MassVoter.com← Dedham Select BoardDedham Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
February 25, 2021
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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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 drain layers by J. Masterson Construction, JRF Corporation, Sean Farrell Excavation, and Blue Diamond Equipment
A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to to approve the drain layers by J. Masterson Construction, JRF Corporation, Sean Farrell Excavation, and Blue Diamond Equipment. 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 to approve the drain layers by J. Masterson Construction, JRF Corporation, Sean Farrell Excavation, and Blue Diamond Equipment. 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)
DISCUSSION AND VOTE
Approve the outdoor spring annual meeting at the Dedham high school field at 6:00 p.m. on May 17, 2021 with a rain date of May 18, 2021
A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to approve the outdoor spring annual meeting at the Dedham high school field at 6:00 p.m. on May 17, 2021 with a rain date of May 18, 2021. 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 Mr. MacDonald to approve the outdoor spring annual meeting at the Dedham high school field at 6:00 p.m. on May 17, 2021 with a rain date of May 18, 2021. 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: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
Approve the execution of the grant and sewer easement for 85, 105, 120 and 123 Schoolmaster Lane
A motion was made by Ms. Sullivan to approve the execution of the grant and sewer easement for 85, 105, 120 and 123 Schoolmaster Lane. 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 approve the execution of the grant and sewer easement for 85, 105, 120 and 123 Schoolmaster Lane. 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)
Approve the recommendation of the Transportation Advisory Committee for the traffic calming measures on Greenlodge street as presented in the February 10, 2021 memo to the Select Board
A motion was made by Ms. Sullivan to approve the recommendation of the Transportation Advisory Committee for the traffic calming measures on Greenlodge street as presented in the February 10, 2021 memo to the Select Board. 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 Ms. Sullivan to approve the recommendation of the Transportation Advisory Committee for the traffic calming measures on Greenlodge street as presented in the February 10, 2021 memo to the Select Board. 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: Sullivan, second: Sarah MacDonald)
Alternative to the West Suburban Health Group: Mr. Goodwin explained the situation. The
Approve the appointment of Mr. Goodwin to the West Suburban Health Group and Ms. McCracken as the alternate
A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald to approve the appointment of Mr. Goodwin to the West Suburban Health Group and Ms. McCracken as the alternate. 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 approve the appointment of Mr. Goodwin to the West Suburban Health Group and Ms. McCracken as the alternate. 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)
ADJOURNMENT
Enter into executive session pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30A Section 21(a) Exemption 3 to discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on a...
A motion was made by Mr. 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 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 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 enter into executive session pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30A Section 21(a) Exemption 3 to discuss strategy with respect to litigation 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 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)
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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