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October 20, 2025
10 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Heidi Silva Brooks, Stanley M. Mickelson, Shawn D. McDonald, David A. Tatelbaum, Christopher J. O’Neil
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
New Business
A Change of Manager Application for Acme Liquors
To approve the application for Change of Manager for Acme Liquors
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Shawn McDonald, and seconded by Vice Chair Stanley Mickelson, it is voted unanimously to approve the application for Change of Manager for Acme Liquors.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Mickelson)
B Possible Support of Representative Markey's Proposed Legislation
To sign the two letters of support drafted by the Town Administrator on Behalf of the Select Board in support of Bills H999 and H1000
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Shawn McDonald, and seconded by Christopher O'Neil, it is voted unanimously to sign the two letters of support drafted by the Town Administrator on Behalf of the Select Board in support of Bills H999 and H1000.” (Motion: McDonald, second: O’Neil)
C Dartmouth Veterans Advisory Board Appointment – James Tooley
To appoint James Tooley to the Veterans Advisory Board
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Shawn McDonald, and seconded by Christopher O'Neil, it is voted unanimously to appoint James Tooley to the Veterans Advisory Board.” (Motion: McDonald, second: O’Neil)
D Dartmouth Veterans Advisory Board Reappointments
To reappoint David Rucker and Jason Ray to the Veterans Advisory Board
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Vice Chair Stanley Mickelson, and seconded by Shawn McDonald, it is voted unanimously to reappoint David Rucker and Jason Ray to the Veterans Advisory Board.” (Motion: Mickelson, second: McDonald)
F Akin House Lease
To extend the lease to October 31, 2026 for the rent of $1.00
Yes: McDonald, Mickelson, O’NeilNo: Brooks, Tatelbaum
From the minutes
“A motion is made by Shawn McDonald, and seconded by Christopher O'Neil, it is voted 3-2 to extend the lease to October 31, 2026 for the rent of $1.00, with David Tatelbaum and Chair Heidi Silva Brooks opposed.” (Motion: McDonald, second: O’Neil)
G Director of Public Works Contract
To approve the new contract of Director of Public Works Tim Barber
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Shawn McDonald, and seconded by Vice Chair Stanley Mickelson, it is voted unanimously to approve the new contract of Director of Public Works Tim Barber.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Mickelson)
H Department of Public Works Efficiency Study
To approve the scope of work document
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Shawn McDonald, and Seconded by Vice Chair Stanley Mickelson, it is voted unanimously to approve the scope of work document.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Mickelson)
Minutes
To approve the minutes of September 29, 2025 with the corrections noted
Yes: Brooks, Mickelson, O’Neil, TatelbaumAbstained: McDonald
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Vice Chair Stanley Mickelson, and seconded by Christopher O'Neil, it is voted 4-0 to approve the minutes of September 29, 2025 with the corrections noted, with Shawn McDonald abstaining due to absence from that meeting.” (Motion: Mickelson, second: O’Neil)
To approve the minutes of October 6, 2025
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Vice Chair Stanley Mickelson, and seconded by Christopher O'Neil, it is voted unanimously to approve the minutes of October 6, 2025.” (Motion: Mickelson, second: O’Neil)
Information
To adjourn
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Vice Chair Stanley Mickelson, and seconded by Shawn McDonald, it is voted unanimously to adjourn.” (Motion: Mickelson, second: McDonald)
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