Dedham Town Meeting: Yes to Manor, no to Board of Health revision
Mary Ellen Gambon, Correspondent
DEDHAM The mood of Monday evening’s Dedham Town Meeting felt almost like a family reunion, as dozens of the 224 residents finally were able to exchange handshakes and hugs under a balmy sky after 15 months of enduring the COVID-19 pandemic.
This spirit carried over into the policymaking decisions, as 17 of the 18 articles moved swiftly through passage with little to no discussion during the three-hour meeting, held at the Dedham High School football field.
“When we are elected to take on the responsibility, we are entitled to advocate our position strongly and vibrantly,” said Town Moderator Dan Driscoll. “But at the end of the day, we’re here to solve problems. And that means coming to an agreement, trying as best we can to resolve differences.”
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