MassVoter.com← Dover Board of SelectmenDover Board of Selectmen · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
February 19, 2026
4 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
I.2 Discussion and Vote re Contract Between Dover and the Metropolitan Area Planning
Approve the Contract for Professional Services by and Between the Metropolitan Area Planning Council and the Town of Dover, as amended by Town Counsel and the Town Administrator, for professional...
To approve the Contract for Professional Services by and Between the Metropolitan Area Planning Council and the Town of Dover, as amended by Town Counsel and the Town Administrator, for professional services related to creating a Tree Preservation Bylaw, contingent upon Town Counsel's final review
From the minutes
“Ms. Hunter moved and Mr. Haviland seconded to approve the Contract for Professional Services by and Between the Metropolitan Area Planning Council and the Town of Dover, as amended by Town Counsel and the Town Administrator, for professional services related to creating a Tree Preservation Bylaw, contingent upon Town Counsel's final review; unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Haviland)
C.1 Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of the acceptance and expenditure of a $1,000 resident gift to the Dover Fire Department to support Fire Department operations, and the approval of 2026...
To approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of the acceptance and expenditure of a $1,000 resident gift to the Dover Fire Department to support Fire Department operations, and the approval of 2026 One-Day Special Liquor Licenses for March 10 and March 19
From the minutes
“Ms. Hunter moved and Mr. Haviland seconded to approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of the acceptance and expenditure of a $1,000 resident gift to the Dover Fire Department to support Fire Department operations, and the approval of 2026 One-Day Special Liquor Licenses for March 10 and March 19; unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Haviland)
ES.1 Executive Session Under Purpose 2 of M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21(a) to
Enter into Executive Session, not to return to Open Session, under Purpose 2 of M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21(a), to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion...
To enter into Executive Session, not to return to Open Session, under Purpose 2 of M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21(a), to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel, as an open meeting discussion may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town
From the minutes
“Ms. Hunter moved and Mr. Haviland seconded to enter into Executive Session, not to return to Open Session, under Purpose 2 of M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21(a), to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel, as an open meeting discussion may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town; unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Haviland)
Adjournment
Adjourn the open session of the meeting
To adjourn the open session of the meeting
From the minutes
“Ms. Hunter motioned and Mr. Haviland seconded to adjourn the open session of the meeting; unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Haviland)
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