MassVoter.com← Dover Board of SelectmenDover Board of Selectmen · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
June 30, 2026
11 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
The Board discussed the charge for the Town Meeting Study Committee. Mr. Haviland noted
Approve the Town Meeting Study Committee charge as presented
To approve the Town Meeting Study Committee charge as presented
From the minutes
“Chair Haviland moved and Member Hudson seconded to approve the Town Meeting Study Committee charge as presented; unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Haviland, second: Hudson)
Appoint Carolyn Ringel, Amy Collins, Mike Savage, Rob Andrews, and David Haviland to the Town Meeting Study Committee
To appoint Carolyn Ringel, Amy Collins, Mike Savage, Rob Andrews, and David Haviland to the Town Meeting Study Committee
From the minutes
“Mr. Haviland moved and Mr. Hudson seconded to appoint Carolyn Ringel, Amy Collins, Mike Savage, Rob Andrews, and David Haviland to the Town Meeting Study Committee; unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Haviland, second: Hudson)
I.3 Discussion and Vote re Woodard & Curran's Proposal for Professional
Approve Woodard & Curran's proposal for professional engineering services related to the MS4 General Permit Year 9 support, with the caveat that the Town Administrator may make minor changes after...
To approve Woodard & Curran's proposal for professional engineering services related to the MS4 General Permit Year 9 support, with the caveat that the Town Administrator may make minor changes after discussion with Town Counsel
From the minutes
“Mr. Haviland moved and Mr. Hudson seconded to approve Woodard & Curran's proposal for professional engineering services related to the MS4 General Permit Year 9 support, with the caveat that the Town Administrator may make minor changes after discussion with Town Counsel; unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Haviland, second: Hudson)
I.4 Award Solid Waste and Recycling Transportation Bid Contract to B-P
Award the bid contract for solid waste and bulky waste removal to B-P Trucking, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, for a one-year term with options to renew for two additional...
To award the bid contract for solid waste and bulky waste removal to B-P Trucking, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, for a one-year term with options to renew for two additional consecutive fiscal years
From the minutes
“Chair Haviland moved and Member Hudson seconded to award the bid contract for solid waste and bulky waste removal to B-P Trucking, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, for a one-year term with options to renew for two additional consecutive fiscal years; unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Haviland, second: Hudson)
I.7 Discussion and Potential Vote on ClearGov Budgeting Software
Approve the purchase of ClearGov budgeting software
To approve the purchase of ClearGov budgeting software
From the minutes
“Chair Haviland moved and Member Hudson seconded to approve the purchase of ClearGov budgeting software; unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Haviland, second: Hudson)
I.8 Discussion and Vote re Approval of the Edward J. Collins, Jr. Center for
Approve the scope of services submitted by the Edward J. Collins, Jr. Center for Public Management at UMass Boston, subject to final minor edits approved by the Town Administrator, the chair of...
To approve the scope of services submitted by the Edward J. Collins, Jr. Center for Public Management at UMass Boston, subject to final minor edits approved by the Town Administrator, the chair of the committee, and Town Counsel
From the minutes
“Chair Haviland moved and Member Hudson seconded to approve the scope of services submitted by the Edward J. Collins, Jr. Center for Public Management at UMass Boston, subject to final minor edits approved by the Town Administrator, the chair of the committee, and Town Counsel; unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Haviland, second: Hudson)
I.9 Approve Contract Between Aponte & Aponte for FY27 Municipal
Approve the agreement between Aponte & Aponte and the Town of Dover for Municipal Financial Services effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027
To approve the agreement between Aponte & Aponte and the Town of Dover for Municipal Financial Services effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“Chair Haviland moved and Member Hudson seconded to approve the agreement between Aponte & Aponte and the Town of Dover for Municipal Financial Services effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027; unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Haviland, second: Hudson)
I.10 Town Administrator's Annual Performance Evaluation and Bonus Vote
Award a bonus of $10,000 to Town Administrator Michael Blanchard pursuant to Section 6 of the agreement between Dover and the Town Administrator dated June 7, 2023, based upon his Fiscal Year 26...
To award a bonus of $10,000 to Town Administrator Michael Blanchard pursuant to Section 6 of the agreement between Dover and the Town Administrator dated June 7, 2023, based upon his Fiscal Year 26 performance
From the minutes
“Chair Haviland moved and Member Hudson seconded to award a bonus of $10,000 to Town Administrator Michael Blanchard pursuant to Section 6 of the agreement between Dover and the Town Administrator dated June 7, 2023, based upon his Fiscal Year 26 performance; unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Haviland, second: Hudson)
Open Space Committee
Appoint or reappoint all individuals to Town boards, committees, commissions, and staff positions as presented, for one-year terms effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 and three-year terms...
To appoint or reappoint all individuals to Town boards, committees, commissions, and staff positions as presented, for one-year terms effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 and three-year terms effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 as applicable
From the minutes
“Chair Haviland moved and Member Hudson seconded to appoint or reappoint all individuals to Town boards, committees, commissions, and staff positions as presented, for one-year terms effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 and three-year terms effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 as applicable; unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Haviland, second: Hudson)
I.14 Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda as presented
To approve the Consent Agenda as presented
From the minutes
“Chair Haviland moved and Member Hudson seconded to approve the Consent Agenda as presented; unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Haviland, second: Hudson)
ES.1 Executive Session
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 the Dover Police...
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 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 would have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town
From the minutes
“Chair Haviland moved and Member Hudson 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 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 would have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town; unanimously approved by roll call vote..” (Motion: Haviland, second: Hudson)
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