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November 6, 2025
12 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 • Drainlayer approval (Sweeney Excavating Corp.)
On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Ms. Reilly, it was resolved to approve items on the consent agenda as presented • Drainlayer approval (Sweeney Excavating Corp.); Signs for Dedham Youth Lacrosse • Gift Acceptance (Dedham Junior Women's Club, $250 to Endicott Estate for Upkeep & Beautification; and Smith-Chmiel Family Foundation, $10,000 to Dedham Youth Commission for use "where needed most") • Transient Vendor License for Dedham Community House for sale of Christmas tree & wreaths, 11/29/25 to 12/7/25 from 10-3 • One-day liquor licenses (St. John of Damascus, Church Bazaar 11/7/25 2-8 pm & 11/8/25 12-9 pm, and Christmas Concert 12/6/25 6-10 pm) • Mixin's Singles Social, 11/14/25 8-10 pm Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Ms. Reilly, it was resolved to approve items on the consent agenda as presented • Drainlayer approval (Sweeney Excavating Corp.); Signs for Dedham Youth Lacrosse • Gift Acceptance (Dedham Junior Women's Club, $250 to Endicott Estate for Upkeep & Beautification; and Smith-Chmiel Family Foundation, $10,000 to Dedham Youth Commission for use "where needed most") • Transient Vendor License for Dedham Community House for sale of Christmas tree & wreaths, 11/29/25 to 12/7/25 from 10-3 • One-day liquor licenses (St. John of Damascus, Church Bazaar 11/7/25 2-8 pm & 11/8/25 12-9 pm, and Christmas Concert 12/6/25 6-10 pm) • Mixin's Singles Social, 11/14/25 8-10 pm Motion carried..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Reilly)
Take one item that was not included on the agenda
On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Ms. Reilly, it was voted to take one item that was not included on the agenda. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Ms. Reilly, it was voted to take one item that was not included on the agenda. Motion carried..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Reilly)
Lacrosse
Approve the appointment of Capital Services LLC as a Drainlayer in the Town of Dedham
On a motion made by Ms. Reilly, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to approve the appointment of Capital Services LLC as a Drainlayer in the Town of Dedham. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Reilly, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was voted to approve the appointment of Capital Services LLC as a Drainlayer in the Town of Dedham. Motion carried..” (Motion: Reilly, second: Sullivan)
FOR THE 2025 FALL TOWN MEETING
Support the Finance and Warrant Committee's position on Articles 1 to 6, and Articles 15 and 16
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Reilly, it was voted to support the Finance and Warrant Committee's position on Articles 1 to 6, and Articles 15 and 16. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Reilly, it was voted to support the Finance and Warrant Committee's position on Articles 1 to 6, and Articles 15 and 16. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Reilly)
Support the Finance and Warrant Committee's position on Article 14
On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Ms. Reilly, it was voted to support the Finance and Warrant Committee's position on Article 14. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Ms. Reilly, it was voted to support the Finance and Warrant Committee's position on Article 14. Motion carried..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Reilly)
Postpone the vote on Articles 17 and 18 until the Town meeting
On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was voted to postpone the vote on Articles 17 and 18 until the Town meeting. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was voted to postpone the vote on Articles 17 and 18 until the Town meeting. Motion carried..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: James MacDonald)
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
Appoint Leigh Hafrey and David Hilgeman as the Select Board designees to the Conservation Commission Associate Members Committee
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Reilly, it was resolved to appoint Leigh Hafrey and David Hilgeman as the Select Board designees to the Conservation Commission Associate Members Committee. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Reilly, it was resolved to appoint Leigh Hafrey and David Hilgeman as the Select Board designees to the Conservation Commission Associate Members Committee. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Reilly)
Appoint Sophia MacKinnon and Matthew Layne as the Select Board designees to the Conservation Commission Resource Members Committee
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Reilly, it was resolved to appoint Sophia MacKinnon and Matthew Layne as the Select Board designees to the Conservation Commission Resource Members Committee. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Reilly, it was resolved to appoint Sophia MacKinnon and Matthew Layne as the Select Board designees to the Conservation Commission Resource Members Committee. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Reilly)
COMMITTEE
Appoint Tracey Franklin as the Select Board designee to the Human Rights Committee
On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was resolved to appoint Tracey Franklin as the Select Board designee to the Human Rights Committee. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was resolved to appoint Tracey Franklin as the Select Board designee to the Human Rights Committee. Motion carried..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: James MacDonald)
PLAN STEERING COMMITTEE
Place all names (Eli Bassin, Brandon Westerling and Steven Popper) nomination for the Select Board designee to the Facilities Master Plan Steering Committee
On a motion made by Ms. Reilly, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was resolved to place all names (Eli Bassin, Brandon Westerling and Steven Popper) nomination for the Select Board designee to the Facilities Master Plan Steering Committee. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Reilly, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was resolved to place all names (Eli Bassin, Brandon Westerling and Steven Popper) nomination for the Select Board designee to the Facilities Master Plan Steering Committee. Motion carried..” (Motion: Reilly, second: James MacDonald)
Appoint Eli Bossin as the Select Board designee to the Facilities Master Plan Steering Committee (choice vote)
On the vote, Ms. Reilly voted for Mr. Bossin, Mr. Teehan voted for Mr. Bossin, Mr. MacDonald voted for Mr. Bossin, Ms. Sullivan voted for Mr. Bossin and Ms. Boles Welsh voted for Mr. Bassin; it was resolved to appoint Eli Bossin as the Select Board designee to the Facilities Master Plan Steering Committee. Motion carried.
Choice vote: “Ms. Reilly voted for Mr. Bossin, Mr. Teehan voted for Mr. Bossin, Mr. MacDonald voted for Mr. Bossin, Ms. Sullivan voted for Mr. Bossin and Ms. Boles Welsh voted for Mr. Bassin” (the minutes spell the name both ways). We show the result only, as for all choice votes.
From the minutes
“On the vote, Ms. Reilly voted for Mr. Bossin, Mr. Teehan voted for Mr. Bossin, Mr. MacDonald voted for Mr. Bossin, Ms. Sullivan voted for Mr. Bossin and Ms. Boles Welsh voted for Mr. Bassin; it was resolved to appoint Eli Bossin as the Select Board designee to the Facilities Master Plan Steering Committee. Motion carried..”
ADJOURNMENT
There was no further business to transact
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Reilly, and carried, it was agreed that there was no further business to transact; the meeting closed at 6:28 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 Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Reilly, and carried, it was agreed that there was no further business to transact; the meeting closed at 6:28 p.m. DISCLAIMER The above minutes should be used as a summary of the motions passed and issues discussed at the meeting..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Reilly)
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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