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July 15, 2025
5 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
Declare the dog residing at 139 Off Pond Street known as Max as a nuisance dog, and that the dog's owner be ordered to take the following remedial actions and to notify the dog's owner in writing...
On a motion made by Select Board Member Ron Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Kieran Meehan, it was voted to declare the dog residing at 139 Off Pond Street known as Max as a nuisance dog, and that the dog's owner be ordered to take the following remedial actions and to notify the dog's owner in writing of such action: 1) Chain link fencing surrounding all egresses of the house at a minimum of 6 feet to be completed on or before August first, 2025; rectifying all access points for escaping the property with a chain link fence; 2) Training for the dog and owner by a reputable trainer approved by the animal control officer, which shall begin no later than August first, 2025, and be completed by October 31, 2025, and the dog's owner must provide evidence of the training upon completion; 3) The dog must be on a leash with a 300 pound tensile strength tethering device and muzzle whenever the dog is off the property, under the control of an adult; 4) Warning signs posted on the property regarding the dog; 5) The dog be neutered no later than 30 days from this date; and further to move to have the dog owner appear before the Select Board no later than 3 months from this date. Leah Basbanes, aye; Kieran Meehan, aye; Ronald Mikol, aye. The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Select Board Member Ron Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Kieran Meehan, it was voted to declare the dog residing at 139 Off Pond Street known as Max as a nuisance dog, and that the dog's owner be ordered to take the following remedial actions and to notify the dog's owner in writing of such action: 1) Chain link fencing surrounding all egresses of the house at a minimum of 6 feet to be completed on or before August first, 2025; rectifying all access points for escaping the property with a chain link fence; 2) Training for the dog and owner by a reputable trainer approved by the animal control officer, which shall begin no later than August first, 2025, and be completed by October 31, 2025, and the dog's owner must provide evidence of the training upon completion; 3) The dog must be on a leash with a 300 pound tensile strength tethering device and muzzle whenever the dog is off the property, under the control of an adult; 4) Warning signs posted on the property regarding the dog; 5) The dog be neutered no later than 30 days from this date; and further to move to have the dog owner appear before the Select Board no later than 3 months from this date. Leah Basbanes, aye; Kieran Meehan, aye; Ronald Mikol, aye. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Meehan)
Approve meeting minutes from June 3, 2025, June 24, 2025 and July 3, 2025 as submitted
On a motion made by Select Board Member Ron Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Kieran Meehan, it was voted to approve meeting minutes from June 3, 2025, June 24, 2025 and July 3, 2025 as submitted. The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Select Board Member Ron Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Kieran Meehan, it was voted to approve meeting minutes from June 3, 2025, June 24, 2025 and July 3, 2025 as submitted. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Meehan)
Appoint town officials, board and committee members as presented in the document entitled "Appointments - Staff, Committees, Boards, & Commissions" dated July 15, 2025
On a motion made by Select Board Member Ron Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Kieran Meehan, it was voted to appoint town officials, board and committee members as presented in the document entitled "Appointments - Staff, Committees, Boards, & Commissions" dated July 15, 2025. The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Select Board Member Ron Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Kieran Meehan, it was voted to appoint town officials, board and committee members as presented in the document entitled "Appointments - Staff, Committees, Boards, & Commissions" dated July 15, 2025. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Meehan)
Approve the Dunstable Conservation Commission expend $1,900 from the Wetlands Protection Act Fund and Wetland Bylaw Fund for legal fee expenses associated with certification of title searches...
On a motion by Board Member Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Meehan, it was voted to approve the Dunstable Conservation Commission expend $1,900 from the Wetlands Protection Act Fund and Wetland Bylaw Fund for legal fee expenses associated with certification of title searches required for acquisition of the Goldthwaite 1.3-acre lot, lot number 13670 on Lower Massapoag. The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Board Member Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Meehan, it was voted to approve the Dunstable Conservation Commission expend $1,900 from the Wetlands Protection Act Fund and Wetland Bylaw Fund for legal fee expenses associated with certification of title searches required for acquisition of the Goldthwaite 1.3-acre lot, lot number 13670 on Lower Massapoag. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Meehan)
Allow the Town Administrator to remove the Norway Spruce Trees at town hall
On a motion by Board Member Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Meehan, it was voted to allow the Town Administrator to remove the Norway Spruce Trees at town hall. The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Board Member Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Meehan, it was voted to allow the Town Administrator to remove the Norway Spruce Trees at town hall. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Meehan)
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