Select Board — Dover archive

June 15, 2026 · agenda

📋 Proposed

Town Meeting Study Committee — Charge and Appointments

Board will discuss and vote on the formal charge and member appointments for a new Town Meeting Study Committee.

📋 Proposed

MassDOT Community Culvert Program Grants — Wilsondale Street & Old Farm Road

Vote to accept a $406,245 construction grant for the Wilsondale Street culvert over Powissett Brook and a $115,000 design grant for Old Farm Road over Freshwater Wetland.

💰 $406,245 construction grant; $115,000 design grant 📍 Wilsondale Street / Powissett Brook; Old Farm Road / Freshwater Wetland

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💬 Discussed

FY27 Goals and Objectives Planning Discussion

One-hour planning session for the board to set its fiscal year 2027 priorities — outcomes will shape spending and policy decisions ahead.

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Consent Agenda — Fire Department Gifts

Accept $500 gift from Mark and Paula Granofsky and $1,000 gift from Bob and Donna Metafora to the Dover Fire Department.

💰 $1,500 total gifts

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Consent Agenda — 2026 Special One-Day Liquor Licenses

Approve one-day liquor licenses for multiple dates in June, July, August, and September 2026.

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Adjournment

Meeting adjourns; next meeting June 30, 2026 at 6:30 PM via Zoom.

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June 11, 2026 · agenda

📋 Proposed

Call to Order

Routine opening of the meeting.

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Acceptance of May 19, 2026 Meeting Minutes

Approve prior meeting minutes.

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Discussion and Possible Vote: Board of Selectmen Membership Size Study – Scope of Services

Committee will discuss and may vote on the formal scope of services for a study examining whether to change the number of Selectmen serving on Dover's board.

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Discussion Re: Next Steps

Committee discusses follow-on actions after the scope-of-services item.

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Setting of Next Meeting Date

Committee sets its next meeting date.

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Adjournment

Meeting adjourned.

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June 9, 2026 · agenda

📋 Proposed

Public Information Session with Aquarion Water Company

Aquarion Water Company presents to the public — details on topic not specified in agenda, but residents can attend via Zoom (ID: 854 9212 1792) or call 305-224-1968.

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📋 Proposed

Adjournment

Meeting expected to adjourn at 7:00 PM.

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June 8, 2026 · agenda

📋 Proposed

Conservation Restrictions — Hale Education Inc. & Trustees of Reservations

Vote coming up June 8 to approve granting conservation restrictions on land involving Hale Education Inc. and the Trustees of Reservations.

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Board/Committee/Commission Appointed and Liaison Assignments

Board will discuss and vote on appointed member and liaison assignments for town boards, committees, and commissions.

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Summer Meeting Schedule and Planning Meeting Schedule

Board will finalize its summer 2026 meeting and planning meeting schedule.

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Board of Selectmen Updates

Routine updates from Select Board members.

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Town Administrator Updates

Routine updates from the Town Administrator.

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Consent Agenda — $40,000 Gift from Katelyn Tosi Foundation to Fire Department

Board to accept a $40,000 private gift for Dover Fire Department/EMS use.

💰 $40,000 gift

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Consent Agenda — State Fire Education Grants

Board to accept two MA Dept. of Fire Services grants totaling $3,609.88 for student and senior fire education programs.

💰 $1,500 + $2,109.88 in state grants

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📋 Proposed

Consent Agenda — DCR Volunteer Fire Capacity Grant

Board to accept a $3,500 MA DCR grant for wildland fire safety equipment and training.

💰 $3,500 state grant

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Consent Agenda — Special One-Day Liquor Licenses

Board to approve special one-day liquor licenses for June 13 and 14, 2026.

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Executive Session — Union Negotiations & Community Center Litigation

Board enters closed session to strategize on police and PEUL 1116 union contract talks, and on threatened litigation by M.O'Connor Contracting over the Community Center building project.

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May 30, 2026 · agenda

• Status unclear

Memorial Day Observance

Town's Memorial Day celebration with a parade and cookout at 4:00 PM on the Springdale Ave. side of the Dover Town House.

📍 Springdale Ave. side of the Dover Town House

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May 30, 2026 · agenda

📋 Proposed

Dover Housing Task Force — Second Community Forum

Interactive forum at Caryl Community Center (9 AM–12 PM) will review land-use constraints, explore small-town housing solutions (cottages to small multi-family), and gather resident input on housing growth vs. rural character.

📍 Caryl Community Center

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May 28, 2026 · agenda

• Status unclear

Citizens' Comments

Open public comment period.

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I.1 – Reorganization of the Board of Selectmen

Board reorganizes post-election, electing chair and clerk.

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I.2 – Board/Committee/Commission Appointed and Liaison Assignments

Board assigns members to committees, commissions, and external bodies for the coming year.

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I.3 – Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School District Appropriation of Excess and Deficiency Funds

Vote on how the Minuteman district appropriates its surplus funds, which can affect Dover's share of school assessments.

💰 Amount not specified; surplus appropriation may affect member-town assessments

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I.4 – New Domestic Water Service Connection for 29 Springdale Avenue

Approval of a new domestic water service connection application for 29 Springdale Avenue.

📍 29 Springdale Avenue

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I.5 – Employment Agreement with Town Administrator Michael Blanchard

3-year contract (July 1, 2026–June 30, 2029) at $205,000/year base salary, plus $400/month car allowance, $100/month cell stipend, up to $5,000/year business expenses, deferred comp of $5,000–$10,000/year, and 6-month severance if terminated without cause.

💰 $205,000/year base; $400/month car; $100/month cell; up to $5,000/year expenses; deferred comp $5,000–$10,000/year; $2,000/year life/disability reimbursement; $2M indemnification cap

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I.6 – BOS Summer Meeting and Planning Meeting Schedule

Board sets its summer and planning meeting calendar.

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I.7 – Board of Selectmen Updates

General updates from board members.

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I.8 – Town Administrator Updates

General updates from the Town Administrator.

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📋 Proposed

C.1 – Consent Agenda: Special One-Day Liquor Licenses and Meeting Minutes

Routine approval of one-day liquor licenses for multiple June dates and prior open session meeting minutes.

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ES.1 – Executive Session: Labor Negotiations and Community Center Litigation

Closed session to strategize on union negotiations with the Dover Police Association and Public Employees Local Union 1116, and on threatened litigation by M. O'Connor Contracting over the Community Center building project.

💰 Potential litigation exposure over Community Center project; amount unspecified

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May 19, 2026 · agenda

• Status unclear

Call to Order

Routine meeting opening.

📍 Selectmen's Meeting Room, Dover Town House

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📋 Proposed

Acceptance of May 13, 2026 Meeting Minutes

Approve prior meeting minutes.

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