The Select Board is the chief executive board of the Town. This elected body formulates policy directives and guidelines for all Town agencies, oversees licensing, and makes appointments to Town offices, boards, and committees, as defined by Town Charter Section 3-2.

Apply for Your License Online

Please click on the button below to use our online permitting portal, powered by OpenGov, to submit your applications and supporting documentation for licenses issued by the Select Board, including Common Victualler, Liquor Licenses, Outdoor Dining, and Class I, II, and III Dealers/Sellers:

Members

The Board has five members who are elected to three-year terms, with an equal number of terms expiring each year as feasible. Town elections are held annually on the second Saturday of April. Current members include:

Contact

New Email Address! To contact the entire Select Board, please email SelectBoard@dedham-ma.gov. 

Meetings

The Select Board typically holds public meetings on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month, unless otherwise posted. Meeting dates and times are posted at Town Hall and the Dedham Public Library at least 48 hours before each meeting in compliance with the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law. Meeting agendas will also be posted on the website calendar. 

Executive Session Meeting Minutes

Select Board executive session minutes status and details are shown in the spreadsheet linked below as an online spreadsheet:

Online Spreadsheet: Status of Select Board Executive Session Meeting Minutes (view only)

Select Board Policies

• General Goals and Standards Policy Final 2023
• Public Participation Policy Final 2023
• Public Property Naming Policy
• Flag Policy
• Outdoor Dining

Select Board Goals 2023 to 2024

• FY24 Select Board Goals August 2023
• Completed and Ongoing Select Board Goals