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April 8, 2025
9 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Leah D. Basbanes, Kieran D. Meehan, Ronald J. Mikol
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Recommend the Town Administrator's and Advisory Board's Recommended FY2026 Operating Budget with total expenditures of $14,214,450, which includes $120,000 for Town capital expenses, $50,000...
On a motion by Select Board Member Ron Mikol, and seconded by Vice Chair Kieran Meehan, it was voted to recommend the Town Administrator's and Advisory Board's Recommended FY2026 Operating Budget with total expenditures of $14,214,450, which includes $120,000 for Town capital expenses, $50,000 transfer to the General Stabilization Fund, $50,000 transfer to the CIP Stabilization Fund, and funding the Groton Dunstable Regional School District/GLTHS Assessments at the amount of $9,020,968, requiring an general override of $480,841, to be presented to the residents of the Town of Dunstable at Annual Town Meeting on Monday, May 12, 2025.
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From the minutes
“On a motion by Select Board Member Ron Mikol, and seconded by Vice Chair Kieran Meehan, it was voted to recommend the Town Administrator's and Advisory Board's Recommended FY2026 Operating Budget with total expenditures of $14,214,450, which includes $120,000 for Town capital expenses, $50,000 transfer to the General Stabilization Fund, $50,000 transfer to the CIP Stabilization Fund, and funding the Groton Dunstable Regional School District/GLTHS Assessments at the amount of $9,020,968, requiring an general override of $480,841, to be presented to the residents of the Town of Dunstable at Annual Town Meeting on Monday, May 12, 2025..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Meehan)
Approve the Town Administrator to present a second, contingency budget at Annual Town Meeting based on matching the Town of Groton's Assessment under their levy in the amount of $13,922,572, which...
On a motion by Member Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Meehan, it was voted to approve the Town Administrator to present a second, contingency budget at Annual Town Meeting based on matching the Town of Groton's Assessment under their levy in the amount of $13,922,572, which includes $120,000 for Town capital expenses, $50,000 transfer to the General Stabilization Fund, $50,000 transfer to the CIP Stabilization Fund, and funding the Groton Dunstable Regional School District/GLTHS Assessments at the amount of $8,729,090, requiring an override of $278,831. The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“on a motion by Member Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Meehan, it was voted to approve the Town Administrator to present a second, contingency budget at Annual Town Meeting based on matching the Town of Groton's Assessment under their levy in the amount of $13,922,572, which includes $120,000 for Town capital expenses, $50,000 transfer to the General Stabilization Fund, $50,000 transfer to the CIP Stabilization Fund, and funding the Groton Dunstable Regional School District/GLTHS Assessments at the amount of $8,729,090, requiring an override of $278,831. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Meehan)
Approve the $480,841 override question (Question 1) for the ballot at the 2025 Annual Town Election
On a motion by Select Board Member Ron Mikol, and seconded by Vice Chair Kieran Meehan, it was voted to approve the following question for the ballot at the 2025 Annual Town Election and to provide written notice of such question to the Town Clerk in accordance with M.G.L. c. 54, Sec. 42C:
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From the minutes
“On a motion by Select Board Member Ron Mikol, and seconded by Vice Chair Kieran Meehan, it was voted to approve the following question for the ballot at the 2025 Annual Town Election and to provide written notice of such question to the Town Clerk in accordance with M.G.L. c. 54, Sec. 42C:.” (Motion: Mikol, second: Meehan)
Approve to call a Special Town Election on June 10, 2025, voted to approve the following question to appear on the ballot and to provide written notice of such question to the Town Clerk in...
On a motion by Select Board Member Ron Mikol, and seconded by Vice Chair Kieran Meehan, it was voted to approve to call a Special Town Election on June 10, 2025, voted to approve the following question to appear on the ballot and to provide written notice of such question to the Town Clerk in accordance with M.G.L. c.54, Sec. 42C: Question 1: Shall the town of Dunstable be allowed to assess an additional $278,831 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purposes of supplementing the Town's General Government operating budget and Regional School District Assessments for the fiscal year beginning July first 2025? Yes ____ No ____ 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 approve to call a Special Town Election on June 10, 2025, voted to approve the following question to appear on the ballot and to provide written notice of such question to the Town Clerk in accordance with M.G.L. c.54, Sec. 42C: Question 1: Shall the town of Dunstable be allowed to assess an additional $278,831 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purposes of supplementing the Town's General Government operating budget and Regional School District Assessments for the fiscal year beginning July first 2025? Yes ____ No ____ The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Meehan)
Approve the Town Administrator to finalize the terms and conditions, and a draft Intermunicipal Agreement between the Towns of Dunstable and Tyngsborough for the purpose of improving the Town's...
On a motion by Select Board Member Ron Mikol, and seconded by Vice Chair Kieran Meehan, it was voted to approve the Town Administrator to finalize the terms and conditions, and a draft Intermunicipal Agreement between the Towns of Dunstable and Tyngsborough for the purpose of improving the Town's emergency medical services and response, for the Select Board's consideration. 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 approve the Town Administrator to finalize the terms and conditions, and a draft Intermunicipal Agreement between the Towns of Dunstable and Tyngsborough for the purpose of improving the Town's emergency medical services and response, for the Select Board's consideration. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Meehan)
Waive the town's right of first refusal on the parcel of property located at 328 Pond Street, as presented, being purchased by Hanna Axon for the purpose of installing a new potable water well for...
On a motion by Select Board Member Ron Mikol, and seconded by Vice Chair Kieran Meehan it was voted to waive the town's right of first refusal on the parcel of property located at 328 Pond Street, as presented, being purchased by Hanna Axon for the purpose of installing a new potable water well for her property at 155 Off Pond Street. 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 waive the town's right of first refusal on the parcel of property located at 328 Pond Street, as presented, being purchased by Hanna Axon for the purpose of installing a new potable water well for her property at 155 Off Pond Street. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Meehan)
Approve the meeting minutes from February 26, 2025, March 11, 2025 and March 26, 2025
On a motion by Select Board Member Ron Mikol, and seconded by Vice Chair Kieran Meehan it was voted to approve the meeting minutes from February 26, 2025, March 11, 2025 and March 26, 2025. 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 approve the meeting minutes from February 26, 2025, March 11, 2025 and March 26, 2025. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Meehan)
Approve the request from Robert Julian of the Nashoba Club Incorporated for a 1 day liquor license for the sale of wine and or malt beverages for the block party event on Friday, June 20, 2025...
On a motion by Ron Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Meehan, it was voted to approve the request from Robert Julian of the Nashoba Club Incorporated for a 1 day liquor license for the sale of wine and or malt beverages for the block party event on Friday, June 20, 2025 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm on the grounds of town hall, subject to the following conditions. 1) delivery of and receipt by the licensing authority of the required fee 2) delivery of and receipt by the licensing authority of proof that the alcohol will be purchased from an authorized source. 3) delivery of and receipt by the licensing authority of proof of insurance. And last, proof that the applicant can receive proper delivery, provide proper storage and disposal of all alcoholic beverages purchased, all in accordance with the requirements of general law chapter 138. The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ron Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Meehan, it was voted to approve the request from Robert Julian of the Nashoba Club Incorporated for a 1 day liquor license for the sale of wine and or malt beverages for the block party event on Friday, June 20, 2025 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm on the grounds of town hall, subject to the following conditions. 1) delivery of and receipt by the licensing authority of the required fee 2) delivery of and receipt by the licensing authority of proof that the alcohol will be purchased from an authorized source. 3) delivery of and receipt by the licensing authority of proof of insurance. And last, proof that the applicant can receive proper delivery, provide proper storage and disposal of all alcoholic beverages purchased, all in accordance with the requirements of general law chapter 138. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Meehan)
Approve the consumption of alcohol on town grounds, common and high streets at the town's block party, subject to the review and approval of the police and fire departments
On a motion by Ron Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Meehan, it was voted to approve the consumption of alcohol on town grounds, common and high streets at the town's block party, subject to the review and approval of the police and fire departments. And this event shall be considered not a BYOB event, all alcohol consumed must be purchased at the event from the approved vendor. The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ron Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Meehan, it was voted to approve the consumption of alcohol on town grounds, common and high streets at the town's block party, subject to the review and approval of the police and fire departments. And this event shall be considered not a BYOB event, all alcohol consumed must be purchased at the event from the approved vendor. 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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