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February 18, 2025
4 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, Michelle Reilly
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Michelle Persson Reilly was welcomed to the board after the February 8, 2025 special election.
Every vote, in order
DISCUSSION AND VOTE: SUBMISSION OF ARTICLES
Approve the submission of the Article proposed by Ms. Sullivan regarding a motor vehicle registration bylaw
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted to approve the submission of the Article proposed by Ms. Sullivan regarding a motor vehicle registration bylaw. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted to approve the submission of the Article proposed by Ms. Sullivan regarding a motor vehicle registration bylaw. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Welsh)
Approve the submission by Ms. Boles Weish to change the definition cost of capital expenditures as requested by the Financial Policies Committee
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to approve the submission by Ms. Boles Weish to change the definition cost of capital expenditures as requested by the Financial Policies Committee. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to approve the submission by Ms. Boles Weish to change the definition cost of capital expenditures as requested by the Financial Policies Committee. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
REGARDING OAKDALE SCHOOL PROJECT
Authorize the Town Manager to execute a letter requesting an extension for the Oakdale School Project pursuant to the MSBA failed vote policy
On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted to authorize the Town Manager to execute a letter requesting an extension for the Oakdale School Project pursuant to the MSBA failed vote policy. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted to authorize the Town Manager to execute a letter requesting an extension for the Oakdale School Project pursuant to the MSBA failed vote policy. Motion carried..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Welsh)
NEW/OLD BUSINESS
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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