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August 17, 2021
6 recorded votes, 5 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
Approve the request of the Town Clerk as detailed in her memo to the Board dated August 1, 2021, with the change to take effect either in May 2022 with the Annual Town Election or sooner if there...
A motion was made by Mr. Mikol to approve the request of the Town Clerk as detailed in her memo to the Board dated August 1, 2021, with the change to take effect either in May 2022 with the Annual Town Election or sooner if there be a Special State Primary or Election. 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 request of the Town Clerk as detailed in her memo to the Board dated August 1, 2021, with the change to take effect either in May 2022 with the Annual Town Election or sooner if there be a Special State Primary or Election. The motion was seconded by Mr. Meehan and passed without objection..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Meehan)
Grant permission for this request
A motion was made by Mr. Mikol to grant permission for this request. The motion was seconded by Mr. Meehan and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Mikol to grant permission for this request. The motion was seconded by Mr. Meehan and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Meehan)
Approve the minutes of July 22nd, 2021, as written
A motion was made by Mr. Mikol to approve the minutes of July 22nd, 2021, as written. The motion was seconded by Mr. Meehan and passed by majority vote with Ms. Basbanes abstaining.
Yes: Meehan, MikolAbstained: BasbanesThe minutes say the motion passed by majority vote with Leah Basbanes abstaining; with only Kieran Meehan 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 approve the minutes of July 22nd, 2021, as written. The motion was seconded by Mr. Meehan and passed by majority vote with Ms. Basbanes abstaining..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Meehan)
Approve the minutes of July 27th, 2021, as written
A motion was made by Mr. Mikol to approve the minutes of July 27th, 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 27th, 2021, as written. The motion was seconded by Mr. Meehan and passed without objection..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Meehan)
Enter Executive Session for purposes of discussing pending litigation (Discussion of Settlement) in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, §21(a)3, and with the intention not to return to ordinary session
Kieran D. Meehan made a motion to enter Executive Session for purposes of discussing pending litigation (Discussion of Settlement) in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, §21(a)3, 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 and taking no part in the Executive Session.
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 and taking no part in the Executive Session”).
From the minutes
“Kieran D. Meehan made a motion to enter Executive Session for purposes of discussing pending litigation (Discussion of Settlement) in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, §21(a)3, 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 and taking no part in the Executive Session..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Basbanes)
Adjourn
A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Meehan at 7:00 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 7:00 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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