MassVoter.com← Dedham Select BoardDedham Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
March 27, 2025
11 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
Every vote, in order
Design Review Advisory Board
Appointment Ms. Kristen Schelling to the Design Review Advisory Board
On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted to appointment Ms. Kristen Schelling to the Design Review Advisory Board. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted to appointment Ms. Kristen Schelling to the Design Review Advisory Board. Motion carried..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Welsh)
Appoint Ms. Elizabeth Yntema as an Associate Member to the Conservation Commission for a three-year term to expire June 30, 2028
On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted to appoint Ms. Elizabeth Yntema as an Associate Member to the Conservation Commission for a three-year term to expire June 30, 2028. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted to appoint Ms. Elizabeth Yntema as an Associate Member to the Conservation Commission for a three-year term to expire June 30, 2028. Motion carried..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Welsh)
Open Space Committee
Appoint Mr. Ron Wiley as a Select Board designee on the Open Space and Recreation Plan Sub-Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2028
On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Ms. Persson Reilly, it was voted to appoint Mr. Ron Wiley as a Select Board designee on the Open Space and Recreation Plan Sub-Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Ms. Persson Reilly, it was voted to appoint Mr. Ron Wiley as a Select Board designee on the Open Space and Recreation Plan Sub-Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2028..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Reilly)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the consent agenda, which included the following e Drainlayer approval, Jones Contracting e MBACC signs for open studios e Request for Dedham Square Circle for second annual summer stroll...
Ona motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was voted to approve the consent agenda, which included the following e Drainlayer approval, Jones Contracting e MBACC signs for open studios e Request for Dedham Square Circle for second annual summer stroll on July 17, 2025 e Park restrictions on High Street for duration of Read Trail beginning April 1, 2025 e Approval of meeting minutes. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“Ona motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was voted to approve the consent agenda, which included the following e Drainlayer approval, Jones Contracting e MBACC signs for open studios e Request for Dedham Square Circle for second annual summer stroll on July 17, 2025 e Park restrictions on High Street for duration of Read Trail beginning April 1, 2025 e Approval of meeting minutes. Motion carried..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: James MacDonald)
PUBLIC HEARING: CHANGE OF MANAGER FOR COSTCO ATLANTIC LIQUORS
Close the public hearing
On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted to close the public hearing. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was voted to close the public hearing. Motion carried..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Welsh)
Change the manager for Costco Atlantic Liquors from Mr. Thomas Cleary to Mr. Gregory Celentano
On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was voted to change the manager for Costco Atlantic Liquors from Mr. Thomas Cleary to Mr. Gregory Celentano. Motion carried. Mr. Gregory Celentano noted that there has been a change of manager to Mr. Celentano, who has 35 years of experience, 13 of which have been in a management role.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was voted to change the manager for Costco Atlantic Liquors from Mr. Thomas Cleary to Mr. Gregory Celentano. Motion carried. Mr. Gregory Celentano noted that there has been a change of manager to Mr. Celentano, who has 35 years of experience, 13 of which have been in a management role..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: James MacDonald)
DISCUSSION AND VOTE RE: BOND ISSUANCE
Approve the sale of $5,965,000 general obligation bonds dated April 1, 2025, to TD securities for the price of $6,302,000 and insured interested as outlined in the schedule
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to approve the sale of $5,965,000 general obligation bonds dated April 1, 2025, to TD securities for the price of $6,302,000 and insured interested as outlined in the schedule. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to approve the sale of $5,965,000 general obligation bonds dated April 1, 2025, to TD securities for the price of $6,302,000 and insured interested as outlined in the schedule. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
DISCUSSION AND VOTE RE: RECOMMENDED PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Approve the pavement management program
Ona motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to approve the pavement management program. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“Ona motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to approve the pavement management program. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
COMMITTEE
Appoint Ms. Persson Reilly to the Sustainability Committee
On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was voted to appoint Ms. Persson Reilly to the Sustainability Committee. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was voted to appoint Ms. Persson Reilly to the Sustainability Committee. Motion carried..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: James MacDonald)
NEW/OLD BUSINESS
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was resolved, pursuant to Mass General Law, Chapter 30, Section 21A, Subsection 3, to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Boles Welsh, it was resolved, pursuant to Mass General Law, Chapter 30, Section 21A, Subsection 3, to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body. Motion carried..” (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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