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August 13, 2024
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Leah D. Basbanes, Kieran D. Meehan, Ronald J. Mikol
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Dismiss the Dangerous Dog complaint
Motion by Selectman Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Meehan, it was VOTED to dismiss the Dangerous Dog complaint. The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“Motion by Selectman Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Meehan, it was VOTED to dismiss the Dangerous Dog complaint. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Meehan)
Accept the meeting minutes from May 28, 2024 and July 16, 2024 as submitted
Motion by Selectman Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Meehan, it was VOTED to accept the meeting minutes from May 28, 2024 and July 16, 2024 as submitted. The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“Motion by Selectman Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Meehan, it was VOTED to accept the meeting minutes from May 28, 2024 and July 16, 2024 as submitted. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Meehan)
Appoint Amie Stevens to the Memorials & Monuments Committee
Motion by Selectman Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Meehan, it was VOTED to appoint Amie Stevens to the Memorials & Monuments Committee. The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“Motion by Selectman Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Meehan, it was VOTED to appoint Amie Stevens to the Memorials & Monuments Committee. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Meehan)
Appoint the Chair of the Board of Assessors, Brett Rock and Town Treasurer, Andrew Wall to serve on the taxation aid committee and to request the Town Administrator to solicit volunteers to serve...
Motion by Selectman Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Meehan, it was VOTED to appoint the Chair of the Board of Assessors, Brett Rock and Town Treasurer, Andrew Wall to serve on the taxation aid committee and to request the Town Administrator to solicit volunteers to serve on the committee to fill the remaining three vacancies. The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“Motion by Selectman Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Meehan, it was VOTED to appoint the Chair of the Board of Assessors, Brett Rock and Town Treasurer, Andrew Wall to serve on the taxation aid committee and to request the Town Administrator to solicit volunteers to serve on the committee to fill the remaining three vacancies. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Meehan)
Approve a contract with Vanguard Construction in the amount of $100 for the purposes of replacing the railing on the Town Common Bandstand and authorize the Chair to sign the contract on behalf of...
Motion by Selectman Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Meehan, it was VOTED to approve a contract with Vanguard Construction in the amount of $100 for the purposes of replacing the railing on the Town Common Bandstand and authorize the Chair to sign the contract on behalf of the Board. The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“Motion by Selectman Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Meehan, it was VOTED to approve a contract with Vanguard Construction in the amount of $100 for the purposes of replacing the railing on the Town Common Bandstand and authorize the Chair to sign the contract on behalf of the Board. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Meehan)
Waive the provision of the Town's Personnel Policies under the heading "Appointments" on page 10 which states: "It is the policy of the Town to prohibit relatives from working in the same...
Motion by Selectman Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Meehan, at the request of the Cemetery Commission, VOTED to waive the provision of the Town's Personnel Policies under the heading "Appointments" on page 10 which states: "It is the policy of the Town to prohibit relatives from working in the same department provided that this rule shall not apply to relatives working in the same department prior to October 1, 2010" during the transition period for the position of Cemetery Superintendent, not to exceed 6 weeks from August 26, 2024. The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“Motion by Selectman Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Meehan, at the request of the Cemetery Commission, VOTED to waive the provision of the Town's Personnel Policies under the heading "Appointments" on page 10 which states: "It is the policy of the Town to prohibit relatives from working in the same department provided that this rule shall not apply to relatives working in the same department prior to October 1, 2010" during the transition period for the position of Cemetery Superintendent, not to exceed 6 weeks from August 26, 2024. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Meehan)
Approve the policy to regulate sign placement on public property as presented and dated August 13, 2024
Motion by Selectman Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Meehan, it was VOTED to approve the policy to regulate sign placement on public property as presented and dated August 13, 2024. The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“Motion by Selectman Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Meehan, it was VOTED to approve the policy to regulate sign placement on public property as presented and dated August 13, 2024. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Meehan)
Approve the fee adjustments as presented and request that the Town Administrator's office post the new municipal fee schedule on the website
Motion by Selectman Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Meehan, it was VOTED to approve the fee adjustments as presented and request that the Town Administrator's office post the new municipal fee schedule on the website. The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“Motion by Selectman Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Meehan, it was VOTED to approve the fee adjustments as presented and request that the Town Administrator's office post the new municipal fee schedule on the website. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Meehan)
Approve the payment of an invoice from DS Graphics in the amount of $354 for the printing of the Select Board newsletter and allocate $5,500 to repair the Town Hall boilers' condensate drainage...
Motion by Selectman Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Meehan, it was VOTED to approve the payment of an invoice from DS Graphics in the amount of $354 for the printing of the Select Board newsletter and allocate $5,500 to repair the Town Hall boilers' condensate drainage pipe, backflow preventer, and boiler zone circuit from the ARPA MS4 Stormwater Allocation. The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“Motion by Selectman Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Meehan, it was VOTED to approve the payment of an invoice from DS Graphics in the amount of $354 for the printing of the Select Board newsletter and allocate $5,500 to repair the Town Hall boilers' condensate drainage pipe, backflow preventer, and boiler zone circuit from the ARPA MS4 Stormwater Allocation. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Meehan)
Approve the Official Resolution Requesting Emergency Declaration Regarding the Proposed Closure of the Nashoba Valley Medical Center dated August 13, 2024
Motion by Selectman Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Meehan, it was VOTED to approve the Official Resolution Requesting Emergency Declaration Regarding the Proposed Closure of the Nashoba Valley Medical Center dated August 13, 2024. The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“Motion by Selectman Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Meehan, it was VOTED to approve the Official Resolution Requesting Emergency Declaration Regarding the Proposed Closure of the Nashoba Valley Medical Center dated August 13, 2024. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Meehan)
Approve the posting of the Warrant for the 2024 State Primary at the Post Office, Town Hall, Police Station, and Library
Motion by Selectman Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Meehan, it was VOTED to approve the posting of the Warrant for the 2024 State Primary at the Post Office, Town Hall, Police Station, and Library. The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“Motion by Selectman Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Meehan, it was VOTED to approve the posting of the Warrant for the 2024 State Primary at the Post Office, Town Hall, Police Station, and Library. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Meehan)
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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