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August 16, 2022
9 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
Support the letter and authorize the Board's chair to sign the letter
A motion was made by Ms. Basbanes to support the letter and authorize the Board's chair to sign the letter. 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 support the letter and authorize the Board's chair to sign the letter. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mikol and passed without objection..” (Motion: Basbanes, second: Mikol)
Reallocate $6,500 in ARPA funds previously allocated to household relief for the purpose of purchasing a ballot box for the exterior of the Town Hall
A motion was made by Ms. Basbanes to reallocate $6,500 in ARPA funds previously allocated to household relief for the purpose of purchasing a ballot box for the exterior of the Town Hall. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mikol and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Basbanes to reallocate $6,500 in ARPA funds previously allocated to household relief for the purpose of purchasing a ballot box for the exterior of the Town Hall. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mikol and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Basbanes, second: Mikol)
Rescind the prior vote to create the position of Acting or Interim Police Captain
A motion was made by Mr. Mikol to rescind the prior vote to create the position of Acting or Interim Police Captain. 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 rescind the prior vote to create the position of Acting or Interim Police Captain. The motion was seconded by Ms. Basbanes and passed without objection..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Basbanes)
Authorize the Interim Town Administrator to immediately begin the process with MassDOT and Lynch to obtain the contract changes needed to include the replacement of this pipe
A motion was made by Mr. Mikol to authorize the Interim Town Administrator to immediately begin the process with MassDOT and Lynch to obtain the contract changes needed to include the replacement of this pipe. The motion was seconded by Ms. Basbanes and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Mikol to authorize the Interim Town Administrator to immediately begin the process with MassDOT and Lynch to obtain the contract changes needed to include the replacement of this pipe. The motion was seconded by Ms. Basbanes and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Basbanes)
Approve the minutes for July 28th, 2022, as written
A motion was made by Ms. Basbanes to approve the minutes for July 28th, 2022, as written. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mikol and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Basbanes to approve the minutes for July 28th, 2022, as written. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mikol and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Basbanes, second: Mikol)
Enter Executive Session for purposes of discussing negotiations for union personnel (Police Union) in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, §21(a)3, and with no intention to return to ordinary session...
Ronald J. Mikol made a motion to enter Executive Session for purposes of discussing negotiations for union personnel (Police Union) in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, §21(a)3, and with no intention to return to ordinary session thereafter. 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 union personnel (Police Union) in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, §21(a)3, and with no intention to return to ordinary session thereafter. 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 (Treasurer/Collector) in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, §21(a)2, and with no intention to return to...
Ronald J. Mikol made a motion to enter Executive Session for purposes of discussing negotiations for nonunion personnel (Treasurer/Collector) in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, §21(a)2, and with no intention to return to ordinary session thereafter. 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 (Treasurer/Collector) in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, §21(a)2, and with no intention to return to ordinary session thereafter. 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 strategy for contract negotiations for nonunion personnel (Acting Chief of Police) in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, §21(a)2, and with no...
Ronald J. Mikol made a motion to enter Executive Session for purposes of discussing strategy for contract negotiations for nonunion personnel (Acting Chief of Police) in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, §21(a)2, and with no intention to return to ordinary session thereafter. 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 strategy for contract negotiations for nonunion personnel (Acting Chief of Police) in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, §21(a)2, and with no intention to return to ordinary session thereafter. 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 8:26 pm. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mikol and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn was made by Ms. Basbanes at 8:26 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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