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May 24, 2022
10 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Kieran D. Meehan, Ronald J. Mikol, Leah D. Basbanes
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Designate Mr. Meehan as chair and himself as vice chair
A motion was made by Mr. Mikol to designate Mr. Meehan as chair and himself as vice chair. The motion was seconded Ms. Basbanes and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Mikol to designate Mr. Meehan as chair and himself as vice chair. The motion was seconded Ms. Basbanes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Basbanes)
Put forward a re-vote of the capital expenditure request for the school district to the same sum and question as previously placed on the 2022 Annual Town Election ballot
A motion was made by Mr. Mikol to put forward a re-vote of the capital expenditure request for the school district to the same sum and question as previously placed on the 2022 Annual Town Election ballot. The motion was seconded by Ms. Basbanes 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 put forward a re-vote of the capital expenditure request for the school district to the same sum and question as previously placed on the 2022 Annual Town Election ballot. The motion was seconded by Ms. Basbanes and passed without objection..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Basbanes)
Appoint Carol Skerrett as Interim Town Clerk until June 30 th, 2022 with the hourly rate to be $45 an hour with mileage to be compensated where necessary
A motion was made by Mr. Mikol to appoint Carol Skerrett as Interim Town Clerk until June 30 th, 2022 with the hourly rate to be $45 an hour with mileage to be compensated where necessary. Ms. Basbanes seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Mikol to appoint Carol Skerrett as Interim Town Clerk until June 30 th, 2022 with the hourly rate to be $45 an hour with mileage to be compensated where necessary. Ms. Basbanes seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Basbanes)
Designate Mr. DeManche and Mr. Meehan as the team with the Chief of Police providing consultation support for negotiation with the Police Union
A motion was made by Mr. Mikol to designate Mr. DeManche and Mr. Meehan as the team with the Chief of Police providing consultation support for negotiation with the Police Union. The motion was seconded by Ms. Basbanes and passed by majority vote with Mr. Meehan abstaining.
Yes: Basbanes, MikolAbstained: MeehanThe minutes say the motion passed by majority vote with Kieran Meehan abstaining; with only Ron Mikol and Leah Basbanes 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 designate Mr. DeManche and Mr. Meehan as the team with the Chief of Police providing consultation support for negotiation with the Police Union. The motion was seconded by Ms. Basbanes and passed by majority vote with Mr. Meehan abstaining..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Basbanes)
Approve the language amendments requested by the Massachusetts Senate, and it's Counsel, as provided by Senator Kennedy
A motion was made by Ms. Basbanes to approve the language amendments requested by the Massachusetts Senate, and it's Counsel, as provided by Senator Kennedy. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mikol and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Basbanes to approve the language amendments requested by the Massachusetts Senate, and it's Counsel, as provided by Senator Kennedy. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mikol and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Basbanes, second: Mikol)
Accept the retirement letters
A motion was made by Mr. Mikol to accept the retirement letters. The motion was seconded by Ms. Basbanes 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 retirement letters. The motion was seconded by Ms. Basbanes and passed without objection..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Basbanes)
Approve the list of Annual Appointments as enumerated and dated May 24th, 2022, 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 May 24th, 2022, and to dispense with reading of the list. The motion was seconded by Ms. Basbanes 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 May 24th, 2022, and to dispense with reading of the list. The motion was seconded by Ms. Basbanes and passed without objection..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Basbanes)
Approve the list of Annual Police Appointments provided by Chief Dow and as enumerated in a letter dated May 11th, 2022, and to dispense with reading of the list
A motion was made by Mr. Mikol to approve the list of Annual Police Appointments provided by Chief Dow and as enumerated in a letter dated May 11th, 2022, and to dispense with reading of the list. The motion was seconded by Ms. Basbanes 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 Police Appointments provided by Chief Dow and as enumerated in a letter dated May 11th, 2022, and to dispense with reading of the list. The motion was seconded by Ms. Basbanes and passed without objection..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Basbanes)
Approve the minutes of May 10th, 2022 as written
A motion was made by Ms. Basbanes to approve the minutes of May 10th, 2022 as written. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mikol 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 Ms. Basbanes to approve the minutes of May 10th, 2022 as written. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mikol and passed without objection..” (Motion: Basbanes, second: Mikol)
Adjourn
A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Meehan at 8:03 pm. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mikol and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Meehan at 8:03 pm. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mikol and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Mikol)
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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