MassVoter.com← Dedham Select BoardDedham Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
August 27, 2024
17 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Dennis Teehan, Erin Boles Welsh, James MacDonald, Dimitria Sullivan
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the following consent agenda items ¢ Gift acceptance o $250 to the library from Halfway Cafe o $5,089 to the library for museum passes from Friends of the Dedham Public Library o $100 to...
Ona motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was voted to approve the following consent agenda items ¢ Gift acceptance o $250 to the library from Halfway Cafe o $5,089 to the library for museum passes from Friends of the Dedham Public Library o $100 to Council on Aging from Marie Calder o $41,000 to Active Transportation Working Group for the street mural from Dedham Savings e Drain layer approval for RM Pacella e Block Parties o Manor Halloween Block Party on October 19, 2024, with an October 20, 2024, rain date o Barrows St. on September 15, 2024 o Taylor Ave. on Saturday September 7, 2024 e Memorial celebration in memory of Mary McLaughlin at Trenton Road Playground on October 12, 2024, with a rain date of October 13, 2024 ¢ Request for Bikes not Bombs ride on September 9, 2024 ¢ Approval of race route for Dedham Education Foundation DASH 5K on October 6, 2024, at Memorial Field ¢ One-day entertainment license for Few and Far on September 15, 2024 e¢ Approval of Mass Run for the Fallen race route and events including a one-day beer and wine license on September 14, 2024 e Arequest for sign locations for Pottery Sale at MBACC. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“Ona motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was voted to approve the following consent agenda items ¢ Gift acceptance o $250 to the library from Halfway Cafe o $5,089 to the library for museum passes from Friends of the Dedham Public Library o $100 to Council on Aging from Marie Calder o $41,000 to Active Transportation Working Group for the street mural from Dedham Savings e Drain layer approval for RM Pacella e Block Parties o Manor Halloween Block Party on October 19, 2024, with an October 20, 2024, rain date o Barrows St. on September 15, 2024 o Taylor Ave. on Saturday September 7, 2024 e Memorial celebration in memory of Mary McLaughlin at Trenton Road Playground on October 12, 2024, with a rain date of October 13, 2024 ¢ Request for Bikes not Bombs ride on September 9, 2024 ¢ Approval of race route for Dedham Education Foundation DASH 5K on October 6, 2024, at Memorial Field ¢ One-day entertainment license for Few and Far on September 15, 2024 e¢ Approval of Mass Run for the Fallen race route and events including a one-day beer and wine license on September 14, 2024 e Arequest for sign locations for Pottery Sale at MBACC. Motion carried..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: James MacDonald)
6, 2024, at Memorial Field
Address two items that were not on the agenda
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to address two items that were not on the agenda. Motion carried.
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“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to address two items that were not on the agenda. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
Accept the gift of $1,000 from Dedham Savings to the Human Rights Commission to assist with the preparation of the town resource guide and to approve the request for a block party on Richard...
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to accept the gift of $1,000 from Dedham Savings to the Human Rights Commission to assist with the preparation of the town resource guide and to approve the request for a block party on Richard Street on September 21, 2024, with a rain date on September 22, 2024. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to accept the gift of $1,000 from Dedham Savings to the Human Rights Commission to assist with the preparation of the town resource guide and to approve the request for a block party on Richard Street on September 21, 2024, with a rain date on September 22, 2024. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
COMMITTEE
Appoint the following individuals to the Taxation Aid Committee: Michael Perna for a three-year term ending in 2027, Jo-Anne Richard for a two-year term ending in 2026, and Geoff Tegnall for a...
On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was voted to appoint the following individuals to the Taxation Aid Committee: Michael Perna for a three-year term ending in 2027, Jo-Anne Richard for a two-year term ending in 2026, and Geoff Tegnall for a one-year term ending in 2025. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was voted to appoint the following individuals to the Taxation Aid Committee: Michael Perna for a three-year term ending in 2027, Jo-Anne Richard for a two-year term ending in 2026, and Geoff Tegnall for a one-year term ending in 2025. Motion carried..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: James MacDonald)
Accept the following grants received by the Town Fiscal Year 24 Community Transit Program in the amount of $106,656, $148,144 from Mass-DOT, $38,511 for a 14-person accessible bus for the council...
On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was voted to accept the following grants received by the Town Fiscal Year 24 Community Transit Program in the amount of $106,656, $148,144 from Mass-DOT, $38,511 for a 14-person accessible bus for the council of gaining, and FY 24 Shared Street Spaces Program in the amount of $248,000 for elements such as water bottle refilling station, curbs, and other infrastructure for the Town Green. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was voted to accept the following grants received by the Town Fiscal Year 24 Community Transit Program in the amount of $106,656, $148,144 from Mass-DOT, $38,511 for a 14-person accessible bus for the council of gaining, and FY 24 Shared Street Spaces Program in the amount of $248,000 for elements such as water bottle refilling station, curbs, and other infrastructure for the Town Green. Motion carried..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: James MacDonald)
GURMIT PABLA AT DEDHAM MARKET
Close the public hearing
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to close the public hearing. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to close the public hearing. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
Approve the request for change of manager from Rada Greige to Gurmit Pabla at Dedham Market
On a motion made by Ms. Boles Welsh, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was voted to approve the request for change of manager from Rada Greige to Gurmit Pabla at Dedham Market. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Boles Welsh, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was voted to approve the request for change of manager from Rada Greige to Gurmit Pabla at Dedham Market. Motion carried..” (Motion: Welsh, second: James MacDonald)
Close the public hearing
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to close the public hearing. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to close the public hearing. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
Approve the request for change of manager from David Jordan to Paula Post at the Yard House
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to approve the request for change of manager from David Jordan to Paula Post at the Yard House. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to approve the request for change of manager from David Jordan to Paula Post at the Yard House. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
Make a decision regarding this compliance failure at the next Select Board meeting
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to make a decision regarding this compliance failure at the next Select Board meeting. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to make a decision regarding this compliance failure at the next Select Board meeting. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE, AND THE TAXATION COMMITTEE
Appoint the following people to the Historic District Commission: Heidi Fieldston, Tara Ikenouye, and Kevin Hampe for three-year terms, expiring in 2027
On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was voted to appoint the following people to the Historic District Commission: Heidi Fieldston, Tara Ikenouye, and Kevin Hampe for three-year terms, expiring in 2027; Emily Morgan and Wendy Matthews for two-year terms expiring in 2027; Stanton Lyman for a term of one year to expire in 2025; and Andrea Gilmore for a two-year term expiring in 2026. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was voted to appoint the following people to the Historic District Commission: Heidi Fieldston, Tara Ikenouye, and Kevin Hampe for three-year terms, expiring in 2027; Emily Morgan and Wendy Matthews for two-year terms expiring in 2027; Stanton Lyman for a term of one year to expire in 2025; and Andrea Gilmore for a two-year term expiring in 2026. Motion carried..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: James MacDonald)
PANCHOS TAQUERIA AND STOP AND SHOP
Find the licensee Panchos Taqueria in violation of mass general laws Chapter 138, Section 34 sale and delivery of alcohol to a person under the age of 21 permitting any disorder disturbance or...
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to find the licensee Panchos Taqueria in violation of mass general laws Chapter 138, Section 34 sale and delivery of alcohol to a person under the age of 21 permitting any disorder disturbance or illegality to take place in or on the licensed premises and a violation of Dedham law No. 11 and to abide by caveats regarding employee training to serve alcohol. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to find the licensee Panchos Taqueria in violation of mass general laws Chapter 138, Section 34 sale and delivery of alcohol to a person under the age of 21 permitting any disorder disturbance or illegality to take place in or on the licensed premises and a violation of Dedham law No. 11 and to abide by caveats regarding employee training to serve alcohol. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
Provide a warning to Panchos Taqueria regarding their violations
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to provide a warning to Panchos Taqueria regarding their violations. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to provide a warning to Panchos Taqueria regarding their violations. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
Find the licensee Stop and Shop in violation of mass general laws Chapter 138, Section 34: sale and delivery of alcohol to a person under the age of 21 permitting any disorder disturbance or...
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to find the licensee Stop and Shop in violation of mass general laws Chapter 138, Section 34: sale and delivery of alcohol to a person under the age of 21 permitting any disorder disturbance or illegality to take place in or on the licensed premises and a violation of Dedham law No. 11 and to abide by caveats regarding employee training to serve alcohol. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to find the licensee Stop and Shop in violation of mass general laws Chapter 138, Section 34: sale and delivery of alcohol to a person under the age of 21 permitting any disorder disturbance or illegality to take place in or on the licensed premises and a violation of Dedham law No. 11 and to abide by caveats regarding employee training to serve alcohol. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
Suspend Stop and Shop's license for a period of two days, one day to be served Thursday, September 12, 2024, and one day to be held in abeyance for a period for 12 months to expire on August 27, 2025
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to suspend Stop and Shop's license for a period of two days, one day to be served Thursday, September 12, 2024, and one day to be held in abeyance for a period for 12 months to expire on August 27, 2025. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to suspend Stop and Shop's license for a period of two days, one day to be served Thursday, September 12, 2024, and one day to be held in abeyance for a period for 12 months to expire on August 27, 2025. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
DEDHAM POLICE ASSOCIATION
Ratify the agreement between the Town of Dedham and the Dedham Police Association of Lieutenants and Sergeants for a three-year period beginning July 1, 2024, through June 20, 2027
On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted to ratify the agreement between the Town of Dedham and the Dedham Police Association of Lieutenants and Sergeants for a three-year period beginning July 1, 2024, through June 20, 2027. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted to ratify the agreement between the Town of Dedham and the Dedham Police Association of Lieutenants and Sergeants for a three-year period beginning July 1, 2024, through June 20, 2027. Motion carried..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Welsh)
ADJOURNMENT
Enter executive session
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to enter executive session. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to enter executive session. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, 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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