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December 11, 2024
17 recorded votes, 1 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 consent agenda including the following ¢ Drainlayer approvals (High Quality Excavating, Boston Pipelining Co., Rudy Pompeo Inc., and the Welch Corp) ¢ Block party on Arlington Road on...
Ona motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was voted to approve the consent agenda including the following ¢ Drainlayer approvals (High Quality Excavating, Boston Pipelining Co., Rudy Pompeo Inc., and the Welch Corp) ¢ Block party on Arlington Road on December 21, 2024 ¢ Gift acceptance from the Daughters of American Revolution of $100 for the Endicott Estate and $100 from the National Association of Retired Veteran Railway Employees for the Youth Commission, as well as multiple donors for Holiday programming totaling $825 ¢ And approval of permit for live New Year's Eve comedy show at Dedham Community Theatre on December 31, 2024. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“Ona motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was voted to approve the consent agenda including the following ¢ Drainlayer approvals (High Quality Excavating, Boston Pipelining Co., Rudy Pompeo Inc., and the Welch Corp) ¢ Block party on Arlington Road on December 21, 2024 ¢ Gift acceptance from the Daughters of American Revolution of $100 for the Endicott Estate and $100 from the National Association of Retired Veteran Railway Employees for the Youth Commission, as well as multiple donors for Holiday programming totaling $825 ¢ And approval of permit for live New Year's Eve comedy show at Dedham Community Theatre on December 31, 2024. Motion carried..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: James MacDonald)
DISCUSSION AND VOTE: EARLY VOTING AND INFORMATION TO VOTERS
Accept the recommendation of the Town Clerk's Office to approve early in-person voting for the Special Town Election to be held on February 8, 2025
Ona motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted to accept the recommendation of the Town Clerk's Office to approve early in-person voting for the Special Town Election to be held on February 8, 2025. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“Ona motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted to accept the recommendation of the Town Clerk's Office to approve early in-person voting for the Special Town Election to be held on February 8, 2025. Motion carried..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Welsh)
Accept the recommendation of the Town Clerk's Office to approve early in-person voting for the Special Town Election to be held on April 12, 2025
Ona motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted to accept the recommendation of the Town Clerk's Office to approve early in-person voting for the Special Town Election to be held on April 12, 2025. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“Ona motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted to accept the recommendation of the Town Clerk's Office to approve early in-person voting for the Special Town Election to be held on April 12, 2025. Motion carried..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Welsh)
Close the public hearing
On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was voted to close the public hearing. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was voted to close the public hearing. Motion carried..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: James MacDonald)
Approve the installation of approximately 20 feet of conduit on Washington Street, 100 feet south of High Street
Ona motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to approve the installation of approximately 20 feet of conduit on Washington Street, 100 feet south of High Street. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“Ona motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to approve the installation of approximately 20 feet of conduit on Washington Street, 100 feet south of High Street. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
DISCUSSION AND VOTE: ACCEPTANCE OF GRANTS
Accept the grant from MassWorks Infrastructure Program for the Legacy Boulevard project for $1 million and the FY24 Municipal Local Cybersecurity Grant for $112,000
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to accept the grant from MassWorks Infrastructure Program for the Legacy Boulevard project for $1 million and the FY24 Municipal Local Cybersecurity Grant for $112,000. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to accept the grant from MassWorks Infrastructure Program for the Legacy Boulevard project for $1 million and the FY24 Municipal Local Cybersecurity Grant for $112,000. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
MANAGER FOR TEMAZCAL
Close the public hearing
On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was voted to close the public hearing. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was voted to close the public hearing. Motion carried..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: James MacDonald)
Approve the change of manager from Justin Ferland to Aimee Magner for Temazcal Tequila Cantina at 600 Legacy Place
Ona motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was voted to approve the change of manager from Justin Ferland to Aimee Magner for Temazcal Tequila Cantina at 600 Legacy Place. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“Ona motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was voted to approve the change of manager from Justin Ferland to Aimee Magner for Temazcal Tequila Cantina at 600 Legacy Place. Motion carried..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: James MacDonald)
DONATION
Approve the acceptance by the Conservation Commission of a deed of land to the Town for recreational use and the modifications as outlined on Lowder Street
Ona motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to approve the acceptance by the Conservation Commission of a deed of land to the Town for recreational use and the modifications as outlined on Lowder Street. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“Ona motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to approve the acceptance by the Conservation Commission of a deed of land to the Town for recreational use and the modifications as outlined on Lowder Street. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
DISCUSSION AND VOTE: ADOPTION OF LOCAL ROADS SAFETY PLAN
Accept the Local Road Safety Plan as prepared by Bowman's with a date of December 2024
On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted to accept the Local Road Safety Plan as prepared by Bowman's with a date of December 2024. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted to accept the Local Road Safety Plan as prepared by Bowman's with a date of December 2024. Motion carried..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Welsh)
FEBRUARY 8, 2025, SPECIAL TOWN ELECTION
Appoint the Dedham School Building Rehab Committee as the organization to prepare the written statement representing the proponent for the ballot question for the 2A special election on February...
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to appoint the Dedham School Building Rehab Committee as the organization to prepare the written statement representing the proponent for the ballot question for the 2A special election on February 8, 2025, to be submitted by January 3, 2025. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to appoint the Dedham School Building Rehab Committee as the organization to prepare the written statement representing the proponent for the ballot question for the 2A special election on February 8, 2025, to be submitted by January 3, 2025. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
Appoint Dedham for Responsible Taxes and Spending to prepare the written statement representing the opponent for the ballot question for the 2A special election on February 8, 2025, to be...
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to appoint Dedham for Responsible Taxes and Spending to prepare the written statement representing the opponent for the ballot question for the 2A special election on February 8, 2025, to be submitted on January 3, 2025. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to appoint Dedham for Responsible Taxes and Spending to prepare the written statement representing the opponent for the ballot question for the 2A special election on February 8, 2025, to be submitted on January 3, 2025. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
Approve the request that the Christmas manger that was used last year be displayed again this year at Town Hall
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to approve the request that the Christmas manger that was used last year be displayed again this year at Town Hall. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to approve the request that the Christmas manger that was used last year be displayed again this year at Town Hall. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
DISCUSSION AND VOTE: MENORAH DISPLAY AT TOWN HALL AND CAR PARADE
Approve the request to display the Menorah at Town Hall and for the holiday car parade on December 30, 2024
Ona motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to approve the request to display the Menorah at Town Hall and for the holiday car parade on December 30, 2024. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“Ona motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to approve the request to display the Menorah at Town Hall and for the holiday car parade on December 30, 2024. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
MEETING
Approve February 7, 2025, as the last date to submit warrants for the 2025 spring Town meeting
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted to approve February 7, 2025, as the last date to submit warrants for the 2025 spring Town meeting. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted to approve February 7, 2025, as the last date to submit warrants for the 2025 spring Town meeting. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Welsh)
DISCUSSION AND VOTE: LICENSE RENEWALS
Renew all licenses for 2025 including the following e All Alcohol Restaurant and Package Store Licenses e Wine and Malt Restaurant and Package Store Licenses e Innholder, Veterans, and Club...
On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was voted to renew all licenses for 2025 including the following e All Alcohol Restaurant and Package Store Licenses e Wine and Malt Restaurant and Package Store Licenses e Innholder, Veterans, and Club Licenses e Common Victualer License e Class |, Il, and III Licenses e Second-Hand Dealer Licenses e Sunday and Secular Day Music and Dancing Licenses e Entertainment Licenses e Automatic Amusement Licenses e Theatre Licenses e Fortune Teller Licenses. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was voted to renew all licenses for 2025 including the following e All Alcohol Restaurant and Package Store Licenses e Wine and Malt Restaurant and Package Store Licenses e Innholder, Veterans, and Club Licenses e Common Victualer License e Class |, Il, and III Licenses e Second-Hand Dealer Licenses e Sunday and Secular Day Music and Dancing Licenses e Entertainment Licenses e Automatic Amusement Licenses e Theatre Licenses e Fortune Teller Licenses. Motion carried..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: James MacDonald)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn the meeting
On a motion duly made and carried, it was voted to adjourn the meeting.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made and carried, it was voted to adjourn the meeting..”
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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