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April 2, 2019
6 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Ronald J. Mikol, who took part in the votes and is counted present.
Present: Leah D. Basbanes, James E. Tully, Ronald J. Mikol
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the expenditure of Wetland Protection Act Funds, for conducting a title search, for a sum not to exceed $1,000 as requested by the Conservation Commission
A motion was made by Mr. Tully to approve the expenditure of Wetland Protection Act Funds, for conducting a title search, for a sum not to exceed $1,000 as requested by the Conservation Commission. The motion was seconded by Ms. Basbanes and passed by majority vote.
The minutes say the motion passed “by majority vote,” without a count or names. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Tully to approve the expenditure of Wetland Protection Act Funds, for conducting a title search, for a sum not to exceed $1,000 as requested by the Conservation Commission. The motion was seconded by Ms. Basbanes and passed by majority vote..” (Motion: James E. Tully, second: Basbanes)
Shawn P. Murray was appointed as Acting Fire Chief for a term of 30 days
Shawn P. Murray was appointed as Acting Fire Chief for a term of 30 days. Motion by Ms. Basbanes, seconded by Mr. Tully, passed by majority vote
The minutes say the motion passed “by majority vote,” without a count or names. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“Shawn P. Murray was appointed as Acting Fire Chief for a term of 30 days. Motion by Ms. Basbanes, seconded by Mr. Tully, passed by majority vote.” (Motion: Basbanes, second: James E. Tully)
Appoint Susan Psaledakis, George Basbanes, John Callahan, Pamela Crocker, and to designate James E. Tully as the Boards representative
A motion was made by Ms. Basbanes to appoint Susan Psaledakis, George Basbanes, John Callahan, Pamela Crocker, and to designate James E. Tully as the Boards representative. The appointments terms not to exceed 2 years. The motion was seconded by Mr. Tully and passed by majority vote.
The minutes say the motion passed “by majority vote,” without a count or names. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Basbanes to appoint Susan Psaledakis, George Basbanes, John Callahan, Pamela Crocker, and to designate James E. Tully as the Boards representative. The appointments terms not to exceed 2 years. The motion was seconded by Mr. Tully and passed by majority vote..” (Motion: Basbanes, second: James E. Tully)
Accept the memorandum of understanding for a duration of 12 months
A motion was made by Mr. Tully to accept the memorandum of understanding for a duration of 12 months. Ms. Basbanes seconded and the motion passed by majority vote.
The minutes say the motion passed “by majority vote,” without a count or names. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Tully to accept the memorandum of understanding for a duration of 12 months. Ms. Basbanes seconded and the motion passed by majority vote..” (Motion: James E. Tully, second: Basbanes)
Enter Executive Session for the purposes of discussing real estate in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A §21(a)6, and with the intention not to return to ordinary session afterwards
Leah D. Basbanes made a motion to enter Executive Session for the purposes of discussing real estate in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A §21(a)6, and with the intention not to return to ordinary session afterwards. The motion was seconded by James E. Tully. The motion was adopted by majority vote by Leah D. Basbanes and James E. Tully.
The minutes list the members voting for the motion (“adopted by majority vote by Leah D. Basbanes and James E. Tully”).
From the minutes
“Leah D. Basbanes made a motion to enter Executive Session for the purposes of discussing real estate in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A §21(a)6, and with the intention not to return to ordinary session afterwards. The motion was seconded by James E. Tully. The motion was adopted by majority vote by Leah D. Basbanes and James E. Tully..” (Motion: Basbanes, second: James E. Tully)
Adjourn
A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Tully at 9:30 pm. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mikol and carried without objection.
The minutes say the motion carried “without objection,” with no count or names. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Tully at 9:30 pm. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mikol and carried without objection..” (Motion: James E. Tully, second: Mikol)
From the Dunstable Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s Select Board minutes page and in its older minutes archive. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no Select Board photos): Town of Dunstable Select Board meeting video — Ron Mikol (May 2026). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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