (4-0-0) matches the 4 other members present, so Brandi Kinsman is not shown in this vote.

From the minutes

“Motion: Ms. Bennett motioned to transfer the license with 80 cars as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Magnani. Vote: 4-0-0, Motion approved..” (Motion: Bennett, second: Magnani)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Oct 16Close, sign and post the November 19" Special Town…Motion: Motion: Ms. Kinsman motioned to close, sign and post the November…Passed 4–0 · Bennett: Yes

October 16, 2024: Close, sign and post the November 19" Special Town Meeting Warrant

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Motion: Ms. Kinsman motioned to close, sign and post the November 19" Special Town Meeting Warrant, which was seconded by Ms. Bennett. . Vote: 4-0-0, Motion approved. (Mr. Magnani was absent during this vote.)

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bennett, Greaves, Keegan, KinsmanThe minutes say Joseph Magnani was not present for this vote (“Mr. Magnani was absent during this vote.”), so that member is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“Motion: Ms. Kinsman motioned to close, sign and post the November 19" Special Town Meeting Warrant, which was seconded by Ms. Bennett. . Vote: 4-0-0, Motion approved. (Mr. Magnani was absent during this vote.).” (Motion: Kinsman, second: Bennett)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Oct 16Sign and post the 20242 State Election Warrant for…Motion: Motion: Ms. Kinsman motioned to sign and post the 20242 State…Passed 4–0 · Bennett: Yes

October 16, 2024: Sign and post the 20242 State Election Warrant for November 5, 2024

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Motion: Ms. Kinsman motioned to sign and post the 20242 State Election Warrant for November 5, 2024, which was seconded by Ms. Bennett. Vote: 4-0-0. Motion approved. (Mr. Magnani was absent during this vote.)

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bennett, Greaves, Keegan, KinsmanThe minutes say Joseph Magnani was not present for this vote (“Mr. Magnani was absent during this vote.”), so that member is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“Motion: Ms. Kinsman motioned to sign and post the 20242 State Election Warrant for November 5, 2024, which was seconded by Ms. Bennett. Vote: 4-0-0. Motion approved. (Mr. Magnani was absent during this vote.).” (Motion: Kinsman, second: Bennett)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (83)

    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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