Dedham Former Select Board member

Michael Butler

Elected townwide · 2 terms in this record

Michael L. Butler

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Board years

2018–2019 Board 2017–2018 Board

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Record at a glance · 2018–2019 Board

26 of 27meetings attended (96%) · whole board 92%

282votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)

1no votes (<1% of votes cast) · whole board <1%

0 of 1split votes where Butler was in the minority

1abstained

2terms in this record

How these numbers work

Counted from the official minutes, for 2018–2019 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Butler 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.

These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.

Attendance

At the start of 26 of 27 Select Board meetings in 2018–2019 Board.

Missed

Jun 22, 2018 · Special: Absent

Every meeting (27)

Apr 12, 2019 · Special: Present
Apr 8, 2019 · Regular: Present
Mar 28, 2019 · Joint: Present
Mar 25, 2019 · Special: Present
Mar 14, 2019 · Regular: Present
Mar 7, 2019 · Regular: Present
Feb 28, 2019 · Regular: Present
Feb 13, 2019 · Regular: Present
Feb 7, 2019 · Regular: Present
Jan 10, 2019 · Regular: Present
Dec 18, 2018 · Regular: Present
Nov 29, 2018 · Regular: Present
Nov 15, 2018 · Regular: Present
Oct 23, 2018 · Regular: Present
Oct 11, 2018 · Regular: Present
Sep 20, 2018 · Regular: Present
Aug 23, 2018 · Regular: Present
Aug 9, 2018 · Regular: Present
Aug 2, 2018 · Regular: Present
Jun 28, 2018 · Regular: Present
Jun 22, 2018 · Special: Absent
Jun 12, 2018 · Regular: Present
May 31, 2018 · Regular: Present
May 17, 2018 · Regular: Present
May 14, 2018 · Regular: Present
Apr 26, 2018 · Joint: Present
Apr 23, 2018 · Regular: Present

Votes where members disagreed · 2018–2019 Board

Mar 14Approve the release of $125,275.14 to continue the efforts…Motion: Mr. Guilfoyle moved approval of the release of $125,275.14 to continue…Passed 4–0 · Butler: Yes

March 14, 2019: Approve the release of $125,275.14 to continue the efforts to improve our IT infrastructure as related to the Ames building

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Mr. Guilfoyle moved approval of the release of $125,275.14 to continue the efforts to improve our IT infrastructure as related to the Ames building; seconded by Mr. Butler. Mr. Keogh informed all that since he is an employee of Verizon he will recuse himself for the next two votes. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, Abs., Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes

Voted: Yes

Yes: Butler, Guilfoyle, James MacDonald, TeehanThe roll call lists Brendan Keogh as absent or not present for this vote, so he is not counted.

From the minutes

“Mr. Guilfoyle moved approval of the release of $125,275.14 to continue the efforts to improve our IT infrastructure as related to the Ames building; seconded by Mr. Butler. Mr. Keogh informed all that since he is an employee of Verizon he will recuse himself for the next two votes. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, Abs., Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Guilfoyle, second: Butler)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Mar 14Approve the release of $926,006.99 to DVACMotion: Mr. Guilfoyle moved approval of the release of $926,006.99 to DVAC;…Passed 4–0 · Butler: Yes

March 14, 2019: Approve the release of $926,006.99 to DVAC

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Mr. Guilfoyle moved approval of the release of $926,006.99 to DVAC; seconded by Dr. Teehan. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, Abs., Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes

Voted: Yes

Yes: Butler, Guilfoyle, James MacDonald, TeehanThe roll call lists Brendan Keogh as absent or not present for this vote, so he is not counted.

From the minutes

“Mr. Guilfoyle moved approval of the release of $926,006.99 to DVAC; seconded by Dr. Teehan. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, Abs., Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Guilfoyle, second: Teehan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Feb 7Close the meetingMotion: Mr. Guilfoyle moved to close the meeting; seconded by Mr. Butler.…Passed 4–0 · Butler: Not recorded

February 7, 2019: Close the meeting

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Mr. Guilfoyle moved to close the meeting; seconded by Mr. Butler. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes, Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes

The roll call does not give a vote for James MacDonald. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Mr. Guilfoyle moved to close the meeting; seconded by Mr. Butler. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes, Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes.” (Motion: Guilfoyle, second: Butler)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Jan 10Approve the Wardens Precinct 3 in accordance with the…Motion: Mr. Butler moved to approve the Wardens Precinct 3 in accordance…Passed 4–0 · Butler: Yes

January 10, 2019: Approve the Wardens Precinct 3 in accordance with the state statute

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Mr. Butler moved to approve the Wardens Precinct 3 in accordance with the state statute; seconded by Dr. Teehan. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes, Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, abstained, Mr. MacDonald, yes

Voted: Yes

Yes: Butler, James MacDonald, Keogh, TeehanAbstained: Guilfoyle

From the minutes

“Mr. Butler moved to approve the Wardens Precinct 3 in accordance with the state statute; seconded by Dr. Teehan. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes, Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, abstained, Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Butler, second: Teehan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Jan 10Raise the pay of Election Workers as followsMotion: Mr. Keogh moved to raise the pay of Election Workers as…Passed 4–0 · Butler: Yes

January 10, 2019: Raise the pay of Election Workers as follows

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Mr. Keogh moved to raise the pay of Election Workers as follows. Wardens - $215 per day, Clerks $190 per day, Inspectors $170 per day; seconded by Mr. Butler. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes, Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, abstained, Mr. MacDonald, yes

Voted: Yes

Yes: Butler, James MacDonald, Keogh, TeehanAbstained: Guilfoyle

From the minutes

“Mr. Keogh moved to raise the pay of Election Workers as follows. Wardens - $215 per day, Clerks $190 per day, Inspectors $170 per day; seconded by Mr. Butler. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes, Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, abstained, Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Keogh, second: Butler)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Nov 15Approve free parking in Dedham Square for the holiday…Motion: Ms. Baker informed all that there is a request from Dedham…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Butler: Yes

November 15, 2018: Approve free parking in Dedham Square for the holiday season (November 23 to December 31, 2018)

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Ms. Baker informed all that there is a request from Dedham Sq., Circle for free parking during the Holiday season, Friday, November 23, 2018 through and including Monday, December 31, 2018, High Street from Ames to the clock tower at Harris, Eastern Avenue from High Street to Providence Hwy. Washington Street from Bryant to Harris seconded by Mr. Keogh. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes, Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes.

Voted: Yes

The minutes record “seconded by Mr. Keogh” and the roll call but do not say who made the motion.

From the minutes

“Ms. Baker informed all that there is a request from Dedham Sq., Circle for free parking during the Holiday season, Friday, November 23, 2018 through and including Monday, December 31, 2018, High Street from Ames to the clock tower at Harris, Eastern Avenue from High Street to Providence Hwy. Washington Street from Bryant to Harris seconded by Mr. Keogh. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes, Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, yes..” (second: Keogh)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Nov 15Concur with the recommendation of the Finance and Warrant…Motion: Mr. Butler moved to concur with the recommendation of the Finance…Failed 0–5 · Butler: No

November 15, 2018: Concur with the recommendation of the Finance and Warrant Committee regarding article 10

ApproveFailed · 0–5

Mr. Butler moved to concur with the recommendation of the Finance and Warrant Committee regarding article 10; seconded by Mr. Keogh. Vote: Mr. Keogh, no; Dr. Teehan, no; Mr. Butler, no; Mr. Guilfoyle, no; Mr. MacDonald, no

Voted: No

No: Butler, Guilfoyle, James MacDonald, Keogh, Teehan

From the minutes

“Mr. Butler moved to concur with the recommendation of the Finance and Warrant Committee regarding article 10; seconded by Mr. Keogh. Vote: Mr. Keogh, no; Dr. Teehan, no; Mr. Butler, no; Mr. Guilfoyle, no; Mr. MacDonald, no.” (Motion: Butler, second: Keogh)

Read it in the official minutes, page 16 (PDF)

Nov 15Concur with the Finance and Warrant Committee regarding article…Motion: Mr. Keogh moved to concur with the Finance and Warrant Committee…Passed 4–1 · Butler: Yes

November 15, 2018: Concur with the Finance and Warrant Committee regarding article 22

ApprovePassed · 4–1

Mr. Keogh moved to concur with the Finance and Warrant Committee regarding article 22; seconded by Mr. Butler. Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Mr. Butler, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, no; Mr. MacDonald, yes

Voted: Yes

Yes: Butler, James MacDonald, Keogh, TeehanNo: Guilfoyle

From the minutes

“Mr. Keogh moved to concur with the Finance and Warrant Committee regarding article 22; seconded by Mr. Butler. Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes; Dr. Teehan, yes; Mr. Butler, yes; Mr. Guilfoyle, no; Mr. MacDonald, yes.” (Motion: Keogh, second: Butler)

Read it in the official minutes, page 17 (PDF)

Oct 11Find that the licensee, GC Friday's Boston, LLC d/b/a…Motion: Mr. Butler moved to find that the licensee, GC Friday's Boston,…Passed 4–0 · Butler: Yes

October 11, 2018: Find that the licensee, GC Friday's Boston, LLC d/b/a TGI Friday's, 750 Providence Hwy., did violate Massachusetts Gen

Adopt orderPassed · 4–0

Mr. Butler moved to find that the licensee, GC Friday's Boston, LLC d/b/a TGI Friday's, 750 Providence Hwy., did violate Massachusetts Gen. Laws Chapter 138, Section 26 [failure to maintain approved Manager], 204 CMR 2.5 (2)[permitting any disorder, disturbance or illegality of any kind to take place in or on the licensed premises] , and/or the Rules and Regulations for Holders of Alcoholic Beverage Licenses in the Town of Dedham, #9 [failure to maintain approved Manager], #11 [required server training], #13 [licensed premises inspections, cooperation with Police Department ] , and #19 [permitting distribution on premises] as outlined in the March 19, 2018 Police Report seconded by Mr. Keogh. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes, Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, abstained

Voted: Yes

Yes: Butler, Guilfoyle, Keogh, TeehanAbstained: James MacDonald

From the minutes

“Mr. Butler moved to find that the licensee, GC Friday's Boston, LLC d/b/a TGI Friday's, 750 Providence Hwy., did violate Massachusetts Gen. Laws Chapter 138, Section 26 [failure to maintain approved Manager], 204 CMR 2.5 (2)[permitting any disorder, disturbance or illegality of any kind to take place in or on the licensed premises] , and/or the Rules and Regulations for Holders of Alcoholic Beverage Licenses in the Town of Dedham, #9 [failure to maintain approved Manager], #11 [required server training], #13 [licensed premises inspections, cooperation with Police Department ] , and #19 [permitting distribution on premises] as outlined in the March 19, 2018 Police Report seconded by Mr. Keogh. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes, Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, abstained.” (Motion: Butler, second: Keogh)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Oct 11The all Alcoholic Restaurant License issued to GC Friday's…Motion: Mr. Butler moved that the all Alcoholic Restaurant License issued to…Passed 4–0 · Butler: Yes

October 11, 2018: The all Alcoholic Restaurant License issued to GC Friday's Boston, LLC d/b/a TGI Friday's, 750 Providence Hwy

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Mr. Butler moved that the all Alcoholic Restaurant License issued to GC Friday's Boston, LLC d/b/a TGI Friday's, 750 Providence Hwy. be suspended for a period of 5 days, 3 days to be served on October 24, 25, 26, 2018 and 2 days to be held in abeyance for a period of one year, said year to expire October 11, 2018; seconded by Mr. Keogh. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes, Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, Abstained

Voted: Yes

Yes: Butler, Guilfoyle, Keogh, TeehanAbstained: James MacDonald

From the minutes

“Mr. Butler moved that the all Alcoholic Restaurant License issued to GC Friday's Boston, LLC d/b/a TGI Friday's, 750 Providence Hwy. be suspended for a period of 5 days, 3 days to be served on October 24, 25, 26, 2018 and 2 days to be held in abeyance for a period of one year, said year to expire October 11, 2018; seconded by Mr. Keogh. On the Vote: Mr. Keogh, yes, Dr. Teehan, yes, Mr. Butler, yes, Mr. Guilfoyle, yes, Mr. MacDonald, Abstained.” (Motion: Butler, second: Keogh)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (240)

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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