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May 20, 2020
7 recorded votes, 5 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 appointments as listed with two modifications and to dispense with any reading of the list aloud
A motion was made by Mr. Mikol to approve the appointments as listed with two modifications and to dispense with any reading of the list aloud. 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 appointments as listed with two modifications and to dispense with any reading of the list aloud. The motion was seconded by Mr. Tully and passed without objection..” (Motion: Mikol, second: James E. Tully)
Authorize the Town Administrator to carry vacation days in excess of the 10 day limit and to work with employees as necessary to approve carryover of vacation days in excess of 10 days with this...
A motion was made by Mr. Tully to authorize the Town Administrator to carry vacation days in excess of the 10 day limit and to work with employees as necessary to approve carryover of vacation days in excess of 10 days with this not setting precedent and only applying to this year. 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 authorize the Town Administrator to carry vacation days in excess of the 10 day limit and to work with employees as necessary to approve carryover of vacation days in excess of 10 days with this not setting precedent and only applying to this year. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mikol and passed without objection..” (Motion: James E. Tully, second: Mikol)
Approve the minutes of April 29th, 2020, as written
A motion was made by Mr. Mikol to approve the minutes of April 29th, 2020, 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 April 29th, 2020, 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 real estate in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, §21(a)6, and with the intention not to return to ordinary session but enter another
James E. Tully 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 but enter another. 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 real estate in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, §21(a)6, and with the intention not to return to ordinary session but enter another. 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)
Enter Executive Session for the purposes of discussing legal strategies for collective bargaining as permissible in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, §21(a)3, and with the intention to return to...
James E. Tully made a motion to enter Executive Session for the purposes of discussing legal strategies for collective bargaining as permissible in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, §21(a)3, and with the intention 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 strategies for collective bargaining as permissible in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, §21(a)3, and with the intention 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)
A COLA increase for municipal employees, including police, be set at 2 percent
A motion was made by Mr. Mikol to direct that a COLA increase for municipal employees, including police, be set at 2 percent. The motion was seconded by Ms. Basbanes and passed by majority vote with Mr. Tully abstaining.
Yes: Basbanes, MikolAbstained: James E. TullyThe minutes say the motion passed by majority vote with James Tully abstaining; with only Leah Basbanes and Ron Mikol voting, the motion could pass only with both of their votes, so they are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Mikol to direct that a COLA increase for municipal employees, including police, be set at 2 percent. The motion was seconded by Ms. Basbanes and passed by majority vote with Mr. Tully abstaining..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Basbanes)
Adjourn
A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Tully at 12:20 pm. The motion was seconded by Ms. Basbanes and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Tully at 12:20 pm. The motion was seconded by Ms. Basbanes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: James E. Tully, second: Basbanes)
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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