MassVoter.com← Dedham Select BoardDedham Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Special meeting
May 19, 2025
3 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
During the meeting:
- Mr. Teehan arrived during the meeting (“Mr. Teehan was present at this point in the meeting”).
Every vote, in order
Discussion & Vote - Re: Block Party Request for Richards Street
Approve a request for a block party on Richards Street (May 26, 2025 from 3 to 10 pm)
Mr. MacDonald moved to approve a request for a block party on Richards Street (May 26, 2025 from 3 to 10 pm); seconded by Ms. Sullivan and so voted (4-0).
Yes: James MacDonald, Reilly, Sullivan, WelshDennis Teehan arrived later in the meeting (the minutes say so), so he is not counted.
From the minutes
“Mr. MacDonald moved to approve a request for a block party on Richards Street (May 26, 2025 from 3 to 10 pm); seconded by Ms. Sullivan and so voted (4-0)..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
Discussion & Vote - Re: Approval of Drainlayer
Approve Minkin Construction as a drainlayer in Dedham
Mr. MacDonald moved to approve Minkin Construction as a drainlayer in Dedham seconded by Ms. Sullivan and so voted (4-0). Mr. Teehan was present at this point in the meeting.
Yes: James MacDonald, Reilly, Sullivan, WelshDennis Teehan arrived later in the meeting (the minutes say so), so he is not counted.
From the minutes
“Mr. MacDonald moved to approve Minkin Construction as a drainlayer in Dedham seconded by Ms. Sullivan and so voted (4-0). Mr. Teehan was present at this point in the meeting..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
Motion to Adjourn
Adjourn the Select Board meeting at 11:35 p.m.
Ms. Sullivan moved to adjourn the Select Board meeting at 11:35 p.m.; seconded by Mr. MacDonald and so voted (5-0).
From the minutes
“Ms. Sullivan moved to adjourn the Select Board meeting at 11:35 p.m.; seconded by Mr. MacDonald and so voted (5-0)..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: James MacDonald)
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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