All candidates are welcome to participate in this service to Dedham voters. If you're running for Town Meeting, please fill out this form to have your responses listed on our website. Candidates who did not opt to respond to the questions are listed by name only. Candidates are listed in the order their names appear on the ballot.
GERALDINE ROBERTS
THERESA C O'CONNOR-HEISLER
Why are you running for Town Meeting? Public service is an important part of being a good neighbor, very important to our family and helping to keep and build a welcoming, safe, inclusive, environmentally, recreationally, educationally, artistically, financially all ages inviting, friendly town is exciting and a blessing to partake an active role in as a town meeting member.
What are your top priorities for Dedham' s future:
JEAN CONNALLY
Why are you running for Town Meeting? My family and I have lived in Dedham for almost six years. I’m a proud father of two young boys, and I am a business owner/entrepreneur who loves challenges, building businesses, and problem-solving. I believe in being fair, treating people with respect, and that all voices deserve to be heard. I understand the importance of civic engagement, representation, and serving and supporting our community. To that end, I am an active member of the Anti-Racism Coalition and the Police Communication Sub-committee. I would love to join Town Meeting and represent my neighbors!
What are your top priorities for Dedham's future?
FABIAN C HEASLIP
MARISA HOWARD-KARP
Why are you running for Town Meeting?
I have been a Town Meeting member since 2020 and have loved the opportunity to help shape Dedham's future. My wife and I moved to Dedham in 2013 with our children, who are now 13 and 15, and have made East Dedham our home. This town has so much to offer, but we are deeply divided and are struggling to move forward. I want to be part of developing a thoughtful, inclusive approach to Dedham's growth so that we can embrace change and move forward without losing what makes this town special.
What are your priorities for Dedham's future?
MAUREEN L TETI
DEANA L DELLO IACONO
STEPHANIE ANNE KING
Why are you running for Town Meeting? I am running for Dedham’s Town Meeting because I believe in the residence of Dedham & their ability to make this a great town and I know that my experiences can make a difference with and for my neighbors in our community. I believe in the communal governance structure of Dedham, allowing residence to come together to discuss & support a thriving and sustainable infrastructure. As a representative of Dedham’s Precinct 3 Town Meeting, I’m committed to supporting the ideas of our community, fostering civility, and listening to our neighbors concerns and ideas to make our town a great place to live, work and visit.
What are your top priorities for Dedham’s future? My top priorities for Dedham include increased support for small business owners, expansion of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, uplifting the effort of Dedham's schools and educators, and furthering Dedham's environmental and sustainability efforts.
KEVIN SCOLLAN
LLOYD LEON CUSHMAN
Why are you running for Town Meeting? I am a lifelong resident of East Dedham and have been an active Town Meeting Member for many years. My wife Rita Mae and I are active members of the Mother Brook Community Group and she is currently the vice chairman. In addition, we have been active in East Dedham by
-Clearing the Mill Pond area to help build a new park.
-Clearing & cleaning behind Delapa Plaza to help build the Condon park trails
-Participating in the yearly cleanup of Mother Brook
-Helping run the National Night Out event at Condon Park.
-Decorating Mill Pond Park and Harnett Park with Christmas lights.
-And as private business owners of Lloyd Cushman Tree & Stump, we always give back to the neighborhood.
What are your top priorities for Dedham’s future?
My wife Rita Mae and I have volunteered for the 350th and 375th Birthday events, Friends of the Endicott Estate, at Dedham Day, and at Trail Day. We are always willing to give a hand in any Dedham neighborhoods, like The Manor Block Party, Oakdale Tree Lighting, and the Oakdale Ice Cream Social. Our favorite event, though, is watching the faces of children light up with joy as they meet Santa Claus and walk through our backyard to see the Christmas light display. We have been doing this on Garfield Street for more than 40 years.
DAVID J RICCI
RAYMOND P HARRIS
NICOLE KEANE
MOLLY UPPENKAMP
Why are you running for Town Meeting? I seek re-election to Town Meeting because I find the work of serving the town to be energizing. I am a Civics teacher, and the chance to engage personally in the important work of public service that I teach about is personally very important to me. I love to study the warrant book, attend meetings throughout the year on important issues, and connect with East Dedham neighbors and other town officials. I have served on the Electronic Voting Committee, which has successfully brought electronic voting to TM, and been actively engaged in the Dedham 2030 Master Plan process and the community meetings on the new Town Green. I'd love to continue engaging in this work.
What are your priorities for Dedham's future? I look forward to a future Dedham that is welcoming and inclusive, in which East Dedham is a vibrant and essential part of town life. Key priorities to build towards this vision include:
ERIK J MEYER-CURLEY
Why are you running for Town Meeting? To help amplify the voices of folks more marginalized than myself in Town Meeting.
What are your priorities for Dedham's future? To assist in the progress of Dedham to be more diverse, equitable, and inclusive while retaining some of it’s shire town character.
RITA MAE C CUSHMAN
Why are you running for Town Meeting? I am a lifelong resident of East Dedham and have been an active Town Meeting Member for many years. My husband Lloyd and I are active members of the Mother Brook Community Group and I am currently the vice chairman. In addition, we have been active in East Dedham by
-Clearing the Mill Pond area to help build a new park
-Clearing & cleaning behind Delapa Plaza to help build the Condon park trails
-Participating in the yearly cleanup of Mother Brook
-Helping run the National Night Out event at Condon Park
-Decorating Mill Pond Park and Harnett Park with Christmas lights
-And as private business owners of Lloyd Cushman Tree & Stump, we always give back to the neighborhood.
What are your top priorities for Dedham’s future?
My husband Lloyd and I have volunteered for the 350th and 375th Birthday events, Friends of the Endicott Estate, at Dedham Day, and at Trail Day. We are always willing to give a hand in any Dedham neighborhoods, like The Manor Block Party, Oakdale Tree Lighting, and the Oakdale Ice Cream Social. Our favorite event, though, is watching the faces of children light up with joy as they meet Santa Claus and walk through our backyard to see the Christmas light display. We have been doing this on Garfield Street for more than 40 years.
LISA TEEHAN O'BRIEN
KENNETH D SCOTT
MARK M SERPIS
Why are you running for Town Meeting? I am candidate for re-election. I believe in being active in the decision making process for our town. I want to represent our precinct in Town Meeting, to be a voice for our precinct.
What are your top priorities for Dedham’s future? To make sure East Dedham is heard and not forgotten.
STEVEN R DAVEY
Why are you running for Town Meeting? I’m running because I’ve missed being a member of Town Meeting. I first got involved in Dedham by joining the campaign team to build the new Avery School, and being elected a board member of the Mother Brook Community Group where I still serve. In addition to MBCG, I also currently serve on Dedham’s Design Review Advisory Board, was a member of the East Dedham Revitalization Committee and am a former 3-term Precinct 3 Town Meeting member. Over time, I’ve also contributed time and effort to several community based groups including Dedham Food Pantry, Dedham Parent Time, Dedham 375, Dedham Square Circle, Dedham Youth Soccer, Dedham Youth Hockey, and Dedham’s Parish Players.
What are your top priorities for Dedham’s future?
FRANCIS D FITZGERALD
LINWOOD PUTNEY
ANNA E KIJAS
Why are you running for Town Meeting? I am an educator, librarian, and parent of a DMS 7th grader. As immigrants, my parents worked hard to make sure that my brother and I lived in a safe community and received a good education. Their determination and strength shaped who I am. As an East Dedham resident, I share many of the same concerns as my neighbors. As Town Meeting representative I will continue to make myself accessible and represent the diverse voices in my community. I will advocate on behalf of residents to make sure that we live in a community that is welcoming, inclusive, and safe for all people.
What are your top priorities for Dedham’s future? My top priorities include:
CAROL ANNE KRUEGER
DANIEL MEGAN
JEAN K DALEY
JOSEPH A DINEEN
JOE L HEISLER
KATHLEEN J HEASLIP
JASON P BROGAN
CHRISTINA CICCONE
Why are you running for Town Meeting? I am running because it is important to me to have a voice about decisions made in our town. I have three children in the Dedham schools, and want to help make our town the best it can be. I am looking forward to becoming involved in this process!
What are your priorities for Dedham's future? Ensuring our schools are safe and inclusive, supporting small local businesses, building a welcoming community where all residents feel represented and respected, improving East Dedham.
MICHELE CAROL HUMPHREY
Why are you running for Town Meeting? I am running for another term as Town Meeting Member because Dedham is a great place to live, and I wish it always to be a great place to live for both longtime and newer residents. Decisions made by Town Meeting are critical in determining the future of our town. I believe all perspectives should be heard and considered, and decisions should promote sustainable economic growth, strong infrastructure, accessibility, and inclusivity. What are your priorities for Dedham's future?
CHARLES K KRUEGER
HEIDI A DINEEN-SERPIS
Why are you running for Town Meeting? I am a candidate for re-election. I first ran for town meeting member when my daughter was small because I wanted to be part of the decision making that would affect my daughter's future. I have seen how Dedham has grown and changed and we need to make decisions that reflect those changes and think about how our decisions will affect the future of Dedham. All decisions need to be informed decisions and as a town meeting member it is my responsibility to make those informed decisions.
What are your priorities for Dedham's future?
VIRGINIA L BROBST
KIMBERLY SCHMIDT BEVANS
Why are you running for Town Meeting? As our neighborhood continues to change, it is essential to look out for all our residents, of all ages and backgrounds, and elicit the voices of those who are not always heard. I am a mother of two school-aged children, a small business owner, a licensed mental health counselor and a supporter of the arts. This unique blend of experience and professional background allows me to listen to our neighbors and creatively support and prioritize healthy change. I’m also an avid supporter of our public schools. I am a board member of the Dedham Education Foundation which helps provide enrichment programs for our public schools. I am the coordinator of the Anti-Racism book club for the Dedham Coalition for Equity & Inclusion. I can be reached at kimbevansp3@gmail.com
What are your priorities for Dedham's future? My priorities for Dedham include strong, inclusive public schools, accessible recreational activities and spaces, and a proactive, communicative, and transparent town government. I particularly want to encourage East Dedham’s growth as a safe, healthy, and inviting neighborhood for residents and businesses.
FINBAR VINCENT HEASLIP
FREDERICK C MATTHIS
JAIME A BROGAN
BARBARA A SMITH
STEPHEN D HEASLIP
THERESA C O'CONNOR-HEISLER
Why are you running for Town Meeting? Public service is an important part of being a good neighbor, very important to our family and helping to keep and build a welcoming, safe, inclusive, environmentally, recreationally, educationally, artistically, financially all ages inviting, friendly town is exciting and a blessing to partake an active role in as a town meeting member.
What are your top priorities for Dedham' s future:
- Education/substance abuse awareness/Suicide/self care
- Public safety
- Environment/Recreation
- Development
JEAN CONNALLY
Why are you running for Town Meeting? My family and I have lived in Dedham for almost six years. I’m a proud father of two young boys, and I am a business owner/entrepreneur who loves challenges, building businesses, and problem-solving. I believe in being fair, treating people with respect, and that all voices deserve to be heard. I understand the importance of civic engagement, representation, and serving and supporting our community. To that end, I am an active member of the Anti-Racism Coalition and the Police Communication Sub-committee. I would love to join Town Meeting and represent my neighbors!
What are your top priorities for Dedham's future?
- Work to improve the infrastructure of Dedham.
- Foster a safe and pleasant place to live for all people.
- Maintain a strong commitment to local businesses.
- Create inclusive and safe schools.
- Support creative activities for children.
FABIAN C HEASLIP
MARISA HOWARD-KARP
Why are you running for Town Meeting?
I have been a Town Meeting member since 2020 and have loved the opportunity to help shape Dedham's future. My wife and I moved to Dedham in 2013 with our children, who are now 13 and 15, and have made East Dedham our home. This town has so much to offer, but we are deeply divided and are struggling to move forward. I want to be part of developing a thoughtful, inclusive approach to Dedham's growth so that we can embrace change and move forward without losing what makes this town special.
What are your priorities for Dedham's future?
- I am committed to strong, inclusive schools that welcome and support ALL of our students.
- I believe the town will benefit from increased green space and safer, pedestrian-friendly streets.
- I support the growth and sustainability of local businesses and the development of East Dedham Square.
- I will work for increased transparency and accountability from all of our elected officials.
MAUREEN L TETI
DEANA L DELLO IACONO
STEPHANIE ANNE KING
Why are you running for Town Meeting? I am running for Dedham’s Town Meeting because I believe in the residence of Dedham & their ability to make this a great town and I know that my experiences can make a difference with and for my neighbors in our community. I believe in the communal governance structure of Dedham, allowing residence to come together to discuss & support a thriving and sustainable infrastructure. As a representative of Dedham’s Precinct 3 Town Meeting, I’m committed to supporting the ideas of our community, fostering civility, and listening to our neighbors concerns and ideas to make our town a great place to live, work and visit.
What are your top priorities for Dedham’s future? My top priorities for Dedham include increased support for small business owners, expansion of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, uplifting the effort of Dedham's schools and educators, and furthering Dedham's environmental and sustainability efforts.
KEVIN SCOLLAN
LLOYD LEON CUSHMAN
Why are you running for Town Meeting? I am a lifelong resident of East Dedham and have been an active Town Meeting Member for many years. My wife Rita Mae and I are active members of the Mother Brook Community Group and she is currently the vice chairman. In addition, we have been active in East Dedham by
-Clearing the Mill Pond area to help build a new park.
-Clearing & cleaning behind Delapa Plaza to help build the Condon park trails
-Participating in the yearly cleanup of Mother Brook
-Helping run the National Night Out event at Condon Park.
-Decorating Mill Pond Park and Harnett Park with Christmas lights.
-And as private business owners of Lloyd Cushman Tree & Stump, we always give back to the neighborhood.
What are your top priorities for Dedham’s future?
My wife Rita Mae and I have volunteered for the 350th and 375th Birthday events, Friends of the Endicott Estate, at Dedham Day, and at Trail Day. We are always willing to give a hand in any Dedham neighborhoods, like The Manor Block Party, Oakdale Tree Lighting, and the Oakdale Ice Cream Social. Our favorite event, though, is watching the faces of children light up with joy as they meet Santa Claus and walk through our backyard to see the Christmas light display. We have been doing this on Garfield Street for more than 40 years.
DAVID J RICCI
RAYMOND P HARRIS
NICOLE KEANE
MOLLY UPPENKAMP
Why are you running for Town Meeting? I seek re-election to Town Meeting because I find the work of serving the town to be energizing. I am a Civics teacher, and the chance to engage personally in the important work of public service that I teach about is personally very important to me. I love to study the warrant book, attend meetings throughout the year on important issues, and connect with East Dedham neighbors and other town officials. I have served on the Electronic Voting Committee, which has successfully brought electronic voting to TM, and been actively engaged in the Dedham 2030 Master Plan process and the community meetings on the new Town Green. I'd love to continue engaging in this work.
What are your priorities for Dedham's future? I look forward to a future Dedham that is welcoming and inclusive, in which East Dedham is a vibrant and essential part of town life. Key priorities to build towards this vision include:
- Supporting thoughtful, community-focused development, especially in East Dedham
- Supporting and funding initiatives for safe and inclusive public schools
- Welcoming new residents
- Building community connections to ensure all residents are represented and respected
ERIK J MEYER-CURLEY
Why are you running for Town Meeting? To help amplify the voices of folks more marginalized than myself in Town Meeting.
What are your priorities for Dedham's future? To assist in the progress of Dedham to be more diverse, equitable, and inclusive while retaining some of it’s shire town character.
RITA MAE C CUSHMAN
Why are you running for Town Meeting? I am a lifelong resident of East Dedham and have been an active Town Meeting Member for many years. My husband Lloyd and I are active members of the Mother Brook Community Group and I am currently the vice chairman. In addition, we have been active in East Dedham by
-Clearing the Mill Pond area to help build a new park
-Clearing & cleaning behind Delapa Plaza to help build the Condon park trails
-Participating in the yearly cleanup of Mother Brook
-Helping run the National Night Out event at Condon Park
-Decorating Mill Pond Park and Harnett Park with Christmas lights
-And as private business owners of Lloyd Cushman Tree & Stump, we always give back to the neighborhood.
What are your top priorities for Dedham’s future?
My husband Lloyd and I have volunteered for the 350th and 375th Birthday events, Friends of the Endicott Estate, at Dedham Day, and at Trail Day. We are always willing to give a hand in any Dedham neighborhoods, like The Manor Block Party, Oakdale Tree Lighting, and the Oakdale Ice Cream Social. Our favorite event, though, is watching the faces of children light up with joy as they meet Santa Claus and walk through our backyard to see the Christmas light display. We have been doing this on Garfield Street for more than 40 years.
LISA TEEHAN O'BRIEN
KENNETH D SCOTT
MARK M SERPIS
Why are you running for Town Meeting? I am candidate for re-election. I believe in being active in the decision making process for our town. I want to represent our precinct in Town Meeting, to be a voice for our precinct.
What are your top priorities for Dedham’s future? To make sure East Dedham is heard and not forgotten.
STEVEN R DAVEY
Why are you running for Town Meeting? I’m running because I’ve missed being a member of Town Meeting. I first got involved in Dedham by joining the campaign team to build the new Avery School, and being elected a board member of the Mother Brook Community Group where I still serve. In addition to MBCG, I also currently serve on Dedham’s Design Review Advisory Board, was a member of the East Dedham Revitalization Committee and am a former 3-term Precinct 3 Town Meeting member. Over time, I’ve also contributed time and effort to several community based groups including Dedham Food Pantry, Dedham Parent Time, Dedham 375, Dedham Square Circle, Dedham Youth Soccer, Dedham Youth Hockey, and Dedham’s Parish Players.
What are your top priorities for Dedham’s future?
- Supporting initiatives that make our precinct and our town a better place to live, while doing so in a fiscally responsible way
- Promoting views and policies that lean toward equity and inclusion for all our neighbors, young and old
- Supporting environmentally sustainable initiatives with an eye toward Dedham's future generations
- Opposing campaigns that rely on fear and false information
FRANCIS D FITZGERALD
LINWOOD PUTNEY
ANNA E KIJAS
Why are you running for Town Meeting? I am an educator, librarian, and parent of a DMS 7th grader. As immigrants, my parents worked hard to make sure that my brother and I lived in a safe community and received a good education. Their determination and strength shaped who I am. As an East Dedham resident, I share many of the same concerns as my neighbors. As Town Meeting representative I will continue to make myself accessible and represent the diverse voices in my community. I will advocate on behalf of residents to make sure that we live in a community that is welcoming, inclusive, and safe for all people.
What are your top priorities for Dedham’s future? My top priorities include:
- Neighborhood safety and continued revitalization of East Dedham
- Quality of public education and programs
- Transparency and accountability in local government
CAROL ANNE KRUEGER
DANIEL MEGAN
JEAN K DALEY
JOSEPH A DINEEN
JOE L HEISLER
KATHLEEN J HEASLIP
JASON P BROGAN
CHRISTINA CICCONE
Why are you running for Town Meeting? I am running because it is important to me to have a voice about decisions made in our town. I have three children in the Dedham schools, and want to help make our town the best it can be. I am looking forward to becoming involved in this process!
What are your priorities for Dedham's future? Ensuring our schools are safe and inclusive, supporting small local businesses, building a welcoming community where all residents feel represented and respected, improving East Dedham.
MICHELE CAROL HUMPHREY
Why are you running for Town Meeting? I am running for another term as Town Meeting Member because Dedham is a great place to live, and I wish it always to be a great place to live for both longtime and newer residents. Decisions made by Town Meeting are critical in determining the future of our town. I believe all perspectives should be heard and considered, and decisions should promote sustainable economic growth, strong infrastructure, accessibility, and inclusivity. What are your priorities for Dedham's future?
- Inclusivity
- Accessibility
- Responsible spending
- Sustainable growth
CHARLES K KRUEGER
HEIDI A DINEEN-SERPIS
Why are you running for Town Meeting? I am a candidate for re-election. I first ran for town meeting member when my daughter was small because I wanted to be part of the decision making that would affect my daughter's future. I have seen how Dedham has grown and changed and we need to make decisions that reflect those changes and think about how our decisions will affect the future of Dedham. All decisions need to be informed decisions and as a town meeting member it is my responsibility to make those informed decisions.
What are your priorities for Dedham's future?
- Move Dedham forward in a financially fiscal way
- Make decisions today that think about our future
- I would like to see the people of Dedham work together for the betterment of our town
VIRGINIA L BROBST
KIMBERLY SCHMIDT BEVANS
Why are you running for Town Meeting? As our neighborhood continues to change, it is essential to look out for all our residents, of all ages and backgrounds, and elicit the voices of those who are not always heard. I am a mother of two school-aged children, a small business owner, a licensed mental health counselor and a supporter of the arts. This unique blend of experience and professional background allows me to listen to our neighbors and creatively support and prioritize healthy change. I’m also an avid supporter of our public schools. I am a board member of the Dedham Education Foundation which helps provide enrichment programs for our public schools. I am the coordinator of the Anti-Racism book club for the Dedham Coalition for Equity & Inclusion. I can be reached at kimbevansp3@gmail.com
What are your priorities for Dedham's future? My priorities for Dedham include strong, inclusive public schools, accessible recreational activities and spaces, and a proactive, communicative, and transparent town government. I particularly want to encourage East Dedham’s growth as a safe, healthy, and inviting neighborhood for residents and businesses.
FINBAR VINCENT HEASLIP
FREDERICK C MATTHIS
JAIME A BROGAN
BARBARA A SMITH
STEPHEN D HEASLIP
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