MassVoter.com← Dedham Select BoardDedham Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
December 3, 2025
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The tax classification hearing was held jointly with the Board of Assessors; the Assessors’ votes are left out.
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, including • Gift Acceptance (Tropical Smoothie, donation of smoothies for Animal Control Meeting re: Wildlife) • Menorah lighting on 12.18.25...
On a motion made by Ms. Reilly, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to approve items on the consent agenda as presented, including • Gift Acceptance (Tropical Smoothie, donation of smoothies for Animal Control Meeting re: Wildlife) • Menorah lighting on 12.18.25 Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Reilly, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to approve items on the consent agenda as presented, including • Gift Acceptance (Tropical Smoothie, donation of smoothies for Animal Control Meeting re: Wildlife) • Menorah lighting on 12.18.25 Motion carried..” (Motion: Reilly, second: Sullivan)
Request for Alteration of Premises for Boots & Beer, LLC, 204 Legacy Place, Dedham
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 alteration of premises for Boots & Beer, LLC, 204 Legacy Place, Dedham
On a motion made by Ms. Reilly, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to approve the alteration of premises for Boots & Beer, LLC, 204 Legacy Place, Dedham. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Reilly, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to approve the alteration of premises for Boots & Beer, LLC, 204 Legacy Place, Dedham. Motion carried..” (Motion: Reilly, second: Sullivan)
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)
Issue an All Alcohol Restaurant License for Mediterranean Dining Group, Inc. d/b/a Mezo Authentic Mediterranean Kitchen, 449-551 High Street
On a motion made by Ms. Reilly, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to issue an All Alcohol Restaurant License for Mediterranean Dining Group, Inc. d/b/a Mezo Authentic Mediterranean Kitchen, 449-551 High Street. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Reilly, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to issue an All Alcohol Restaurant License for Mediterranean Dining Group, Inc. d/b/a Mezo Authentic Mediterranean Kitchen, 449-551 High Street. Motion carried..” (Motion: Reilly, second: Sullivan)
Appoint George Panagopoulos as Manager of Record (pursuant to Special Legislation, Ch.107, Acts of 2014)
On a motion made by Ms. Reilly, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to appoint George Panagopoulos as Manager of Record (pursuant to Special Legislation, Ch.107, Acts of 2014). Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Reilly, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to appoint George Panagopoulos as Manager of Record (pursuant to Special Legislation, Ch.107, Acts of 2014). Motion carried..” (Motion: Reilly, second: Sullivan)
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)
FY'26 Tax Classification Hearing
Continue the property tax classification system for the Town of Dedham, rather than switching to a single tax rate for all property classes
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to continue the property tax classification system for the Town of Dedham, rather than switching to a single tax rate for all property classes. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to continue the property tax classification system for the Town of Dedham, rather than switching to a single tax rate for all property classes. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
Apply the maximum allowable tax shift (175%) between residential and CIP (commercial, industrial, personal property) classes
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to apply the maximum allowable tax shift (175%) between residential and CIP (commercial, industrial, personal property) classes. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to apply the maximum allowable tax shift (175%) between residential and CIP (commercial, industrial, personal property) classes. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
Automatic Amusement Licenses: Theater Licenses: Fortune Teller license
Approve all licenses for 2026, including: All Alcohol Restaurant & Package Store Licenses
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to approve all licenses for 2026, including: All Alcohol Restaurant & Package Store Licenses; Wine & Malt Restaurant & Package Store Licenses; lnnholder, Veterans & Club Licenses; Common Victualer Licenses; Class I, II & Ill Licenses; Second Hand Dealer Licenses; Sunday & Secular Day Music & Dancing Licenses; Entertainment Licenses; Automatic Amusement Licenses; Theater Licenses; and Fortune Teller license. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to approve all licenses for 2026, including: All Alcohol Restaurant & Package Store Licenses; Wine & Malt Restaurant & Package Store Licenses; lnnholder, Veterans & Club Licenses; Common Victualer Licenses; Class I, II & Ill Licenses; Second Hand Dealer Licenses; Sunday & Secular Day Music & Dancing Licenses; Entertainment Licenses; Automatic Amusement Licenses; Theater Licenses; and Fortune Teller license. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
One Hour Extension of Alcohol Service for New Year's Eve (12.31.25, Closing Hour
Authorize a one-hour extension of alcohol service for New Year's Eve (12.31.25, closing hour extended from 1 :00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.)
On a motion made by Ms. Reilly, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to authorize a one-hour extension of alcohol service for New Year's Eve (12.31.25, closing hour extended from 1 :00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.). Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Reilly, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to authorize a one-hour extension of alcohol service for New Year's Eve (12.31.25, closing hour extended from 1 :00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.). Motion carried..” (Motion: Reilly, second: Sullivan)
Call for Compliance Failure hearings for El Centro, Tavern in the Square, Plaza Liquor Mart, Temazcal Tequila Cantina & Hilton at Dedham Place
On a motion made by Ms. Reilly, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to call for Compliance Failure hearings for El Centro, Tavern in the Square, Plaza Liquor Mart, Temazcal Tequila Cantina & Hilton at Dedham Place. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Reilly, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to call for Compliance Failure hearings for El Centro, Tavern in the Square, Plaza Liquor Mart, Temazcal Tequila Cantina & Hilton at Dedham Place. Motion carried..” (Motion: Reilly, second: Sullivan)
ADJOURNMENT
There was no further business to transact
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, and carried, it was agreed that there was no further business to transact; the meeting closed at 9:21 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. Sullivan, and carried, it was agreed that there was no further business to transact; the meeting closed at 9:21 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: 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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