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December 15, 2025
25 recorded votes, 1 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
To open the Meeting of the Select Board
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by David Tatelbaum, and seconded by Christopher O'Neil, it is voted unanimously to open the Meeting of the Select Board.” (Motion: Tatelbaum, second: O’Neil)
Appointments
To open the Tax Classification Hearing
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Vice Chair Stanley Mickelson, and seconded by Christopher O'Neil, it is voted unanimously to open the Tax Classification Hearing.” (Motion: Mickelson, second: O’Neil)
To adopt a 1.74 Commercial Industrial Personal Property Shift with a residential factor of 88.8371
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Vice Chair Stanley Mickelson, and seconded by Christopher O'Neil, it is voted unanimously to adopt a 1.74 Commercial Industrial Personal Property Shift with a residential factor of 88.8371.” (Motion: Mickelson, second: O’Neil)
To continue the Small Business Exemption of 10%
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Shawn McDonald, and seconded by Christopher O'Neil, it is voted unanimously to continue the Small Business Exemption of 10%.” (Motion: McDonald, second: O’Neil)
To formally request that the Board of Assessors compile detailed information on tax rates and revaluation for a January meeting
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by David Tatelbaum, and seconded by Christopher O'Neil, it is voted unanimously to formally request that the Board of Assessors compile detailed information on tax rates and revaluation for a January meeting.” (Motion: Tatelbaum, second: O’Neil)
New Business
A Conservation Restriction – 179 Jordan Road (Map 6, Lot 2)
To approve the Conservation Restriction for 179 Jordan Road
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Vice Chair Stanley Mickelson, and seconded by David Tatelbaum, it is voted unanimously to approve the Conservation Restriction for 179 Jordan Road.” (Motion: Mickelson, second: Tatelbaum)
C Consulting Contract with David Hickox
To sign the consulting contract with David Hickox, expiring June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Vice Chair Stanley Mickelson, and seconded by Christopher O'Neil, it is voted unanimously to sign the consulting contract with David Hickox, expiring June 30, 2026.” (Motion: Mickelson, second: O’Neil)
E 61A Notice – Expiration of Right of First Refusal
To approve and file the requested documentation
Yes: Brooks, Mickelson, O’Neil, TatelbaumNo: McDonald
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Christopher O'Neil, and seconded by Vice Chair Stanley Mickelson, it is voted 4-1 to approve and file the requested documentation, with Shawn McDonald opposed.” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Mickelson)
G ABCC Seasonal Population Estimation Vote
To accept the projected seasonal population of 35,609 individuals as accurate to the best knowledge of the Select Board
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Vice Chair Stanley Mickelson, and seconded by David Tatelbuam, it is voted unanimously to accept the projected seasonal population of 35,609 individuals as accurate to the best knowledge of the Select Board.” (Motion: Mickelson, second: Tatelbaum)
Sustainable Purchasing Policy Approval
To approve the Sustainable Purchasing Policy
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by David Tatelbaum, and seconded by Vice Chair Stanley Mickelson, it is voted unanimously to approve the Sustainable Purchasing Policy.” (Motion: Tatelbaum, second: Mickelson)
K License Renewals
To approve the Restaurant – All Alcoholic – Common Victualler license renewals
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 Restaurant – All Alcoholic – Common Victualler license renewals.” (Motion: Mickelson, second: O’Neil)
To approve the Restaurant – All Alcoholic – Common Victualler with Entertainment license renewals
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Vice Chair Stanley Mickelson, and seconded by David Tatelbaum, it is voted unanimously to approve the Restaurant – All Alcoholic – Common Victualler with Entertainment license renewals.” (Motion: Mickelson, second: Tatelbaum)
To approve the Restaurant – Wine and Malt Beverages – Common Victualler license renewals
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Vice Chair Stanley Mickelson, and seconded by David Tatelbaum, it is voted unanimously to approve the Restaurant – Wine and Malt Beverages – Common Victualler license renewals.” (Motion: Mickelson, second: Tatelbaum)
To approve the Restaurant – Wine and Malt Beverages – Common Victualler with Entertainment license renewals
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 Restaurant – Wine and Malt Beverages – Common Victualler with Entertainment license renewals.” (Motion: Mickelson, second: O’Neil)
To approve the Club – All Alcoholic – Common Victualler license renewals
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Vice Chair Stanley Mickelson, and seconded by David Tatelbaum, it is voted unanimously to approve the Club – All Alcoholic – Common Victualler license renewals.” (Motion: Mickelson, second: Tatelbaum)
To approve the Club – All Alcoholic – Common Victualler with Entertainment license renewals
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Vice Chair Stanley Mickelson, and seconded by David Tatelbaum, it is voted unanimously to approve the Club – All Alcoholic – Common Victualler with Entertainment license renewals.” (Motion: Mickelson, second: Tatelbaum)
To approve the Package Goods Store – All Alcoholic license renewals
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Vice Chair Stanley Mickelson, and seconded by David Tatelbaum, it is voted unanimously to approve the Package Goods Store – All Alcoholic license renewals.” (Motion: Mickelson, second: Tatelbaum)
To approve the Package Goods Store – Wine & Malt Beverages license renewals
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Vice Chair Stanley Mickelson, and seconded by David Tatelbaum, it is voted unanimously to approve the Package Goods Store – Wine & Malt Beverages license renewals.” (Motion: Mickelson, second: Tatelbaum)
To approve the Motor Vehicle – Class I license renewals
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Vice Chair Stanley Mickelson, and seconded by David Tatelbaum, it is voted unanimously to approve the Motor Vehicle – Class I license renewals.” (Motion: Mickelson, second: Tatelbaum)
To approve the Motor Vehicle – Class II license renewals
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Vice Chair Stanley Mickelson, and seconded by David Tatelbaum, it is voted unanimously to approve the Motor Vehicle – Class II license renewals.” (Motion: Mickelson, second: Tatelbaum)
To approve the Motor Vehicle – Class III license renewals
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Vice Chair Stanley Mickelson, and seconded by David Tatelbaum, it is voted unanimously to approve the Motor Vehicle – Class III license renewals.” (Motion: Mickelson, second: Tatelbaum)
To approve the Entertainment License renewals
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Vice Chair Stanley Mickelson, and seconded by David Tatelbaum, it is voted unanimously to approve the Entertainment License renewals.” (Motion: Mickelson, second: Tatelbaum)
To approve the Innholders Licenses renewals
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Christopher O'Neil, and seconded by David Tatelbuam, it is voted unanimously to approve the Innholders Licenses renewals.” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Tatelbaum)
To approve the Second Hand Goods, Junk Dealers and/or Antiques License renewals
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Vice Chair Stanley Mickelson, and seconded by David Tatelbaum, it is voted unanimously to approve the Second Hand Goods, Junk Dealers and/or Antiques License renewals.” (Motion: Mickelson, second: Tatelbaum)
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)
From the Dartmouth Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. Minutes from 2018 to 2023 are mostly scanned documents, which we read with text recognition. We check every vote count against the members named and quote the exact sentence for each vote. Most votes are recorded as unanimous; when the minutes give a split count without saying who voted which way, we show only the count. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Member photos: Dartmouth Week candidate profiles.
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