MassVoter.com← Dedham Select BoardDedham Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
September 25, 2025
8 recorded votes, 1 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
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve items on the Consent Agenda, as presented e Block Party (Bonham Rd
On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, and seconded by Ms. Reilly, it was resolved to approve items on the Consent Agenda, as presented e Block Party (Bonham Rd. 10.12.25 1-9 pm) ¢ Drainlayer Approval (Super Service Today) Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, and seconded by Ms. Reilly, it was resolved to approve items on the Consent Agenda, as presented e Block Party (Bonham Rd. 10.12.25 1-9 pm) ¢ Drainlayer Approval (Super Service Today) Motion carried..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Reilly)
226 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, and change of ownership interest for Shake Shack 226 Legacy Place as proposed
On a motion made by Ms. Reilly, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was resolved to approve the change of officers, directors, LLC managers, and change of ownership interest for Shake Shack 226 Legacy Place as proposed. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Reilly, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was resolved to approve the change of officers, directors, LLC managers, and change of ownership interest for Shake Shack 226 Legacy Place as proposed. Motion carried..” (Motion: Reilly, second: James MacDonald)
PROVIDENCE HIGHWAY
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 change of ownership interest for Tavern in the Square Dedham LLC, 985 Providence Highway
On a motion made by Ms. Reilly, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to approve the change of ownership interest for Tavern in the Square Dedham LLC, 985 Providence Highway. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Reilly, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to approve the change of ownership interest for Tavern in the Square Dedham LLC, 985 Providence Highway. Motion carried..” (Motion: Reilly, second: Sullivan)
DISCUSSION & VOTE RE: WITHDRAWAL OF STATEMENT OF INTEREST WITH MSBA
Approve the withdrawal of the statement of interest with the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) for the Dedham Public Schools
On a motion made by Ms. Reilly, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to approve the withdrawal of the statement of interest with the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) for the Dedham Public Schools. Mr. MacDonald abstained. Motion carried.
The minutes say James MacDonald abstained, but they give no count and do not record how the other members voted, so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Reilly, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to approve the withdrawal of the statement of interest with the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) for the Dedham Public Schools. Mr. MacDonald abstained. Motion carried..” (Motion: Reilly, second: Sullivan)
DISCUSSION & VOTE RE: APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Approve the minutes of the December 11, 2024, March 24, May 1, May 15, and June 5, 2025, meetings as presented
On a motion made by Ms. Reilly, seconded by Mr. Teehan, it was resolved to approve the minutes of the December 11, 2024, March 24, May 1, May 15, and June 5, 2025, meetings as presented. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Reilly, seconded by Mr. Teehan, it was resolved to approve the minutes of the December 11, 2024, March 24, May 1, May 15, and June 5, 2025, meetings as presented. Motion carried..” (Motion: Reilly, second: Teehan)
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 8:10 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 8:10 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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