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September 29, 2020
9 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Leah D. Basbanes, Kieran D. Meehan
Absent: None
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The town accept the grant award of 18 portable radios with a value of $52,616.54 from the radio grant program through the Town of Groton's grant award with the radios being supplied to the...
A motion was made by Mr. Meehan that the town accept the grant award of 18 portable radios with a value of $52,616.54 from the radio grant program through the Town of Groton's grant award with the radios being supplied to the Dunstable Fire Dept. 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 that the town accept the grant award of 18 portable radios with a value of $52,616.54 from the radio grant program through the Town of Groton's grant award with the radios being supplied to the Dunstable Fire Dept. The motion was seconded by Ms. Basbanes and passed by majority vote..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Basbanes)
Authorize the Fire Chief to dispose of old portable radios, old and obsolete fire pagers, obsolete radio equipment, and obsolete electronic equipment through Municibid, an online municipal auction...
A motion was made by Mr. Meehan to authorize the Fire Chief to dispose of old portable radios, old and obsolete fire pagers, obsolete radio equipment, and obsolete electronic equipment through Municibid, an online municipal auction site. 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 authorize the Fire Chief to dispose of old portable radios, old and obsolete fire pagers, obsolete radio equipment, and obsolete electronic equipment through Municibid, an online municipal auction site. The motion was seconded by Ms. Basbanes and passed by majority vote..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Basbanes)
Approve the placement of a "Children Playing" sign on Pond Street in the area described
A motion was made by Mr. Meehan to approve the placement of a "Children Playing" sign on Pond Street in the area described. 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 placement of a "Children Playing" sign on Pond Street in the area described. The motion was seconded by Ms. Basbanes and passed by majority vote..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Basbanes)
Susan Psaledakis was appointed to the Town Governance Committee Term Expires: June 30, 2021
Susan Psaledakis was appointed to the Town Governance Committee Term Expires: June 30, 2021 Motion by Mr. Meehan, 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
“Susan Psaledakis was appointed to the Town Governance Committee Term Expires: June 30, 2021 Motion by Mr. Meehan, seconded by Ms. Basbanes and passed by majority vote.” (Motion: Meehan, second: Basbanes)
Approve the draft scope of work for the financial impact study of the Affordable Housing Project
A motion was made by Mr. Meehan to approve the draft scope of work for the financial impact study of the Affordable Housing Project. 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 draft scope of work for the financial impact study of the Affordable Housing Project. The motion was seconded by Ms. Basbanes and passed by majority vote..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Basbanes)
For the town not to exercise its Chapter 61 option in relation to the 33,105.6 square feet of 389 Thorndike Street identified by the DRLT's letter dated September 24, 2020, and to authorize the...
A motion was made by Mr. Meehan for the town not to exercise its Chapter 61 option in relation to the 33,105.6 square feet of 389 Thorndike Street identified by the DRLT's letter dated September 24, 2020, and to authorize the Board's chair to draw up and sign a letter in response communicating this decision. 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 for the town not to exercise its Chapter 61 option in relation to the 33,105.6 square feet of 389 Thorndike Street identified by the DRLT's letter dated September 24, 2020, and to authorize the Board's chair to draw up and sign a letter in response communicating this decision. The motion was seconded by Ms. Basbanes and passed by majority vote..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Basbanes)
Approve the minutes of August 31st & September 15th, 2020, as written
A motion was made by Mr. Meehan to approve the minutes of August 31st & September 15th, 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 31st & September 15th, 2020, as written. The motion was seconded by Ms. Basbanes and passed by majority vote..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Basbanes)
Enter Executive Session for the purposes of discussing contract negotiations with nonunion personnel in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, §21(a)2, and with the intention not to return to ordinary...
Kieran D. Meehan made a motion to enter Executive Session for the purposes of discussing contract negotiations with nonunion personnel in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, §21(a)2, 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 contract negotiations with nonunion personnel in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, §21(a)2, 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)
Adjourn
A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Meehan at 9:00 pm. The motion was seconded by Ms. Basbanes and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Meehan at 9:00 pm. The motion was seconded by Ms. Basbanes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Meehan, 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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