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Dunstable Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

December 6, 2022

6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Kieran D. Meehan, Ronald J. Mikol, Leah D. Basbanes

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Adopt a single tax rate of $14.97 for all classifications

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion by Leah Basbanes and seconded by Ronald Mikol, it was VOTED: To adopt a single tax rate of $14.97 for all classifications. The vote was unanimous.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Leah Basbanes and seconded by Ronald Mikol, it was VOTED: To adopt a single tax rate of $14.97 for all classifications. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Basbanes, second: Mikol)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Appoint Mr. Silva as the full-time Town Administrator for the Town of Dunstable in accordance with a contract between Mr. Silva and the Board of Selectmen

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion by Leah Basbanes and seconded by Ronald Mikol, it was VOTED: To appoint Mr. Silva as the full-time Town Administrator for the Town of Dunstable in accordance with a contract between Mr. Silva and the Board of Selectmen. The vote was unanimous.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Leah Basbanes and seconded by Ronald Mikol, it was VOTED: To appoint Mr. Silva as the full-time Town Administrator for the Town of Dunstable in accordance with a contract between Mr. Silva and the Board of Selectmen. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Basbanes, second: Mikol)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Establish a seven-member Union Building Rehabilitation Committee and that Mr. DeManche would develop a charge for the Committee

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion by Leah Basbanes and seconded by Ronald Mikol, it was VOTED: To establish a seven-member Union Building Rehabilitation Committee and that Mr. DeManche would develop a charge for the Committee. The vote was unanimous.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Leah Basbanes and seconded by Ronald Mikol, it was VOTED: To establish a seven-member Union Building Rehabilitation Committee and that Mr. DeManche would develop a charge for the Committee. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Basbanes, second: Mikol)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Accept the following sets of meeting minutes

Minutes, page 2

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion by Ronald Mikol and seconded by Leah Basbanes, it was VOTED: To accept the following sets of meeting minutes. August 30 September 13 September 20 October 6 October 12 October 13 October 18 October 25 - Noted -the meeting was canceled due to lack of quorum October 27 November 7 November 14 November 17 November 22 November 23 - Noted - the meeting was canceled due to lack of need. The vote was unanimous.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Ronald Mikol and seconded by Leah Basbanes, it was VOTED: To accept the following sets of meeting minutes. August 30 September 13 September 20 October 6 October 12 October 13 October 18 October 25 - Noted -the meeting was canceled due to lack of quorum October 27 November 7 November 14 November 17 November 22 November 23 - Noted - the meeting was canceled due to lack of need. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Basbanes)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Go into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, Sec. 21(a), Purpose 7, to comply with or act under the authority of the Open Meeting Law, M.G.L. c

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion made by Leah Basbanes and seconded by Ronald Mikol, it was VOTED: To go into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, Sec. 21(a), Purpose 7, to comply with or act under the authority of the Open Meeting Law, M.G.L. c. Sec. 22(f), (g), to review executive session minutes for possible release or continued withholding.* On a roll call vote: Meehan - AYE, Mikol - AYE, and Basbanes - AYE. The vote was unanimous.

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Leah Basbanes and seconded by Ronald Mikol, it was VOTED: To go into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, Sec. 21(a), Purpose 7, to comply with or act under the authority of the Open Meeting Law, M.G.L. c. Sec. 22(f), (g), to review executive session minutes for possible release or continued withholding.* On a roll call vote: Meehan - AYE, Mikol - AYE, and Basbanes - AYE. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Basbanes, second: Mikol)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion by Leah Basbanes and seconded by Ronald Mikol, it was VOTED: To adjourn the meeting. On a roll call vote: Aye - Meehan Aye - Mikol - Aye, and Basbanes - AYE The vote was unanimous.

From the minutes

“on a motion by Leah Basbanes and seconded by Ronald Mikol, it was VOTED: To adjourn the meeting. On a roll call vote: Aye - Meehan Aye - Mikol - Aye, and Basbanes - AYE The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Basbanes, second: Mikol)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

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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