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Dedham Vice Chair
Dimitria Sullivan
Elected townwide · 8 terms in this record
Dimitria Sullivan
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2020–2021 Board
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- Counted from the official minutes, for 2020–2021 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Sullivan as present or absent at the start.
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Attendance
At the start of 25 of 25 Select Board meetings in 2020–2021 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (25)
- May 17, 2021 · Special: Present
- May 13, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 29, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 21, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 1, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 18, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 13, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 4, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 25, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 4, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 21, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 7, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 17, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Dec 3, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Nov 19, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Nov 5, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Oct 29, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Oct 22, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Oct 8, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 24, 2020 · Regular: Present (Dr. Teehan joined at 6:25 p.m.; Vice Chair Sullivan opened the meeting.)
- Sep 22, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Aug 18, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jul 30, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jul 16, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jul 9, 2020 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2020–2021 Board
May 13Approve the petition for a new pole on Harris…Motion: A motion was made by Ms. Sullivan to approve the petition…Passed 4–1 · Sullivan: Yes
May 13, 2021: Approve the petition for a new pole on Harris Street
A motion was made by Ms. Sullivan to approve the petition for a new pole on Harris Street. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Kevin Coughlin: Yes Jim McDonald: Yes Sarah MacDonald: Yes Dimitria Sullivan: Yes Dennis Teehan: No Motion passed by majority, 4-1.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Coughlin, James MacDonald, Sarah MacDonald, SullivanNo: Teehan
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Sullivan to approve the petition for a new pole on Harris Street. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Kevin Coughlin: Yes Jim McDonald: Yes Sarah MacDonald: Yes Dimitria Sullivan: Yes Dennis Teehan: No Motion passed by majority, 4-1..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Sarah MacDonald)
Feb 4The sale of the $290,000 sewer bonds for the…Motion: A motion was made by Mr. McDonald that the sale of…Passed 4–0 · Sullivan: Not recorded
February 4, 2021: The sale of the $290,000 sewer bonds for the town dated March 1, 2021 to the MWRA herby be approved and the town treasurer or other appropriate town official is…
A motion was made by Mr. McDonald that the sale of the $290,000 sewer bonds for the town dated March 1, 2021 to the MWRA herby be approved and the town treasurer or other appropriate town official is authorized to execute on behalf of the town a loan agreement in a financial assistance agreement with the authority with respect to the bond. The bond shall be payable without interest on February 15 in the years in which the principle amounts are due as follows: from 2022 to 2031. It is further voted that each Select Board members, the town clerk and the town treasurer be in hereby to take any and all actions and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts and documents as may be determined by them or any of them to be necessary to carry into effect or revisions of the foregoing vote. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Kevin Coughlin: Yes Jim McDonald: Yes Sarah MacDonald: Yes Dimitria Sullivan: Yes Dennis Teehan: Yes Motion passed, 4-0 with 1 abstained.
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but the roll call names 5 yes and 0 no. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. McDonald that the sale of the $290,000 sewer bonds for the town dated March 1, 2021 to the MWRA herby be approved and the town treasurer or other appropriate town official is authorized to execute on behalf of the town a loan agreement in a financial assistance agreement with the authority with respect to the bond. The bond shall be payable without interest on February 15 in the years in which the principle amounts are due as follows: from 2022 to 2031. It is further voted that each Select Board members, the town clerk and the town treasurer be in hereby to take any and all actions and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts and documents as may be determined by them or any of them to be necessary to carry into effect or revisions of the foregoing vote. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Kevin Coughlin: Yes Jim McDonald: Yes Sarah MacDonald: Yes Dimitria Sullivan: Yes Dennis Teehan: Yes Motion passed, 4-0 with 1 abstained..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sarah MacDonald)
Nov 5Accept the land gift at 205 Providence Highway (tax…Motion: A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to accept the land…Passed 5–0 · Sullivan: Not recorded
November 5, 2020: Accept the land gift at 205 Providence Highway (tax parcel 57-1), as outlined in the assessors' map
A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to accept the land gift at 205 Providence Highway (tax parcel 57-1), as outlined in the assessors' map. The motion was seconded by Ms. Sullivan. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
The roll call lists Kevin Coughlin, who the minutes do not show as present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to accept the land gift at 205 Providence Highway (tax parcel 57-1), as outlined in the assessors' map. The motion was seconded by Ms. Sullivan. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Motion passed unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
Oct 29Approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of…Motion: A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to approve the Memorandum…Passed 4–0 · Sullivan: Abstained
October 29, 2020: Approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Dedham and the Town Hall Unit for the periods of July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 and July 1, 2020…
A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Dedham and the Town Hall Unit for the periods of July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 and July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes Dimitria Sullivan Abstained James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Motion passed, 4-0.
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Coughlin, James MacDonald, Sarah MacDonald, TeehanAbstained: Sullivan
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Dedham and the Town Hall Unit for the periods of July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 and July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. The motion was seconded by Ms. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dennis Teehan Yes Dimitria Sullivan Abstained James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Motion passed, 4-0..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sarah MacDonald)
Sep 24That, subject to issuing a temporary occupancy permit, the…Motion: A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald that, subject to issuing…Passed 4–0 · Sullivan: Yes
September 24, 2020: That, subject to issuing a temporary occupancy permit, the polling location for Precinct 1 be changed from the former Town Hall at 26 Bryant Street to the site of the…
A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald that, subject to issuing a temporary occupancy permit, the polling location for Precinct 1 be changed from the former Town Hall at 26 Bryant Street to the site of the new Town Hall at the Ames Building located at 450 Washington Street. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coughlin. A roll call vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Motion passed unanimously, 4-0.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Coughlin, James MacDonald, Sarah MacDonald, SullivanDennis Teehan joined the meeting at 6:25 p.m. (the attendance list says “from 6:25 p.m.”) and is not in this roll call, so he is not counted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. MacDonald that, subject to issuing a temporary occupancy permit, the polling location for Precinct 1 be changed from the former Town Hall at 26 Bryant Street to the site of the new Town Hall at the Ames Building located at 450 Washington Street. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coughlin. A roll call vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Motion passed unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Coughlin)
Sep 24The Board adopt the Order of Taking acquiring interest…Motion: A motion was made by Mr. Coughlin that the Board adopt…Passed 4–0 · Sullivan: Yes
September 24, 2020: The Board adopt the Order of Taking acquiring interest in land to carry out the Elm Street and Rustcraft Road improvement project in the form presented and award damages to…
A motion was made by Mr. Coughlin that the Board adopt the Order of Taking acquiring interest in land to carry out the Elm Street and Rustcraft Road improvement project in the form presented and award damages to affected owners as stated in the schedule provided. The motion was seconded by Mr. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Motion passed unanimously, 4-0.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Coughlin, James MacDonald, Sarah MacDonald, SullivanDennis Teehan joined the meeting at 6:25 p.m. (the attendance list says “from 6:25 p.m.”) and is not in this roll call, so he is not counted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Coughlin that the Board adopt the Order of Taking acquiring interest in land to carry out the Elm Street and Rustcraft Road improvement project in the form presented and award damages to affected owners as stated in the schedule provided. The motion was seconded by Mr. MacDonald. A roll call vote was taken Dimitria Sullivan Yes James A. MacDonald Yes Sarah MacDonald Yes Kevin R. Coughlin Yes Motion passed unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: Coughlin, second: James MacDonald)
Aug 18Refer the 6 Zoning Articles to the Planning Board…Motion: Mr. MacDonald moved to refer the 6 Zoning Articles to the…Passed 4–0 · Sullivan: Not recorded
August 18, 2020: Refer the 6 Zoning Articles to the Planning Board for further review as well as Public Hearings for the Articles
Mr. MacDonald moved to refer the 6 Zoning Articles to the Planning Board for further review as well as Public Hearings for the Articles; Seconded by Mr. Coughlin. On the Vote Ms. MacDonald - Yes Dr. Teehan - Yes Mr. Coughlin - Yes Mr. MacDonald - Yes
The roll call does not give a vote for Dimitria Sullivan. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. MacDonald moved to refer the 6 Zoning Articles to the Planning Board for further review as well as Public Hearings for the Articles; Seconded by Mr. Coughlin. On the Vote Ms. MacDonald - Yes Dr. Teehan - Yes Mr. Coughlin - Yes Mr. MacDonald - Yes.” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Coughlin)
Jul 30Approve the request from IAGB (Indian Association of Greater…Motion: Mr. MacDonald moved approval of the request from IAGB (Indian Association…Passed 4–0 · Sullivan: Yes
July 30, 2020: Approve the request from IAGB (Indian Association of Greater Boston) to hoist the Indian Flag on August 14 or 15, 2020, commemorating India's 74th Independence Day, at Dedham Town Hall,…
Mr. MacDonald moved approval of the request from IAGB (Indian Association of Greater Boston) to hoist the Indian Flag on August 14 or 15, 2020, commemorating India's 74th Independence Day, at Dedham Town Hall, that in accordance with proper protocol, the Indian Flag be flown in a separate flagpole to be provided by the proponent; Seconded by Ms. Sullivan. On the Vote Ms. MacDonald - Yes Dr. Teehan - Yes Ms. Sullivan - Yes Mr. Coughlin - absent Mr. MacDonald - Yes
Voted: Yes
Yes: James MacDonald, Sarah MacDonald, Sullivan, TeehanThe roll call lists Kevin Coughlin as absent or not present for this vote, so he is not counted.
From the minutes
“Mr. MacDonald moved approval of the request from IAGB (Indian Association of Greater Boston) to hoist the Indian Flag on August 14 or 15, 2020, commemorating India's 74th Independence Day, at Dedham Town Hall, that in accordance with proper protocol, the Indian Flag be flown in a separate flagpole to be provided by the proponent; Seconded by Ms. Sullivan. On the Vote Ms. MacDonald - Yes Dr. Teehan - Yes Ms. Sullivan - Yes Mr. Coughlin - absent Mr. MacDonald - Yes.” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
Jul 30Approve the request by Ms. Basu that the Town…Motion: Mr. MacDonald moved approval of the request by Ms. Basu that…Passed 4–0 · Sullivan: Yes
July 30, 2020: Approve the request by Ms. Basu that the Town prepare a proclamation to be read at the event
Mr. MacDonald moved approval of the request by Ms. Basu that the Town prepare a proclamation to be read at the event; Seconded by Ms. Sullivan. On the Vote Ms. MacDonald - Yes Dr. Teehan - Yes Ms. Sullivan - Yes Mr. Coughlin - absent Mr. MacDonald - Yes
Voted: Yes
Yes: James MacDonald, Sarah MacDonald, Sullivan, TeehanThe roll call lists Kevin Coughlin as absent or not present for this vote, so he is not counted.
From the minutes
“Mr. MacDonald moved approval of the request by Ms. Basu that the Town prepare a proclamation to be read at the event; Seconded by Ms. Sullivan. On the Vote Ms. MacDonald - Yes Dr. Teehan - Yes Ms. Sullivan - Yes Mr. Coughlin - absent Mr. MacDonald - Yes.” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
Jul 30Approve the Transfer of the Alcohol Restaurant License issued…Motion: Ms. Sullivan moved approval of the Transfer of the Alcohol Restaurant…Passed 4–0 · Sullivan: Yes
July 30, 2020: Approve the Transfer of the Alcohol Restaurant License issued to GC Friday's, Inc. d/b/a TGI Friday's, 750 Providence Highway, Dedham to TGI Friday's, Inc. d/b/a TGI Friday's, 750 Providence...
Ms. Sullivan moved approval of the Transfer of the Alcohol Restaurant License issued to GC Friday's, Inc. d/b/a TGI Friday's, 750 Providence Highway, Dedham to TGI Friday's, Inc. d/b/a TGI Friday's, 750 Providence Highway, Dedham; Seconded by Ms. MacDonald. On the Vote Ms. MacDonald - Yes Dr. Teehan - Yes Ms. Sullivan - Yes Mr. Coughlin - absent Mr. MacDonald - Yes
Voted: Yes
Yes: James MacDonald, Sarah MacDonald, Sullivan, TeehanThe roll call lists Kevin Coughlin as absent or not present for this vote, so he is not counted.
From the minutes
“Ms. Sullivan moved approval of the Transfer of the Alcohol Restaurant License issued to GC Friday's, Inc. d/b/a TGI Friday's, 750 Providence Highway, Dedham to TGI Friday's, Inc. d/b/a TGI Friday's, 750 Providence Highway, Dedham; Seconded by Ms. MacDonald. On the Vote Ms. MacDonald - Yes Dr. Teehan - Yes Ms. Sullivan - Yes Mr. Coughlin - absent Mr. MacDonald - Yes.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Sarah MacDonald)
Votes with no disagreement (115)
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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