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May 7, 2024
5 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
Adjourn
On a motion from Selectman Meehan and seconded by Vice Chair Basbanes, it was VOTED to adjourn into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L Chapter 30A, §21(a), Clause 6 to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property at 41 Lowell Street, as doing so in open session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body. Votes may be taken, and if they are, votes will be released at a time deemed appropriate by the Board of Selectmen. The Board will reconvene in regular session at the conclusion of the Executive Session. The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“On a motion from Selectman Meehan and seconded by Vice Chair Basbanes, it was VOTED to adjourn into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L Chapter 30A, §21(a), Clause 6 to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property at 41 Lowell Street, as doing so in open session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body. Votes may be taken, and if they are, votes will be released at a time deemed appropriate by the Board of Selectmen. The Board will reconvene in regular session at the conclusion of the Executive Session. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Basbanes)
APPROVE the meeting minutes from April 9, 2024 as submitted
On a motion by Selectman Meehan and seconded by Vice Chair Basbanes, it was voted to APPROVE the meeting minutes from April 9, 2024 as submitted. The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Selectman Meehan and seconded by Vice Chair Basbanes, it was voted to APPROVE the meeting minutes from April 9, 2024 as submitted. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Basbanes)
Approve sending a letter of support from the Dunstable Board of Selectmen to name the GDRSD Middle School after Marion Stoddart
On a motion by Selectman Meehan and seconded by Vice Chair Basbanes, it was voted to approve sending a letter of support from the Dunstable Board of Selectmen to name the GDRSD Middle School after Marion Stoddart. The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Selectman Meehan and seconded by Vice Chair Basbanes, it was voted to approve sending a letter of support from the Dunstable Board of Selectmen to name the GDRSD Middle School after Marion Stoddart. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Basbanes)
Approve submitting a Local Initiative Program (LIP) application to the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities jointly with Brattle Development, LLC for an affordable housing...
On a motion by Selectman 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 Brattle Development, LLC for an affordable housing development on property located at 41 Lowell Street, as described in the amended Land Development Agreement, 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, and approve a Land Development Agreement, as amended, with Brattle Development LLC, subject to the review and approval of Town Counsel.
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From the minutes
“On a motion by Selectman 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 Brattle Development, LLC for an affordable housing development on property located at 41 Lowell Street, as described in the amended Land Development Agreement, 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, and approve a Land Development Agreement, as amended, with Brattle Development LLC, subject to the review and approval of Town Counsel..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Basbanes)
Adjourn
On a motion by Selectman Meehan and seconded by Vice Chair Basbanes, it was voted to adjourn the meeting. The vote was unanimous
From the minutes
“On a motion by Selectman Meehan and seconded by Vice Chair Basbanes, it was voted to adjourn the meeting. 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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