MassVoter.com← Dedham Select BoardDedham Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
December 17, 2020
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Dennis Teehan, Dimitria Sullivan, James MacDonald, Sarah MacDonald, Kevin Coughlin
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the consent agenda as presented, which includes the acceptance of $300 to the Endicott Estate from the Fairbanks Garden Club, and approval of signs for BOH "Mask Up Dedham" campaign
A motion was made by Ms. Sullivan to approve the consent agenda as presented, which includes the acceptance of $300 to the Endicott Estate from the Fairbanks Garden Club, and approval of signs for BOH "Mask Up Dedham" campaign. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coughlin. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Sullivan to approve the consent agenda as presented, which includes the acceptance of $300 to the Endicott Estate from the Fairbanks Garden Club, and approval of signs for BOH "Mask Up Dedham" campaign. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coughlin. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Coughlin)
REQUEST FROM TAC - TRAFFIC CALMING REQUEST FOR GREENLODGE STREET
Authorize TAC to evaluate the traffic calming request for Greenlodge Street under their purview
A motion was made by Ms. Sullivan to authorize TAC to evaluate the traffic calming request for Greenlodge Street under their purview. The motion was seconded by Mr. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Sullivan to authorize TAC to evaluate the traffic calming request for Greenlodge Street under their purview. The motion was seconded by Mr. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: James MacDonald)
Commission on Disability
Put forth all three applicants for nomination to the Commission on Disability
A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to put forth all three applicants for nomination to the Commission on Disability. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to put forth all three applicants for nomination to the Commission on Disability. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sarah MacDonald)
Dedham Westwood Water District (DWWD)
Appoint Mr. Robert Lexander and Mr. Eric Merithew to the Dedham Westwood Water District Commission
A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to appoint Mr. Robert Lexander and Mr. Eric Merithew to the Dedham Westwood Water District Commission. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coughlin. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to appoint Mr. Robert Lexander and Mr. Eric Merithew to the Dedham Westwood Water District Commission. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coughlin. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Coughlin)
Active Transportation
Appoint Mr. Brian Plummer to the Active Transportation Working Group
A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to appoint Mr. Brian Plummer to the Active Transportation Working Group. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to appoint Mr. Brian Plummer to the Active Transportation Working Group. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sarah MacDonald)
Open Space
Appoint Mr. Bob LoPorto to the Select Board position and Ms. Edith Graichen to the at-large position for the Open Space Working Group
A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to appoint Mr. Bob LoPorto to the Select Board position and Ms. Edith Graichen to the at-large position for the Open Space Working Group. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to appoint Mr. Bob LoPorto to the Select Board position and Ms. Edith Graichen to the at-large position for the Open Space Working Group. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sarah MacDonald)
MOVE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Enter into executive session pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30A Section 21(a) Exemption 3 to discuss strategy with respect to litigation, aims, CTA, and ACMI, if an open meeting may have a detrimental...
A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald to enter into executive session pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30A Section 21(a) Exemption 3 to discuss strategy with respect to litigation, aims, CTA, and ACMI, if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on a litigating position of the public body and the Chair so declares. The motion was seconded by Ms. Sullivan. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald to enter into executive session pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30A Section 21(a) Exemption 3 to discuss strategy with respect to litigation, aims, CTA, and ACMI, if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on a litigating position of the public body and the Chair so declares. The motion was seconded by Ms. Sullivan. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Sarah MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
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.
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