MassVoter.com← Dedham Select BoardDedham Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
January 4, 2024
15 recorded votes, 15 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
PUBLIC HEARING: CHANGE OF MANAGER
Close the public hearing
On a motion duly made, it was voted to close the public hearing. Motion carried.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made, it was voted to close the public hearing. Motion carried..”
Approve the change of manager from Ms. Sarah Musculus to Mr. Kenneth Conaghan Murphy at Irish Alehouse, Inc. d/b/a Waterfords, 2 Bridge Street
On a motion duly made, it was voted to approve the change of manager from Ms. Sarah Musculus to Mr. Kenneth Conaghan Murphy at Irish Alehouse, Inc. d/b/a Waterfords, 2 Bridge Street. Motion carried.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made, it was voted to approve the change of manager from Ms. Sarah Musculus to Mr. Kenneth Conaghan Murphy at Irish Alehouse, Inc. d/b/a Waterfords, 2 Bridge Street. Motion carried..”
CONSENT AGENDA
On a motion duly made, the consent agenda was approved, encompassing gift acceptances from various donors to the Youth Commission Holiday Programs totaling $46,875.00
On a motion duly made, the consent agenda was approved, encompassing gift acceptances from various donors to the Youth Commission Holiday Programs totaling $46,875.00; $100 from the National Association of Retired Veteran Railroad Employees, and $300 from the Fairbanks Garden Club to Endicott Estate; along with $100,000 to the Council on Aging from the Friends of COA. Drainlayer approvals were granted to ATL Construction, J&L Musto Construction, and Nardone, Inc., as well as the approval of meeting minutes (5/24/23 and 8/17/23). Motion carried.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made, the consent agenda was approved, encompassing gift acceptances from various donors to the Youth Commission Holiday Programs totaling $46,875.00; $100 from the National Association of Retired Veteran Railroad Employees, and $300 from the Fairbanks Garden Club to Endicott Estate; along with $100,000 to the Council on Aging from the Friends of COA. Drainlayer approvals were granted to ATL Construction, J&L Musto Construction, and Nardone, Inc., as well as the approval of meeting minutes (5/24/23 and 8/17/23). Motion carried..”
REQUEST FOR MBACC LICENSES
Address an item not on the agenda
On a motion duly made, it was voted to address an item not on the agenda. Motion carried.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made, it was voted to address an item not on the agenda. Motion carried..”
Approve a request for two, one-day licenses for the use of the Mother Brook Arts and Community Center (MBACC) on January 20, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and on March 9, 2024, from 3:00 p.m....
On a motion duly made, it was voted to approve a request for two, one-day licenses for the use of the Mother Brook Arts and Community Center (MBACC) on January 20, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and on March 9, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Motion carried.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made, it was voted to approve a request for two, one-day licenses for the use of the Mother Brook Arts and Community Center (MBACC) on January 20, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and on March 9, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Motion carried..”
G DISCUSSION AND VOTE: PURPLE HEART SIGNS
Approve the placement of Purple Heart signs in the following locations: Dedham Rotary, Dedham Boulevard, Endicott Rotary, River Street, Nevan Street, Common and West Streets, as well as any...
On a motion duly made, it was voted to approve the placement of Purple Heart signs in the following locations: Dedham Rotary, Dedham Boulevard, Endicott Rotary, River Street, Nevan Street, Common and West Streets, as well as any additional sites. Motion carried.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made, it was voted to approve the placement of Purple Heart signs in the following locations: Dedham Rotary, Dedham Boulevard, Endicott Rotary, River Street, Nevan Street, Common and West Streets, as well as any additional sites. Motion carried..”
CANDIDATE STATEMENTS AND VOTE: BOARD OF REGISTRARS
Approve the reappointment of Cheryl Schoenfeld as the democratic representative to the Board of Registrars
On a motion duly made, it was voted to approve the reappointment of Cheryl Schoenfeld as the democratic representative to the Board of Registrars. Motion carried.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made, it was voted to approve the reappointment of Cheryl Schoenfeld as the democratic representative to the Board of Registrars. Motion carried..”
VIOLATION HEARING: DEDHAM HOUSE OF PIZZA
Close the public hearing
On a motion duly made, it was voted to close the public hearing. Motion carried.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made, it was voted to close the public hearing. Motion carried..”
Address this item on January 18, 2024
On a motion duly made, it was voted to address this item on January 18, 2024. Motion carried.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made, it was voted to address this item on January 18, 2024. Motion carried..”
Close the public hearing
On a motion duly made, it was voted to close the public hearing. Motion carried.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made, it was voted to close the public hearing. Motion carried..”
Address this item on January 18, 2024
On a motion duly made, it was voted to address this item on January 18, 2024. Motion carried.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made, it was voted to address this item on January 18, 2024. Motion carried..”
Close the public hearing
On a motion duly made, it was voted to close the public hearing. Motion carried.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made, it was voted to close the public hearing. Motion carried..”
Address this item on January 18, 2024
On a motion duly made, it was voted to address this item on January 18, 2024. Motion carried.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made, it was voted to address this item on January 18, 2024. Motion carried..”
EXECUTIVE SESSION
On a motion duly made, pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21(a): (1) Subsection 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a...
On a motion duly made, pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21(a): (1) Subsection 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares. Motion carried.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made, pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21(a): (1) Subsection 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares. Motion carried..”
ADJOURNMENT
There was no further business of the Select Board to transact
On a motion duly made and carried unanimously, it was resolved that there was no further business of the Select Board to transact.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made and carried unanimously, it was resolved that there was no further business of the Select Board to transact..”
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