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July 16, 2025
25 recorded votes, 0 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
COMPLIANCE FAILURE HEARING; TEMAZCAL TEQUILA CANTINA, 660 LEGACY PL
Close the public hearing
On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, and seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was resolved to close the public hearing. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, and seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was resolved to close the public hearing. Motion carried..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: James MacDonald)
Take the matter of the compliance hearing failure under advisement until the next meeting scheduled for August 14, 2025
On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, and seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was resolved to take the matter of the compliance hearing failure under advisement until the next meeting scheduled for August 14, 2025. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, and seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was resolved to take the matter of the compliance hearing failure under advisement until the next meeting scheduled for August 14, 2025. Motion carried..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: James MacDonald)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve items on the Consent Agenda, as presented e Drainlayer Approval (Bussey Enterprises) e Approval of Signs for MBACC Pottery Sale « Gift Acceptance of $1,000 from Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation...
On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, and seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was resolved to approve items on the Consent Agenda, as presented e Drainlayer Approval (Bussey Enterprises) e Approval of Signs for MBACC Pottery Sale « Gift Acceptance of $1,000 from Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism for DPD (safety initiative grant) e Approval of Meeting Minutes Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, and seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was resolved to approve items on the Consent Agenda, as presented e Drainlayer Approval (Bussey Enterprises) e Approval of Signs for MBACC Pottery Sale « Gift Acceptance of $1,000 from Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism for DPD (safety initiative grant) e Approval of Meeting Minutes Motion carried..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: James MacDonald)
DISCUSSION & VOTE RE: INTERFUND ADVANCE BORROWING
Approve the total amount of $7,993,000 for the FY26 interfund advanced borrowing as proposed
On a motion made by Ms. Reilly, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to approve the total amount of $7,993,000 for the FY26 interfund advanced borrowing as proposed. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Reilly, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to approve the total amount of $7,993,000 for the FY26 interfund advanced borrowing as proposed. Motion carried..” (Motion: Reilly, second: Sullivan)
DISCUSSION & VOTE RE: CHANGE OF MANAGER, USS JACOB JONES POST #2017
Close the public hearing
Ona motion made by Ms. Reilly, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to close the public hearing. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“Ona motion made by Ms. Reilly, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to close the public hearing. Motion carried..” (Motion: Reilly, second: Sullivan)
DISCUSSION & VOTE RE: INTERFUND ADVANCE BORROWING
Approve the change of manager USS Jacob Jones Post #2017
On a motion made by Ms. Reilly, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to approve the change of manager USS Jacob Jones Post #2017. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Reilly, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to approve the change of manager USS Jacob Jones Post #2017. Motion carried..” (Motion: Reilly, second: Sullivan)
BOSTON AND THE TOWN OF DEDHAM
On a motion made by Ms. Reilly
On a motion made by Ms. Reilly, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, if was resolved to accept CH.270 of the Acts of 2014 ~ an Act promoting local law enforcement continuity between the city of Boston and the Town of Dedham. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Reilly, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, if was resolved to accept CH.270 of the Acts of 2014 ~ an Act promoting local law enforcement continuity between the city of Boston and the Town of Dedham. Motion carried..” (Motion: Reilly, second: Sullivan)
PUBLIC HEARINGS & DISCUSSION & VOTE RE: REQUEST(S) FROM AT&T TO INSTALL
Close the public hearing
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to close the public hearing. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to close the public hearing. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
Approve AT&T to install small wireless facilities at the following locations: 269 Common Street, 978 High Street, 68 Mount Vernon Street, and 37 Zoar Avenue, with the condition that there must be...
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to approve AT&T to install small wireless facilities at the following locations: 269 Common Street, 978 High Street, 68 Mount Vernon Street, and 37 Zoar Avenue, with the condition that there must be no double poles at any of these locations. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to approve AT&T to install small wireless facilities at the following locations: 269 Common Street, 978 High Street, 68 Mount Vernon Street, and 37 Zoar Avenue, with the condition that there must be no double poles at any of these locations. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
Street, 978 High Street, 68 Mount Vernon Street, and 37 Zoar Avenue, with the condition
Postpone the decision on the 650 High Street iocation due to concerns regarding its placement in a historic district and its proximity to the Superior Court
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Dr. Teehan, it was resolved to postpone the decision on the 650 High Street iocation due to concerns regarding its placement in a historic district and its proximity to the Superior Court. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Dr. Teehan, it was resolved to postpone the decision on the 650 High Street iocation due to concerns regarding its placement in a historic district and its proximity to the Superior Court. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Teehan)
FOR LIBERTY AND MAIN 1 LLC D/B/A LIBERTY AND MAIN, 500 LEGACY PLACE
Close the public hearing
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to close the public hearing. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to close the public hearing. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
Approve the change of officers/Directors/LLC managers, as well as the change of ownership interest for Liberty and Main 1 LLC, doing business as Liberty and Main, 500 Legacy Place
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to approve the change of officers/Directors/LLC managers, as well as the change of ownership interest for Liberty and Main 1 LLC, doing business as Liberty and Main, 500 Legacy Place. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to approve the change of officers/Directors/LLC managers, as well as the change of ownership interest for Liberty and Main 1 LLC, doing business as Liberty and Main, 500 Legacy Place. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
COMPLIANCE FAILURE HEARING-SHAKE SHACK, 226 LEGACY PLACE
Close the public hearing
Ona motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to close the public hearing. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“Ona motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to close the public hearing. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
FOR LIBERTY AND MAIN 1 LLC D/B/A LIBERTY AND MAIN, 500 LEGACY PLACE
Postpone the compliance failure hearing ~ Shake Shack, 226 Legacy Place, to August 14, 2025
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to postpone the compliance failure hearing ~ Shake Shack, 226 Legacy Place, to August 14, 2025. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to postpone the compliance failure hearing ~ Shake Shack, 226 Legacy Place, to August 14, 2025. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
COMPLIANCE FAILURE HEARING-PANCHO'S TAQUERIA, 551 HIGH STREET
Close the public hearing
On a motion made by Ms. Reilly, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to close the public hearing. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Reilly, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to close the public hearing. Motion carried..” (Motion: Reilly, second: Sullivan)
Postpone the compliance failure hearing - Pancho's Taqueria, 551 High Street, to August 14, 2025
On a motion made by Ms. Reilly, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was resolved to postpone the compliance failure hearing - Pancho's Taqueria, 551 High Street, to August 14, 2025. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Reilly, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was resolved to postpone the compliance failure hearing - Pancho's Taqueria, 551 High Street, to August 14, 2025. Motion carried..” (Motion: Reilly, second: James MacDonald)
JUICE BAR, 555 HIGH STREET
Close the public hearing
On a motion made by Ms. Reilly, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to close the public hearing. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Reilly, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to close the public hearing. Motion carried..” (Motion: Reilly, second: Sullivan)
Approve the common victualer license for NUE Juice Bar at 555 High Street
On a motion made by Ms. Reilly, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was resolved to approve the common victualer license for NUE Juice Bar at 555 High Street. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Reilly, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was resolved to approve the common victualer license for NUE Juice Bar at 555 High Street. Motion carried..” (Motion: Reilly, second: James MacDonald)
Approve the recommendation of the Transportation Advisory Committee to install a 4- inch white edge line approximately 6 inches from the curb to better mark the boundary between the road and sidewalk
On a motion made by Ms. Reilly, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was resolved to approve the recommendation of the Transportation Advisory Committee to install a 4- inch white edge line approximately 6 inches from the curb to better mark the boundary between the road and sidewalk. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Reilly, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was resolved to approve the recommendation of the Transportation Advisory Committee to install a 4- inch white edge line approximately 6 inches from the curb to better mark the boundary between the road and sidewalk. Motion carried..” (Motion: Reilly, second: James MacDonald)
Approve the attached proposal to the section geometry change map as recommended by the Transportation Advisory Committee
On a motion made by Ms. Reilly, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was resolved to approve the attached proposal to the section geometry change map as recommended by the Transportation Advisory Committee. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Reilly, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was resolved to approve the attached proposal to the section geometry change map as recommended by the Transportation Advisory Committee. Motion carried..” (Motion: Reilly, second: James MacDonald)
Approve the recommended revisions to the town's traffic calming policy, with the amendment that Court Street and Ames Street (which were incorrectly shown as eligible on the map) are to be marked...
On a motion made by Ms. Reilly, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was resolved to approve the recommended revisions to the town's traffic calming policy, with the amendment that Court Street and Ames Street (which were incorrectly shown as eligible on the map) are to be marked as ineligible for traffic calming requests. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Reilly, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was resolved to approve the recommended revisions to the town's traffic calming policy, with the amendment that Court Street and Ames Street (which were incorrectly shown as eligible on the map) are to be marked as ineligible for traffic calming requests. Motion carried..” (Motion: Reilly, second: James MacDonald)
DISCUSSION & VOTE RE: SANCTIONS FOR AULD SOD PUB
Suspend the alcohol restaurant license for Auld Sod Pub for seven days
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Reilly, it was resolved to suspend the alcohol restaurant license for Auld Sod Pub for seven days. Three of the seven days are to be held in abeyance for two years (until July 16, 2027). The suspension includes previously held days from October and December 2024, with one additional day added. The seven-day suspension is to be served from Friday, July 25, 2025, to Thursday, July 31, 2025. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Reilly, it was resolved to suspend the alcohol restaurant license for Auld Sod Pub for seven days. Three of the seven days are to be held in abeyance for two years (until July 16, 2027). The suspension includes previously held days from October and December 2024, with one additional day added. The seven-day suspension is to be served from Friday, July 25, 2025, to Thursday, July 31, 2025. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Reilly)
The following departments be independently audited during the FY25 audit: the school department's gift accounts (including fundraising activities} and the planning department
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Reilly, it was resolved that the following departments be independently audited during the FY25 audit: the school department's gift accounts (including fundraising activities} and the planning department. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Reilly, it was resolved that the following departments be independently audited during the FY25 audit: the school department's gift accounts (including fundraising activities} and the planning department. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Reilly)
DISCUSSION & VOTE RE: DATE TO CLOSE WARRANT - 2025 FALL TOWN MEETING
Close the warrant for the 2025 Fall Town Meeting on November 17, 2025, on August 29, 2025
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Reilly, it was resolved to close the warrant for the 2025 Fall Town Meeting on November 17, 2025, on August 29, 2025. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Reilly, it was resolved to close the warrant for the 2025 Fall Town Meeting on November 17, 2025, on August 29, 2025. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Reilly)
ADJOURNMENT
There was no further business to transact
On a motion made by Ms. Reilly, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, and carried, it was agreed that there was no further business to transact; the meeting closed at 9:20 p.m. DISCLAIMER The above minutes should be used as a summary of the motions passed and issues discussed at the meeting.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Reilly, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, and carried, it was agreed that there was no further business to transact; the meeting closed at 9:20 p.m. DISCLAIMER The above minutes should be used as a summary of the motions passed and issues discussed at the meeting..” (Motion: Reilly, 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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