MassVoter.com← Ashland Select Board
Ashland Member
Joseph Magnani
At-large · 11 terms in this record
Joe Magnani; Joseph J. Magnani, Jr.
A monthly email on how they voted, starting in November.
Board years
Record at a glance · 2018–2019 Board
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2018–2019 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Magnani 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.
In the news
No recent stories found that name Joseph Magnani in the headline or opening.
Stories that name Joseph Magnani in the headline or opening, newest first, from 25 free news outlets (see the list). Headlines appear as each outlet published them; MassVoter does not write, choose or rate them. Only stories that are free to read are listed.
Disclosure: MassVoter’s founder, Michael Silvia, is the publisher of Fall River Reporter and New Bedford Guide.
Attendance
At the start of 23 of 25 Select Board meetings in 2018–2019 Board.
Missed
- Mar 11, 2019 · Regular: Absent
- Mar 5, 2019 · Joint: Absent
Every meeting (25)
- May 15, 2019 · Regular: Present
- May 1, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 17, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 3, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 20, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 11, 2019 · Regular: Absent
- Mar 6, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 5, 2019 · Joint: Absent
- Feb 20, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Feb 6, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 30, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 16, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 2, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Dec 15, 2018 · Joint: Present
- Dec 5, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Nov 21, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Nov 7, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Oct 17, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Oct 3, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Sep 26, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Sep 5, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Aug 8, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jul 11, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jun 20, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jun 6, 2018 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2018–2019 Board
May 1Approve these recommendationsMotion: Carl Hakansson made a motion to approve these recommendations. Joe Magnani…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Magnani: Yes
May 1, 2019: Approve these recommendations
Carl Hakansson made a motion to approve these recommendations. Joe Magnani seconded the motion. This passed unanimously.
Voted: Yes
The minutes name Carl Hakansson, who had resigned from the board in the fall of 2018, as making this motion, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“Carl Hakansson made a motion to approve these recommendations. Joe Magnani seconded the motion. This passed unanimously..” (second: Magnani)
Mar 20Approve and join the IEEE regarding supporting the change…Motion: Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve and join the IEEE…Passed 3–1 · Magnani: Not recorded
March 20, 2019: Approve and join the IEEE regarding supporting the change to building codes
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve and join the IEEE regarding supporting the change to building codes. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 3-1-0 (Magnani).
The minutes say the vote was unanimous but also say Joseph Magnani voted no. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve and join the IEEE regarding supporting the change to building codes. This motion was seconded by Steve Mitchell with a unanimous vote of 3-1-0 (Magnani)..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Mitchell)
Feb 20Open the BAA Spring Grant Round with a deadline…Motion: Yolanda Greaves made a motion open the BAA Spring Grant Round…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Magnani: Yes
February 20, 2019: Open the BAA Spring Grant Round with a deadline for submissions is Friday March 31, 2019 to appoint Rob Scherer and Steve Mitchell to the BAA Grant Subcommittee which will…
Yolanda Greaves made a motion open the BAA Spring Grant Round with a deadline for submissions is Friday March 31, 2019 to appoint Rob Scherer and Steve Mitchell to the BAA Grant Subcommittee which will review the submission and make recommendation on the awards. This motion was seconded by Yolanda Greaves with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0.
Voted: Yes
The minutes name Yolanda Greaves as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion open the BAA Spring Grant Round with a deadline for submissions is Friday March 31, 2019 to appoint Rob Scherer and Steve Mitchell to the BAA Grant Subcommittee which will review the submission and make recommendation on the awards. This motion was seconded by Yolanda Greaves with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves)
Jan 16The pursuant to Article 6 of the November 28,…Motion: Motion: I hereby move that the pursuant to Article 6 of…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Magnani: Yes
January 16, 2019: The pursuant to Article 6 of the November 28, 2018 Special Town Meeting, the Town of Ashland will purchase that certain parcel of land, as shown on a plan entitled…
Motion: I hereby move that the pursuant to Article 6 of the November 28, 2018 Special Town Meeting, the Town of Ashland will purchase that certain parcel of land, as shown on a plan entitled 0 MBTA Access Road drawn by Hancock Associates, including 78.37 acres +/- pursuant to that certain Purchase and Sale Agreement dated November 27, 2018 by and between the Town of Ashland Board of Selectmen and Megunko Transit District, LLC and Ashland RTD Apartments, LLC and accept the restriction on the property shown as Lot 2A on a plan entitled "Ashland RTD Apartments LLC, MBTA Access Road, Ashland Massachusetts, Approval Not Required Plan" by Kelly Engineering Group, dated March 4, 2016 and recorded in the South Middlesex Registry of Deeds Plan 345 of 2016 for a purchase price of $4,800,000.00. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0.
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: I hereby move that the pursuant to Article 6 of the November 28, 2018 Special Town Meeting, the Town of Ashland will purchase that certain parcel of land, as shown on a plan entitled 0 MBTA Access Road drawn by Hancock Associates, including 78.37 acres +/- pursuant to that certain Purchase and Sale Agreement dated November 27, 2018 by and between the Town of Ashland Board of Selectmen and Megunko Transit District, LLC and Ashland RTD Apartments, LLC and accept the restriction on the property shown as Lot 2A on a plan entitled "Ashland RTD Apartments LLC, MBTA Access Road, Ashland Massachusetts, Approval Not Required Plan" by Kelly Engineering Group, dated March 4, 2016 and recorded in the South Middlesex Registry of Deeds Plan 345 of 2016 for a purchase price of $4,800,000.00. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0..” (second: Magnani)
Jan 2Have Johnny Ng come back before the Board in…Motion: Yolanda Greaves made a motion to have Johnny Ng come back…Passed 3–0 · Magnani: Yes
January 2, 2019: Have Johnny Ng come back before the Board in March and provide an update on the progress and apply the 6-months' notice at that time if no progress had been…
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to have Johnny Ng come back before the Board in March and provide an update on the progress and apply the 6-months' notice at that time if no progress had been made. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a vote of 3-0-1 (Mitchell) Appointment of Robert DiBenedetto Robert DiBenedetto, 130 Cordaville Rd., said he has lived in Ashland for 2 years and he feels that his profession in Civil Engineering will be beneficial to the Zoning Board of Appeals and he looks forward to giving back to the town.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Greaves, Magnani, SchererAbstained: MitchellThe minutes give the count followed by the minority in brackets (“3-0-1 (Mitchell)”); Steve Mitchell is shown as abstaining and the other members present as voting yes.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to have Johnny Ng come back before the Board in March and provide an update on the progress and apply the 6-months' notice at that time if no progress had been made. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a vote of 3-0-1 (Mitchell) Appointment of Robert DiBenedetto Robert DiBenedetto, 130 Cordaville Rd., said he has lived in Ashland for 2 years and he feels that his profession in Civil Engineering will be beneficial to the Zoning Board of Appeals and he looks forward to giving back to the town..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Jan 2Approve ARA home rule language change for the dissolution…Motion: Steve Mitchell made a motion to approve ARA home rule language…Passed 3–0 · Magnani: Yes
January 2, 2019: Approve ARA home rule language change for the dissolution of the ARA which includes the property owned by the ARA located at 125 Front St. in the town of Ashland…
Steve Mitchell made a motion to approve ARA home rule language change for the dissolution of the ARA which includes the property owned by the ARA located at 125 Front St. in the town of Ashland which shall be permanently restricted for affordable housing or open space purposes. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a vote of 3-0- 1(Greaves) Sign Policy Steve Mitchell provided the Board with a draft sign policy.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Magnani, Mitchell, SchererAbstained: GreavesThe minutes give the count followed by the minority in brackets (“3-0- 1(Greaves)”); Yolanda Greaves is shown as abstaining and the other members present as voting yes.
From the minutes
“Steve Mitchell made a motion to approve ARA home rule language change for the dissolution of the ARA which includes the property owned by the ARA located at 125 Front St. in the town of Ashland which shall be permanently restricted for affordable housing or open space purposes. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a vote of 3-0- 1(Greaves) Sign Policy Steve Mitchell provided the Board with a draft sign policy..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Magnani)
Nov 7Purchase of Rail Transit DistrictMotion: Steve Mitchell suggested that Rob Scherer be appointed as the Board…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Magnani: Yes
November 7, 2018: Purchase of Rail Transit District
Steve Mitchell suggested that Rob Scherer be appointed as the Board member to work with Counsel on the required information. This motion was seconded by Yolanda Greaves with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0.
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Steve Mitchell suggested that Rob Scherer be appointed as the Board member to work with Counsel on the required information. This motion was seconded by Yolanda Greaves with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0..” (second: Greaves)
Oct 17Approve going forward with the MSBA Feasibility StudyMotion: Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve going forward with the…Passed 3–0 · Magnani: Yes
October 17, 2018: Approve going forward with the MSBA Feasibility Study
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve going forward with the MSBA Feasibility Study. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a roll-call vote to approve, Magnani, Greaves and Scherer all in favor, with a unanimous vote of 3-0-0.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Greaves, Magnani, SchererThe minutes say Carl Hakansson arrived at 8:35 PM; the count (3-0-0) matches the 3 other members present, so Carl Hakansson is not shown in this vote.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve going forward with the MSBA Feasibility Study. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a roll-call vote to approve, Magnani, Greaves and Scherer all in favor, with a unanimous vote of 3-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Oct 17Suspend the Class II License hearing until November 7,…Motion: Joe Magnani made a motion to suspend the Class II License…Passed 3–0 · Magnani: Yes
October 17, 2018: Suspend the Class II License hearing until November 7, 2018 at 7:15 PM
Joe Magnani made a motion to suspend the Class II License hearing until November 7, 2018 at 7:15 PM. This motion was seconded by Yolanda Greaves with a unanimous vote of 3-0-0.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Greaves, Magnani, SchererThe minutes say Carl Hakansson arrived at 8:35 PM; the count (3-0-0) matches the 3 other members present, so Carl Hakansson is not shown in this vote.
From the minutes
“Joe Magnani made a motion to suspend the Class II License hearing until November 7, 2018 at 7:15 PM. This motion was seconded by Yolanda Greaves with a unanimous vote of 3-0-0..” (Motion: Magnani, second: Greaves)
Oct 17Appoint Amanda Dumas as the Assistant Town Planner and…Motion: Yolanda Greaves made a motion to appoint Amanda Dumas as the…Passed 3–0 · Magnani: Yes
October 17, 2018: Appoint Amanda Dumas as the Assistant Town Planner and waive the 15-day waiting period as requested
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to appoint Amanda Dumas as the Assistant Town Planner and waive the 15-day waiting period as requested. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 3-0-0.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Greaves, Magnani, SchererThe minutes say Carl Hakansson arrived at 8:35 PM; the count (3-0-0) matches the 3 other members present, so Carl Hakansson is not shown in this vote.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to appoint Amanda Dumas as the Assistant Town Planner and waive the 15-day waiting period as requested. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 3-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Votes with no disagreement (142)
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.
How to read these pagesWhere the votes come from, how we check them against the official minutes, what isn't included yet, and how to report a mistake.About city pages →