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January 19, 2023
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Kieran D. Meehan, Ronald J. Mikol, Leah D. Basbanes
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint Sue Fayne as Executive Assistant to the Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator
On a motion by Ronald Mikol and seconded by Leah Basbanes, it was VOTED: to appoint Sue Fayne as Executive Assistant to the Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator. The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ronald Mikol and seconded by Leah Basbanes, it was VOTED: to appoint Sue Fayne as Executive Assistant to the Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Basbanes)
Approve a Common Victualler license for 2023, expiring on December 31, 2023, for Dunstable Gas & Convenience at 238 Pleasant Street
On a motion made by Ronald Mikol and seconded by Leah Basbanes, it was VOTED: to approve a Common Victualler license for 2023, expiring on December 31, 2023, for Dunstable Gas & Convenience at 238 Pleasant Street. The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“on a motion made by Ronald Mikol and seconded by Leah Basbanes, it was VOTED: to approve a Common Victualler license for 2023, expiring on December 31, 2023, for Dunstable Gas & Convenience at 238 Pleasant Street. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Basbanes)
Declare the 25-inch television in the Town Hall basement surplus for disposal or some other reuse
On a motion made by Ronald Mikol and seconded by Leah Basbanes, it was VOTED: to declare the 25-inch television in the Town Hall basement surplus for disposal or some other reuse. The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“on a motion made by Ronald Mikol and seconded by Leah Basbanes, it was VOTED: to declare the 25-inch television in the Town Hall basement surplus for disposal or some other reuse. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Basbanes)
Approve an application from Jon Swift of the Dunstable Theater Company to use Town Hall on the dates and times provided on the application subject to the following: The availability of Town Hall...
On a motion made by Ronald Mikol and seconded by Leah Basbanes, it was VOTED: to approve an application from Jon Swift of the Dunstable Theater Company to use Town Hall on the dates and times provided on the application subject to the following: The availability of Town Hall and coordination with the Town Administrator and Town Clerk; Opening dress rehearsals and inviting an audience at no charge for those who attend the dress rehearsal; Hosting the Sunday shows as donation only; and Working with the 350th Anniversary Committee to organize an event to celebrate the Town. The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“on a motion made by Ronald Mikol and seconded by Leah Basbanes, it was VOTED: to approve an application from Jon Swift of the Dunstable Theater Company to use Town Hall on the dates and times provided on the application subject to the following: The availability of Town Hall and coordination with the Town Administrator and Town Clerk; Opening dress rehearsals and inviting an audience at no charge for those who attend the dress rehearsal; Hosting the Sunday shows as donation only; and Working with the 350th Anniversary Committee to organize an event to celebrate the Town. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Basbanes)
Authorize the Chair of the Board of Selectman to sign a letter to the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission notifying them of the adoption of H3812, An Act providing for alcoholic...
On a motion by Ron Mikol and seconded by Leah Basbanes, it was VOTED: to authorize the Chair of the Board of Selectman to sign a letter to the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission notifying them of the adoption of H3812, An Act providing for alcoholic beverage licenses to the town of Dunstable, and to work with them to determine next steps necessary to implement the provisions of the new law. The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ron Mikol and seconded by Leah Basbanes, it was VOTED: to authorize the Chair of the Board of Selectman to sign a letter to the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission notifying them of the adoption of H3812, An Act providing for alcoholic beverage licenses to the town of Dunstable, and to work with them to determine next steps necessary to implement the provisions of the new law. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Basbanes)
Approve the installation of a Groton-Dunstable Youth Softball Registration K-5 banner over Main Street from January 30, 2023 to February 12, 2023
On a motion made by Ronald Mikol and seconded by Leah Basbanes, it was VOTED: to approve the installation of a Groton-Dunstable Youth Softball Registration K-5 banner over Main Street from January 30, 2023 to February 12, 2023. The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ronald Mikol and seconded by Leah Basbanes, it was VOTED: to approve the installation of a Groton-Dunstable Youth Softball Registration K-5 banner over Main Street from January 30, 2023 to February 12, 2023. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Basbanes)
Approve the Board of Selectmen meeting minutes from November 22, 2022 and January 3, 2023
On a motion by Ron Mikol and seconded by Leah Basbanes, it was VOTED: to approve the Board of Selectmen meeting minutes from November 22, 2022 and January 3, 2023. The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ron Mikol and seconded by Leah Basbanes, it was VOTED: to approve the Board of Selectmen meeting minutes from November 22, 2022 and January 3, 2023. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Basbanes)
Approve a proclamation recognizing the retirement of Police Chief James Dow
On a motion by Ron Mikol and seconded by Leah Basbanes, it was VOTED: to approve a proclamation recognizing the retirement of Police Chief James Dow.
The minutes record the result (“it was VOTED”) but no count or names. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ron Mikol and seconded by Leah Basbanes, it was VOTED: to approve a proclamation recognizing the retirement of Police Chief James Dow..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Basbanes)
Open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting scheduled for Monday, May 8, 2023 on Thursday, January 19, 2023 and to close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant on Friday, March 24,...
On a motion by Ron Mikol and seconded by Leah Basbanes, it was VOTED: to open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting scheduled for Monday, May 8, 2023 on Thursday, January 19, 2023 and to close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant on Friday, March 24, 2023 at 5 PM. Executive Session Move to adjourn into Executive Session to discuss the appointment of Dunstable Police Chief and bargaining with non-union personnel and Section 4 - Deployment of Personnel under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 39, §23, Section 3.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ron Mikol and seconded by Leah Basbanes, it was VOTED: to open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting scheduled for Monday, May 8, 2023 on Thursday, January 19, 2023 and to close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant on Friday, March 24, 2023 at 5 PM. Executive Session Move to adjourn into Executive Session to discuss the appointment of Dunstable Police Chief and bargaining with non-union personnel and Section 4 - Deployment of Personnel under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 39, §23, Section 3..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Basbanes)
Adjourn
On a motion made by Leah Basbanes and seconded by Ronald Mikol, it was VOTED: To adjourn the meeting. The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Leah Basbanes and seconded by Ronald Mikol, it was VOTED: To adjourn the meeting. The vote was unanimous..” (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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