MassVoter.com← Dover Board of SelectmenDover Board of Selectmen · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
November 9, 2023
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Robert Springett, Robyn Hunter, John Jeffries
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Valerie Lin, Chair of the Tree Preservation Committee, discussed the Town's application for Tree
Approve the Town of Dover 2023 Arbor Day proclamation and the Town of Dover 2024 Arbor Day proclamation. The ceremonies will be held on November 14, 2023 for the 2023 proclamation and April 26,...
To approve the Town of Dover 2023 Arbor Day proclamation and the Town of Dover 2024 Arbor Day proclamation. The ceremonies will be held on November 14, 2023 for the 2023 proclamation and April 26, 2024 for the 2024 proclamation
From the minutes
“Chair Springett moved to approve the Town of Dover 2023 Arbor Day proclamation and the Town of Dover 2024 Arbor Day proclamation. The ceremonies will be held on November 14, 2023 for the 2023 proclamation and April 26, 2024 for the 2024 proclamation; seconded by Member Jeffries. It was unanimously approved by roll-call vote with all members voting in favor..” (Motion: Springett, second: Jeffries)
I.3 Warrant Article Guidelines Introduction and Discussion
Recommend the Warrant Article guidelines as presented
To recommend the Warrant Article guidelines as presented
From the minutes
“Member Jeffries moved to recommend the Warrant Article guidelines as presented; seconded by Member Hunter. It was unanimously approved by roll-call vote with all members voting in favor..” (Motion: Jeffries, second: Hunter)
I.4 Approval of Renewal of Annual Package Store and Club Liquor Licenses
Approve the renewal of the annual retail package goods store license for Dover Wine Company for 2024 and to approve the renewal of a club license for the George Preston American Legion Post for 2024
To approve the renewal of the annual retail package goods store license for Dover Wine Company for 2024 and to approve the renewal of a club license for the George Preston American Legion Post for 2024
From the minutes
“Chair Springett moved to approve the renewal of the annual retail package goods store license for Dover Wine Company for 2024 and to approve the renewal of a club license for the George Preston American Legion Post for 2024; seconded by Member Jeffries. It was unanimously approved by roll-call vote with all members voting in favor..” (Motion: Springett, second: Jeffries)
I.5 Town Report Memorandum Discussion and Vote
Approve the annual Town Report guidelines dated November 9, 2023
To approve the annual Town Report guidelines dated November 9, 2023
From the minutes
“Chair Springett moved to approve the annual Town Report guidelines dated November 9, 2023; seconded by Member Jeffries. It was unanimously approved by roll-call vote with all members voting in favor..” (Motion: Springett, second: Jeffries)
C.1 Consent Agenda
Approve the noon closing on Thanksgiving Eve, November 22 and closing on Friday, November 24, 2023, and special one-day liquor licenses for October 27 and December 2, 2023
To approve the noon closing on Thanksgiving Eve, November 22 and closing on Friday, November 24, 2023, and special one-day liquor licenses for October 27 and December 2, 2023
From the minutes
“Chair Springett moved to approve the noon closing on Thanksgiving Eve, November 22 and closing on Friday, November 24, 2023, and special one-day liquor licenses for October 27 and December 2, 2023; seconded by Member Jeffries. It was unanimously approved by roll- call vote with all members voting in favor..” (Motion: Springett, second: Jeffries)
E.1 Executive Session re Hale Reservation
Enter into Executive Session not to return to Open Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property related to the Hale Education Conservation Restriction, declaring...
That the Board enter into Executive Session not to return to Open Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property related to the Hale Education Conservation Restriction, declaring that an open meeting discussion may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town
From the minutes
“Chair Springett moved that the Board enter into Executive Session not to return to Open Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property related to the Hale Education Conservation Restriction, declaring that an open meeting discussion may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town; seconded by Member Jeffries. A roll-call vote was taken with all members voting in favor..” (Motion: Springett, second: Jeffries)
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