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November 17, 2025
7 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
Appointments
A Historical Commission Appointment
To appoint Jennifer Mercier and Dan Cardoza, Jr. to the Historical Commission
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Vice Chair Stanley Mickelson, and seconded by Shawn McDonald, it is voted unanimously to appoint Jennifer Mercier and Dan Cardoza, Jr. to the Historical Commission.” (Motion: Mickelson, second: McDonald)
B Robert Gardner Resignation - Zoning Board of Appeals
To accept the resignation of Robert Gardner
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Vice Chair Stanley Mickelson, and seconded by Christopher O'Neil, it is voted unanimously to accept the resignation of Robert Gardner.” (Motion: Mickelson, second: O’Neil)
E Town Administrator Goals
To adopt the Town Administrator's Goals through 2026
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Christopher O'Neil, and seconded by Vice Chair Stanley Mickelson, it is voted unanimously to adopt the Town Administrator's Goals through 2026.” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Mickelson)
F Select Board Goals
To add the following to Goal 1.4 under Financial Health: "and develop a plan to address the identified needs with a particular emphasis on increasing the percentage of the Town's funds allocated to the Dartmouth Public Schools."
Yes: Mickelson, TatelbaumNo: Brooks, McDonald, O’Neil
From the minutes
“A motion is made by David Tatelbaum, and seconded by Vice Chair Stanley Mickelson, to add the following to Goal 1.4 under Financial Health: "and develop a plan to address the identified needs with a particular emphasis on increasing the percentage of the Town's funds allocated to the Dartmouth Public Schools." The motion is defeated 3-2, with Shawn McDonald, Christopher O'Neil, and Chair Heidi Silva Brooks opposed.” (Motion: Tatelbaum, second: Mickelson)
To approve the Select Board Goals as presented
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Shawn McDonald, and seconded by Christopher O'Neil, it is voted unanimously to approve the Select Board Goals as presented.” (Motion: McDonald, second: O’Neil)
G Cannabis Social Equity Policy
To approve the Cannabis Social Equity Policy
Yes: Mickelson, O’Neil, TatelbaumNo: Brooks, McDonald
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Christopher O'Neil, and seconded by David Tatelbaum, it is voted 3-2 to approve the Cannabis Social Equity Policy, with Shawn McDonald and Chair Heidi Silva Brooks opposed.” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Tatelbaum)
Information
To adjourn
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Shawn McDonald, and seconded by Christopher O'Neil, it is voted unanimously to adjourn.” (Motion: McDonald, second: O’Neil)
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