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March 13, 2025
8 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Erin Boles Welsh is not on the attendance list (the minutes record condolences to her on the death of her brother), so she is shown as absent.
Present: Dennis Teehan, James MacDonald, Dimitria Sullivan, Michelle Reilly
Absent: Erin Boles Welsh
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda
Approve the consent agenda, which included the following e Gift acceptances ($500 from Dedham Retired Men's Club for Endicott Estate
On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was voted to approve the consent agenda, which included the following e Gift acceptances ($500 from Dedham Retired Men's Club for Endicott Estate. e $21,000 from Ripples of Hope and $5,000 from Smith-Chmiel Family Foundation for the Dedham Youth Commission. « Dariniayer approval (Circle Construction Ventures, LLC). ¢ Request for sign locations from Fairbanks Garden Club for 5/10/25 Plant Sale. e Block party (Fox Meadow Lane 6/28/25). e Approval of meeting minutes. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was voted to approve the consent agenda, which included the following e Gift acceptances ($500 from Dedham Retired Men's Club for Endicott Estate. e $21,000 from Ripples of Hope and $5,000 from Smith-Chmiel Family Foundation for the Dedham Youth Commission. « Dariniayer approval (Circle Construction Ventures, LLC). ¢ Request for sign locations from Fairbanks Garden Club for 5/10/25 Plant Sale. e Block party (Fox Meadow Lane 6/28/25). e Approval of meeting minutes. Motion carried..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: James MacDonald)
CONDUIT (APPROX.126+ FT) AT BUSSEY ST. & SAWMILL LANE
Approve Eversource's request for the installation of approximately 126 feet of conduit on Bussey Street and Sawmill Lane, contingent upon the condition that the street be repaired curb- to-curb in...
Ona motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to approve Eversource's request for the installation of approximately 126 feet of conduit on Bussey Street and Sawmill Lane, contingent upon the condition that the street be repaired curb- to-curb in the affected area. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“Ona motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to approve Eversource's request for the installation of approximately 126 feet of conduit on Bussey Street and Sawmill Lane, contingent upon the condition that the street be repaired curb- to-curb in the affected area. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
CANDIDATE STATEMENT: DEDHAM WESTWOOD WATER DISTRICT BOARD
Recommend John Healy for appointment to the Dedham Westwood Water District Board
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to recommend John Healy for appointment to the Dedham Westwood Water District Board. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to recommend John Healy for appointment to the Dedham Westwood Water District Board. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
4, PROCLAMATION -- MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AWARENESS PERIOD (3/23 TO 4/30)
Approve the issuance of a proclamation recognizing the period from March 23 to April 1, 2025, as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Period in the Town of Dedham, Massachusetts
Ona motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was voted to approve the issuance of a proclamation recognizing the period from March 23 to April 1, 2025, as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Period in the Town of Dedham, Massachusetts. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“Ona motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was voted to approve the issuance of a proclamation recognizing the period from March 23 to April 1, 2025, as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Period in the Town of Dedham, Massachusetts. Motion carried..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: James MacDonald)
DISCUSSION AND VOTE - RE: LANGUAGE FOR PLAQUES FOR TOWN GREEN
Approve the language for the plaque to be placed on the Dedham Town Green, thanking the taxpayers of the Town of Dedham, recognizing the boards, committees, and other agencies involved in the Town...
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Reilly, it was voted to approve the language for the plaque to be placed on the Dedham Town Green, thanking the taxpayers of the Town of Dedham, recognizing the boards, committees, and other agencies involved in the Town Green project. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Reilly, it was voted to approve the language for the plaque to be placed on the Dedham Town Green, thanking the taxpayers of the Town of Dedham, recognizing the boards, committees, and other agencies involved in the Town Green project. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Reilly)
OFFICERS/DIRECTORS/LLC MANAGERS FOR PACKAGING CENTER, INC. D/B/A STOP
Approve the request for change of officers/directors/LLC Managers for Packaging Center, Inc. d/b/a Stop & Shop Supermarket #416
On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was voted to approve the request for change of officers/directors/LLC Managers for Packaging Center, Inc. d/b/a Stop & Shop Supermarket #416. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was voted to approve the request for change of officers/directors/LLC Managers for Packaging Center, Inc. d/b/a Stop & Shop Supermarket #416. Motion carried..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: James MacDonald)
DISCUSSION AND VOTE RE: UPDATED OUTDOOR DINING POLICY
Approve the updated outdoor dining guidelines
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to approve the updated outdoor dining guidelines. The changes noted include changing guidelines to regulations and clarifying language on costs associated with rodent control and inspection of plans. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to approve the updated outdoor dining guidelines. The changes noted include changing guidelines to regulations and clarifying language on costs associated with rodent control and inspection of plans. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
ADJOURNMENT
Close the meeting at 8:35 p.m. DISCLAIMER The above minutes should be used as a summary of the motions passed and issues discussed at the meeting
On a motion duly made and carried, it was voted to close the meeting at 8:35 p.m. DISCLAIMER The above minutes should be used as a summary of the motions passed and issues discussed at 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 at 8:35 p.m. DISCLAIMER The above minutes should be used as a summary of the motions passed and issues discussed at 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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