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Dunstable Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

May 23, 2023

8 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

Appoint Ron Mikol as Chairman of the Board of Selectman, Leah Basbanes as Vice Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, and Kieran Meehan as Selectman/Member

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion made by Chairman Meehan and seconded by Selectwoman Basbanes, it was VOTED to appoint Ron Mikol as Chairman of the Board of Selectman, Leah Basbanes as Vice Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, and Kieran Meehan as Selectman/Member. The vote was unanimous.

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Chairman Meehan and seconded by Selectwoman Basbanes, it was VOTED to appoint Ron Mikol as Chairman of the Board of Selectman, Leah Basbanes as Vice Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, and Kieran Meehan as Selectman/Member. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Basbanes)

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

Approve the minutes from the meetings dated April 13, 2023 & April 27, 2023

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion made by Selectman Meehan and seconded by Selectwoman Basbanes, it was VOTED to approve the minutes from the meetings dated April 13, 2023 & April 27, 2023. The vote was unanimous.

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Selectman Meehan and seconded by Selectwoman Basbanes, it was VOTED to approve the minutes from the meetings dated April 13, 2023 & April 27, 2023. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Basbanes)

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

Approve to expand the membership of the Union Building Rehabilitation Committee from 7 members to nine members and appoint Tim DiNicola, Suchitra Mumford, and Jeff Rosen to fill three additional...

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion made by Selectman Meehan and seconded by Selectwoman Basbanes, it was VOTED to approve to expand the membership of the Union Building Rehabilitation Committee from 7 members to nine members and appoint Tim DiNicola, Suchitra Mumford, and Jeff Rosen to fill three additional community at-large positions. The vote was unanimous.

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Selectman Meehan and seconded by Selectwoman Basbanes, it was VOTED to approve to expand the membership of the Union Building Rehabilitation Committee from 7 members to nine members and appoint Tim DiNicola, Suchitra Mumford, and Jeff Rosen to fill three additional community at-large positions. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Basbanes)

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

In accordance with the Liquor Control Act, Chapter 138 of Massachusetts General Laws, to approve liquor license materials and applications as presented, and approve: The fee schedule, as proposed,...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion made by Selectman Meehan & seconded by Selectwoman Basbanes, it was VOTED, in accordance with the Liquor Control Act, Chapter 138 of Massachusetts General Laws, to approve liquor license materials and applications as presented, and approve: The fee schedule, as proposed, Hours of operation as 11 AM to 11 PM, Monday through Saturday and 10 AM to 11 PM on Sunday, Prohibit the sale of nips and single serve beers, and authorize the Town to begin accepting liquor license applications for: on premise all alcohol, and wine and malt off premise all alcohol, and wine and malt "carry in" or "BYOB" license special one-day licenses farmer's market license The vote was unanimous.

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Selectman Meehan & seconded by Selectwoman Basbanes, it was VOTED, in accordance with the Liquor Control Act, Chapter 138 of Massachusetts General Laws, to approve liquor license materials and applications as presented, and approve: The fee schedule, as proposed, Hours of operation as 11 AM to 11 PM, Monday through Saturday and 10 AM to 11 PM on Sunday, Prohibit the sale of nips and single serve beers, and authorize the Town to begin accepting liquor license applications for: on premise all alcohol, and wine and malt off premise all alcohol, and wine and malt "carry in" or "BYOB" license special one-day licenses farmer's market license The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Basbanes)

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

Approve policies as presented for use of the bandstand and Town Hall, for the display of banners and signs on public property, and for social media

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion made by Selectman Meehan and seconded by Selectwoman Basbanes, it was VOTED to approve policies as presented for use of the bandstand and Town Hall, for the display of banners and signs on public property, and for social media. The vote was unanimous.

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Selectman Meehan and seconded by Selectwoman Basbanes, it was VOTED to approve policies as presented for use of the bandstand and Town Hall, for the display of banners and signs on public property, and for social media. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Basbanes)

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

Approve the appointment of Jeffrey Swift as a Full Time Police Officer for the Dunstable Police Department

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion made by Selectman Meehan and seconded by Selectwoman Basbanes, it was VOTED to approve the appointment of Jeffrey Swift as a Full Time Police Officer for the Dunstable Police Department. The vote was unanimous.

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Selectman Meehan and seconded by Selectwoman Basbanes, it was VOTED to approve the appointment of Jeffrey Swift as a Full Time Police Officer for the Dunstable Police Department. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Basbanes)

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

Authorize the Chair to sign the letter of support, as presented, for NMCOG's application for a Planning Assistance Grant to support the "At Home in Greater Lowell: A Regional Housing Strategy"...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion made by Selectman Meehan and seconded by Selectwoman Basbanes, it was VOTED to authorize the Chair to sign the letter of support, as presented, for NMCOG's application for a Planning Assistance Grant to support the "At Home in Greater Lowell: A Regional Housing Strategy" proposal. The vote was unanimous.

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Selectman Meehan and seconded by Selectwoman Basbanes, it was VOTED to authorize the Chair to sign the letter of support, as presented, for NMCOG's application for a Planning Assistance Grant to support the "At Home in Greater Lowell: A Regional Housing Strategy" proposal. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Basbanes)

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

Adjourn

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion made by Selectman Meehan and seconded by Selectwoman Basbanes, the meeting was adjourned at 6:40pm. The vote was unanimous.

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Selectman Meehan and seconded by Selectwoman Basbanes, the meeting was adjourned at 6:40pm. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Basbanes)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (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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