The Bylaw Review Committee reviews all proposed amendments to Town Bylaws, except those related to Town employees' and land use and zoning matters, as defined by Town Bylaw Chapter 85, Section 31. The Committee makes recommendations about proposed bylaws prior to their enactment by Town Meeting. 

Members

The Bylaw Review Committee has at least five members, all registered voters in Dedham, who are appointed by the Town Moderator. The Committee must include at least one attorney and one district chair, provided a majority of the members are Town Meeting representatives. Members generally serve 3-year terms, with an equal number of terms expiring each year (as much as possible).

Current members include (emails linked to member name):

NAME ROLE Term
Cecelia Emery Butler Chair/Town Meeting Member 2027
Fred Wofford Vice Chair/Town Meeting Member 2026
Micah Flynn Member 2026
Norman Vigil Member/Attorney 2027
Jennifer Doherty Member 2027 

Contact

Town boards and committees are staffed by volunteers who may not be available during business hours. If you need a response during business hours, please contact the Town Manager's office. 

Meetings

The Bylaw Review Committee meets as needed. Public 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 this website.