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Dunstable Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

March 11, 2025

5 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

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

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Send a letter to Representative Margaret Scarsdale and Senator Ed Kennedy regarding the need for reform of the Chapter 70 formula and additional funding for the Groton Dunstable Regional School...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion by Select Board Member Ron Mikol, and seconded by Vice Chair Kieran Meehan, it was voted to send a letter to Representative Margaret Scarsdale and Senator Ed Kennedy regarding the need for reform of the Chapter 70 formula and additional funding for the Groton Dunstable Regional School District consistent with the recommendations of Project 211. The vote was unanimous.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Select Board Member Ron Mikol, and seconded by Vice Chair Kieran Meehan, it was voted to send a letter to Representative Margaret Scarsdale and Senator Ed Kennedy regarding the need for reform of the Chapter 70 formula and additional funding for the Groton Dunstable Regional School District consistent with the recommendations of Project 211. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Meehan)

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

The Select Board enter into Executive Session for the following purposes: Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21(a), Purpose 2, to conduct strategy sessions in preparation...

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion by Ron Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Meehan, it was voted that the Select Board enter into Executive Session for the following purposes: Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21(a), Purpose 2, to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel, specifically Jason Silva, the Town Administrator, and William Farrell, Fire Chief, and to conduct contract negotiations with nonunion personnel, Jason Silva, the Town Administrator.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Ron Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Meehan, it was voted that the Select Board enter into Executive Session for the following purposes: Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21(a), Purpose 2, to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel, specifically Jason Silva, the Town Administrator, and William Farrell, Fire Chief, and to conduct contract negotiations with nonunion personnel, Jason Silva, the Town Administrator..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Meehan)

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

Approve and execute a contract for Jason Silva, Town Administrator, as negotiated, for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028, which shall supersede any current agreements

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion by Ron Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Meehan, it was voted to approve and execute a contract for Jason Silva, Town Administrator, as negotiated, for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028, which shall supersede any current agreements. The vote was unanimous.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Ron Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Meehan, it was voted to approve and execute a contract for Jason Silva, Town Administrator, as negotiated, for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028, which shall supersede any current agreements. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Meehan)

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

Approve and execute a contract for William Farrell, Fire Chief, as negotiated, for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion by Ron Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Meehan, it was voted to approve and execute a contract for William Farrell, Fire Chief, as negotiated, for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028. The vote was unanimous.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Ron Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Meehan, it was voted to approve and execute a contract for William Farrell, Fire Chief, as negotiated, for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Meehan)

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

Authorize the Town Administrator to sign an electricity supply contract for the Dunstable Community Power program of no longer than three years and as long as the program price is no higher than...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion by Ron Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Meehan, it was voted to authorize the Town Administrator to sign an electricity supply contract for the Dunstable Community Power program of no longer than three years and as long as the program price is no higher than the current National Grid residential basic service price. The vote was unanimous.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Ron Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Meehan, it was voted to authorize the Town Administrator to sign an electricity supply contract for the Dunstable Community Power program of no longer than three years and as long as the program price is no higher than the current National Grid residential basic service price. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Meehan)

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

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