MassVoter.com← Dover Board of SelectmenDover Board of Selectmen · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
May 22, 2025
15 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Robyn Hunter, David Haviland, Cameron Hudson
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
2. Reorganization of the Board of Selectmen
Appoint Robyn Hunter as Chair of the Board of Selectmen
To appoint Robyn Hunter as Chair of the Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“Mr. Haviland moved and Mr. Hudson seconded to appoint Robyn Hunter as Chair of the Board of Selectmen; it was unanimously approved..” (Motion: Haviland, second: Hudson)
Appoint Dave Haviland as Clerk of the Board of Selectmen
To appoint Dave Haviland as Clerk of the Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“Chair Hunter moved and Mr. Hudson seconded to appoint Dave Haviland as Clerk of the Board of Selectmen; it was unanimously approved..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Hudson)
Appoint Cam Hudson as a Member of the Board of Selectmen
To appoint Cam Hudson as a Member of the Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“Chair Hunter moved and Mr. Haviland seconded to appoint Cam Hudson as a Member of the Board of Selectmen; it was unanimously approved..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Haviland)
Appoint Cam Hudson as an authorized signer of payroll and expense warrants
To appoint Cam Hudson as an authorized signer of payroll and expense warrants
From the minutes
“Chair Hunter moved and Mr. Haviland seconded to appoint Cam Hudson as an authorized signer of payroll and expense warrants; it was unanimously approved..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Haviland)
3. Discussion and Vote re Intergovernmental Agreement Between Dover, Sherborn, and the
Approve the intergovernmental agreement between the Town of Dover, the Town of Sherborn, and the Dover- Sherborn Regional School District dated May 22, 2025
To approve the intergovernmental agreement between the Town of Dover, the Town of Sherborn, and the Dover- Sherborn Regional School District dated May 22, 2025
From the minutes
“Chair Hunter moved and Mr. Hudson seconded to approve the intergovernmental agreement between the Town of Dover, the Town of Sherborn, and the Dover- Sherborn Regional School District dated May 22, 2025; it was unanimously approved..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Hudson)
4. Discussion and Vote re Waiver of Building Permit Fees for the Dover-Sherborn Regional
Approve waiving the building permit fee associated with the Dover-Sherborn High School rooftop replacement project
To approve waiving the building permit fee associated with the Dover-Sherborn High School rooftop replacement project
From the minutes
“Chair Hunter moved and Mr. Haviland seconded to approve waiving the building permit fee associated with the Dover-Sherborn High School rooftop replacement project; it was unanimously approved..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Haviland)
5. Presentation by MassPowerChoice on Municipal Aggregation and Approval of
Approve the consulting agreement between Dover and MassPowerChoice for the development and management of the town's municipal aggregation program
To approve the consulting agreement between Dover and MassPowerChoice for the development and management of the town's municipal aggregation program
From the minutes
“Chair Hunter moved and Mr. Haviland seconded to approve the consulting agreement between Dover and MassPowerChoice for the development and management of the town's municipal aggregation program; it was unanimously approved..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Haviland)
6. Aquarion Update and Discussion and Vote re Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act
Approve and authorize the Town Administrator to submit the environmental notification form to Mass Environmental Policy Act office as presented, however, such form will not be executed until such...
To approve and authorize the Town Administrator to submit the environmental notification form to Mass Environmental Policy Act office as presented, however, such form will not be executed until such time that Town Administrator has confirmed with legal counsel that signing this form is not binding to the Town
Yes: Hudson, HunterNo: Haviland
From the minutes
“Chair Hunter moved and Mr. Hudson seconded to approve and authorize the Town Administrator to submit the environmental notification form to Mass Environmental Policy Act office as presented, however, such form will not be executed until such time that Town Administrator has confirmed with legal counsel that signing this form is not binding to the Town; it was approved with Chair Hunter and Mr. Hudson voting in favor and Mr. Haviland opposed..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Hudson)
7. Proclamation of National Public Works Week, May 18-24, 2025
Declare May 18 through May 24 National Public Works Week in Dover, Massachusetts
To declare May 18 through May 24 National Public Works Week in Dover, Massachusetts
From the minutes
“Chair Hunter moved and Mr. Haviland seconded to declare May 18 through May 24 National Public Works Week in Dover, Massachusetts; it was unanimously approved..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Haviland)
a. Approve High Ground Permit Lease Between the Dover Department of Public Works
Approve the high ground permit from the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for use of the Snow Hill Fire Tower
To approve the high ground permit from the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for use of the Snow Hill Fire Tower
From the minutes
“Chair Hunter moved and Mr. Haviland seconded to approve the high ground permit from the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for use of the Snow Hill Fire Tower; it was unanimously approved..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Haviland)
b. Approve CyberCommInc. Quote for $34,610.30 for Purchase of Fire Tower Equipment
Approve Cyber Com Inc. $34,610.30 quote for the purchase of fire tower equipment
To approve Cyber Com Inc. $34,610.30 quote for the purchase of fire tower equipment
From the minutes
“Chair Hunter moved and Mr. Haviland seconded to approve Cyber Com Inc. $34,610.30 quote for the purchase of fire tower equipment; it was unanimously approved..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Haviland)
9. Discussion and Vote re the Professional Services Agreement Between Dover and the
Approve the professional service agreement between Dover and the University of Massachusetts Collins Center related to a 5-year capital improvement plan
To approve the professional service agreement between Dover and the University of Massachusetts Collins Center related to a 5-year capital improvement plan
From the minutes
“Chair Hunter moved and Mr. Haviland seconded to approve the professional service agreement between Dover and the University of Massachusetts Collins Center related to a 5-year capital improvement plan; it was unanimously approved..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Haviland)
12. Discussion and Vote re Town House Office Hours
Approve a 4-day schedule for the townhouse offices on a 2-phase trial basis beginning the week of June 16 as presented by the Town Administrator
To approve a 4-day schedule for the townhouse offices on a 2-phase trial basis beginning the week of June 16 as presented by the Town Administrator
From the minutes
“Chair Hunter moved and Mr. Haviland seconded to approve a 4-day schedule for the townhouse offices on a 2-phase trial basis beginning the week of June 16 as presented by the Town Administrator; it was unanimously approved..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Haviland)
17. Consent Agenda
Approve the consent agenda as presented
To approve the consent agenda as presented
From the minutes
“Chair Hunter moved and Mr. Hudson seconded to approve the consent agenda as presented; it was unanimously approved..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Hudson)
18. Executive Session Under Purposes 2 and 3 of M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)
Enter into executive session under Purpose 2 and 3 of Mass General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21A to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel, to conduct...
That the board enter into executive session under Purpose 2 and 3 of Mass General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21A to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel, to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with the Dover Police Association, and to discuss strategy with respect to Robert W. Ricchia vs. Dover Zoning Board of Appeals. Further, 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 and Mr. Haviland seconded that the board enter into executive session under Purpose 2 and 3 of Mass General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21A to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel, to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with the Dover Police Association, and to discuss strategy with respect to Robert W. Ricchia vs. Dover Zoning Board of Appeals. Further, as chair, she declared that an open meeting discussion may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the town; it was unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Haviland)
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