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Dennis Guilfoyle
Elected townwide · 3 terms in this record
Dennis J. Guilfoyle
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2019–2020 Board
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2019–2020 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Guilfoyle as present or absent at the start.
- Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
- Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
- A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
- “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.
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Attendance
At the start of 34 of 38 Select Board meetings in 2019–2020 Board.
Missed
- Feb 4, 2020 · Workshop: Absent
- Nov 18, 2019 · Special: Absent
- Sep 5, 2019 · Special: Absent
- Jul 11, 2019 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (38)
- Jun 25, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jun 18, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jun 11, 2020 · Joint: Present
- Jun 4, 2020 · Joint: Present
- May 21, 2020 · Joint: Present
- May 14, 2020 · Regular: Present
- May 7, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Apr 30, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Apr 23, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Apr 16, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Apr 9, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Mar 31, 2020 · Joint: Present
- Mar 16, 2020 · Joint: Present
- Mar 5, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Feb 13, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Feb 4, 2020 · Workshop: Absent
- Jan 28, 2020 · Regular: Present (Dennis Guilfoyle arrived after the meeting began (the minutes say “Mr. Guilfoyle arrived”).)
- Jan 16, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Dec 10, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Dec 3, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Nov 25, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Nov 18, 2019 · Special: Absent
- Nov 7, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Oct 24, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Oct 3, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Sep 26, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Sep 11, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Sep 5, 2019 · Special: Absent
- Aug 29, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Aug 15, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Aug 8, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jul 25, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jul 18, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jul 11, 2019 · Regular: Absent
- Jun 20, 2019 · Regular: Present
- May 29, 2019 · Regular: Present
- May 20, 2019 · Regular: Present
- May 8, 2019 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2019–2020 Board
Jun 11Accept the bid from Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., IncMotion: Mr. MacDonald moved to accept the bid from Stifel, Nicolaus &…Passed 4–0 · Guilfoyle: Not recorded
June 11, 2020 (Joint meeting): Accept the bid from Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc.
Mr. MacDonald moved to accept the bid from Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc.; Seconded by Ms. Sullivan. On the Vote Ms. MacDonald - yes Dr. Teehan - yes Ms. Sullivan - yes Mr. Guilfoyle - not present Mr. MacDonald - yes
Yes: James MacDonald, Sarah MacDonald, Sullivan, TeehanThe roll call lists Dennis Guilfoyle as absent or not present for this vote, so he is not counted.
From the minutes
“Mr. MacDonald moved to accept the bid from Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc.; Seconded by Ms. Sullivan. On the Vote Ms. MacDonald - yes Dr. Teehan - yes Ms. Sullivan - yes Mr. Guilfoyle - not present Mr. MacDonald - yes.” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
Jun 11The Select Board approve the requested change in structure…Motion: Ms. MacDonald moved that the Select Board approve the requested change…Passed 4–0 · Guilfoyle: Not recorded
June 11, 2020 (Joint meeting): The Select Board approve the requested change in structure of the transportation advisory committee
Ms. MacDonald moved that the Select Board approve the requested change in structure of the transportation advisory committee; Seconded by Mr. MacDonald. On the Vote Ms. MacDonald - yes Dr. Teehan - yes Ms. Sullivan - yes Mr. Guilfoyle - not present Mr. MacDonald - yes
Yes: James MacDonald, Sarah MacDonald, Sullivan, TeehanThe roll call lists Dennis Guilfoyle as absent or not present for this vote, so he is not counted.
From the minutes
“Ms. MacDonald moved that the Select Board approve the requested change in structure of the transportation advisory committee; Seconded by Mr. MacDonald. On the Vote Ms. MacDonald - yes Dr. Teehan - yes Ms. Sullivan - yes Mr. Guilfoyle - not present Mr. MacDonald - yes.” (Motion: Sarah MacDonald, second: James MacDonald)
Jun 11Amend Part 1, Schedule No. XII of the Traffic…Motion: Mr. MacDonald moved to Amend Part 1, Schedule No. XII of…Passed 4–0 · Guilfoyle: Not recorded
June 11, 2020 (Joint meeting): Amend Part 1, Schedule No. XII of the Traffic Regulations to adopt a 24-hour Heavy Commercial Vehicle Exclusion on Upland Road in its entirety for both directions of travel with…
Mr. MacDonald moved to Amend Part 1, Schedule No. XII of the Traffic Regulations to adopt a 24-hour Heavy Commercial Vehicle Exclusion on Upland Road in its entirety for both directions of travel with the alternate route for Heavy Commercial Vehicles being East Street, Cedar Street and Sprague Street; Seconded by Ms. Sullivan. On the Vote Ms. MacDonald - yes Dr. Teehan - yes Ms. Sullivan - yes Mr. Guilfoyle - not present Mr. MacDonald - yes
Yes: James MacDonald, Sarah MacDonald, Sullivan, TeehanThe roll call lists Dennis Guilfoyle as absent or not present for this vote, so he is not counted.
From the minutes
“Mr. MacDonald moved to Amend Part 1, Schedule No. XII of the Traffic Regulations to adopt a 24-hour Heavy Commercial Vehicle Exclusion on Upland Road in its entirety for both directions of travel with the alternate route for Heavy Commercial Vehicles being East Street, Cedar Street and Sprague Street; Seconded by Ms. Sullivan. On the Vote Ms. MacDonald - yes Dr. Teehan - yes Ms. Sullivan - yes Mr. Guilfoyle - not present Mr. MacDonald - yes.” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
Jun 11Accept this gift with grateful appreciationMotion: Ms. MacDonald moved that the Board accept this gift with grateful…Passed 4–0 · Guilfoyle: Not recorded
June 11, 2020 (Joint meeting): Accept this gift with grateful appreciation
Ms. MacDonald moved that the Board accept this gift with grateful appreciation Seconded by Ms. Sullivan. On the Vote Ms. MacDonald - yes Dr. Teehan - yes Ms. Sullivan - yes Mr. Guilfoyle - not present Mr. MacDonald - yes
Yes: James MacDonald, Sarah MacDonald, Sullivan, TeehanThe roll call lists Dennis Guilfoyle as absent or not present for this vote, so he is not counted.
From the minutes
“Ms. MacDonald moved that the Board accept this gift with grateful appreciation Seconded by Ms. Sullivan. On the Vote Ms. MacDonald - yes Dr. Teehan - yes Ms. Sullivan - yes Mr. Guilfoyle - not present Mr. MacDonald - yes.” (Motion: Sarah MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
Jun 4The annual Town Election be scheduled for Saturday, June…Motion: Ms. Sullivan moved that the annual Town Election be scheduled for…Passed 4–0 · Guilfoyle: Yes
June 4, 2020 (Joint meeting): The annual Town Election be scheduled for Saturday, June 27, 2020 with Polling hours (7am to 8pm.)
Ms. Sullivan moved that the annual Town Election be scheduled for Saturday, June 27, 2020 with Polling hours (7am to 8pm.); Seconded by Mr. MacDonald. On the Vote Ms. MacDonald - yes Dr. Teehan - abstained Ms. Sullivan - yes Mr. Guilfoyle yes Mr. MacDonald - yes
Voted: Yes
Yes: Guilfoyle, James MacDonald, Sarah MacDonald, SullivanAbstained: Teehan
From the minutes
“Ms. Sullivan moved that the annual Town Election be scheduled for Saturday, June 27, 2020 with Polling hours (7am to 8pm.); Seconded by Mr. MacDonald. On the Vote Ms. MacDonald - yes Dr. Teehan - abstained Ms. Sullivan - yes Mr. Guilfoyle yes Mr. MacDonald - yes.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: James MacDonald)
May 21Approve drainlayer applications (NCCL Enterprises, LLC and Canesi Bros…Motion: Action by SB Drainlayers Applications NCCL Enterprises, LLC 27 Water Street…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Guilfoyle: Yes
May 21, 2020 (Joint meeting): Approve drainlayer applications (NCCL Enterprises, LLC and Canesi Bros Construction Inc)
Action by SB Drainlayers Applications NCCL Enterprises, LLC 27 Water Street Wakefield, MA 01880 Canesi Bros Construction Inc 801 Upper Union St Franklin, MA 02038 On the Vote Mr. MacDonald - Yes Dr. Teehan - Yes. Ms. Sullivan - Yes Mr. Guilfoyle - Yes Ms. MacDonald - Yes
Voted: Yes
The minutes record this roll call right after the list of applications; they do not restate the motion or say who made it.
From the minutes
“Action by SB Drainlayers Applications NCCL Enterprises, LLC 27 Water Street Wakefield, MA 01880 Canesi Bros Construction Inc 801 Upper Union St Franklin, MA 02038 On the Vote Mr. MacDonald - Yes Dr. Teehan - Yes. Ms. Sullivan - Yes Mr. Guilfoyle - Yes Ms. MacDonald - Yes.”
Apr 30Approve the change of stock interest and change of…Motion: Mr. MacDonald moved to approve the change of stock interest and…Passed 4–0 · Guilfoyle: Yes
April 30, 2020: Approve the change of stock interest and change of ownership interest for PF Chang's China Bistro, 410 Legacy Place
Mr. MacDonald moved to approve the change of stock interest and change of ownership interest for PF Chang's China Bistro, 410 Legacy Place; seconded by Ms. Sullivan. On the Vote Ms. MacDonald - yes Dr. Teehan - absent Ms. Sullivan - yes Mr. Guilfoyle - yes Mr. MacDonald - yes
Voted: Yes
Yes: Guilfoyle, James MacDonald, Sarah MacDonald, SullivanThe roll call lists Dennis Teehan as absent or not present for this vote, so he is not counted.
From the minutes
“Mr. MacDonald moved to approve the change of stock interest and change of ownership interest for PF Chang's China Bistro, 410 Legacy Place; seconded by Ms. Sullivan. On the Vote Ms. MacDonald - yes Dr. Teehan - absent Ms. Sullivan - yes Mr. Guilfoyle - yes Mr. MacDonald - yes.” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
Apr 30Approve the Change of Manager to Pyon Yon KimMotion: Mr. MacDonald moved approval of the Change of Manager to Pyon…Passed 4–0 · Guilfoyle: Yes
April 30, 2020: Approve the Change of Manager to Pyon Yon Kim
Mr. MacDonald moved approval of the Change of Manager to Pyon Yon Kim; seconded by Ms. Sullivan. On the Vote Ms. MacDonald - yes Dr. Teehan - absent Ms. Sullivan - yes Mr. Guilfoyle - yes Mr. MacDonald - yes
Voted: Yes
Yes: Guilfoyle, James MacDonald, Sarah MacDonald, SullivanThe roll call lists Dennis Teehan as absent or not present for this vote, so he is not counted.
From the minutes
“Mr. MacDonald moved approval of the Change of Manager to Pyon Yon Kim; seconded by Ms. Sullivan. On the Vote Ms. MacDonald - yes Dr. Teehan - absent Ms. Sullivan - yes Mr. Guilfoyle - yes Mr. MacDonald - yes.” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
Apr 30Approve for Jack & Eric's lemonade pirate standMotion: Ms. Sullivan moved approval for Jack & Eric's lemonade pirate stand;…Passed 4–0 · Guilfoyle: Yes
April 30, 2020: Approve for Jack & Eric's lemonade pirate stand
Ms. Sullivan moved approval for Jack & Eric's lemonade pirate stand; seconded by Ms. MacDonald. On the Vote Ms. MacDonald - yes Dr. Teehan - absent Ms. Sullivan - yes Mr. Guilfoyle - yes Mr. MacDonald - yes
Voted: Yes
Yes: Guilfoyle, James MacDonald, Sarah MacDonald, SullivanThe roll call lists Dennis Teehan as absent or not present for this vote, so he is not counted.
From the minutes
“Ms. Sullivan moved approval for Jack & Eric's lemonade pirate stand; seconded by Ms. MacDonald. On the Vote Ms. MacDonald - yes Dr. Teehan - absent Ms. Sullivan - yes Mr. Guilfoyle - yes Mr. MacDonald - yes.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Sarah MacDonald)
Apr 30Approve: Goodwin clarified, saying that all the notice requirements…Motion: Mr. MacDonald moved approval; Seconded by Ms. Sullivan. On the Vote…Passed 4–0 · Guilfoyle: Yes
April 30, 2020: Approve: Goodwin clarified, saying that all the notice requirements stay the same and the relaxation of the Open Meeting Law allows us to meet virtually.
Mr. MacDonald moved approval; Seconded by Ms. Sullivan. On the Vote Ms. MacDonald - yes Dr. Teehan - absent Ms. Sullivan - yes Mr. Guilfoyle - yes Mr. MacDonald - yes
Voted: Yes
Yes: Guilfoyle, James MacDonald, Sarah MacDonald, SullivanThe roll call lists Dennis Teehan as absent or not present for this vote, so he is not counted.
From the minutes
“Mr. MacDonald moved approval; Seconded by Ms. Sullivan. On the Vote Ms. MacDonald - yes Dr. Teehan - absent Ms. Sullivan - yes Mr. Guilfoyle - yes Mr. MacDonald - yes.” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
Votes with no disagreement (269)
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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