MassVoter.com← Dedham Select BoardDedham Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
April 12, 2023
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: James MacDonald, Dennis Teehan, Dimitria Sullivan, Erin Boles Welsh, Josh Donati
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
REORGANIZATION OF THE SELECT BOARD
Appoint Mr. MacDonald as Chair
On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Dr. Teehan, it was resolved to appoint Mr. MacDonald as Chair. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Dr. Teehan, it was resolved to appoint Mr. MacDonald as Chair. Motion carried..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Teehan)
Appoint Dr. Teehan as Vice-Chair
On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was resolved to appoint Dr. Teehan as Vice-Chair. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was resolved to appoint Dr. Teehan as Vice-Chair. Motion carried..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Welsh)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the consent agenda including the block party on Fox Meadow Lane on June 17, 2023, and Richards Street on June 22, 2023
On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was resolved to approve the consent agenda including the block party on Fox Meadow Lane on June 17, 2023, and Richards Street on June 22, 2023; one-day licenses to DLIT on May 13, 2023; the July 4, 2023; MBACC on April 15 and 16, 2023, and Raffle Night on April 28, 2023; acceptance of gifts including $500 to the Youth Commission and two oil paintings to the Endicott Estate valued at $1,000; and permission for the community piano at the Blue Bunny from May 27, 2023, to September 30, 2023. Motion carried 7.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was resolved to approve the consent agenda including the block party on Fox Meadow Lane on June 17, 2023, and Richards Street on June 22, 2023; one-day licenses to DLIT on May 13, 2023; the July 4, 2023; MBACC on April 15 and 16, 2023, and Raffle Night on April 28, 2023; acceptance of gifts including $500 to the Youth Commission and two oil paintings to the Endicott Estate valued at $1,000; and permission for the community piano at the Blue Bunny from May 27, 2023, to September 30, 2023. Motion carried 7..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Welsh)
Close the public hearing
On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was resolved to close the public hearing. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was resolved to close the public hearing. Motion carried..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Welsh)
LICENSE TO TAVERN IN THE SQUARE
Approve the issuance of an all alcohol restaurant license to Tavern in the Square with Mr. Shawn Salter as the manager of record
On a motion made by Ms. Boles Welsh, seconded by Dr. Teehan, it was resolved to approve the issuance of an all alcohol restaurant license to Tavern in the Square with Mr. Shawn Salter as the manager of record. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Boles Welsh, seconded by Dr. Teehan, it was resolved to approve the issuance of an all alcohol restaurant license to Tavern in the Square with Mr. Shawn Salter as the manager of record. Motion carried..” (Motion: Welsh, second: Teehan)
DISCUSSION AND VOTE: DEDHAM RETIREMENT BOARD
Approve the request for a 2% COLA increase for retirees
On a motion made by Dr. Teehan, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to approve the request for a 2% COLA increase for retirees. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Dr. Teehan, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to approve the request for a 2% COLA increase for retirees. Motion carried..” (Motion: Teehan, second: Sullivan)
DISCUSSION AND VOTE: JUNETEENTH FLAG RAISING CEREMONY
Approve the flag raising ceremony in honor of Juneteenth on June 19, 2023
On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was resolved to approve the flag raising ceremony in honor of Juneteenth on June 19, 2023. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was resolved to approve the flag raising ceremony in honor of Juneteenth on June 19, 2023. Motion carried..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Welsh)
ADJOURNMENT
There was no further business to transact
On a motion made by Dr. Teehan, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, and carried, it was agreed that there was no further business to transact; the meeting moved into executive session.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Dr. Teehan, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, and carried, it was agreed that there was no further business to transact; the meeting moved into executive session..” (Motion: Teehan, 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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