MassVoter.com← Dedham Select BoardDedham Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
April 6, 2022
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Dimitria Sullivan, Sarah MacDonald, James MacDonald, Kevin Coughlin
Absent: Dennis Teehan
Every vote, in order
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the signage and overflow parking request from MBACC for Open Studios
A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to approve the signage and overflow parking request from MBACC for Open Studios. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coughlin. A roll call vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Motion passed unanimously, 4-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to approve the signage and overflow parking request from MBACC for Open Studios. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coughlin. A roll call vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Motion passed unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Coughlin)
Approve the request for the 54th annual flag day parade and fireworks on June 14, 2022
A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to approve the request for the 54th annual flag day parade and fireworks on June 14, 2022. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coughlin. A roll call vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Motion passed unanimously, 4-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to approve the request for the 54th annual flag day parade and fireworks on June 14, 2022. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coughlin. A roll call vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Motion passed unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Coughlin)
Approve the request for the Dedham Turkey Trot on November 24, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. at the Endicott Estate
A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to approve the request for the Dedham Turkey Trot on November 24, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. at the Endicott Estate. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coughlin. A roll call vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Motion passed unanimously, 4-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to approve the request for the Dedham Turkey Trot on November 24, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. at the Endicott Estate. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coughlin. A roll call vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Motion passed unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Coughlin)
Approve the request for the St. Vincent de Paul walk on June 11, 2022, at 9:30 a.m. The motion was
A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to approve the request for the St. Vincent de Paul walk on June 11, 2022, at 9:30 a.m. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coughlin. A roll call vote was taken 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 for the St. Vincent de Paul walk on June 11, 2022, at 9:30 a.m. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coughlin. A roll call vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes.” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Coughlin)
Approve the request for the Dedham Four on the 4th for Rally for Sally on July 4, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. The motion was
A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to approve the request for the Dedham Four on the 4th for Rally for Sally on July 4, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coughlin. A roll cail vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Motion passed unanimously, 4-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to approve the request for the Dedham Four on the 4th for Rally for Sally on July 4, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coughlin. A roll cail vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Motion passed unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Coughlin)
DISCUSSION AND VOTE: APPOINTMENT OF TOWN COUNSEL
Appoint the firm of KP Law as town counsel for the town of Dedham for a term of one year with the option of an additional year by a vote 3 by the Select Board
A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to appoint the firm of KP Law as town counsel for the town of Dedham for a term of one year with the option of an additional year by a vote 3 by the Select Board. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coughlin. A roll call vote was taken: 2 Dimitria Sullivan Yes , James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Motion passed unanimously, 4-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to appoint the firm of KP Law as town counsel for the town of Dedham for a term of one year with the option of an additional year by a vote 3 by the Select Board. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coughlin. A roll call vote was taken: 2 Dimitria Sullivan Yes , James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Motion passed unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Coughlin)
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting be adjourned
A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Motion passed unanimously, 4-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Motion passed unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sarah MacDonald)
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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