MassVoter.com← Dedham Select BoardDedham Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
August 12, 2021
18 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Dimitria Sullivan, Sarah MacDonald, James MacDonald, Dennis Teehan, Kevin Coughlin
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
DISCUSSION AND VOTE .
Approve the licensing agreement for The Blue Bunny Bookstore's sidewalk display for one year or when the working group reports back, whichever is sooner
A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald to approve the licensing agreement for The Blue Bunny Bookstore's sidewalk display for one year or when the working group reports back, whichever is sooner. 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 No Motion passed 4-1.
Yes: James MacDonald, Sarah MacDonald, Sullivan, TeehanNo: Coughlin
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald to approve the licensing agreement for The Blue Bunny Bookstore's sidewalk display for one year or when the working group reports back, whichever is sooner. 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 No Motion passed 4-1..” (Motion: Sarah MacDonald, second: James MacDonald)
Sarah MacDonald Yes '
Affirm the appointment of Mr. Kevin Doyle as the director of assessing for the Town
A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald to affirm the appointment of Mr. Kevin Doyle as the director of assessing for the Town. The motion was seconded by Dr. Teehan. 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 affirm the appointment of Mr. Kevin Doyle as the director of assessing for the Town. The motion was seconded by Dr. Teehan. 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: Teehan)
Request for Wine and Mait license for Miracle of Coffee LLC: Ms. Donna Menna provided her
Resolve to close the public hearing
A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald to resolve to close the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Dr. Teehan. 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 resolve to close the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Dr. Teehan. 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: Teehan)
Approve the wine and malt license for Miracle of Coffee LLC d/b/a Big Bear Care, at 3 Eastern Avenue
A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald to approve the wine and malt license for Miracle of Coffee LLC d/b/a Big Bear Care, at 3 Eastern Avenue. 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. MacDonald to approve the wine and malt license for Miracle of Coffee LLC d/b/a Big Bear Care, at 3 Eastern Avenue. 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: Sarah MacDonald, second: Coughlin)
Approve Ms. Donna Menna as manager of Miracle of Coffee LLC d/b/a Big Bear Care, at 3 Eastern Avenue
A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald to approve Ms. Donna Menna as manager of Miracle of Coffee LLC d/b/a Big Bear Care, at 3 Eastern Avenue. 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. MacDonald to approve Ms. Donna Menna as manager of Miracle of Coffee LLC d/b/a Big Bear Care, at 3 Eastern Avenue. 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: Sarah MacDonald, second: James MacDonald)
Close the public hearing
A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to close the public hearing. 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 close the public hearing. 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)
Approve the request to change the manager of record of Legal Sea Foods, 736 Legacy Place, from Ms. Ashley Ramirez to Ms. Ashley Ortiz
A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to approve the request to change the manager of record of Legal Sea Foods, 736 Legacy Place, from Ms. Ashley Ramirez to Ms. Ashley Ortiz. The motion was seconded by Dr. Teehan. 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 request to change the manager of record of Legal Sea Foods, 736 Legacy Place, from Ms. Ashley Ramirez to Ms. Ashley Ortiz. The motion was seconded by Dr. Teehan. 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: Teehan)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve open session minutes from October 8, 2020, April 217 and 29, 2021, May 13 and 26, 2021, June 3, 2021, and July 20, 2021, and executive sessions from December 20, 2017, April 23 and 30...
A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to approve open session minutes from October 8, 2020, April 217 and 29, 2021, May 13 and 26, 2021, June 3, 2021, and July 20, 2021, and executive sessions from December 20, 2017, April 23 and 30, 2020, January 7, 2021, February 25, 2021, March 10, 2021, April 1, 2021, and May 13, 2021: 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 approve open session minutes from October 8, 2020, April 217 and 29, 2021, May 13 and 26, 2021, June 3, 2021, and July 20, 2021, and executive sessions from December 20, 2017, April 23 and 30, 2020, January 7, 2021, February 25, 2021, March 10, 2021, April 1, 2021, and May 13, 2021: 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)
2020, April 217 and 29, 2021, May 13 and 26, 2021, June 3, 2021, and July 20, 2021, and
Approve block parties on Taylor Avenue, Wentworth Street, Fox Meadow, and Harding Terrace
A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to approve block parties on Taylor Avenue, Wentworth Street, Fox Meadow, and Harding Terrace. 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 approve block parties on Taylor Avenue, Wentworth Street, Fox Meadow, and Harding Terrace. 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)
Approve the request to close a portion of Fairview Street for the Mariposa Child Center graduation
A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to approve the request to close a portion of Fairview Street for the Mariposa Child Center graduation. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roil call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to approve the request to close a portion of Fairview Street for the Mariposa Child Center graduation. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roil call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes.” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sarah MacDonald)
Kevin R. Coughlin Yes
Approve filming of the HBO series Julia on August 17, 2021
A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to approve filming of the HBO series Julia on August 17, 2021. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken: . Dennis Teehan Yes i Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to approve filming of the HBO series Julia on August 17, 2021. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken: . Dennis Teehan Yes i Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes.” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sarah MacDonald)
Approve the Dedham Turkey Trot on November 25, 2021
A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to approve the Dedham Turkey Trot on November 25, 2021. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken: i 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 Dedham Turkey Trot on November 25, 2021. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken: i 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)
PUBLIC HEARING
Approve closing portions of High Street on September 12, 2021, for the painting of barriers
A motion was made by Dr. Teehan to approve closing portions of High Street on September 12, 2021, for the painting of barriers. 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 Dr. Teehan to approve closing portions of High Street on September 12, 2021, for the painting of barriers. 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: Teehan, second: Sarah MacDonald)
Take an item that was not on the agenda
A motion was made by Dr. Teehan to take an item that was not on the agenda. The motion - was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roil 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 Dr. Teehan to take an item that was not on the agenda. The motion - was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roil 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: Teehan, second: Sarah MacDonald)
Approve the DDF Dash 5K occurring on September
A motion was made by Mr. Coughlin to approve the DDF Dash 5K occurring on September ; 3, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. 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. Coughlin to approve the DDF Dash 5K occurring on September ; 3, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. 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: Coughlin, second: Sarah MacDonald)
Approve the inter-fund advanced borrowing request presented by Mr. Arrnet
A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to approve the inter-fund advanced borrowing request presented by Mr. Arrnet. 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 approve the inter-fund advanced borrowing request presented by Mr. Arrnet. 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)
DISCUSSION AND VOTE
Approve closing the warrants for the fall town meeting on September 3, 2021
A motion was made by Dr. Teehan to approve closing the warrants for the fall town meeting on September 3, 2021. 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 Dr. Teehan to approve closing the warrants for the fall town meeting on September 3, 2021. 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: Teehan, second: Sarah MacDonald)
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting into Executive Session
A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to move the meeting into Executive Session. The motion was seconded by Dr. Teehan. 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 move the meeting into Executive Session. The motion was seconded by Dr. Teehan. 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: 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.
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