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February 24, 2020
9 recorded votes, 4 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
Of Selectmen vote to support and recommend a General Override for expenses associated with the School District, an additional police officer, an additional highway staff person, and additional...
A motion was made by Mr. Mikol that the Board of Selectmen vote to support and recommend a General Override for expenses associated with the School District, an additional police officer, an additional highway staff person, and additional road resurfacing expenses. The motion was seconded by Mr. Tully and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Mikol that the Board of Selectmen vote to support and recommend a General Override for expenses associated with the School District, an additional police officer, an additional highway staff person, and additional road resurfacing expenses. The motion was seconded by Mr. Tully and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mikol, second: James E. Tully)
Place articles on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant to authorize the Board of Selectmen and Board of Assessors to negotiate and enter into a Payment in Lieu of Taxes agreements with Borrego Solar...
A motion was made by Mr. Mikol to place articles on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant to authorize the Board of Selectmen and Board of Assessors to negotiate and enter into a Payment in Lieu of Taxes agreements with Borrego Solar for Solar Projects located at 0 Blodgett Street and 0 Pleasant Street. The motion was seconded by Mr. Tully and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Mikol to place articles on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant to authorize the Board of Selectmen and Board of Assessors to negotiate and enter into a Payment in Lieu of Taxes agreements with Borrego Solar for Solar Projects located at 0 Blodgett Street and 0 Pleasant Street. The motion was seconded by Mr. Tully and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mikol, second: James E. Tully)
The town accept the Student Awareness of Fire Education grant for $3,065.00 and the Senior Awareness of Fire Education grant for $2,055.00
A motion was made by Mr. Mikol to move that the town accept the Student Awareness of Fire Education grant for $3,065.00 and the Senior Awareness of Fire Education grant for $2,055.00. 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 move that the town accept the Student Awareness of Fire Education grant for $3,065.00 and the Senior Awareness of Fire Education grant for $2,055.00. The motion was seconded by Mr. Tully and passed without objection..” (Motion: Mikol, second: James E. Tully)
Authorize the Conservation Commission to expend up to $250 from the Wetlands Protection Act fund so that two members may attend the Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions Annual...
A motion was made by Mr. Mikol to authorize the Conservation Commission to expend up to $250 from the Wetlands Protection Act fund so that two members may attend the Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions Annual Environmental Conference on Saturday, February 20, 2020. The motion was seconded by Mr. Tully and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Mikol to authorize the Conservation Commission to expend up to $250 from the Wetlands Protection Act fund so that two members may attend the Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions Annual Environmental Conference on Saturday, February 20, 2020. The motion was seconded by Mr. Tully and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mikol, second: James E. Tully)
Refer the proposed zoning bylaw amendments regarding Section 6.7 Uses Permitted by Special Permit, Section 20 Definitions, and a new proposed bylaw and map amendment for a Town Center District to...
A motion was made by Mr. Mikol to refer the proposed zoning bylaw amendments regarding Section 6.7 Uses Permitted by Special Permit, Section 20 Definitions, and a new proposed bylaw and map amendment for a Town Center District to the Planning Board for the purposes of holding the required public hearing before the matters can be placed on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. 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 refer the proposed zoning bylaw amendments regarding Section 6.7 Uses Permitted by Special Permit, Section 20 Definitions, and a new proposed bylaw and map amendment for a Town Center District to the Planning Board for the purposes of holding the required public hearing before the matters can be placed on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. The motion was seconded by Mr. Tully and passed without objection..” (Motion: Mikol, second: James E. Tully)
The 2002 Chevy Van assigned to the police department be considered surplus in order that it be disposed of
A motion was made by Mr. Mikol to determine that the 2002 Chevy Van assigned to the police department be considered surplus in order that it be disposed of. 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 determine that the 2002 Chevy Van assigned to the police department be considered surplus in order that it be disposed of. The motion was seconded by Mr. Tully and passed without objection..” (Motion: Mikol, second: James E. Tully)
Table the item until the Board's next meeting
A motion was made by Mr. Mikol to table the item until the Board's next meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Tully and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Mikol to table the item until the Board's next meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Tully and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mikol, second: James E. Tully)
Approve the minutes of January 21st, 2020 as written
A motion was made by Mr. Tully to approve the minutes of January 21st, 2020 as written. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mikol 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. Tully to approve the minutes of January 21st, 2020 as written. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mikol and passed without objection..” (Motion: James E. Tully, second: Mikol)
Adjourn
A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Mikol at 8:00 pm. The motion was seconded by Mr. Tully and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Mikol at 8:00 pm. The motion was seconded by Mr. Tully and passed unanimously..” (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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