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August 22, 2023
6 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Ronald J. Mikol, Kieran D. Meehan, Leah D. Basbanes
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve use of the Dunstable Town Hall (Main Hall) on December 16th at 2pm for a performance by the Merrimack Valley Bellringers, requested by the Dunstable Summer Concert Committee
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 December 16th at 2pm for a performance by the Merrimack Valley Bellringers, requested by the Dunstable Summer Concert Committee. The vote was unanimous.
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 December 16th at 2pm for a performance by the Merrimack Valley Bellringers, requested by the Dunstable Summer Concert Committee. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Basbanes)
Authorize the Town Administrator's office or designee to approve Facility Use requests as needed, and bring to the Board if needed
On a motion by Selectman Meehan and seconded by Selectwoman Basbanes, it was VOTED to authorize the Town Administrator's office or designee to approve Facility Use requests as needed, and bring to the Board if needed. The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Selectman Meehan and seconded by Selectwoman Basbanes, it was VOTED to authorize the Town Administrator's office or designee to approve Facility Use requests as needed, and bring to the Board if needed. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Basbanes)
Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Dunstable and the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments for the purposes of developing a regional Comprehensive Safety Action Plan...
On a motion from Selectman Meehan and seconded by Selectwoman Basbanes, it was VOTED to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Dunstable and the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments for the purposes of developing a regional Comprehensive Safety Action Plan called the Greater Lowell Vision Zero Plan and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement on behalf of the Board. The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“On a motion from Selectman Meehan and seconded by Selectwoman Basbanes, it was VOTED to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Dunstable and the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments for the purposes of developing a regional Comprehensive Safety Action Plan called the Greater Lowell Vision Zero Plan and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement on behalf of the Board. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Basbanes)
Accept a donation totaling $39,020, and the first quarterly payment in the amount of $9,755, from Brattle Development LLC for the purposes of restoring staffing levels in the Fire Department back...
On a motion from Selectman Meehan and seconded by Selectwoman Basbanes, it was VOTED to accept a donation totaling $39,020, and the first quarterly payment in the amount of $9,755, from Brattle Development LLC for the purposes of restoring staffing levels in the Fire Department back to FY23 levels . The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“On a motion from Selectman Meehan and seconded by Selectwoman Basbanes, it was VOTED to accept a donation totaling $39,020, and the first quarterly payment in the amount of $9,755, from Brattle Development LLC for the purposes of restoring staffing levels in the Fire Department back to FY23 levels . The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Basbanes)
Grant joint or identical locations for and permission to erect and maintain poles and wires to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem...
On a motion made by Selectman Meehan and seconded by Selectwoman Basbanes, it was VOTED to grant joint or identical locations for and permission to erect and maintain poles and wires to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said Companies dated the 27th day of June, 2023. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions: Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall be substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked - River Street - Dunstable - Massachusetts. There may be attached to said poles by National Grid and Verizon such wires, cables, and fixtures as needed in their business and all said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than twenty (20) feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or part of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order: River Street - National Grid to relocated 1 JO {Pole on River Street beginning at a point approximately 705 feet north of the centerline of the intersection of Chapman Street and continuing approximately 15 feet in an east direction. Relocate Pole #34 approximately 20' north to facilitate construction of new pole line to feed 255 River Street. Also, for permission to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables, and wires in the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connections with such poles and buildings as each of said petitioners may desire for distributing purposes. The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Selectman Meehan and seconded by Selectwoman Basbanes, it was VOTED to grant joint or identical locations for and permission to erect and maintain poles and wires to be placed thereon, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said Companies may deem necessary, in the public way or ways hereinafter referred to, as requested in petition of said Companies dated the 27th day of June, 2023. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions: Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight, and shall be substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked - River Street - Dunstable - Massachusetts. There may be attached to said poles by National Grid and Verizon such wires, cables, and fixtures as needed in their business and all said wires and cables shall be placed at a height of not less than twenty (20) feet from the ground. The following are the public ways or part of ways along which the poles above referred to may be erected, and the number of poles which may be erected thereon under this order: River Street - National Grid to relocated 1 JO {Pole on River Street beginning at a point approximately 705 feet north of the centerline of the intersection of Chapman Street and continuing approximately 15 feet in an east direction. Relocate Pole #34 approximately 20' north to facilitate construction of new pole line to feed 255 River Street. Also, for permission to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables, and wires in the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connections with such poles and buildings as each of said petitioners may desire for distributing purposes. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Basbanes)
Adjourn
On a motion made by Selectman Meehan and seconded by Selectwoman Basbanes, the meeting was adjourned
The minutes say the meeting was adjourned on this motion, with no count or names. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Selectman Meehan and seconded by Selectwoman Basbanes, the meeting was adjourned.” (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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