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

April 17, 2025

6 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

I.1 Approve April 25, 2025 Dover Arbor Day Proclamation

Proclaim Friday, April 25, 2025 as the Town of Dover's Arbor Day

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To proclaim Friday, April 25, 2025 as the Town of Dover's Arbor Day

From the minutes

“Ms. Hunter moved to proclaim Friday, April 25, 2025 as the Town of Dover's Arbor Day; Mr. Haviland seconded, and it was unanimously approved..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Haviland)

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

I.2 Discussion and Vote re Approval of Community Center Building Project Change

Approve the Community Center Building Project change orders and construction change directives as follows: PCO 073 for door 102 dimension change, 097 for additional costs for overtime for the...

Minutes, page 2

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To approve the Community Center Building Project change orders and construction change directives as follows: PCO 073 for door 102 dimension change, 097 for additional costs for overtime for the state elevator inspector, the Colonial Fence at Fort Whiting Road wood fence stain, the Colonial Fence chain link fence at 63 Center Street (two adjustments), CCD 020 (soffit near door 204), 021 (interior signage colors), 022 (painting of the exterior hardie board), and 023 (concrete sidewalk modification) for a total of $31,941.91

From the minutes

“Ms. Hunter moved to approve the Community Center Building Project change orders and construction change directives as follows: PCO 073 for door 102 dimension change, 097 for additional costs for overtime for the state elevator inspector, the Colonial Fence at Fort Whiting Road wood fence stain, the Colonial Fence chain link fence at 63 Center Street (two adjustments), CCD 020 (soffit near door 204), 021 (interior signage colors), 022 (painting of the exterior hardie board), and 023 (concrete sidewalk modification) for a total of $31,941.91; Mr. Haviland seconded, and it was unanimously approved..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Haviland)

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

I.3 Discussion and Potential Vote to Declare a Level 1 Mild Drought

Reaffirm that the Town of Dover is in a Level 1 mild drought and that all nonessential water use as defined by MassDEP be limited to one day per week before 9 AM and after 5 PM, and also to direct...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To reaffirm that the Town of Dover is in a Level 1 mild drought and that all nonessential water use as defined by MassDEP be limited to one day per week before 9 AM and after 5 PM, and also to direct the town that should the Commonwealth's status change to there being no drought at their May 7th meeting, that the signs can be immediately removed by the highway department

From the minutes

“Ms. Hunter moved to reaffirm that the Town of Dover is in a Level 1 mild drought and that all nonessential water use as defined by MassDEP be limited to one day per week before 9 AM and after 5 PM, and also to direct the town that should the Commonwealth's status change to there being no drought at their May 7th meeting, that the signs can be immediately removed by the highway department; Mr. Haviland seconded, and it was unanimously approved. I.4 BOS Approves Annual Town Election Warrant Mr. Blanchard presented the annual town election warrant for the May 19, 2025 election, which will be held in the Great Hall from 7-8 PM following Town Meeting..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Haviland)

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

I.4 BOS Approves Annual Town Election Warrant

Approve the May 19, 2025 annual town election warrant

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To approve the May 19, 2025 annual town election warrant

From the minutes

“Ms. Hunter moved to approve the May 19, 2025 annual town election warrant; Mr. Haviland seconded, and it was unanimously approved..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Haviland)

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

a. Approve Acceptance and Expenditure of a $111,000 Grant from the MA Community Compact

Approve the consent agenda as presented

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To approve the consent agenda as presented

From the minutes

“Ms. Hunter moved to approve the consent agenda as presented; Mr. Haviland seconded, and it was unanimously approved..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Haviland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Adjournment

Adjourn the meeting

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To adjourn the meeting

From the minutes

“At 8:57 PM, Ms. Hunter motioned and Mr. Haviland seconded to adjourn the meeting; it was unanimously approved..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Haviland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

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