MassVoter.com← Dover Board of SelectmenDover Board of Selectmen · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
April 14, 2026
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Robyn Hunter, David Haviland, Cameron Hudson
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Robyn Hunter left early ()
Every vote, in order
I.1 Approve Friday, April 24, 2026 Arbor Day Proclamation
Proclaim Friday, April 24, 2026 as Arbor Day in the Town of Dover
To proclaim Friday, April 24, 2026 as Arbor Day in the Town of Dover
From the minutes
“Ms. Hunter moved and Mr. Haviland seconded to proclaim Friday, April 24, 2026 as Arbor Day in the Town of Dover; unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Haviland)
I.3 Board of Selectmen Recommendations on Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles
Approve the Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles and the votes taken by the Warrant Committee, with the exception of Article 19 (Site Plan Review), on which the Board deferred action pending...
To approve the Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles and the votes taken by the Warrant Committee, with the exception of Article 19 (Site Plan Review), on which the Board deferred action pending review of the final Warrant Article language, and noting that the Board will request the opportunity to comment at Town Meeting on Article 5 regarding the coupling of the Caryl Park parking lot improvements and new pickleball courts
From the minutes
“Ms. Hunter moved and Mr. Haviland seconded to approve the Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles and the votes taken by the Warrant Committee, with the exception of Article 19 (Site Plan Review), on which the Board deferred action pending review of the final Warrant Article language, and noting that the Board will request the opportunity to comment at Town Meeting on Article 5 regarding the coupling of the Caryl Park parking lot improvements and new pickleball courts; unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Haviland)
I.4 Discussion and Votes re Department of Public Works Items
Award the bid for the Dedham Street culvert replacement project to Aqualine Utility Inc. of Weymouth, MA, subject to any minor revisions of Town Counsel and the Town Administrator
To award the bid for the Dedham Street culvert replacement project to Aqualine Utility Inc. of Weymouth, MA, subject to any minor revisions of Town Counsel and the Town Administrator
From the minutes
“Mr. Haviland moved and Mr. Hudson seconded to award the bid for the Dedham Street culvert replacement project to Aqualine Utility Inc. of Weymouth, MA, subject to any minor revisions of Town Counsel and the Town Administrator; unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Haviland, second: Hudson)
Approve the professional service agreement with Woodard and Curran for professional engineering and construction observation services in support of the Dedham Street culvert replacement project,...
To approve the professional service agreement with Woodard and Curran for professional engineering and construction observation services in support of the Dedham Street culvert replacement project, giving Town Counsel and the Town Administrator the ability to make changes as warranted
From the minutes
“Mr. Haviland moved and Mr. Hudson seconded to approve the professional service agreement with Woodard and Curran for professional engineering and construction observation services in support of the Dedham Street culvert replacement project, giving Town Counsel and the Town Administrator the ability to make changes as warranted; unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Haviland, second: Hudson)
Approve the intermunicipal agreement between the Town of Walpole and various municipalities regarding solid waste contract negotiations
To approve the intermunicipal agreement between the Town of Walpole and various municipalities regarding solid waste contract negotiations
From the minutes
“Mr. Haviland moved and Mr. Hudson seconded to approve the intermunicipal agreement between the Town of Walpole and various municipalities regarding solid waste contract negotiations; unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Haviland, second: Hudson)
Approve the Revised Recycled Product Procurement Policy dated April 14, 2026
To approve the Revised Recycled Product Procurement Policy dated April 14, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Haviland moved and Mr. Hudson seconded to approve the Revised Recycled Product Procurement Policy dated April 14, 2026; unanimously approved by roll call vote. • Award Bid to All States Construction for Bonded Wearing Course Road Treatment Director McCabe described the bonded wearing course (ultrabonded wearing course) as a new pavement preservation tool that applies a thin asphalt layer over crack-sealed roads to extend pavement life at lower cost than a full mill-and-overlay..” (Motion: Haviland, second: Hudson)
Award the bid to All States Construction Inc. for bonded wearing course road treatment at a total bid price of $182,072.50 for a one-year term with renewal options for two consecutive fiscal years
To award the bid to All States Construction Inc. for bonded wearing course road treatment at a total bid price of $182,072.50 for a one-year term with renewal options for two consecutive fiscal years
From the minutes
“Mr. Haviland moved and Mr. Hudson seconded to award the bid to All States Construction Inc. for bonded wearing course road treatment at a total bid price of $182,072.50 for a one-year term with renewal options for two consecutive fiscal years; unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Haviland, second: Hudson)
I.5 Approve Professional Services Agreement Between Dover and LiRo-Hill, Corp. for
Approve the April 3, 2026 Professional Services Agreement between Dover and LiRo-Hill Corp. for Design Services for the Dover Town Library HVAC project
To approve the April 3, 2026 Professional Services Agreement between Dover and LiRo-Hill Corp. for Design Services for the Dover Town Library HVAC project
From the minutes
“Mr. Haviland moved and Mr. Hudson seconded to approve the April 3, 2026 Professional Services Agreement between Dover and LiRo-Hill Corp. for Design Services for the Dover Town Library HVAC project; unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Haviland, second: Hudson)
I.6 Vote to Declare Fire Department Equipment as Surplus Items for Disposal and/or
Deem 15 self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) cylinder tanks as surplus equipment
To deem 15 self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) cylinder tanks as surplus equipment
From the minutes
“Mr. Haviland moved and Mr. Hudson seconded to deem 15 self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) cylinder tanks as surplus equipment; unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Haviland, second: Hudson)
I.8 Appoint Erin Rodat-Savla to the Board of Registrars for a Three-Year Term Ending
Appoint Erin Rodat-Savla to the Board of Registrars effective March 31, 2026 and ending on June 30, 2029
To appoint Erin Rodat-Savla to the Board of Registrars effective March 31, 2026 and ending on June 30, 2029
From the minutes
“Mr. Haviland moved and Mr. Hudson seconded to appoint Erin Rodat-Savla to the Board of Registrars effective March 31, 2026 and ending on June 30, 2029; unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Haviland, second: Hudson)
C.1 Consent Agenda
Approve the consent agenda as presented
To approve the consent agenda as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Haviland moved and Mr. Hudson seconded to approve the consent agenda as presented; unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Haviland, second: Hudson)
ES.1 Executive Session
Enter 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 the Dover Police...
To enter 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 the Dover Police Association, the Public Employees Local Union 1116, and nonunion personnel (the Town Administrator), and under Purpose 3 of M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21(a) to discuss strategy with respect to threatened litigation over the Community Center Building Project – M. O'Connor Contracting, as an Open Meeting discussion may have a detrimental effect on the negotiation positions of the Town
From the minutes
“Mr. Haviland moved and Mr. Hudson seconded to enter 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 the Dover Police Association, the Public Employees Local Union 1116, and nonunion personnel (the Town Administrator), and under Purpose 3 of M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21(a) to discuss strategy with respect to threatened litigation over the Community Center Building Project – M. O'Connor Contracting, as an Open Meeting discussion may have a detrimental effect on the negotiation positions of the Town; unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Haviland, second: Hudson)
Adjournment
Adjourn the Open Session meeting
To adjourn the Open Session meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Haviland motioned and Mr. Hudson seconded to adjourn the Open Session meeting; unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Haviland, second: Hudson)
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