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December 10, 2019
9 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Leah D. Basbanes, Ronald J. Mikol, James E. Tully
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the placement of the poles and to conclude the hearing
A motion was made by Mr. Mikol to approve the placement of the poles and to conclude the hearing. The motion was seconded by Mr. Tully and passed without objection.
The minutes say the motion passed “without objection,” with no count or names. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Mikol to approve the placement of the poles and to conclude the hearing. The motion was seconded by Mr. Tully and passed without objection..” (Motion: Mikol, second: James E. Tully)
Close the Town Hall on Christmas Eve and to close at 12 pm on New Year's Eve
A motion was made by Mr. Mikol to close the Town Hall on Christmas Eve and to close at 12 pm on New Year's Eve. The motion was seconded by Mr. Tully and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Mikol to close the Town Hall on Christmas Eve and to close at 12 pm on New Year's Eve. The motion was seconded by Mr. Tully and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mikol, second: James E. Tully)
Ronald Mikol appointed to the GDRSD School Comm. Negotiation Comm. Term Expires June 30th, 2020
Ronald Mikol appointed to the GDRSD School Comm. Negotiation Comm. Term Expires June 30th, 2020 Motion by Mr. Tully, seconded by Ms. Basbanes, 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
“Ronald Mikol appointed to the GDRSD School Comm. Negotiation Comm. Term Expires June 30th, 2020 Motion by Mr. Tully, seconded by Ms. Basbanes, passed by majority vote.” (Motion: James E. Tully, second: Basbanes)
Accept the resignation of Mr. Metzler from the office of Town Moderator but to recognize and affirm his continued service on appointed committees
A motion was made by Mr. Mikol to accept the resignation of Mr. Metzler from the office of Town Moderator but to recognize and affirm his continued service on appointed committees. The motion seconded by Mr. Tully and passed without objection.
The minutes say the motion passed “without objection,” with no count or names. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Mikol to accept the resignation of Mr. Metzler from the office of Town Moderator but to recognize and affirm his continued service on appointed committees. The motion seconded by Mr. Tully and passed without objection..” (Motion: Mikol, second: James E. Tully)
Exercise the town's option under Chapter 61 on the property found at 104 Main Street as described by the Commissioner appointed by the Middlesex Probate & Family Court
A motion was made by Mr. Mikol not to exercise the town's option under Chapter 61 on the property found at 104 Main Street as described by the Commissioner appointed by the Middlesex Probate & Family Court. The motion was seconded by Mr. Tully and passed without objection.
The minutes say the motion passed “without objection,” with no count or names. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Mikol not to exercise the town's option under Chapter 61 on the property found at 104 Main Street as described by the Commissioner appointed by the Middlesex Probate & Family Court. The motion was seconded by Mr. Tully and passed without objection..” (Motion: Mikol, second: James E. Tully)
Approve the 20-year lease as authorized by the October 2019 Special Town Meeting to authorize Town Counsel and the Town Administrator to conclude the final version of the lease addressing the...
A motion was made by Mr. Mikol to approve the 20-year lease as authorized by the October 2019 Special Town Meeting to authorize Town Counsel and the Town Administrator to conclude the final version of the lease addressing the redlined parts of the agreement presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Tully and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Mikol to approve the 20-year lease as authorized by the October 2019 Special Town Meeting to authorize Town Counsel and the Town Administrator to conclude the final version of the lease addressing the redlined parts of the agreement presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Tully and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mikol, second: James E. Tully)
Approve the minutes of November 26th, 2019 as written
A motion was made by Mr. Mikol to approve the minutes of November 26th, 2019 as written. The motion was seconded by Mr. Tully and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Mikol to approve the minutes of November 26th, 2019 as written. The motion was seconded by Mr. Tully and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mikol, second: James E. Tully)
Enter Executive Session for the purposes of discussing legal strategy for collective bargaining as permissible in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A §21(a)3, and with the intention not to return to...
James E. Tully made a motion to enter Executive Session for the purposes of discussing legal strategy for collective bargaining as permissible in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A §21(a)3, and with the intention not to return to ordinary session afterwards. The motion was seconded by Ronald J. Mikol. The motion was adopted by majority vote by Leah D. Basbanes, Ronald J. Mikol, and James E. Tully.
The minutes list the members voting for the motion (“adopted by majority vote by Leah D. Basbanes, Ronald J. Mikol, and James E. Tully”).
From the minutes
“James E. Tully made a motion to enter Executive Session for the purposes of discussing legal strategy for collective bargaining as permissible in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A §21(a)3, and with the intention not to return to ordinary session afterwards. The motion was seconded by Ronald J. Mikol. The motion was adopted by majority vote by Leah D. Basbanes, Ronald J. Mikol, and James E. Tully..” (Motion: James E. Tully, second: Mikol)
Adjourn
A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Mikol at 7:50 pm. The motion was seconded by Mr. Tully and passed without objection.
The minutes say the motion passed “without objection,” with no count or names. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Mikol at 7:50 pm. The motion was seconded by Mr. Tully and passed without objection..” (Motion: Mikol, second: James E. Tully)
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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