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February 6, 2025
18 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Dennis Teehan, Erin Boles Welsh, James MacDonald
Absent: Dimitria Sullivan
Every vote, in order
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the consent agenda, which included the following e Drainlayer approval, A. DiMartino Construction, A. Ferrara Construction, ATL Construction, Pay's Contracting, Edward J. Musto...
On a motion made by Ms. Boles Welsh, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was voted to approve the consent agenda, which included the following e Drainlayer approval, A. DiMartino Construction, A. Ferrara Construction, ATL Construction, Pay's Contracting, Edward J. Musto Construction, and Sean Farrell Excavation ¢ Acceptance of gifts including $100 from the Women of the Moose Chapter 2145 for the Council of Aging, $500 from Olde Colony Civil War, $900 from Afternoon Club for the Endicott Estate, and $1,000 from the Wampatuck Veterans Commission for Veterans Services ¢ Approval of meeting minutes. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Boles Welsh, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was voted to approve the consent agenda, which included the following e Drainlayer approval, A. DiMartino Construction, A. Ferrara Construction, ATL Construction, Pay's Contracting, Edward J. Musto Construction, and Sean Farrell Excavation ¢ Acceptance of gifts including $100 from the Women of the Moose Chapter 2145 for the Council of Aging, $500 from Olde Colony Civil War, $900 from Afternoon Club for the Endicott Estate, and $1,000 from the Wampatuck Veterans Commission for Veterans Services ¢ Approval of meeting minutes. Motion carried..” (Motion: Welsh, second: James MacDonald)
DISCUSSION AND VOTE: LIQUOR VIOLATIONS AND SANCTIONS
The licensee, El Centro Restaurant, did violate Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 138, Section 34, sale or delivery of alcohol to a person under 21 years of age
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted that the licensee, El Centro Restaurant, did violate Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 138, Section 34, sale or delivery of alcohol to a person under 21 years of age; 204 CMR 2.052 52, permitting any disorder, disturbance, or illegality of any kind to take place in or on the license premises, and/or the rules and regulations for the holders of alcoholic beverages licenses in the Town of Dedham; and Rule 21, sale or delivery of alcohol to a person under the age of 21. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted that the licensee, El Centro Restaurant, did violate Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 138, Section 34, sale or delivery of alcohol to a person under 21 years of age; 204 CMR 2.052 52, permitting any disorder, disturbance, or illegality of any kind to take place in or on the license premises, and/or the rules and regulations for the holders of alcoholic beverages licenses in the Town of Dedham; and Rule 21, sale or delivery of alcohol to a person under the age of 21. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Welsh)
That, as a result of the aforementioned findings, RAAL Corporation d/b/a El Centro Restaurant will have ali its alcoholic common victualer license suspended for a period of one day, which is to be...
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted that, as a result of the aforementioned findings, RAAL Corporation d/b/a El Centro Restaurant will have ali its alcoholic common victualer license suspended for a period of one day, which is to be served on Thursday, February 27, 2025. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted that, as a result of the aforementioned findings, RAAL Corporation d/b/a El Centro Restaurant will have ali its alcoholic common victualer license suspended for a period of one day, which is to be served on Thursday, February 27, 2025. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Welsh)
ACBE Inc. d/b/a Auld Sod Pub, did violate 204 CMR 2.052 52, permitting any disorder, disturbance, or illegality of any kind to take place in or on the licensed premises and/or the rules and...
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted that ACBE Inc. d/b/a Auld Sod Pub, did violate 204 CMR 2.052 52, permitting any disorder, disturbance, or illegality of any kind to take place in or on the licensed premises and/or the rules and regulations for holders of alcoholic beverage licenses in the Town of Dedham; Rule 19, maintaining order and decorum; and Rule 24, service of alcohol to patrons, as noted in the police report dated October 5 and 12, 2024. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted that ACBE Inc. d/b/a Auld Sod Pub, did violate 204 CMR 2.052 52, permitting any disorder, disturbance, or illegality of any kind to take place in or on the licensed premises and/or the rules and regulations for holders of alcoholic beverage licenses in the Town of Dedham; Rule 19, maintaining order and decorum; and Rule 24, service of alcohol to patrons, as noted in the police report dated October 5 and 12, 2024. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Welsh)
That, as a result of the aforementioned findings, ACBE Inc. d/b/a Auld Sod Pub, will have its license suspended for a period of two days, and those two days are to be held in abeyance for two...
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted that, as a result of the aforementioned findings, ACBE Inc. d/b/a Auld Sod Pub, will have its license suspended for a period of two days, and those two days are to be held in abeyance for two years, and those two years are to expire February 6, 2027. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted that, as a result of the aforementioned findings, ACBE Inc. d/b/a Auld Sod Pub, will have its license suspended for a period of two days, and those two days are to be held in abeyance for two years, and those two years are to expire February 6, 2027. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Welsh)
Close the public hearing
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted to close the public hearing. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted to close the public hearing. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Welsh)
The Board take this matter under advisement until the February 27, 2025, meeting
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted that the Board take this matter under advisement until the February 27, 2025, meeting. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted that the Board take this matter under advisement until the February 27, 2025, meeting. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Welsh)
COMPLIANCE FAILURE HEARING: ABBYS BEVERLY
Close the public hearing
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted to close the public hearing. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted to close the public hearing. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Welsh)
Abbys Beverly d/b/a Uchi, did violate Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 238, Section 34, sale or delivery of alcohol to a person under 21 year of age
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted that Abbys Beverly d/b/a Uchi, did violate Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 238, Section 34, sale or delivery of alcohol to a person under 21 year of age; 204 CMR 205, permitting any disorder, disturbance, or illegality on the licensed premises and/or the rules and regulations for the holders of alcoholic beverages in the Town of Dedham and Rule 21, sale or delivery of alcohol to a person below the age of 21. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted that Abbys Beverly d/b/a Uchi, did violate Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 238, Section 34, sale or delivery of alcohol to a person under 21 year of age; 204 CMR 205, permitting any disorder, disturbance, or illegality on the licensed premises and/or the rules and regulations for the holders of alcoholic beverages in the Town of Dedham and Rule 21, sale or delivery of alcohol to a person below the age of 21. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Welsh)
The licensee be issued a written warning
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted that the licensee be issued a written warning. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted that the licensee be issued a written warning. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Welsh)
Close the public hearing
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted to close the public hearing. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted to close the public hearing. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Welsh)
The licensee, PMA Beverage Services d/b/a Dedham Hilton, did violate Massachusetts General Law Chapter 138, Section 34, sale or delivery of alcohol to a person under 21 years of age
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted that the licensee, PMA Beverage Services d/b/a Dedham Hilton, did violate Massachusetts General Law Chapter 138, Section 34, sale or delivery of alcohol to a person under 21 years of age; 204 CMR 2.052 52 permitting any disorder, disturbance, or illegality of any kind to take place in or on the licensed premises and/or the rules and regulations for the holders of alcoholic beverages licenses in the Town of Dedham; and Rule 21, sale or delivery of alcohol to a person under 21 years of age. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted that the licensee, PMA Beverage Services d/b/a Dedham Hilton, did violate Massachusetts General Law Chapter 138, Section 34, sale or delivery of alcohol to a person under 21 years of age; 204 CMR 2.052 52 permitting any disorder, disturbance, or illegality of any kind to take place in or on the licensed premises and/or the rules and regulations for the holders of alcoholic beverages licenses in the Town of Dedham; and Rule 21, sale or delivery of alcohol to a person under 21 years of age. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Welsh)
That, as a result of the aforementioned findings, PMA Beverage Services d/b/a Dedham Hilton, did violate the law and the sanction is to receive a written warning
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted that, as a result of the aforementioned findings, PMA Beverage Services d/b/a Dedham Hilton, did violate the law and the sanction is to receive a written warning. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted that, as a result of the aforementioned findings, PMA Beverage Services d/b/a Dedham Hilton, did violate the law and the sanction is to receive a written warning. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Welsh)
PUBLIC HEARING: SECOND-HAND DEALER LICENSE
Close the public hearing
On a motion made by Ms. Boles Welsh, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was voted to close the public hearing. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Boles Welsh, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was voted to close the public hearing. Motion carried..” (Motion: Welsh, second: James MacDonald)
Approve the issuance of a second-hand dealer license to EcoATM at Albertson Star Market
Ona motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to approve the issuance of a second-hand dealer license to EcoATM at Albertson Star Market. Motion carried.
The minutes name Dimitria Sullivan as the seconder, but Dimitria Sullivan is not shown as present, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Ona motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to approve the issuance of a second-hand dealer license to EcoATM at Albertson Star Market. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald)
NEW/OLD BUSINESS
Take an item regarding the Decennial Bylaw Review Committee not on the agenda
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted to take an item regarding the Decennial Bylaw Review Committee not on the agenda. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted to take an item regarding the Decennial Bylaw Review Committee not on the agenda. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Welsh)
Appoint Ms. Jennifer Doherty to the Decennial Bylaw Review Committee
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted to appoint Ms. Jennifer Doherty to the Decennial Bylaw Review Committee. Motion carried, 14.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted to appoint Ms. Jennifer Doherty to the Decennial Bylaw Review Committee. Motion carried, 14..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Welsh)
ADJOURNMENT
Close the meeting
On a motion duly made and carried, it was voted to close 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 close 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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