MassVoter.com← Dedham Select BoardDedham Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
May 1, 2025
17 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Erin Boles Welsh, Dimitria Sullivan, James MacDonald, Dennis Teehan, Michelle Reilly
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
REORGANIZATION OF SELECT BOARD
Nominate Ms. Welsh to the position of Chair
On a motion made by Ms. Reilly, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to nominate Ms. Welsh to the position of Chair. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Reilly, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to nominate Ms. Welsh to the position of Chair. Motion carried..” (Motion: Reilly, second: Sullivan)
Nominate Ms. Sullivan to the position of Vice Chair
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Dr. Teehan, it was resolved to nominate Ms. Sullivan to the position of Vice Chair. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Dr. Teehan, it was resolved to nominate Ms. Sullivan to the position of Vice Chair. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Teehan)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the consent agenda, including the following e Block party approval e Approval of Bay State Antique Auto Show e Gift acceptances e Signs for DJWC Summer Concert Series e Request from HRC...
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to approve the consent agenda, including the following e Block party approval e Approval of Bay State Antique Auto Show e Gift acceptances e Signs for DJWC Summer Concert Series e Request from HRC for Pride Month Celebration on June 1 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. e One-day liquor license e Three Squares New England Ride for Food e Request for signs for Dedham Porchfest e Amendment to outdoor seating for legal seafood, 736 Legacy Place e Request for use of Town Green e Approval of the minutes. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to approve the consent agenda, including the following e Block party approval e Approval of Bay State Antique Auto Show e Gift acceptances e Signs for DJWC Summer Concert Series e Request from HRC for Pride Month Celebration on June 1 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. e One-day liquor license e Three Squares New England Ride for Food e Request for signs for Dedham Porchfest e Amendment to outdoor seating for legal seafood, 736 Legacy Place e Request for use of Town Green e Approval of the minutes. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
Approve the following drainlayers from (RF Home Improvement, Joseph DeFilippo Co., & DJ Morris Contracting)
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to approve the following drainlayers from (RF Home Improvement, Joseph DeFilippo Co., & DJ Morris Contracting). Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to approve the following drainlayers from (RF Home Improvement, Joseph DeFilippo Co., & DJ Morris Contracting). Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
Approve the 5k road race for Cedars Samaritan Care on Sunday, May 18, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Motion carried
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to approve the 5k road race for Cedars Samaritan Care on Sunday, May 18, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to approve the 5k road race for Cedars Samaritan Care on Sunday, May 18, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
Approve the request from Dedham Square Circle for the use of the Town Green during their Summer Stroll, July 24, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Motion carried
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to approve the request from Dedham Square Circle for the use of the Town Green during their Summer Stroll, July 24, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to approve the request from Dedham Square Circle for the use of the Town Green during their Summer Stroll, July 24, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
LICENSE
Close the public hearing
On a motion duly made, it was voted to close the public hearing. Motion carried.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made, it was voted to close the public hearing. Motion carried..”
Approve the request for issuance of an all-alcohol restaurant license to Golf Lounge Dedham LLC d/b/a Golf Lounge 18, 765 Providence Highway
On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was resolved to approve the request for issuance of an all-alcohol restaurant license to Golf Lounge Dedham LLC d/b/a Golf Lounge 18, 765 Providence Highway. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was resolved to approve the request for issuance of an all-alcohol restaurant license to Golf Lounge Dedham LLC d/b/a Golf Lounge 18, 765 Providence Highway. Motion carried..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: James MacDonald)
Approve the appointment of Christopher Botti as manager of record for Golf Lounge Dedham
On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was resolved to approve the appointment of Christopher Botti as manager of record for Golf Lounge Dedham. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was resolved to approve the appointment of Christopher Botti as manager of record for Golf Lounge Dedham. Motion carried..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: James MacDonald)
DECLARATION OF DISCONTINUANCE AND ABANDONMENT
Authorize the Chair of the Select Board to sign the declaration of discontinuance and abandonment pursuant to G.L. laws Chapter 40 Section 15 related to the altered layout of the public away known...
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Reilly, it was resolved to authorize the Chair of the Select Board to sign the declaration of discontinuance and abandonment pursuant to G.L. laws Chapter 40 Section 15 related to the altered layout of the public away known as Pine Street in the Town of Dedham. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Reilly, it was resolved to authorize the Chair of the Select Board to sign the declaration of discontinuance and abandonment pursuant to G.L. laws Chapter 40 Section 15 related to the altered layout of the public away known as Pine Street in the Town of Dedham. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Reilly)
HOURS FOR USE OF THE TOWN GREEN
Approve the hours of the use of the Town Green from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Motion carried
On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Ms. Reilly, it was resolved to approve the hours of the use of the Town Green from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Ms. Reilly, it was resolved to approve the hours of the use of the Town Green from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Motion carried..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Reilly)
WARRANT ARTICLES FOR THE 2025 SPRING ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
Support the Non-Zoning Warrant Articles 1 to 2, 5 to 11, 13 to 25, and 27
On a motion made by Mr. Teehan, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to support the Non-Zoning Warrant Articles 1 to 2, 5 to 11, 13 to 25, and 27. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Teehan, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to support the Non-Zoning Warrant Articles 1 to 2, 5 to 11, 13 to 25, and 27. Motion carried..” (Motion: Teehan, second: Sullivan)
Support Non-Zoning Warrant Article 3
On a motion made by Ms. Boles Welsh, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was resolved to support Non-Zoning Warrant Article 3. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Boles Welsh, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was resolved to support Non-Zoning Warrant Article 3. Motion carried..” (Motion: Welsh, second: James MacDonald)
Confirm the Finance and Warrant Committee's vote to borrow funds for the fiscal year 2026 capital budget
On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was resolved to confirm the Finance and Warrant Committee's vote to borrow funds for the fiscal year 2026 capital budget. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was resolved to confirm the Finance and Warrant Committee's vote to borrow funds for the fiscal year 2026 capital budget. Motion carried..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: James MacDonald)
HOURS FOR USE OF THE TOWN GREEN
Confirm the finance and warrant committee's recommendation that it be voted to establish a senior property tax relief policy study committee
On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Ms. Reilly, it was resolved to confirm the finance and warrant committee's recommendation that it be voted to establish a senior property tax relief policy study committee. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Ms. Reilly, it was resolved to confirm the finance and warrant committee's recommendation that it be voted to establish a senior property tax relief policy study committee. Motion carried..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Reilly)
WARRANT ARTICLES FOR THE 2025 SPRING ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
Approve that the all-alcoholic restaurant license issues to Joest, LLC II Ristorante Massimo at 400 Legacy Place, Dedham, be suspended for a period of three days, two days to be held in abeyance...
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to approve that the all-alcoholic restaurant license issues to Joest, LLC II Ristorante Massimo at 400 Legacy Place, Dedham, be suspended for a period of three days, two days to be held in abeyance for a period of one year, said one year to expire May 1, 2026, and one day to be served, said one day to be served on May 14, 2025. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to approve that the all-alcoholic restaurant license issues to Joest, LLC II Ristorante Massimo at 400 Legacy Place, Dedham, be suspended for a period of three days, two days to be held in abeyance for a period of one year, said one year to expire May 1, 2026, and one day to be served, said one day to be served on May 14, 2025. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn the meeting
On a motion duly made and carried, it was agreed 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 agreed 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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