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August 31, 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
Accept the resignation of James L. Dow effective September 30th, 2021
A motion was made by Mr. Mikol to accept the resignation of James L. Dow effective September 30th, 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 accept the resignation of James L. Dow effective September 30th, 2021. The motion was seconded by Mr. Meehan and passed without objection..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Meehan)
Alison Ralls appointed as Firefighter/EFR Term Expires June 30th, 2022
Alison Ralls appointed as Firefighter/EFR Term Expires June 30th, 2022 Motion by Mr. Meehan, second by Mr. Mikol, passed unanimously
From the minutes
“Alison Ralls appointed as Firefighter/EFR Term Expires June 30th, 2022 Motion by Mr. Meehan, second by Mr. Mikol, passed unanimously.” (Motion: Meehan, second: Mikol)
Rescind the appointment of Ronald J. Mikol, made at a meeting of the Board on June 8th, 2021, as a Fire Support Specialist for a term to expire June 30th, 2022
A motion was made by Mr. Meehan to rescind the appointment of Ronald J. Mikol, made at a meeting of the Board on June 8th, 2021, as a Fire Support Specialist for a term to expire June 30th, 2022. The motion was seconded by Ms. Basbanes and passed by majority vote with Mr. Mikol abstaining.
Yes: Basbanes, MeehanAbstained: MikolThe minutes say the motion passed by majority vote with Ron Mikol abstaining; with only Leah Basbanes and Kieran Meehan 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. Meehan to rescind the appointment of Ronald J. Mikol, made at a meeting of the Board on June 8th, 2021, as a Fire Support Specialist for a term to expire June 30th, 2022. The motion was seconded by Ms. Basbanes and passed by majority vote with Mr. Mikol abstaining..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Basbanes)
Approve the minutes of August 17th, 2021, as written
A motion was made by Mr. Meehan to approve the minutes of August 17th, 2021, as written. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mikol 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. Meehan to approve the minutes of August 17th, 2021, as written. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mikol and passed by majority vote with Ms. Basbanes abstaining..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Mikol)
Enter Executive Session for 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
Kieran D. Meehan made a motion to enter Executive Session for 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 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 7:26 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 7:26 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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