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Highlights from the past week's meetings & events​

Week of May 6, 2018

5/12/2018

 
5/7/2018 - Master Plan Implementation Committee met with the following agenda:

●     Review and approve March 12 meeting notes
●     Upcoming important  municipal meetings
●     Town Planner status update
●     Next Steps for developing Dedham 2020 Master Plan
●     Old/New Business
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5/10/2018 - The Planning Board met with the following agenda
:
  • Nordblom, Stergis Way (Kevin Hampe, Esq.):  Informal discussion re: new development
  • Discussion with Applicants For Associate Planning Board Member
  • Planning Board Appointments to Town Committees – Annual Review, continued
  • New/Old Business*
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Week of April 22, 2018

5/7/2018

 
4/26/18 - The Board of Selectmen/School Committee/Finance and Warrant Committee all met with the following agenda's:

Board of Selectmen Agenda
  • Public Comment
  • Hearing, Deliberation, & Vote on Warrant Article 19

School Committee Agenda
  • Hearing, Deliberation, & Vote on Warrant Article 19

Finance Committee Agenda
  • Public Comment
  • Hearing(s), Deliberation(s) & Vote(s) on Warrant Articles 2, 19 & 23
  • for 2018 Spring Annual Town Meeting
  • Reserve Fund Transfer (Town Manager/Insurance)
  • Approval of Meeting Minutes
  • Old/New Business*




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Week of April 1, 2018

4/29/2018

 
4/3/2018 - The Dedham School Committee met with the following agenda:
  • Student Update
  • Superintendent's Update
  • Updates on Professional Development Update and Forecast for 2018-2019,DHS National Honor Society and DMS National Junior Honor Society, and DMS Schedule Update
  • Old/New Business, including: Discussion & Vote on DHS Physics Student’s Field Trip to Canobie Lake Park and Metro West Drug & Alcohol Update
  • Subcommittee Reports & Updates on Policy, Budget, Finance Committee Update, Equity and Inclusion Task Force, Negotiations, SBRC
  • Review and Approval Vote of Prior Meeting Minutes
  • Discussion and Approval Vote of Donations
  • Public Comment
  • Acknowledgements and Announcements
  • Executive Session if Necessary
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Week of March 25, 2018

4/29/2018

 
3/29/2018 - Finance and Warrant Committee. The board met with the following agenda:
  • Public Comment
  • Reserve Fund Transfer Request (Overtime)
  • Fire Department Capital Budget Presentation
  • Warrant Hearings: Articles 5, 19, 28 & 29
  • Approval of Meeting Minutes
  • Old/New Business*
Prior to starting the meeting, the Chair informed the large crowd that there would be no deliberation tonight on Article 19 (the proposed Rail Trail article) and that a decision would be voted on later. Instead, the Committee would hear from 3 speakers/presenters on each side of the issue, who were invited in advance.
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Week of March 18, 2018

3/24/2018

 
3/21/2018 - Zoning Board of Appeals. The Board met to hear the four appeals. The first appeal came from John Radley. Ridley is looking to demolish the front of a single family dwelling and reconstruct a two-and-a-half story addition to the existing single family dwelling. Next was Bryce Gibson, he wants to add a 175 square foot storage/workroom attached to the rear of an existing free-standing garage. The third appeal of the evening came from James Wood. Mr. Wood wants to be allowed a four (4) foot front yard setback instead of the allowed 25 feet to demolish and reconstruct the existing front wall and roof of a single family dwelling. Finally, the Board heard from representatives for the Horse Thieves Tavern. They are seeking a waiver from the Town of Dedham Sign Code for their front window.

Week of March 12, 2018

3/17/2018

 
3/12/2018 - Master Plan Implementation Committee. Committee started with upcoming municipal meetings of importance and gave an update on the hiring of new Town Planner (Second interview on promising candidate - town hopes to make an offer soon). Next, the committee reviewed the next steps for the 2020 Master Plan which included discussions about organizing a workshop to engage stakeholders in the development of the RFP. After Committee Governance, the meeting concluded with a presentation on proposed Overture development and Age Restricted Housing Zoning Amendment. Full notes available on the Community Notes Page.

3/17/2018 - The Town reports that the Town website survey shows the site has room for improvement. If you haven’t yet, please take the survey.

Week Of March 4, 2018

3/10/2018

 
3/01/2018 Board of Selectmen meeting:
  • There was an update on the Ames project: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floors are about 90% complete.  1st floor/senior center is about 65% complete.  New ETA for move-in is May.
  • Comcast license has been extended through 2027.
  • FY19 Budget highlights were provided by Jim Kern.  Check out the minutes to find out about changes to the residential tax rate.
  • Horse Thieves Tavern tentative grand opening is June.
  • Selectman Teehan made a statement regarding the Rail Trail, called for civility and willingness to listen to all sides of the issue.
  • Full notes available on the Community Notes Page.

3/06/2018 - The Town Manager's office posted a listing for a vacancy on the Transportation Advisory Committee. Applications are should be sent to the Town Manager or emailed to nbaker@dedham-ma.gov by close of business on March 18th, 2018.

Week of February 12, 2018

2/19/2018

 
2/12/2018 - The Master Plan Implementation Committee discussed improving their governance and transparency, including responses to public inquiry/comments and term limits for officers. Preparations for the Dedham 2020 Master Plan begin, and a potential age-restricted (55+) housing development at Legacy Place and the Striar Property were discussed in New Business. Full notes available on the Community Notes Page.

WEEK OF January 22, 2018

1/22/2018

 
January 22: Board of Selectmen met briefly with the sole purpose of voting to cancel the Special Town Meeting scheduled for February 5, 2018, at the request of the Parks and Recreation Commission. 
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Week of January 15, 2018

1/15/2018

 
  • 1/15/18  Dedham honored Martin Luther King, Jr., with a  community dinner and celebration. You'll find video coverage of the event from Dedham Television, here.
  • 1/16/18  Dedham Public Schools held a special School Committee meeting in which Superintendent Mike Welch gave his State of the Schools Address, announcing significant progress in goals to support student learning and progress on the School Committee's 5 year strategic plan.  Video available here. 
  • 1/16/18  Open Space Committee met and discussed their work on the Open Space Master Plan. Full notes available on the Community Notes Page. 
  • 1/17/18   Finance & Warrant Committee met to review the Special Town Meeting warrant to place the Manor Fields proposal on the April ballot, and an announcement was made that the Parks and Recreation Commission would ask the Board of Selectmen to cancel the Special Town Meeting that had been scheduled for February 5, 2018. Notes available on the Community Notes Page. 

Please note these are just highlights and do not include description from every meeting held this week. 

    Upcoming    
    meetings:

    (unless noted all meetings are at Town Hall, 26 Bryant St.)

    Monday, 5/14/2018
    6:30pm - Precinct 4 Town Meeting Representatives  @ Dedham Middle School


    6:45pm - Board of Selectmen @ Dedham Middle School

    7:00pm - Warrant Review Mtg @ Dedham Middle School 

    7:00pm - Dedham Commission on Disability @ Town Hall, Lower Conference Room

    Wednesday, 5/16/2018
    7:00pm - Zoning Board of Appeals


    Thursday, 5/17/2018
    5:00 pm - Council on Aging Board
    7:00 pm - Conservation Commission
    7:00 pm - Board of Selectmen


    The Town of Dedham official calendar is available here, and contains links to Meeting Agendas. Many committees and boards post their meetings and agendas only 48 hours in advance as required by law, so it's helpful to check the calendar regularly if there is a meeting you wish to attend. 

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