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Dover Board of Selectmen · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

October 31, 2024

10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Robyn Hunter, David Haviland

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

1.1 Reorganization of the Board of Selectmen

Nominate Robyn Hunter as Chair of the Board of Selectmen

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To nominate Robyn Hunter as Chair of the Board of Selectmen

From the minutes

“Mr. Haviland moved and Ms. Hunter seconded to nominate Robyn Hunter as Chair of the Board of Selectmen; unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Haviland, second: Hunter)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Nominate Dave Haviland as Clerk of the Board of Selectmen

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To nominate Dave Haviland as Clerk of the Board of Selectmen

From the minutes

“Ms. Hunter moved and Mr. Haviland seconded to nominate Dave Haviland as Clerk of the Board of Selectmen; unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Haviland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town of Dover and the Dover-Sherborn Education Association, Administrative Assistant Association, Education Support Professional Association,...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To approve the Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town of Dover and the Dover-Sherborn Education Association, Administrative Assistant Association, Education Support Professional Association, Custodial Association, and Food Service Association re Health Insurance Benefits

From the minutes

“Ms. Hunter moved and Mr. Haviland seconded to approve the Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town of Dover and the Dover-Sherborn Education Association, Administrative Assistant Association, Education Support Professional Association, Custodial Association, and Food Service Association re Health Insurance Benefits; unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Haviland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town of Dover and the Massachusetts Laborers' District Council Local Union 1116

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To approve the Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town of Dover and the Massachusetts Laborers' District Council Local Union 1116

From the minutes

“Ms. Hunter moved and Mr. Haviland seconded to approve the Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town of Dover and the Massachusetts Laborers' District Council Local Union 1116; unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Haviland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

1.3 Appoint Henry Faulkner and Jeff Behrens to the Open Space Committee

Reappoint Henry Faulkner to the Open Space Committee for a three-year term ending on June 30, 2027

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To reappoint Henry Faulkner to the Open Space Committee for a three-year term ending on June 30, 2027

From the minutes

“Ms. Hunter moved and Mr. Haviland seconded to reappoint Henry Faulkner to the Open Space Committee for a three-year term ending on June 30, 2027; unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Haviland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Appoint Jeff Behrens to the Open Space Committee for a one-year term ending on June 30, 2025

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To appoint Jeff Behrens to the Open Space Committee for a one-year term ending on June 30, 2025

From the minutes

“Ms. Hunter moved and Mr. Haviland seconded to appoint Jeff Behrens to the Open Space Committee for a one-year term ending on June 30, 2025; unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Haviland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

1.4 Approve Letter to the Department of Revenue Regarding the 2016 Minuteman Regional High

Approve the October 31, 2024 letter from the Town of Dover attesting that the debt exclusion vote for the Minuteman Regional High School building project passed at the May 16, 2016 Town Election

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To approve the October 31, 2024 letter from the Town of Dover attesting that the debt exclusion vote for the Minuteman Regional High School building project passed at the May 16, 2016 Town Election

From the minutes

“Ms. Hunter moved and Mr. Haviland seconded to approve the October 31, 2024 letter from the Town of Dover attesting that the debt exclusion vote for the Minuteman Regional High School building project passed at the May 16, 2016 Town Election; unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Haviland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

1.5 Discussion and Potential Vote to Declare a State of Drought

Declare that the Town of Dover is in a State of Drought and that all non-essential water use, as defined by the Massachusetts DEP, be limited to one day per week before 9:00 AM and after 5:00 PM

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To declare that the Town of Dover is in a State of Drought and that all non-essential water use, as defined by the Massachusetts DEP, be limited to one day per week before 9:00 AM and after 5:00 PM

From the minutes

“Ms. Hunter moved and Mr. Haviland seconded to declare that the Town of Dover is in a State of Drought and that all non-essential water use, as defined by the Massachusetts DEP, be limited to one day per week before 9:00 AM and after 5:00 PM; unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Haviland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

C.1 Consent Agenda

Approve the Consent Agenda, as presented

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To approve the Consent Agenda, as presented

From the minutes

“Ms. Hunter moved and Mr. Haviland seconded to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented; unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Haviland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Adjournment

Adjourn the meeting

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To adjourn the meeting

From the minutes

“At 1:57 PM, Ms. Hunter motioned and Mr. Haviland seconded to adjourn the meeting; unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Haviland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

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