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July 27, 2021
10 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Leah D. Basbanes, Kieran D. Meehan, Ronald J. Mikol
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
The Board of Road Commissioners interests in real property held by the Town of Dunstable and designated as parcels for layout alteration and easements on a plan entitled "Right-Of-Way Plan of Land...
A motion was made by Mr. Mikol to transfer to the Board of Road Commissioners interests in real property held by the Town of Dunstable and designated as parcels for layout alteration and easements on a plan entitled "Right-Of-Way Plan of Land Showing Proposed Town Layout Alterations & Associated Easements," dated April 12 th, 2021, prepared by BSC Group, contingent upon passage of special legislation authorizing the transfer of said interests in real property pursuant to Article 97 of the Massachusetts Constitution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Meehan and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Mikol to transfer to the Board of Road Commissioners interests in real property held by the Town of Dunstable and designated as parcels for layout alteration and easements on a plan entitled "Right-Of-Way Plan of Land Showing Proposed Town Layout Alterations & Associated Easements," dated April 12 th, 2021, prepared by BSC Group, contingent upon passage of special legislation authorizing the transfer of said interests in real property pursuant to Article 97 of the Massachusetts Constitution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Meehan and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Meehan)
Approve the Article 97 legislation
A motion was made by Mr. Meehan to approve the Article 97 legislation passed by the Massachusetts House known as H3936 in Relation to the Rt. 113 Transportation Improvement Project as amended and subject to review by Town Counsel. Motion seconded by Mr. Mikol. The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Meehan to approve the Article 97 legislation passed by the Massachusetts House known as H3936 in Relation to the Rt. 113 Transportation Improvement Project as amended and subject to review by Town Counsel. Motion seconded by Mr. Mikol. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Mikol)
Approve H3812, an act to authorize the issuance of licenses in Dunstable for the sale of alcoholic beverages, as amended and presented by Rep
A motion was made by Mr. Mikol to approve H3812, an act to authorize the issuance of licenses in Dunstable for the sale of alcoholic beverages, as amended and presented by Rep. Harrington. The motion was seconded by Mr. Meehan 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 H3812, an act to authorize the issuance of licenses in Dunstable for the sale of alcoholic beverages, as amended and presented by Rep. Harrington. The motion was seconded by Mr. Meehan and passed without objection..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Meehan)
Approve the list of Annual Appointments as enumerated and dated for July 27th, 2021, and to dispense with reading of the list
A motion was made by Mr. Mikol to approve the list of Annual Appointments as enumerated and dated for July 27th, 2021, and to dispense with reading of the list. The motion was seconded by Mr. Meehan 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 list of Annual Appointments as enumerated and dated for July 27th, 2021, and to dispense with reading of the list. The motion was seconded by Mr. Meehan and passed without objection..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Meehan)
Approve the new schedule as enumerated and dated for July 27 th, 2021
A motion was made by Mr. Mikol to approve the new schedule as enumerated and dated for July 27 th, 2021. The motion was seconded by Mr. Meehan 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 new schedule as enumerated and dated for July 27 th, 2021. The motion was seconded by Mr. Meehan and passed without objection..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Meehan)
Authorize the purchase of the rescue vehicle and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign paperwork as necessary
A motion was made by Mr. Meehan to authorize the purchase of the rescue vehicle and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign paperwork as necessary. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mikol and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Meehan to authorize the purchase of the rescue vehicle and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign paperwork as necessary. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mikol and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Mikol)
Approve the minutes of July 6th, 2021, as written
A motion was made by Mr. Mikol to approve the minutes of July 6th, 2021, as written. The motion was seconded by Mr. Meehan 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 minutes of July 6th, 2021, as written. The motion was seconded by Mr. Meehan and passed without objection..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Meehan)
Enter Executive Session for the purposes of discussing real estate (Rt. 113 Corridor & Related Matters for Rt. 113 Transportation Infrastructure Project) in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A,...
Ronald J. Mikol made a motion to enter Executive Session for the purposes of discussing real estate (Rt. 113 Corridor & Related Matters for Rt. 113 Transportation Infrastructure Project) 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 Kieran D. Meehan. The motion was adopted by majority vote by Leah D. Basbanes, Kieran D. Meehan, and Ronald J. Mikol.
The minutes list the members voting for the motion (“adopted by majority vote by Leah D. Basbanes, Kieran D. Meehan, and Ronald J. Mikol”).
From the minutes
“Ronald J. Mikol made a motion to enter Executive Session for the purposes of discussing real estate (Rt. 113 Corridor & Related Matters for Rt. 113 Transportation Infrastructure Project) 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 Kieran D. Meehan. The motion was adopted by majority vote by Leah D. Basbanes, Kieran D. Meehan, and Ronald J. Mikol..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Meehan)
Enter Executive Session for the purposes of discussing personnel (Discussion of Personnel Matter) in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, §21(a)1 & 7, and with the intention not to return to ordinary...
Kieran D. Meehan made a motion to enter Executive Session for the purposes of discussing personnel (Discussion of Personnel Matter) in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, §21(a)1 & 7, and with the intention not to return to ordinary session. The motion was seconded by Leah D. Basbanes. The motion was adopted by majority vote by Leah D. Basbanes and Kieran D. Meehan with Ronald J. Mikol abstaining.
Yes: Basbanes, MeehanAbstained: MikolThe minutes list the members voting for the motion (“adopted by majority vote by Leah D. Basbanes and Kieran D. Meehan with Ronald J. Mikol abstaining”).
From the minutes
“Kieran D. Meehan made a motion to enter Executive Session for the purposes of discussing personnel (Discussion of Personnel Matter) in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, §21(a)1 & 7, and with the intention not to return to ordinary session. The motion was seconded by Leah D. Basbanes. The motion was adopted by majority vote by Leah D. Basbanes and Kieran D. Meehan with Ronald J. Mikol abstaining..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Basbanes)
Adjourn
A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Meehan at 8:16 pm. 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 to adjourn was made by Mr. Meehan at 8:16 pm. The motion was seconded by Ms. Basbanes and passed by majority vote..” (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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