MassVoter.com← Dover Board of SelectmenDover Board of Selectmen · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
June 8, 2026
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: David Haviland, Robyn Hunter, Cameron Hudson
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Representatives from the Trustees of Reservations and Hale Education, Inc. presented on the
Approve the adoption of the Hale Education Inc. Conservation Restriction Westwood-Dover Number 17494 and the Hale Education Inc. Conservation Restriction Dover Number 17495
To approve the adoption of the Hale Education Inc. Conservation Restriction Westwood-Dover Number 17494 and the Hale Education Inc. Conservation Restriction Dover Number 17495
From the minutes
“Mr. Haviland moved and Mr. Hudson seconded to approve the adoption of the Hale Education Inc. Conservation Restriction Westwood-Dover Number 17494 and the Hale Education Inc. Conservation Restriction Dover Number 17495; unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Haviland, second: Hudson)
I.2 Discussion and Vote re Board of Selectmen Board/Committee/Commission Appointed
Approve the assignments of the Board of Selectmen to Dover's boards, committees, and commissions as presented and as amended
To approve the assignments of the Board of Selectmen to Dover's boards, committees, and commissions as presented and as amended
From the minutes
“Mr. Haviland moved and Mr. Hudson seconded to approve the assignments of the Board of Selectmen to Dover's boards, committees, and commissions as presented and as amended; unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Haviland, second: Hudson)
I.5 Town Administrator Updates
Approve the Level 2 drought status, contingent upon the state's formal declaration thereof, and to initiate the required newspaper posting as soon as possible, acknowledging that this was an...
To approve the Level 2 drought status, contingent upon the state's formal declaration thereof, and to initiate the required newspaper posting as soon as possible, acknowledging that this was an unanticipated item arising less than 48 hours before the meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Haviland moved and Mr. Hudson seconded to approve the Level 2 drought status, contingent upon the state's formal declaration thereof, and to initiate the required newspaper posting as soon as possible, acknowledging that this was an unanticipated item arising less than 48 hours before the meeting; 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 Under Purpose 2 of M.G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21(a) to Conduct
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 and the Public Employees Local Union 1116, 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 negotiating position 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 and the Public Employees Local Union 1116, 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 negotiating position of the Town; unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Haviland, second: Hudson)
Adjournment
Adjourn the open session of the meeting
To adjourn the open session of the meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Haviland motioned and Mr. Hudson seconded to adjourn the open session of the meeting; unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Haviland, second: Hudson)
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