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Dunstable Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting

September 15, 2020

9 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Leah D. Basbanes, Kieran D. Meehan

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Propose a scope of work for a consultant for the Affordable Housing Project with further details to be determined among the parties of the Board, the Advisory Board, and the Affordable Housing...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

A motion was made by Mr. Meehan to propose a scope of work for a consultant for the Affordable Housing Project with further details to be determined among the parties of the Board, the Advisory Board, and the Affordable Housing Committee and authorize the hiring of a consultant. 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. Meehan to propose a scope of work for a consultant for the Affordable Housing Project with further details to be determined among the parties of the Board, the Advisory Board, and the Affordable Housing Committee and authorize the hiring of a consultant. The motion was seconded by Ms. Basbanes and passed by majority vote..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Basbanes)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Charlie Lippman appointed to the Recreation Commission Term to Expire June 30th, 2021

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

Charlie Lippman appointed to the Recreation Commission Term to Expire June 30th, 2021 Motion by Mr. Meehan, 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

“Charlie Lippman appointed to the Recreation Commission Term to Expire June 30th, 2021 Motion by Mr. Meehan, seconded by Ms. Basbanes, passed by majority vote.” (Motion: Meehan, second: Basbanes)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Clifford Dunning appointed as a Police Reserve Officer Term to Expire June 30th, 2021

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

Clifford Dunning appointed as a Police Reserve Officer Term to Expire June 30th, 2021 Motion by Mr. Meehan, 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

“Clifford Dunning appointed as a Police Reserve Officer Term to Expire June 30th, 2021 Motion by Mr. Meehan, seconded by Ms. Basbanes, passed by majority vote.” (Motion: Meehan, second: Basbanes)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Kieran Meehan appointed to the Afford. Housing Trust Fund Board of Tr.'s Term to Expire June 30th, 2021

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

Kieran Meehan appointed to the Afford. Housing Trust Fund Board of Tr.'s Term to Expire June 30th, 2021 Motion by Ms. Basbanes, seconded by Mr. Meehan, 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

“Kieran Meehan appointed to the Afford. Housing Trust Fund Board of Tr.'s Term to Expire June 30th, 2021 Motion by Ms. Basbanes, seconded by Mr. Meehan, passed by majority vote.” (Motion: Basbanes, second: Meehan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Kieran Meehan appointed as Dunstable's Representative to NMCOG Term to Expire June 30th, 2021

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

Kieran Meehan appointed as Dunstable's Representative to NMCOG Term to Expire June 30th, 2021 Motion by Ms. Basbanes, seconded by Mr. Meehan, 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

“Kieran Meehan appointed as Dunstable's Representative to NMCOG Term to Expire June 30th, 2021 Motion by Ms. Basbanes, seconded by Mr. Meehan, passed by majority vote.” (Motion: Basbanes, second: Meehan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Designate the location for early voting to occur at the Town Hall

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

A motion was made by Mr. Meehan to designate the location for early voting to occur at the Town Hall. 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. Meehan to designate the location for early voting to occur at the Town Hall. The motion was seconded by Ms. Basbanes and passed by majority vote..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Basbanes)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the minutes of August 26th, 2020, as written

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

A motion was made by Mr. Meehan to approve the minutes of August 26th, 2020, as written. 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. Meehan to approve the minutes of August 26th, 2020, as written. The motion was seconded by Ms. Basbanes and passed by majority vote..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Basbanes)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

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

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 2 present

Kieran D. Meehan 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 Leah D. Basbanes. The motion was adopted by majority vote by Leah D. Basbanes and Kieran D. Meehan.

The minutes list the members voting for the motion (“adopted by majority vote by Leah D. Basbanes and Kieran D. Meehan”).

From the minutes

“Kieran D. Meehan 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 Leah D. Basbanes. The motion was adopted by majority vote by Leah D. Basbanes and Kieran D. Meehan..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Basbanes)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 2 present

A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Meehan at 7:23 pm. The motion was seconded by Ms. Basbanes and passed unanimously.

From the minutes

“A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Meehan at 7:23 pm. The motion was seconded by Ms. Basbanes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Basbanes)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

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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