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July 28, 2022
8 recorded votes, 2 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
Authorize the Chief of Police in consultation with the Town Clerk or Acting Town Clerk to assign officers for those two elections
A motion was made by Mr. Mikol to authorize the Chief of Police in consultation with the Town Clerk or Acting Town Clerk to assign officers for those two elections. The motion was seconded by Ms. Basbanes and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Mikol to authorize the Chief of Police in consultation with the Town Clerk or Acting Town Clerk to assign officers for those two elections. The motion was seconded by Ms. Basbanes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Basbanes)
Appoint William Farrell as Fire Chief until June 30th, 2023 or subject to any other contracted date, subject and contingent upon successful negotiations
A motion was made, subject and contingent upon successful negotiations by Mr. Mikol to appoint William Farrell as Fire Chief until June 30th, 2023 or subject to any other contracted date. The motion was seconded by Ms. Basbanes and passed by majority vote with Mr. Meehan in dissent.
Yes: Basbanes, MikolNo: MeehanThe minutes say the motion passed by majority vote with Kieran Meehan voting no; on this three-member board the other members present are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“A motion was made, subject and contingent upon successful negotiations by Mr. Mikol to appoint William Farrell as Fire Chief until June 30th, 2023 or subject to any other contracted date. The motion was seconded by Ms. Basbanes and passed by majority vote with Mr. Meehan in dissent..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Basbanes)
Appoint Patrick Kerrigan as Acting Fire Chief until August 31 st, 2022 subject to the provision that the new Fire Chief may take command prior to that date
A motion was made by Mr. Mikol to appoint Patrick Kerrigan as Acting Fire Chief until August 31 st, 2022 subject to the provision that the new Fire Chief may take command prior to that date. The motion was second by Ms. Basbanes and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Mikol to appoint Patrick Kerrigan as Acting Fire Chief until August 31 st, 2022 subject to the provision that the new Fire Chief may take command prior to that date. The motion was second by Ms. Basbanes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Basbanes)
Extend an offer of employment to Carol Rock
A motion was made by Mr. Mikol to extend an offer of employment to Carol Rock. The motion was seconded by Ms. Basbanes and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Mikol to extend an offer of employment to Carol Rock. The motion was seconded by Ms. Basbanes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Basbanes)
Approve the minutes of July 12th, 2022 as written
A motion was made by Mr. Mikol to approve the minutes of July 12th, 2022 as written. 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 minutes of July 12th, 2022 as written. The motion was seconded by Ms. Basbanes and passed without objection..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Basbanes)
Enter Executive Session for purposes of discussing negotiations for nonunion personnel (Fire Chief) in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, §21(a)2, and with the intention not to return to ordinary...
Ronald J. Mikol made a motion to enter Executive Session for purposes of discussing negotiations for nonunion personnel (Fire Chief) in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, §21(a)2, and with the intention not to return to ordinary session. The motion was seconded by Leah D. Basbanes. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote
From the minutes
“Ronald J. Mikol made a motion to enter Executive Session for purposes of discussing negotiations for nonunion personnel (Fire Chief) in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, §21(a)2, and with the intention not to return to ordinary session. The motion was seconded by Leah D. Basbanes. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.” (Motion: Mikol, second: Basbanes)
Enter Executive Session for purposes of discussing negotiations for nonunion personnel (Conservation & Planning Administrator) in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, §21(a)2, and with the intention...
Ronald J. Mikol made a motion to enter Executive Session for purposes of discussing negotiations for nonunion personnel (Conservation & Planning Administrator) in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, §21(a)2, and with the intention not to return to ordinary session. The motion was seconded by Leah D. Basbanes. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote
From the minutes
“Ronald J. Mikol made a motion to enter Executive Session for purposes of discussing negotiations for nonunion personnel (Conservation & Planning Administrator) in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, §21(a)2, and with the intention not to return to ordinary session. The motion was seconded by Leah D. Basbanes. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote.” (Motion: Mikol, second: Basbanes)
Adjourn
A motion to adjourn was made by Ms. Basbanes at 8:00 pm. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mikol and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn was made by Ms. Basbanes at 8:00 pm. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mikol and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Basbanes, 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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