Board of Selectmen Membership Size Study Committee hears two consultant pitches.
The Board of Selectmen Membership Size Study Committee heard pitches from two consulting firms on how to evaluate a possible change in board composition. The Edward J. Collins, Jr. Center for Public Management at UMass Boston proposed a four- to five-month survey-focused approach, while Capital
Board of Selectmen · Meeting of May 13, 2026
DOVER — The Board of Selectmen Membership Size Study Committee heard pitches from two consulting firms on how to evaluate a possible change in board composition. The Edward J. Collins, Jr.
Center for Public Management at UMass Boston proposed a four- to five-month survey-focused approach, while Capital Strategic Solutions offered a two- to three-month study involving interviews and peer-community research. The committee, led by ex-officio members David Haviland and Town Administrator Michael Blanchard, asked both teams about comparable projects and selection criteria but deferred a decision until May 19.
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Source: the Board of Selectmen meeting of May 13, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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