MassVoter.com← Dedham Select BoardDedham Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
June 18, 2025
9 recorded votes, 5 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 late, during the Dedham Convenience Store hearing, and abstained on its sanction.
Every vote, in order
VFW (September 20, 2025, at 9 AM); a request for use of the Town Green for Blue Bunny
Approve the Consent Agenda
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda was made by Ms. Sullivan and seconded by Ms. Persson Reilly. The motion carried unanimously.
Yes: James MacDonald, Reilly, Sullivan, WelshDennis Teehan arrived late, during the Dedham Convenience Store hearing (the minutes say so), so he is not counted for earlier votes.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Consent Agenda was made by Ms. Sullivan and seconded by Ms. Persson Reilly. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Reilly)
Discussion & Vote Re: FY'25 Year End Transfer Requests
Approve the FY'25 year-end transfers as presented
Motion to approve the FY'25 year-end transfers as presented was made by Mr. MacDonald and seconded by Ms. Sullivan. The motion carried unanimously.
Yes: James MacDonald, Reilly, Sullivan, WelshDennis Teehan arrived late, during the Dedham Convenience Store hearing (the minutes say so), so he is not counted for earlier votes.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the FY'25 year-end transfers as presented was made by Mr. MacDonald and seconded by Ms. Sullivan. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
Testimony from the License Holder: Mr. Varden expressed sympathy for Mr. Roche and
Close the public hearing
Motion to close the public hearing was made by Mr. MacDonald and seconded by Ms. Sullivan. The motion carried unanimously.
Yes: James MacDonald, Reilly, Sullivan, WelshDennis Teehan arrived late, during the Dedham Convenience Store hearing (the minutes say so), so he is not counted for earlier votes.
From the minutes
“Motion to close the public hearing was made by Mr. MacDonald and seconded by Ms. Sullivan. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
Take the matter under advisement and return a ruling at the next meeting
Motion to take the matter under advisement and return a ruling at the next meeting was made by Mr. MacDonald and seconded by Ms. Sullivan. The motion carried unanimously.
Yes: James MacDonald, Reilly, Sullivan, WelshDennis Teehan arrived late, during the Dedham Convenience Store hearing (the minutes say so), so he is not counted for earlier votes.
From the minutes
“Motion to take the matter under advisement and return a ruling at the next meeting was made by Mr. MacDonald and seconded by Ms. Sullivan. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
Summary of Police Report: Sgt. Sullivan reported that on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at
Close the public hearing
Motion to close the public hearing was made by Mr. MacDonald and seconded by Ms. Persson Reilly. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Motion to close the public hearing was made by Mr. MacDonald and seconded by Ms. Persson Reilly. The motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Reilly)
Issue a written warning to be kept on file for a period of 28 months, given that this was a first violation
Motion to issue a written warning to be kept on file for a period of 28 months, given that this was a first violation, was made by Mr. MacDonald and seconded by Ms. Persson Reilly. The motion carried, with Mr. Teehan abstaining.
The minutes say Dennis Teehan abstained, but they give no count and do not record how the other members voted, so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“Motion to issue a written warning to be kept on file for a period of 28 months, given that this was a first violation, was made by Mr. MacDonald and seconded by Ms. Persson Reilly. The motion carried, with Mr. Teehan abstaining..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Reilly)
Liquor Violation Hearing (Compliance Failure) -- Re: Shake Shack, 226 Legacy
Continue the Shake Shack compliance failure hearing to July 16, 2025
Motion to continue the compliance failure violation hearing for Shake Shack, 226 . Legacy Place, to Wednesday, July 16, 2025, was made by Mr. MacDonald and seconded by Ms. Sullivan. The motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion to continue the compliance failure violation hearing for Shake Shack, 226 . Legacy Place, to Wednesday, July 16, 2025, was made by Mr. MacDonald and seconded by Ms. Sullivan. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
Associate Member
Approve the appointment of David Costello as a Conservation Commission Resource Associate Member, with a term expiring June 30, 2027
Motion to approve the appointment of David Costello as a Conservation Commission Resource Associate Member, with a term expiring June 30, 2027, was made by Ms. Sullivan and seconded by Mr. Teehan. The motion carried unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the appointment of David Costello as a Conservation Commission Resource Associate Member, with a term expiring June 30, 2027, was made by Ms. Sullivan and seconded by Mr. Teehan. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Teehan)
Executive Session
Enter executive session (non-union personnel negotiations; privacy under G.L. c. 214, s. 1B)
Motion to enter into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21(a), Subsection 2 - to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personne! - and Subsection 7 - to comply with any general or special law, . specifically G.L. c. 32, Chapter 214, Section 1(b), Right to Privacy - was made by Mr. MacDonald and seconded by Ms. Sullivan. A roll call vote was conducted: Ms. Persson Reilly - Yes; Mr. Teehan - Yes; Mr. MacDonald - Yes; Ms. Sullivan - Yes; Chair Boles Welsh - Yes. The motion carried 5-0.
From the minutes
“Motion to enter into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21(a), Subsection 2 - to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personne! - and Subsection 7 - to comply with any general or special law, . specifically G.L. c. 32, Chapter 214, Section 1(b), Right to Privacy - was made by Mr. MacDonald and seconded by Ms. Sullivan. A roll call vote was conducted: Ms. Persson Reilly - Yes; Mr. Teehan - Yes; Mr. MacDonald - Yes; Ms. Sullivan - Yes; Chair Boles Welsh - Yes. The motion carried 5-0..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
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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