MassVoter.com← Dover Board of SelectmenDover Board of Selectmen · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
November 4, 2025
8 recorded votes, 0 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
The Board conducted the annual Tax Classification Hearing. The Board of Assessors presented
Approve the recommendation of the Board of Assessors for a single tax classification residential factor of one, resulting in the taxation of all property at the same rate with no open space...
To approve the recommendation of the Board of Assessors for a single tax classification residential factor of one, resulting in the taxation of all property at the same rate with no open space discount, no residential exemption, and no small commercial exemption
From the minutes
“Ms. Hunter moved to approve the recommendation of the Board of Assessors for a single tax classification residential factor of one, resulting in the taxation of all property at the same rate with no open space discount, no residential exemption, and no small commercial exemption, seconded by Mr. Haviland; it was unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Haviland)
I.4 Approve Annual Renewal of Package Store and Club Liquor Licenses
Approve the renewal of the annual retail package goods store license for Dover Wine Company for 2026
To approve the renewal of the annual retail package goods store license for Dover Wine Company for 2026
From the minutes
“Ms. Hunter moved to approve the renewal of the annual retail package goods store license for Dover Wine Company for 2026, seconded by Mr. Haviland; it was unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Haviland)
Approve the renewal of the club license for the George B. Preston annual Legion Post for 2026
To approve the renewal of the club license for the George B. Preston annual Legion Post for 2026
From the minutes
“Ms. Hunter moved to approve the renewal of the club license for the George B. Preston annual Legion Post for 2026, seconded by Mr. Haviland; it was unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Haviland)
I.5 Discussion and Vote re Ambulance Abatements
Approve the abatement of 34 ambulance bills totaling $28,723.70 covering the period July 2, 2018, through December 28, 2022
To approve the abatement of 34 ambulance bills totaling $28,723.70 covering the period July 2, 2018, through December 28, 2022
From the minutes
“Ms. Hunter moved to approve the abatement of 34 ambulance bills totaling $28,723.70 covering the period July 2, 2018, through December 28, 2022, seconded by Mr. Haviland; it was unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Haviland)
I.6 Board / Committee / Commission Appointments
Appoint James Stuart and Lee Gesmer to the Board of Selectmen Membership Size Study Committee
To appoint James Stuart and Lee Gesmer to the Board of Selectmen Membership Size Study Committee
From the minutes
“Ms. Hunter moved to appoint James Stuart and Lee Gesmer to the Board of Selectmen Membership Size Study Committee, seconded by Mr. Haviland; it was unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Haviland)
Appoint Dave Haviland to the Dover Police Association Union Contract Negotiation Team
To appoint Dave Haviland to the Dover Police Association Union Contract Negotiation Team
From the minutes
“Ms. Hunter moved to appoint Dave Haviland to the Dover Police Association Union Contract Negotiation Team, seconded by Mr. Hudson; it was unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Hudson)
Accept and Expend a $200 Gift to the Historical Commission • Approve Special One-Day
Approve the Consent Agenda as presented
To approve the Consent Agenda as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. Hunter moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Mr. Haviland; it was unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Haviland)
Adjournment
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“At 8:41 PM, Ms. Hunter moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Haviland; it was unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Haviland)
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