MassVoter.com← Dedham Select BoardDedham Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
January 29, 2026
9 recorded votes, 2 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, including: Gift Acceptances (Youth Commission-$100 from the Mullens) Motion carried
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 Acceptances (Youth Commission-$100 from the Mullens) 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 Acceptances (Youth Commission-$100 from the Mullens) Motion carried..” (Motion: Reilly, second: Sullivan)
Manager
Close the public hearing
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Dr. Teehan, it was resolved to close the public hearing. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Dr. Teehan, it was resolved to close the public hearing. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Teehan)
Take the liquor license violation at Plaza Liquor Mart under advisement and to schedule a vote on the outcome for February 10, 2026
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to take the liquor license violation at Plaza Liquor Mart under advisement and to schedule a vote on the outcome for February 10, 2026. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to take the liquor license violation at Plaza Liquor Mart under advisement and to schedule a vote on the outcome for February 10, 2026. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
Close the public hearing
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Dr. Teehan, it was resolved to close the public hearing. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Dr. Teehan, it was resolved to close the public hearing. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Teehan)
Ill, Manager
Place the Tavern in the Square violation under advisement and to schedule a vote on the outcome for February 10, 2026
Ona motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to place the Tavern in the Square violation under advisement and to schedule a vote on the outcome for February 10, 2026. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“Ona motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to place the Tavern in the Square violation under advisement and to schedule a vote on the outcome for February 10, 2026. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
Legacy Boulevard Mixed-Use District Plan Advisory Committee
Accept a $105,000 Grant for the Legacy Boulevard Mixed-Use District Plan
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to accept a $105,000 Grant for the Legacy Boulevard Mixed-Use District Plan. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to accept a $105,000 Grant for the Legacy Boulevard Mixed-Use District Plan. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
Appoint Michelle Persson Reilly to the Legacy Boulevard Mixed-Use District Plan Advisory Committee
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to appoint Michelle Persson Reilly to the Legacy Boulevard Mixed-Use District Plan Advisory Committee. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to appoint Michelle Persson Reilly to the Legacy Boulevard Mixed-Use District Plan Advisory Committee. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
Nominate three candidates and appoint Emily O’Connell to the Sustainability Advisory Committee (choice vote)
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to place Emily O'Connell, Tim Kozen, and Nick Iandolo in nomination for the Sustainability Advisory Committee; Ms. Reilly voted for Mr. Kozen, Dr. Teehan voted for Ms. O'Connell, Mr. MacDonald voted for Ms. O'Connell, Ms. Sullivan voted for Ms. O'Connell and Ms. Boles Welsh voted for Mr. Kozen. Motion carried (3-2) to appoint Ms. O'Connell to the Sustainability Advisory Committee.
Choice vote: “Ms. Reilly voted for Mr. Kozen, Dr. Teehan voted for Ms. O’Connell, Mr. MacDonald voted for Ms. O’Connell, Ms. Sullivan voted for Ms. O’Connell and Ms. Boles Welsh voted for Mr. Kozen. Motion carried (3-2) to appoint Ms. O’Connell.” Each member chose a candidate rather than voting yes or no, so we show the result only, as for all choice votes.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to place Emily O'Connell, Tim Kozen, and Nick Iandolo in nomination for the Sustainability Advisory Committee; Ms. Reilly voted for Mr. Kozen, Dr. Teehan voted for Ms. O'Connell, Mr. MacDonald voted for Ms. O'Connell, Ms. Sullivan voted for Ms. O'Connell and Ms. Boles Welsh voted for Mr. Kozen. Motion carried (3-2) to appoint Ms. O'Connell to the Sustainability Advisory Committee..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
ADJOURNMENT
There was no further business to transact
On a motion duly made and carried, it was agreed that there was no further business to transact; the meeting closed at 6:40 p.m. DISCLAIMER The above minutes should be used as a summary of the motions passed and issues discussed at the meeting.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion duly made and carried, it was agreed that there was no further business to transact; the meeting closed at 6:40 p.m. DISCLAIMER The above minutes should be used as a summary of the motions passed and issues discussed at the meeting..”
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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