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Dunstable Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting

March 25, 2026

9 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

Approve the March 9, 2026 Select Board meeting minutes as presented

Minutes, page 1

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion by Select Board Member Ron Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Kieran Meehan, it was voted to approve the March 9, 2026 Select Board meeting minutes as presented. Kieran Meehan aye, Ron Mikol aye, Leah Basbanes aye. 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 March 9, 2026 Select Board meeting minutes as presented. Kieran Meehan aye, Ron Mikol aye, Leah Basbanes aye. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Meehan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Authorize the Town Administrator, Jason Silva, to execute a Deed to the Evangelical Congregational Church in Dunstable for a portion of 516 Main Street, Dunstable, Massachusetts

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion by Select Board Member Ron Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Kieran Meehan, it was voted to authorize the Town Administrator, Jason Silva, to execute a Deed to the Evangelical Congregational Church in Dunstable for a portion of 516 Main Street, Dunstable, Massachusetts. 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 authorize the Town Administrator, Jason Silva, to execute a Deed to the Evangelical Congregational Church in Dunstable for a portion of 516 Main Street, Dunstable, Massachusetts. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Meehan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve offering the following supplemental benefits to eligible employees: the Atlus Vision 150 Insurance Plan through Atlus Vision at the employees' sole expense and changing the Town's Life...

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 approve offering the following supplemental benefits to eligible employees: the Atlus Vision 150 Insurance Plan through Atlus Vision at the employees' sole expense and changing the Town's Life Insurance Carrier from Boston Mutual to Mutual of Omaha and increasing the benefit amount from $2,000 to $10,000 effective July 1, 2026. Kieran Meehan aye, Ron Mikol aye, Leah Basbanes aye. 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 offering the following supplemental benefits to eligible employees: the Atlus Vision 150 Insurance Plan through Atlus Vision at the employees' sole expense and changing the Town's Life Insurance Carrier from Boston Mutual to Mutual of Omaha and increasing the benefit amount from $2,000 to $10,000 effective July 1, 2026. Kieran Meehan aye, Ron Mikol aye, Leah Basbanes aye. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Meehan)

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

Approve the Sick Leave Bank Policy as presented

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 approve the Sick Leave Bank Policy as presented. Kieran Meehan aye, Ron Mikol aye, Leah Basbanes aye. 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 Sick Leave Bank Policy as presented. Kieran Meehan aye, Ron Mikol aye, Leah Basbanes aye. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Meehan)

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

Appoint the following individuals to the 476 Main Street Ad Hoc Committee: Leah Basbanes, Select Board representative Anne Davis, Historical Commission representative Alan Chaney, Conservation...

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion by Select Board Member Ron Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Kieran Meehan, it was voted to appoint the following individuals to the 476 Main Street Ad Hoc Committee: Leah Basbanes, Select Board representative Anne Davis, Historical Commission representative Alan Chaney, Conservation Commission representative Annika Selinger, Economic Development Committee representative Jeff Pallis, Planning Board representative Kieran Meehan aye, Ron Mikol aye, Leah Basbanes aye. 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 appoint the following individuals to the 476 Main Street Ad Hoc Committee: Leah Basbanes, Select Board representative Anne Davis, Historical Commission representative Alan Chaney, Conservation Commission representative Annika Selinger, Economic Development Committee representative Jeff Pallis, Planning Board representative Kieran Meehan aye, Ron Mikol aye, Leah Basbanes aye. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Meehan)

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

Approve and authorize the Police Chief and Chair of the Select Board to sign the Massachusetts Interagency Mutual Aid Agreement sponsored by the Middlesex Chiefs of Police Association

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion by Select Board Member Ron Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Kieran Meehan, it was voted to approve and authorize the Police Chief and Chair of the Select Board to sign the Massachusetts Interagency Mutual Aid Agreement sponsored by the Middlesex Chiefs of Police Association. Kieran Meehan aye, Ron Mikol aye, Leah Basbanes aye. 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 and authorize the Police Chief and Chair of the Select Board to sign the Massachusetts Interagency Mutual Aid Agreement sponsored by the Middlesex Chiefs of Police Association. Kieran Meehan aye, Ron Mikol aye, Leah Basbanes aye. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Meehan)

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

Approve the Cost Allocation Policy, as presented

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion by Select Board Member Ron Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Kieran Meehan, it was voted to approve the Cost Allocation Policy, as presented. Kieran Meehan aye, Ron Mikol aye, Leah Basbanes aye. 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 Cost Allocation Policy, as presented. Kieran Meehan aye, Ron Mikol aye, Leah Basbanes aye. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Meehan)

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

Approve a contract with Nitsch Engineering for the Town Center Community Path Feasibility Study and Conceptual Design Plan, as recommended by the Town Center Community Path Evaluation Committee

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion by Select Board Member Ron Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Kieran Meehan, it was voted to approve a contract with Nitsch Engineering for the Town Center Community Path Feasibility Study and Conceptual Design Plan, as recommended by the Town Center Community Path Evaluation Committee. Kieran Meehan aye, Ron Mikol aye, Leah Basbanes aye. 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 a contract with Nitsch Engineering for the Town Center Community Path Feasibility Study and Conceptual Design Plan, as recommended by the Town Center Community Path Evaluation Committee. Kieran Meehan aye, Ron Mikol aye, Leah Basbanes aye. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Meehan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve a contract with Energy Source to install heat pumps at the Dunstable Public Library in the amount of $193,161 and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign on behalf of the Board,...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a motion by Select Board Member Ron Mikol and seconded by Vice Chair Kieran Meehan, it was voted to approve a contract with Energy Source to install heat pumps at the Dunstable Public Library in the amount of $193,161 and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign on behalf of the Board, contingent upon approval of on-bill repayment from National Grid. I further move to approve a second contract with Energy Source for install heat pumps at the Dunstable Public Library in the amount of $42,364 to be signed after May 11, 2026, contingent upon approval of a $45,000 free cash appropriation to cover this contract cost at 2026 Annual Town Meeting. Kieran Meehan aye, Ron Mikol aye, Leah Basbanes aye. 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 a contract with Energy Source to install heat pumps at the Dunstable Public Library in the amount of $193,161 and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign on behalf of the Board, contingent upon approval of on-bill repayment from National Grid. I further move to approve a second contract with Energy Source for install heat pumps at the Dunstable Public Library in the amount of $42,364 to be signed after May 11, 2026, contingent upon approval of a $45,000 free cash appropriation to cover this contract cost at 2026 Annual Town Meeting. Kieran Meehan aye, Ron Mikol aye, Leah Basbanes aye. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Meehan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

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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