MassVoter.com← Dedham Select BoardDedham Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
September 23, 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
GENERAL COURT
Close the public hearing
A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald to close the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coughlin. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald to close the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coughlin. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Sarah MacDonald, second: Coughlin)
Approve the request for the all alcohol restaurant license to Toasted Brothers
A motion was made by Mr. Teehan to approve the request for the all alcohol restaurant license to Toasted Brothers. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin ~ Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Teehan to approve the request for the all alcohol restaurant license to Toasted Brothers. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin ~ Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Teehan, second: Sarah MacDonald)
Approve the officers, directors and stockholders and approve Jennifer Tkachuk as Manager of Record
A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald to approve the officers, directors and stockholders and approve Jennifer Tkachuk as Manager of Record. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coughlin. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald to approve the officers, directors and stockholders and approve Jennifer Tkachuk as Manager of Record. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coughlin. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Sarah MacDonald, second: Coughlin)
Close the public hearing
A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald to close the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Mr. Teehan. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald to close the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Mr. Teehan. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Sarah MacDonald, second: Teehan)
TGI FRIDAY'S INC., 750 PROVIDENCE HIGHWAY, DEDHAM
Approve the alteration of the licensed premises at TGI Friday's Inc. The motion was
A motion was made by Mr. Coughlin to approve the alteration of the licensed premises at TGI Friday's Inc. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Coughlin to approve the alteration of the licensed premises at TGI Friday's Inc. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Coughlin, second: Sarah MacDonald)
PAHL FOR YARD HOUSE USA, INC. D/B/A YARD HOUSE, 200 LEGACY PLACE
Close the public hearing
A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald to close the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Mr. Teehan. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald to close the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Mr. Teehan. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Sarah MacDonald, second: Teehan)
Approve changing the manager from Paula Post to Fred Pahl
A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald to approve changing the manager from Paula Post to Fred Pahl. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coughlin. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald to approve changing the manager from Paula Post to Fred Pahl. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coughlin. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Sarah MacDonald, second: Coughlin)
Drainlayers (JFD Corp. & High Quality Excavating), Block Party (Sprillowfest 10/30/21 3-6; Circuit
Approve the consent agenda
A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald to approve the consent agenda. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coughlin. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald to approve the consent agenda. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coughlin. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Sarah MacDonald, second: Coughlin)
ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEM
Take items not on the agenda
A motion was made by Mr. Coughlin to take items not on the agenda. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Coughlin to take items not on the agenda. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Coughlin, second: Sarah MacDonald)
Approve the block party in the Winter Alpine and Quincy area on October 2 from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The motion was
A motion was made by Mr. Teehan to approve the block party in the Winter Alpine and Quincy area on October 2 from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes ' Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Teehan to approve the block party in the Winter Alpine and Quincy area on October 2 from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes ' Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Teehan, second: Sarah MacDonald)
Sarah MacDonald Yes '
Approve the one-day liquor license for the Church of St. John of Damascus on October 2 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The motion was
A motion was made by Mr. Teehan to approve the one-day liquor license for the Church of St. John of Damascus on October 2 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Teehan to approve the one-day liquor license for the Church of St. John of Damascus on October 2 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Teehan, second: Sarah MacDonald)
LICENSE; HOLIDAY STROLL AND TREE LIGHTING (12/3 6-8)
Approve the Holiday Stroll and Tree Lighting on December 3 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 pm
A motion was made by Mr. Teehan to approve the Holiday Stroll and Tree Lighting on December 3 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 pm. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A rofl call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Teehan to approve the Holiday Stroll and Tree Lighting on December 3 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 pm. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A rofl call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Teehan, second: Sarah MacDonald)
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE BOTE RE: PARKING METER(S) AND UPDATE
Accept the traffic regulations and scheduled, as amended
A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald to accept the traffic regulations and scheduled, as amended. The motion was seconded by Mr. Teehan. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes VMotion passed unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald to accept the traffic regulations and scheduled, as amended. The motion was seconded by Mr. Teehan. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes VMotion passed unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Sarah MacDonald, second: Teehan)
Approve the changes as presented for the white goods and bulky items
A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald to approve the changes as presented for the white goods and bulky items. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coughlin. A roll call vote was taken: . Dennis Teehan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald to approve the changes as presented for the white goods and bulky items. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coughlin. A roll call vote was taken: . Dennis Teehan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Sarah MacDonald, second: Coughlin)
DISCUSSION AND VOTE RE: ZBA ALTERNATE APPOINTMENT
Place both candidates for nomination
A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald to place both candidates for nomination. The motion was seconded by Mr. Teehan. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald to place both candidates for nomination. The motion was seconded by Mr. Teehan. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Sarah MacDonald, second: Teehan)
Choice vote for the one-year alternate seat on the Zoning Board of Appeals (four members chose Alan McDuffy, one chose Andrew Tuccio)
A roll call vote was taken for the candidates Kevin R. Coughlin Voted for Mr. Alan McDuffy Dennis Teehan Voted for Mr. Alan McDuffy James A. MacDonald Voted for Mr. Alan McDuffy Sarah MacDonald Voted for Mr. Andrew Tuccio Dimitria Sullivan Voted for Mr. Alan McDuffy
Choice vote: Kevin Coughlin, Dennis Teehan, James MacDonald and Dimitria Sullivan chose Alan McDuffy and Sarah MacDonald chose Andrew Tuccio. The minutes do not state the outcome in words. We show the result only, as for all choice votes.
From the minutes
“A roll call vote was taken for the candidates Kevin R. Coughlin Voted for Mr. Alan McDuffy Dennis Teehan Voted for Mr. Alan McDuffy James A. MacDonald Voted for Mr. Alan McDuffy Sarah MacDonald Voted for Mr. Andrew Tuccio Dimitria Sullivan Voted for Mr. Alan McDuffy.”
DISCUSSION AND VOTE RE: MPO NOMINATION
Approve Mr. Tom O'Rourke as the MPO representative
A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald to approve Mr. Tom O'Rourke as the MPO representative. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coughlin. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald to approve Mr. Tom O'Rourke as the MPO representative. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coughlin. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Sarah MacDonald, second: Coughlin)
EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn the meeting
A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Teehan. A roll cail vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. MacDonald to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Teehan. A roll cail vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Sarah 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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