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August 15, 2023
9 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Ronald J. Mikol, Leah D. Basbanes, Kieran D. Meehan
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the application, as presented, from Dunstable Liquor, LLC, d/b/a Dunstable Country Liquors at 238 Pleasant Street, for a Section 15 - Off Premise All Alcohol License, Manager Ami Parikh,...
On a motion made by Selectman Meehan and seconded by Selectwoman Basbanes, it was VOTED to approve the application, as presented, from Dunstable Liquor, LLC, d/b/a Dunstable Country Liquors at 238 Pleasant Street, for a Section 15 - Off Premise All Alcohol License, Manager Ami Parikh, with hours of operation from 10 AM to 9 PM, Monday through Sunday subject to approval from the ABCC, receipt of all applicable sign-offs and permits, all fees paid, and CORI approval. 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 application, as presented, from Dunstable Liquor, LLC, d/b/a Dunstable Country Liquors at 238 Pleasant Street, for a Section 15 - Off Premise All Alcohol License, Manager Ami Parikh, with hours of operation from 10 AM to 9 PM, Monday through Sunday subject to approval from the ABCC, receipt of all applicable sign-offs and permits, all fees paid, and CORI approval. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Basbanes)
Take the PFAS agenda item out of order
A motion was made by Selectman Meehan and seconded by Selectwoman Basbanes. The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Meehan and seconded by Selectwoman Basbanes. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Basbanes)
Approve the minutes of the June 13, 2023 and July 25, 2023 meetings
On a motion made by Selectwoman Basbanes and seconded by Selectman Mikol, it was VOTED to approve the minutes of the June 13, 2023 and July 25, 2023 meetings. The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Selectwoman Basbanes and seconded by Selectman Mikol, it was VOTED to approve the minutes of the June 13, 2023 and July 25, 2023 meetings. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Basbanes, second: Mikol)
Approve use of the Town Hall (Main Hall) by the Dunstable Theatre Collaborative for rehearsals and performances of “Table Manners”
On a motion by Selectman Meehan and seconded by Selectwoman Basbanes, it was VOTED to approve use of the Dunstable Town Hall (Main Hall) on M&W from 6:30-9pm the weeks of 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, & 10/30 for rehearsals and on 11/9, 11/11 and 11/12 for performances, requested by the Dunstable Theatre Collaborative for the purpose of performing the play, "Table Manners."
The minutes record this motion as “it was VOTED” and go straight on to a second motion; the “The vote was unanimous” that follows is written after the second motion. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Selectman Meehan and seconded by Selectwoman Basbanes, it was VOTED to approve use of the Dunstable Town Hall (Main Hall) on M&W from 6:30-9pm the weeks of 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, & 10/30 for rehearsals and on 11/9, 11/11 and 11/12 for performances, requested by the Dunstable Theatre Collaborative for the purpose of performing the play, "Table Manners.".” (Motion: Meehan, second: Basbanes)
Approve use of the Town Common on September 10th by the Dunstable 350th Committee for an Ice Cream Social
In addition, Selectman Meehan moved, which was seconded by Selectwoman Basbanes, to VOTED approve the use of the Dunstable Town Common on Sunday, September 10th from 12pm-2pm by the Dunstable 350th Committee for the purpose of hosting an Ice Cream Social. The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“In addition, Selectman Meehan moved, which was seconded by Selectwoman Basbanes, to VOTED approve the use of the Dunstable Town Common on Sunday, September 10th from 12pm-2pm by the Dunstable 350th Committee for the purpose of hosting an Ice Cream Social. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Basbanes)
Approve the Land Development Agreement and Lease Agreement between the Town of Dunstable and MCO Associates for a Long-term Lease of Land and Development of Rental Housing at 160-164 Pleasant...
On a motion by Selectman Meehan and seconded by Selectwoman Basbanes, it was VOTED to approve the Land Development Agreement and Lease Agreement between the Town of Dunstable and MCO Associates for a Long-term Lease of Land and Development of Rental Housing at 160-164 Pleasant Street in the Town's MUD District. The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Selectman Meehan and seconded by Selectwoman Basbanes, it was VOTED to approve the Land Development Agreement and Lease Agreement between the Town of Dunstable and MCO Associates for a Long-term Lease of Land and Development of Rental Housing at 160-164 Pleasant Street in the Town's MUD District. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Basbanes)
Award the contract for architectural services to create an Adaptive Reuse Feasibility Study and Restoration Plan for the Union Building to Spencer Preservation Group in the amount of $25,000
On a motion by Selectman Meehan and seconded by Selectwoman Basbanes, it was VOTED to award the contract for architectural services to create an Adaptive Reuse Feasibility Study and Restoration Plan for the Union Building to Spencer Preservation Group in the amount of $25,000. The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Selectman Meehan and seconded by Selectwoman Basbanes, it was VOTED to award the contract for architectural services to create an Adaptive Reuse Feasibility Study and Restoration Plan for the Union Building to Spencer Preservation Group in the amount of $25,000. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Basbanes)
Approve the reallocation of ARPA funds, changing the $40,000 originally earmarked for the Fire Station Roof Replacement to $26,800 and removing the $10,000 earmarked for paving Route 113 and...
On a motion by Selectman Meehan and seconded by Selectwoman Basbanes, it was VOTED to approve the reallocation of ARPA funds, changing the $40,000 originally earmarked for the Fire Station Roof Replacement to $26,800 and removing the $10,000 earmarked for paving Route 113 and allocating the balance of $23,200 as follows: Town Hall - Irrigation $5,342.27 Town Hall - Electrical $2,668.73 Town Hall - HVAC $1,811.13 Library - Electrical $900.00 Fire - HVAC $6,250.00 Fire - Electrical $6,227.87 Total $23,200.00
The minutes record the result (“it was VOTED”) but no count or names. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Selectman Meehan and seconded by Selectwoman Basbanes, it was VOTED to approve the reallocation of ARPA funds, changing the $40,000 originally earmarked for the Fire Station Roof Replacement to $26,800 and removing the $10,000 earmarked for paving Route 113 and allocating the balance of $23,200 as follows: Town Hall - Irrigation $5,342.27 Town Hall - Electrical $2,668.73 Town Hall - HVAC $1,811.13 Library - Electrical $900.00 Fire - HVAC $6,250.00 Fire - Electrical $6,227.87 Total $23,200.00.” (Motion: Meehan, second: Basbanes)
Adjourn
Motion was made by Selectman Meehan and seconded by Selectwoman Basbanes to adjourn the meeting at 7:46pm. The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Selectman Meehan and seconded by Selectwoman Basbanes to adjourn the meeting at 7:46pm. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Basbanes)
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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