MassVoter.com← Dover Board of SelectmenDover Board of Selectmen · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
February 13, 2025
4 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
Police Chief Vinci re Appointment of Full-Time Police Officer
Approve the appointment of Officer Michael O'Brien to the Dover Police Department as a full-time officer effective February 18, 2025
To approve the appointment of Officer Michael O'Brien to the Dover Police Department as a full-time officer effective February 18, 2025
From the minutes
“Chair Hunter moved to approve the appointment of Officer Michael O'Brien to the Dover Police Department as a full-time officer effective February 18, 2025. Member Haviland seconded; it was unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Haviland)
Approve Professional Services Agreement with Horsley Witten Group for MBTA
Approve the professional services agreement with Horsley Witten Group for MBTA Communities Technical Assistance for the Town of Dover, Mass, in the amount of $9,765
To approve the professional services agreement with Horsley Witten Group for MBTA Communities Technical Assistance for the Town of Dover, Mass, in the amount of $9,765
From the minutes
“Chair Hunter moved to approve the professional services agreement with Horsley Witten Group for MBTA Communities Technical Assistance for the Town of Dover, Mass, in the amount of $9,765. Member Haviland seconded; it was unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Haviland)
Consent Agenda
Approve the consent agenda as presented, which included accepting a Massachusetts Department of Fire Services Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant for $12,960, accepting a Massachusetts Bureau of...
To approve the consent agenda as presented, which included accepting a Massachusetts Department of Fire Services Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant for $12,960, accepting a Massachusetts Bureau of Forest Fire Control and Forestry Volunteer Fire Capacity Reimbursement Grant for up to $3,500, and approving the December 28, 2023, January 11 and January 25, 2024 Board of Selectmen Open Session Meeting Minutes
From the minutes
“Chair Hunter moved to approve the consent agenda as presented, which included accepting a Massachusetts Department of Fire Services Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant for $12,960, accepting a Massachusetts Bureau of Forest Fire Control and Forestry Volunteer Fire Capacity Reimbursement Grant for up to $3,500, and approving the December 28, 2023, January 11 and January 25, 2024 Board of Selectmen Open Session Meeting Minutes. Member Haviland seconded; it was unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Haviland)
Executive Session Under Purpose 3 of M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21(a) to Conduct
Enter into executive session, not to return to open session, to prepare for strategy sessions with respect to collective bargaining for the Dover Police Association. As Chair, she declared that an...
That the Board enter into executive session, not to return to open session, to prepare for strategy sessions with respect to collective bargaining for the Dover Police Association. As Chair, she declared that an open meeting discussion may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the town
From the minutes
“Chair Hunter moved that the Board enter into executive session, not to return to open session, to prepare for strategy sessions with respect to collective bargaining for the Dover Police Association. As Chair, she declared that an open meeting discussion may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the town. Member Haviland seconded; it was unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Haviland)
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