MassVoter.com← Dover Board of SelectmenDover Board of Selectmen · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
November 20, 2025
7 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: These minutes have no attendance line. All three members are shown taking part (Chair Hunter, Member Haviland and Member Hudson gave updates), so they are listed as present, but votes are shown as result only.
Present: Robyn Hunter, David Haviland, Cameron Hudson
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
I.2 Discussion and Vote re Town House Office Hours
Make permanent the current townhouse 4-day workweek schedule effective January 1, 2026, contingent on approval by the Personnel Board
To make permanent the current townhouse 4-day workweek schedule effective January 1, 2026, contingent on approval by the Personnel Board
From the minutes
“Robyn Hunter moved to make permanent the current townhouse 4-day workweek schedule effective January 1, 2026, contingent on approval by the Personnel Board. David Haviland seconded, and it was unanimously approved..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Haviland)
I.3 Discussion and Vote re FY27 Cost of Living/Market Adjustment For Non-Union
Approve the fiscal year 2027 cost of living adjustment of 2.75 to 3 percent for the Town's nonunion staff as recommended by the Personnel Board and the Warrant Committee, with the final adjustment...
To approve the fiscal year 2027 cost of living adjustment of 2.75 to 3 percent for the Town's nonunion staff as recommended by the Personnel Board and the Warrant Committee, with the final adjustment percentage to be determined upon confirmation of the town's finalized budgetary figures
From the minutes
“Robyn Hunter moved to approve the fiscal year 2027 cost of living adjustment of 2.75 to 3 percent for the Town's nonunion staff as recommended by the Personnel Board and the Warrant Committee, with the final adjustment percentage to be determined upon confirmation of the town's finalized budgetary figures. David Haviland seconded, and it was unanimously approved..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Haviland)
I.4 Set Opening and Closing Dates for the Monday, May 4, 2026 Annual Town Meeting
Set the 2026 annual town meeting warrant opening and closing dates as Thursday, November 20, 2025 and Thursday, January 8, 2026, respectively
To set the 2026 annual town meeting warrant opening and closing dates as Thursday, November 20, 2025 and Thursday, January 8, 2026, respectively
From the minutes
“Robyn Hunter moved to set the 2026 annual town meeting warrant opening and closing dates as Thursday, November 20, 2025 and Thursday, January 8, 2026, respectively. David Haviland seconded, and it was unanimously approved..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Haviland)
I.5 Approve Annual Renewal of Common Victualler Licenses for American Legion Post
Approve the issuance of the common victualler licenses for the American Legion Post 209 and Dunkin Donuts effective January 1, 2026 through December 30, 2026
To approve the issuance of the common victualler licenses for the American Legion Post 209 and Dunkin Donuts effective January 1, 2026 through December 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Robyn Hunter moved to approve the issuance of the common victualler licenses for the American Legion Post 209 and Dunkin Donuts effective January 1, 2026 through December 30, 2026. David Haviland seconded, and it was unanimously approved..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Haviland)
I.7 Award Distillate Fuel Oil Bid to Holliston Oil Service of Holliston, MA
Award the distillate fuel oil contract to Holliston Oil at a cost of 0.195 cents over the posted lowest daily tank price for the Boston area market for the contract period of November 13, 2025...
To award the distillate fuel oil contract to Holliston Oil at a cost of 0.195 cents over the posted lowest daily tank price for the Boston area market for the contract period of November 13, 2025 through June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“Robyn Hunter moved to award the distillate fuel oil contract to Holliston Oil at a cost of 0.195 cents over the posted lowest daily tank price for the Boston area market for the contract period of November 13, 2025 through June 30, 2027. David Haviland seconded, and it was unanimously approved..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Haviland)
C.1 Consent Agenda
Approve the consent agenda as presented
To approve the consent agenda as presented
From the minutes
“Robyn Hunter moved to approve the consent agenda as presented. David Haviland seconded, and it was unanimously approved..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Haviland)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“At 8:05 PM, Robyn Hunter moved to adjourn the meeting. David Haviland seconded, and it was unanimously approved..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Haviland)
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