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November 21, 2023
8 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Ronald J. Mikol, Leah D. Basbanes, Kieran D. Meehan
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the Meeting Minutes dated September 20, 2023, October 6, 2023, October 10, 2023, and November 17, 2023
On a motion made by Selectperson Meehan and seconded by Vice Chair Basbanes, it was VOTED to approve the Meeting Minutes dated September 20, 2023, October 6, 2023, October 10, 2023, and November 17, 2023. There was one correction needed for the minutes dated October 19, 2023 so they were not approved but will be corrected and presented at the next meeting. 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 Meeting Minutes dated September 20, 2023, October 6, 2023, October 10, 2023, and November 17, 2023. There was one correction needed for the minutes dated October 19, 2023 so they were not approved but will be corrected and presented at the next meeting. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Basbanes)
Approve the Winter Town Hall Outside Décor proposed by Kathy & Andy Sniezek, to be installed the weekend after Thanksgiving, and to be uninstalled after the New Year
On a motion made by Selectperson Meehan and seconded by Vice Chair Basbanes, it was VOTED to approve the Winter Town Hall Outside Décor proposed by Kathy & Andy Sniezek, to be installed the weekend after Thanksgiving, and to be uninstalled after the New Year.
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From the minutes
“On a motion made by Selectperson Meehan and seconded by Vice Chair Basbanes, it was VOTED to approve the Winter Town Hall Outside Décor proposed by Kathy & Andy Sniezek, to be installed the weekend after Thanksgiving, and to be uninstalled after the New Year..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Basbanes)
Approve the Town of Dunstable to join the Patriot Regional Emergency Communications Center and authorize the Chair to sign the Intermunicipal Agreement on behalf of the Board of Selectmen,...
Motion by Selectperson Meehan and seconded by Vice Chair Basbanes, it was voted to approve the Town of Dunstable to join the Patriot Regional Emergency Communications Center and authorize the Chair to sign the Intermunicipal Agreement on behalf of the Board of Selectmen, provided that the Town of Groton also elects to join the Patriot Regional Emergency Communications Center. The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“Motion by Selectperson Meehan and seconded by Vice Chair Basbanes, it was voted to approve the Town of Dunstable to join the Patriot Regional Emergency Communications Center and authorize the Chair to sign the Intermunicipal Agreement on behalf of the Board of Selectmen, provided that the Town of Groton also elects to join the Patriot Regional Emergency Communications Center. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Basbanes)
Approve the proposal for services from BRS/Building RECON Services for a Building Envelope Condition Study and Design Services for the Dunstable Fire Station in the amount of $14,800 and authorize...
On a motion made by Selectperson Meehan and seconded by Vice Chair Basbanes, it was voted to approve the proposal for services from BRS/Building RECON Services for a Building Envelope Condition Study and Design Services for the Dunstable Fire Station in the amount of $14,800 and authorize the Chair to sign the proposal on behalf of the Board. 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 proposal for services from BRS/Building RECON Services for a Building Envelope Condition Study and Design Services for the Dunstable Fire Station in the amount of $14,800 and authorize the Chair to sign the proposal on behalf of the Board. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Basbanes)
Appoint Kelley Escalada to the Affordable Housing Trust Board of Trustees, for a term to expire on June 30, 2024
On a motion by Selectperson Meehan and seconded by Vice Chair Basbanes, it was voted to appoint Kelley Escalada to the Affordable Housing Trust Board of Trustees, for a term to expire on June 30, 2024. The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Selectperson Meehan and seconded by Vice Chair Basbanes, it was voted to appoint Kelley Escalada to the Affordable Housing Trust Board of Trustees, for a term to expire on June 30, 2024. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Basbanes)
Approve the creation of an Economic Development Committee and Land Use Committee as proposed
On a motion made by Selectperson Meehan and seconded by Vice Chair Basbanes, it was voted to approve the creation of an Economic Development Committee and Land Use Committee as proposed. 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 creation of an Economic Development Committee and Land Use Committee as proposed. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Basbanes)
Approve the meeting minutes dated 9/20/23, 10/6/23, 10/10/23, and 11/17/23
On a motion made by Selectperson Meehan and seconded by Vice Chair Basbanes, it was voted to approve the meeting minutes dated 9/20/23, 10/6/23, 10/10/23, and 11/17/23. The meeting minutes from 10/19/23 need to be updated and will be presented again for approval at the next meeting. 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 meeting minutes dated 9/20/23, 10/6/23, 10/10/23, and 11/17/23. The meeting minutes from 10/19/23 need to be updated and will be presented again for approval at the next meeting. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Basbanes)
Adjourn
On a motion made by Vice Chair Basbanes and seconded by Chairman Mikol, the meeting was adjourned at 6:37pm. The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Vice Chair Basbanes and seconded by Chairman Mikol, the meeting was adjourned at 6:37pm. 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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