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Stanley M. Mickelson
Elected townwide · 8 terms in this record
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2025–2026 Board
On split votes, Mickelson voted the same way as…
- Christopher J. O’Neil63% (5 of 8)
- David A. Tatelbaum63% (5 of 8)
- Heidi Silva Brooks13% (1 of 8)
- Shawn D. McDonald13% (1 of 8)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2025–2026 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Mickelson 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.
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Attendance
At the start of 23 of 23 Select Board meetings in 2025–2026 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (23)
- Mar 30, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Mar 9, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Feb 9, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jan 26, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jan 5, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Dec 15, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Nov 17, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Nov 3, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Oct 20, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Oct 6, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Sep 29, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Sep 8, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Aug 18, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Aug 11, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jul 28, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jul 14, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jun 30, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jun 16, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jun 2, 2025 · Regular: Present
- May 19, 2025 · Regular: Present
- May 5, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Apr 28, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Apr 7, 2025 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2025–2026 Board
Dec 1561A Notice – Expiration of Right of First RefusalMotion: to approve and file the requested documentationPassed 4–1 · Mickelson: Yes
December 15, 2025 · Item E: 61A Notice – Expiration of Right of First Refusal
To approve and file the requested documentation
Voted: Yes
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)
Nov 17Select Board GoalsMotion: to add the following to Goal 1.4 under Financial Health: "and…Failed 2–3 · Mickelson: Yes
November 17, 2025 · Item 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."
Voted: Yes
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)
Nov 17Cannabis Social Equity PolicyMotion: to approve the Cannabis Social Equity PolicyPassed 3–2 · Mickelson: Yes
November 17, 2025 · Item G: Cannabis Social Equity Policy
To approve the Cannabis Social Equity Policy
Voted: Yes
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)
Oct 20Akin House LeaseMotion: to extend the lease to October 31, 2026 for the rent…Passed 3–2 · Mickelson: Yes
October 20, 2025 · Item F: Akin House Lease
To extend the lease to October 31, 2026 for the rent of $1.00
Voted: Yes
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)
Oct 6Revised License Agreement for Faunce Corner Road SignageMotion: to accept the changes in the licensing agreementPassed 3–2 · Mickelson: Yes
October 6, 2025 · Item F: Revised License Agreement for Faunce Corner Road Signage
To accept the changes in the licensing agreement
Voted: Yes
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 accept the changes in the licensing agreement, with Shawn McDonald and Chair Heidi Silva Brooks opposed.” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Tatelbaum)
Sep 29Licensing Agreement for 461& 491 Faunce Corner RoadMotion: to accept the revocable license agreement and forward it to the…Passed 3–1 · Mickelson: Not recorded
September 29, 2025 · Item F: Licensing Agreement for 461& 491 Faunce Corner Road
To accept the revocable license agreement and forward it to the proponent for review It is voted 3-1 to accept the revocable licensing agreement with a fee of $100
The minutes give only the count (3–1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“A motion is made by Christopher O'Neil, and seconded by David Tatelbaum, to accept the revocable license agreement and forward it to the proponent for review. … It is voted 3-1 to accept the revocable licensing agreement with a fee of $100.” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Tatelbaum)
Sep 8Follow Up on Request to Construct Signage in Right…Motion: to authorize Town Administrator Cody Haddad to discuss a licensing agreement…Passed 4–1 · Mickelson: No
September 8, 2025 · Item G: Follow Up on Request to Construct Signage in Right of Way – 461 &
To authorize Town Administrator Cody Haddad to discuss a licensing agreement for the requested signage and have it drawn up by Town Counsel for the Board's review
Voted: No
Yes: Brooks, McDonald, O’Neil, TatelbaumNo: Mickelson
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Shawn McDonald, and seconded by Christopher O'Neil, it is voted 4-1 to authorize Town Administrator Cody Haddad to discuss a licensing agreement for the requested signage and have it drawn up by Town Counsel for the Board's review, with Vice Chair Stanley Mickelson opposed.” (Motion: McDonald, second: O’Neil)
Aug 18Conservation Restriction - Merrylegs FarmMotion: to approve the Conservation RestrictionPassed 4–0 · Mickelson: Yes
August 18, 2025 · Item C: Conservation Restriction - Merrylegs Farm
To approve the Conservation Restriction
Voted: Yes
Yes: McDonald, Mickelson, O’Neil, TatelbaumAbstained: Brooks
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Shawn McDonald, and seconded by Vice Chair Stanley Mickelson, it is voted 4-0 to approve the Conservation Restriction, with Chair Heidi Silva Brooks abstaining due to the proximity of her own land.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Mickelson)
Aug 18ApproveMotion: to approve the request conditional upon approval from the DPW, the…Passed 3–2 · Mickelson: Yes
To approve the request conditional upon approval from the DPW, the Safety Officer, and legal
Voted: Yes
Yes: Mickelson, O’Neil, TatelbaumNo: Brooks, McDonald
From the minutes
“A motion is made by Christopher O'Neil, and seconded by David Tatelbaum, to approve this request contingent upon the written approval of Director of Public Works Tim Barber. … After discussion, Christopher O'Neil amends his motion to approve the request conditional upon approval from the DPW, the Safety Officer, and legal. This motion is seconded by David Tatelbaum, and passes 3-2, with Chair Heidi Silva Brooks and Shawn McDonald opposed..” (Motion: O’Neil, second: Tatelbaum)
May 19Table (set aside)Motion: to amend the motion on the table to allow for a…Passed 3–1 · Mickelson: Not recorded
To amend the motion on the table to allow for a verbal apology
The minutes give the count as 3–1, with Shawn McDonald abstaining; they do not say who voted No.
From the minutes
“After a motion is made by Chair Heidi Silva Brooks, and seconded by Vice Chair Stanley Mickelson, it is voted 3-1 to amend the motion on the table to allow for a verbal apology, with Shawn McDonald abstaining.” (Motion: Brooks, second: Mickelson)
Votes with no disagreement (229)
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