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December 7, 2023
15 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
Appoint Brynn Durno as Town Clerk with a term to expire on xx
On a motion made by Selectperson Meehan and seconded by Vice Chair Basbanes, it was voted to appoint Brynn Durno as Town Clerk with a term to expire on xx. The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Selectperson Meehan and seconded by Vice Chair Basbanes, it was voted to appoint Brynn Durno as Town Clerk with a term to expire on xx. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Basbanes)
On a motion made by Selectperson Meehan and seconded by Vice Chair Basbanes, it was voted to appoint Brynn Durno as Town Clerk with a term to expire on xx. The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Selectperson Meehan and seconded by Vice Chair Basbanes, it was voted to appoint Brynn Durno as Town Clerk with a term to expire on xx. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Basbanes)
Appoint Robert Rafferty to the Advisory Board for a term to expire on May 15, 2024
On a motion by Selectperson Meehan and seconded by Vice Chair Basbanes, it was voted to appoint Robert Rafferty to the Advisory Board for a term to expire on May 15, 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 Robert Rafferty to the Advisory Board for a term to expire on May 15, 2024. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Basbanes)
Appoint Alan Chase to the Conservation Commission for a term to expire on June 30, 2028
Motion made by Selectperson Meehan and seconded by Vice Chair Basbanes, it was voted to appoint Alan Chase to the Conservation Commission for a term to expire on June 30, 2028. The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“motion made by Selectperson Meehan and seconded by Vice Chair Basbanes, it was voted to appoint Alan Chase to the Conservation Commission for a term to expire on June 30, 2028. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Basbanes)
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)
Establish a single rate residential factor of 1
Motion was made by Selectperson Meehan and seconded by Vice Chair Basbanes, it was voted to establish a single rate residential factor of 1. The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“motion was made by Selectperson Meehan and seconded by Vice Chair Basbanes, it was voted to establish a single rate residential factor of 1. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Basbanes)
Approve the creation of a Master Plan Implementation Committee, as proposed
On a motion by Selectperson Meehan and seconded by Vice Chair Basbanes, it was voted to approve the creation of a Master Plan Implementation Committee, as proposed. 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 creation of a Master Plan Implementation Committee, as proposed. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Basbanes)
Approve the process for LIP Proposals, as presented and amended, and to share the process, as approved, to the owners of 41 Lowell Street
On a motion by Selectperson Meehan and seconded by Vice Chair Basbanes, it was voted to approve the process for LIP Proposals, as presented and amended, and to share the process, as approved, to the owners of 41 Lowell Street. 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 process for LIP Proposals, as presented and amended, and to share the process, as approved, to the owners of 41 Lowell Street. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Basbanes)
Approve the payment of the Community Outreach stipend in the amount of $2,500 to the Town Administrator for FY24 in accordance with Section V(E): Community Outreach of Town Administrator's...
On a motion by Selectperson Meehan and seconded by Vice Chair Basbanes, it was voted to approve the payment of the Community Outreach stipend in the amount of $2,500 to the Town Administrator for FY24 in accordance with Section V(E): Community Outreach of Town Administrator's contract, and an additional $2500 merit bonus to be paid for from the reserve fund. 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 payment of the Community Outreach stipend in the amount of $2,500 to the Town Administrator for FY24 in accordance with Section V(E): Community Outreach of Town Administrator's contract, and an additional $2500 merit bonus to be paid for from the reserve fund. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Basbanes)
Appoint Andrew Wall to the Insurance Advisory Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2024
On a motion by Vice Chair Basbanes and seconded by Chairman Mikol, it was voted to appoint Andrew Wall to the Insurance Advisory Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2024. The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Vice Chair Basbanes and seconded by Chairman Mikol, it was voted to appoint Andrew Wall to the Insurance Advisory Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2024. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Basbanes, second: Mikol)
Petition the General Court to enact special legislation to change the name of the Board of Selectmen to Select Board as approved at Special Town Meeting on Monday, November 13, 2023, under Article 3
On a motion by Vice Chair Basbanes and seconded by Chairman Mikol it was voted to petition the General Court to enact special legislation to change the name of the Board of Selectmen to Select Board as approved at Special Town Meeting on Monday, November 13, 2023, under Article 3. The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Vice Chair Basbanes and seconded by Chairman Mikol it was voted to petition the General Court to enact special legislation to change the name of the Board of Selectmen to Select Board as approved at Special Town Meeting on Monday, November 13, 2023, under Article 3. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Basbanes, second: Mikol)
Approve the Policy on the Display of Flags on Town Flagpoles, as presented
On a motion by Vice Chair Basbanes and seconded by Chairman Mikol, it was voted to approve the Policy on the Display of Flags on Town Flagpoles, as presented. The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Vice Chair Basbanes and seconded by Chairman Mikol, it was voted to approve the Policy on the Display of Flags on Town Flagpoles, as presented. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Basbanes, second: Mikol)
Approve the Meeting minutes dated September 26th and October 19th as written
On a motion by Vice Chair Basbanes and seconded by Chairman Mikol, it was voted to approve the Meeting minutes dated September 26th and October 19th as written. The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Vice Chair Basbanes and seconded by Chairman Mikol, it was voted to approve the Meeting minutes dated September 26th and October 19th as written. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Basbanes, second: Mikol)
Adjourn
On a motion made by Vice Chair Basbanes and seconded by Chairman Mikol, the meeting was adjourned at 7:00pm. 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 7:00pm. 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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