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Yolanda Greaves
At-large · 11 terms in this record
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2019–2020 Board
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- Counted from the official minutes, for 2019–2020 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Greaves as present or absent at the start.
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Attendance
At the start of 29 of 29 Select Board meetings in 2019–2020 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (29)
- Jun 17, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jun 9, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jun 3, 2020 · Regular: Present
- May 28, 2020 · Regular: Present
- May 20, 2020 · Regular: Present
- May 18, 2020 · Joint: Present
- May 6, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Apr 15, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Apr 14, 2020 · Joint: Present
- Apr 1, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Mar 24, 2020 · Joint: Present
- Mar 18, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Mar 4, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Feb 19, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Feb 5, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jan 15, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Dec 4, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Nov 20, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Nov 14, 2019 · Special: Present
- Nov 6, 2019 · Regular: Present (Yolanda Greaves arrived after the meeting began.)
- Oct 16, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Oct 2, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Sep 18, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Sep 4, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Aug 7, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jul 24, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jul 10, 2019 · Special: Present
- Jun 19, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jun 5, 2019 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2019–2020 Board
Jun 17Approve the 1/12" contingency budget of $7,029,597.13 as proposed…Motion: Yolanda made a motion to approve the 1/12" contingency budget of…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Greaves: Yes
June 17, 2020: Approve the 1/12" contingency budget of $7,029,597.13 as proposed for use if the Town Meeting vote for the full budget fails
Yolanda made a motion to approve the 1/12" contingency budget of $7,029,597.13 as proposed for use if the Town Meeting vote for the full budget fails. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a roll call vote Greaves aye, Kinsman aye, Magnani aye, Scherer, and Mitchell aye; 5-0-0 aye, and Mitchell aye; 5-0-0.
Voted: Yes
The roll call lists Robert Scherer without a vote, but the count (5-0-0) matches the 5 members present with no one voting no, so every member present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Yolanda made a motion to approve the 1/12" contingency budget of $7,029,597.13 as proposed for use if the Town Meeting vote for the full budget fails. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a roll call vote Greaves aye, Kinsman aye, Magnani aye, Scherer, and Mitchell aye; 5-0-0 aye, and Mitchell aye; 5-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
May 20Approve the One Day Season License for 1634 Meadery…Motion: Yolanda made a motion to approve the One Day Season License…Passed 4–0 · Greaves: Yes
May 20, 2020: Approve the One Day Season License for 1634 Meadery LLC and Aaronap Cellars LLC for the season of 2020
Yolanda made a motion to approve the One Day Season License for 1634 Meadery LLC and Aaronap Cellars LLC for the season of 2020. This motion was seconded by Brandi with a vote of Greaves-aye, Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye, Scherer-aye and Mitchell abstained.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Greaves, Kinsman, Magnani, SchererAbstained: Mitchell
From the minutes
“Yolanda made a motion to approve the One Day Season License for 1634 Meadery LLC and Aaronap Cellars LLC for the season of 2020. This motion was seconded by Brandi with a vote of Greaves-aye, Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye, Scherer-aye and Mitchell abstained..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Kinsman)
May 20Accept all the grants and donations as presentedMotion: Yolanda made a motion to accept all the grants and donations…Passed 4–0 · Greaves: Yes
May 20, 2020: Accept all the grants and donations as presented
Yolanda made a motion to accept all the grants and donations as presented. This motion was seconded by Joe with a vote of Greaves-aye, Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye, Scherer-aye and Mitchell abstained
Voted: Yes
Yes: Greaves, Kinsman, Magnani, SchererAbstained: Mitchell
From the minutes
“Yolanda made a motion to accept all the grants and donations as presented. This motion was seconded by Joe with a vote of Greaves-aye, Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye, Scherer-aye and Mitchell abstained.” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Dec 4Suspend the Hanto Liquor License for 14 days with…Motion: Mr. Mitchell made a motion to suspend the Hanto Liquor License…Passed 4–1 · Greaves: Yes
December 4, 2019: Suspend the Hanto Liquor License for 14 days with 7 days to be served in December and January and the other 7 days to be held in abeyance for 1…
Mr. Mitchell made a motion to suspend the Hanto Liquor License for 14 days with 7 days to be served in December and January and the other 7 days to be held in abeyance for 1 year, a mandatory in-house alcohol training session, and reimbursement to the Ashland Police Dept. for the investigation fees in the amount of $757.00. Additionally, the they will report back to the board in 2 months to review their progress. This motion was seconded by Mr. Scherer with a vote of 4-1-0 (Magnani) Mr. Magnani amended the motion to add a detail officer at Hanto.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Greaves, Kinsman, Mitchell, SchererNo: MagnaniThe minutes give the count followed by the minority in brackets (“4-1-0 (Magnani)”); Joseph Magnani is shown as voting no and the other members present as voting yes.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mitchell made a motion to suspend the Hanto Liquor License for 14 days with 7 days to be served in December and January and the other 7 days to be held in abeyance for 1 year, a mandatory in-house alcohol training session, and reimbursement to the Ashland Police Dept. for the investigation fees in the amount of $757.00. Additionally, the they will report back to the board in 2 months to review their progress. This motion was seconded by Mr. Scherer with a vote of 4-1-0 (Magnani) Mr. Magnani amended the motion to add a detail officer at Hanto..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Scherer)
Dec 4Approve the Common Victualler License as presentedMotion: Ms. Greaves made a motion to approve the Common Victualler License…Passed 4–0 · Greaves: Yes
December 4, 2019: Approve the Common Victualler License as presented
Ms. Greaves made a motion to approve the Common Victualler License as presented. This motion was seconded by Ms. Kinsman with a unanimous vote of 4-0-1 (Mitchell).
Voted: Yes
Yes: Greaves, Kinsman, Magnani, SchererAbstained: MitchellThe minutes give the count followed by the minority in brackets (“4-0-1 (Mitchell)”); Steve Mitchell is shown as abstaining and the other members present as voting yes. The minutes call the vote unanimous; the member who abstained is shown abstaining.
From the minutes
“Ms. Greaves made a motion to approve the Common Victualler License as presented. This motion was seconded by Ms. Kinsman with a unanimous vote of 4-0-1 (Mitchell)..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Kinsman)
Nov 6Approve the request for the transfer of Licenses from…Motion: Joc Magnani made a motion to approve the request for the…Passed 4–0 · Greaves: Not recorded
November 6, 2019: Approve the request for the transfer of Licenses from BTA to AAH Investments and that they be mindful of the issues raised and that they address them
Joc Magnani made a motion to approve the request for the transfer of Licenses from BTA to AAH Investments and that they be mindful of the issues raised and that they address them. This motion was seconded by Brandi Kinsman with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0.
Yes: Kinsman, Magnani, Mitchell, SchererThe minutes say Yolanda Greaves arrived after the meeting began; the count (4-0-0) matches the 4 other members present, so Yolanda Greaves is not shown in this vote.
From the minutes
“Joc Magnani made a motion to approve the request for the transfer of Licenses from BTA to AAH Investments and that they be mindful of the issues raised and that they address them. This motion was seconded by Brandi Kinsman with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0..” (Motion: Magnani, second: Kinsman)
Nov 6Approve the consent agendaMotion: Joe Magnani made a motion to approve the consent agenda. This…Passed 4–0 · Greaves: Not recorded
November 6, 2019: Approve the consent agenda
Joe Magnani made a motion to approve the consent agenda. This motion was seconded by Brandi Kinsman with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0.
Yes: Kinsman, Magnani, Mitchell, SchererThe minutes say Yolanda Greaves arrived after the meeting began; the count (4-0-0) matches the 4 other members present, so Yolanda Greaves is not shown in this vote.
From the minutes
“Joe Magnani made a motion to approve the consent agenda. This motion was seconded by Brandi Kinsman with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0..” (Motion: Magnani, second: Kinsman)
Nov 6Appoint Alexandra White to the Sustainability CommitteeMotion: Joe Magnani made a motion to appoint Alexandra White to the…Passed 4–0 · Greaves: Not recorded
November 6, 2019: Appoint Alexandra White to the Sustainability Committee
Joe Magnani made a motion to appoint Alexandra White to the Sustainability Committee. This motion was seconded by Rob Scherer with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0.
Yes: Kinsman, Magnani, Mitchell, SchererThe minutes say Yolanda Greaves arrived after the meeting began; the count (4-0-0) matches the 4 other members present, so Yolanda Greaves is not shown in this vote.
From the minutes
“Joe Magnani made a motion to appoint Alexandra White to the Sustainability Committee. This motion was seconded by Rob Scherer with a unanimous vote of 4-0-0..” (Motion: Magnani, second: Scherer)
Nov 6Approve the updated version of the Home Rule Petition…Motion: Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the updated version of…Passed 4–0 · Greaves: Yes
November 6, 2019: Approve the updated version of the Home Rule Petition for establishing an Economic Development Special Revenue Account for the Town of Ashl
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the updated version of the Home Rule Petition for establishing an Economic Development Special Revenue Account for the Town of Ashland. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 4-0-1(Kinsman) BAA Grant Awards Steve Mitchell explained that he and Rob Scherer met and reviewed the submission and have presented the board a spreadsheet of recommendation for BAA Grant Awards.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Greaves, Magnani, Mitchell, SchererAbstained: KinsmanThe minutes give the count followed by the minority in brackets (“4-0-1(Kinsman)”); Brandi Kinsman is shown as abstaining and the other members present as voting yes. The minutes call the vote unanimous; the member who abstained is shown abstaining.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the updated version of the Home Rule Petition for establishing an Economic Development Special Revenue Account for the Town of Ashland. This motion was seconded by Joe Magnani with a unanimous vote of 4-0-1(Kinsman) BAA Grant Awards Steve Mitchell explained that he and Rob Scherer met and reviewed the submission and have presented the board a spreadsheet of recommendation for BAA Grant Awards..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Nov 6Approve the BAA Grant Awards as presented and thanks…Motion: Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the BAA Grant Awards…Passed 4–0 · Greaves: Yes
November 6, 2019: Approve the BAA Grant Awards as presented and thanks to Steve and Rob for work
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the BAA Grant Awards as presented and thanks to Steve and Rob for work. This motion was scconded by Brandi Kinsman with a vote of 4-0-1(Magnani-recused) Town Manager Report Website Redesign and Communications Plan Michael Herbert explained that we are looking at a website redesign and communications plan.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Greaves, Kinsman, Mitchell, SchererThe minutes say Joseph Magnani stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting. The count (4-0-1) lists the recusal as the third number; the other 4 members present are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to approve the BAA Grant Awards as presented and thanks to Steve and Rob for work. This motion was scconded by Brandi Kinsman with a vote of 4-0-1(Magnani-recused) Town Manager Report Website Redesign and Communications Plan Michael Herbert explained that we are looking at a website redesign and communications plan..” (Motion: Greaves)
Votes with no disagreement (165)
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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