MassVoter.com← Dedham Select BoardDedham Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
November 7, 2019
15 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.
Attendance
Present: Dennis Guilfoyle, Dennis Teehan, James MacDonald, Sarah MacDonald, Dimitria Sullivan
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Take the item under advisement
Mr. MacDonald moved to take the item under advisement. Clarissa Robin - Whiting Avenue Ms. Robin explained why she is for the rail. seconded by Ms. MacDonald. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes
From the minutes
“Mr. MacDonald moved to take the item under advisement. Clarissa Robin - Whiting Avenue Ms. Robin explained why she is for the rail. seconded by Ms. MacDonald. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sarah MacDonald)
Approve the Secondhand License based on advice of counsel
Mr. MacDonald moved to approve the Secondhand License based on advice of counsel; seconded by Ms. Sullivan. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes
From the minutes
“Mr. MacDonald moved to approve the Secondhand License based on advice of counsel; seconded by Ms. Sullivan. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
Trenton Road - Stop Sign Request
Approve the installation of a stop sign at Trenton Road at Bonham
Dr. Teehan moved approval of the installation of a stop sign at Trenton Road at Bonham; seconded by Mr. MacDonald with discussion. The Board discussed whether it was a good thing to go against the recommendation of Mr. Mammone. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, no; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, no; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes Mr. MacDonald, no
Yes: Guilfoyle, TeehanNo: James MacDonald, Sarah MacDonald, Sullivan
From the minutes
“Dr. Teehan moved approval of the installation of a stop sign at Trenton Road at Bonham; seconded by Mr. MacDonald with discussion. The Board discussed whether it was a good thing to go against the recommendation of Mr. Mammone. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, no; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, no; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes Mr. MacDonald, no.” (Motion: Teehan, second: James MacDonald)
Dedham Square Pedestrian Improvements
Except the recommendation of option 3A
Mr. MacDonald moved that the Board except the recommendation of option 3A seconded by Dr. Teehan. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes
From the minutes
“Mr. MacDonald moved that the Board except the recommendation of option 3A seconded by Dr. Teehan. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Teehan)
Engineering Department for the Transportation Advisory Committee. The result of that
Approve the recommendation from the Engineering Department at Upland Road
Dr. Teehan moved that the Board approve the recommendation from the Engineering Department at Upland Road; seconded by Ms. Sullivan. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes
From the minutes
“Dr. Teehan moved that the Board approve the recommendation from the Engineering Department at Upland Road; seconded by Ms. Sullivan. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Teehan, second: Sullivan)
Greenwood & Depot Avenue
Amend Part 1, Schedule No. III of the Traffic Regulations to adopt a One-way restriction heading northerly from Cedar Street to Greenwood Avenue and Amend Part 1, Schedule No. XI "Do Not Enter"...
Ms. Sullivan moved to Amend Part 1, Schedule No. III of the Traffic Regulations to adopt a One-way restriction heading northerly from Cedar Street to Greenwood Avenue and Amend Part 1, Schedule No. XI "Do Not Enter" restriction for Depot Avenue heading southerly at its intersection with Greenwood Avenue; seconded by Ms. Sullivan. Mr. MacDonald asked Mr. Mammone if any of the residents on Depot Street opposed this? Mr. Mammone answered that he did not reach out to the neighbors and added that he was just looking at the consensus of how flow works in the majority of traffic in this area is going Cedar, Depot, Greenwood out to East Street. Dmitri Kapalis - 431 Cedar Street Mr. Kapalis commended Mr. Mammone and added that he is happy that a solution has been found. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes
The minutes name Dimitria Sullivan as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Ms. Sullivan moved to Amend Part 1, Schedule No. III of the Traffic Regulations to adopt a One-way restriction heading northerly from Cedar Street to Greenwood Avenue and Amend Part 1, Schedule No. XI "Do Not Enter" restriction for Depot Avenue heading southerly at its intersection with Greenwood Avenue; seconded by Ms. Sullivan. Mr. MacDonald asked Mr. Mammone if any of the residents on Depot Street opposed this? Mr. Mammone answered that he did not reach out to the neighbors and added that he was just looking at the consensus of how flow works in the majority of traffic in this area is going Cedar, Depot, Greenwood out to East Street. Dmitri Kapalis - 431 Cedar Street Mr. Kapalis commended Mr. Mammone and added that he is happy that a solution has been found. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Sullivan)
Madison Street Stop Sign Request
Except the recommendation from the Engineering Department at Madison Street
Ms. MacDonald moved that the Board except the recommendation from the Engineering Department at Madison Street; seconded by Ms. Sullivan. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes
From the minutes
“Ms. MacDonald moved that the Board except the recommendation from the Engineering Department at Madison Street; seconded by Ms. Sullivan. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Sarah MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
Support a CMR
Mr. MacDonald moved to support a CMR; seconded by Ms. Sullivan. Dr. Teehan stated that it just seems like the CMR might be a little more expensive but it is also a little more certain. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes
From the minutes
“Mr. MacDonald moved to support a CMR; seconded by Ms. Sullivan. Dr. Teehan stated that it just seems like the CMR might be a little more expensive but it is also a little more certain. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
Designate the property at 219 Lowder St. to be a private driveway, subject to an agreement with the property owner re: signs, etc., and that a Meeting be held with the neighbors re: future changes
Mr. MacDonald moved that the Board designate the property at 219 Lowder St. to be a private driveway, subject to an agreement with the property owner re: signs, etc., and that a Meeting be held with the neighbors re: future changes; seconded by Ms. Sullivan. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, no; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes. Discussion re: Woodleigh Road Mr. Cimeno
Yes: Guilfoyle, James MacDonald, Sarah MacDonald, TeehanNo: Sullivan
From the minutes
“Mr. MacDonald moved that the Board designate the property at 219 Lowder St. to be a private driveway, subject to an agreement with the property owner re: signs, etc., and that a Meeting be held with the neighbors re: future changes; seconded by Ms. Sullivan. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, no; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes. Discussion re: Woodleigh Road Mr. Cimeno.” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
Diner)
Table this agenda item and send it back to Legislature to include a $5000 Economic Development fee
Mr. MacDonald moved to table this agenda item and send it back to Legislature to include a $5000 Economic Development fee; seconded by Dr. Teehan. On the Vote Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes
From the minutes
“Mr. MacDonald moved to table this agenda item and send it back to Legislature to include a $5000 Economic Development fee; seconded by Dr. Teehan. On the Vote Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Teehan)
Saturday, November 9, 2019
Approve: Saturday, November 9, 2019
Dr. Teehan moved approval; seconded by Ms. Sullivan. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes
From the minutes
“Dr. Teehan moved approval; seconded by Ms. Sullivan. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Teehan, second: Sullivan)
Approve: Fire Prevention Equipment for our seniors
Dr. Teehan moved approval; seconded by Ms. Sullivan. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes
From the minutes
“Dr. Teehan moved approval; seconded by Ms. Sullivan. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Teehan, second: Sullivan)
Recommended by Engineering Department for Approval
Approve: Drainlayer Titan Excavating Newton Recommended by Engineering Department for Approval
Mr. MacDonald moved approval; seconded by Ms. Sullivan. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes
From the minutes
“Mr. MacDonald moved approval; seconded by Ms. Sullivan. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
Executive Session - 12-20-2017 & March 27, 2018
Approve: Minutes Executive Session - 12-20-2017 & March 27, 2018
Mr. MacDonald moved approval; seconded by Dr. Teehan. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, abs; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, abs; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes
Yes: Guilfoyle, James MacDonald, TeehanThe roll call lists Sarah MacDonald and Dimitria Sullivan as absent or not present for this vote, so they are not counted.
From the minutes
“Mr. MacDonald moved approval; seconded by Dr. Teehan. On the Vote: Ms. MacDonald, abs; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, abs; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Teehan)
Old/New Business
Adjourn the Meeting
Mr. MacDonald moved to adjourn the Meeting; seconded by Dr. Teehan. On the Vote Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes
From the minutes
“Mr. MacDonald moved to adjourn the Meeting; seconded by Dr. Teehan. On the Vote Ms. MacDonald, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Ms. Sullivan, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, yes; Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Teehan)
From the Dedham Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s Agendas and Minutes page. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Stephen Acosta from Dedham Public Schools (School Committee page); Dimitria Sullivan and Erin Boles Welsh from Dedham Patch (2022 candidate profiles); Michelle Persson Reilly from her campaign website; James MacDonald from the Massachusetts School Building Authority staff page.
How to read these pagesWhere the votes come from, how we check them against the official minutes, what isn't included yet, and how to report a mistake.About city pages →