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Dunstable Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

October 10, 2023

5 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

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

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve the cable television renewal license between the Town of Dunstable and Verizon New England, as presented, commencing on September 26, 2023 and expiring on September 25, 2028

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion made by Selectperson Meehan and seconded by Vice Chair Basbanes, it was voted to approve the cable television renewal license between the Town of Dunstable and Verizon New England, as presented, commencing on September 26, 2023 and expiring on September 25, 2028. The vote was unanimous.

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Selectperson Meehan and seconded by Vice Chair Basbanes, it was voted to approve the cable television renewal license between the Town of Dunstable and Verizon New England, as presented, commencing on September 26, 2023 and expiring on September 25, 2028. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Basbanes)

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

Approve submitting a Local Initiative Program (LIP) application to the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities jointly with MCO Associates for the development of 44 cottage style...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion by Selectperson Meehan and seconded by Vice Chair Basbanes, it was voted to approve submitting a Local Initiative Program (LIP) application to the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities jointly with MCO Associates for the development of 44 cottage style rental housing units at the MUD District property located at 160-164 Pleasant Street, and further approve submitting a letter of support for the project, and authorize the Chair of the Board to sign both the LIP application and letter of support on behalf of the Board. The vote was unanimous.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Selectperson Meehan and seconded by Vice Chair Basbanes, it was voted to approve submitting a Local Initiative Program (LIP) application to the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities jointly with MCO Associates for the development of 44 cottage style rental housing units at the MUD District property located at 160-164 Pleasant Street, and further approve submitting a letter of support for the project, and authorize the Chair of the Board to sign both the LIP application and letter of support on behalf of the Board. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Basbanes)

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

Approve the following question for the ballot at a Special Town Election on November 30, 2023, and to provide written notice of such question to the Town Clerk in accordance with Massachusetts...

Minutes, page 2

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion by Selectperson Meehan and seconded by Vice Chair Basbanes, it was voted to approve the following question for the ballot at a Special Town Election on November 30, 2023, and to provide written notice of such question to the Town Clerk in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 54, Section 42C: Question 1: Shall the Town of Dunstable be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to pay for the financing, planning, designing, permitting, and constructing of water infrastructure improvements in order to bring potable drinking water to the Groton Dunstable Regional High School and private homes, required due to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in ground water supply sources, and all other costs incidental and related thereto? Yes ____ No ____ The vote was unanimous.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Selectperson Meehan and seconded by Vice Chair Basbanes, it was voted to approve the following question for the ballot at a Special Town Election on November 30, 2023, and to provide written notice of such question to the Town Clerk in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 54, Section 42C: Question 1: Shall the Town of Dunstable be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to pay for the financing, planning, designing, permitting, and constructing of water infrastructure improvements in order to bring potable drinking water to the Groton Dunstable Regional High School and private homes, required due to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in ground water supply sources, and all other costs incidental and related thereto? Yes ____ No ____ The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Basbanes)

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

Appoint Brynn Durno as Temporary Town Clerk for a term to expire January 31, 2023

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion by Selectperson Meehan and seconded by Vice Chair Basbanes, it was voted to appoint Brynn Durno as Temporary Town Clerk for a term to expire January 31, 2023. The vote was unanimous.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Selectperson Meehan and seconded by Vice Chair Basbanes, it was voted to appoint Brynn Durno as Temporary Town Clerk for a term to expire January 31, 2023. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Basbanes)

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

Adjourn

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion made by Selectman Meehan and seconded by Selectwoman Basbanes, the meeting was adjourned at 5:51pm. The vote was unanimous.

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Selectman Meehan and seconded by Selectwoman Basbanes, the meeting was adjourned at 5:51pm. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Basbanes)

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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