Facilities Master Plan Initiative Update

The Facilities Master Plan initiative, a new project introduced jointly by the Dedham Select Board and School Committee, moves forward with the first meeting of an appointed Steering Committee to be held on Monday, November 24, 2025.

The Facilities Master Plan (FMP) project will examine all town-owned buildings, including schools, municipal offices, public safety facilities, and libraries, working with a professional consultant to assess structural conditions, space usage, accessibility, energy efficiency, and long-term maintenance needs. The plan will provide recommendations for future use and maintenance that align with community needs and are financially feasible for the Town. This comprehensive, joint effort comes in response to community feedback asking for a coordinated approach to evaluating and planning for all municipal and school facilities across Dedham and the final plans will be the first of its kind in this community.

The FMP project is being guided by a Steering Committee designed to work closely with the chosen consultant to facilitate a series of public engagement events, and to help ensure that local priorities and community sentiment are woven into every aspect of our future facilities plans. Official appointments for Steering Committee representatives have been confirmed over the last month and are listed below and on the Town’s website. The first meeting for the group will include votes to appoint a Chair and Vice Chair to lead the committee, review the Guidance Document that defines the committee’s role, and review upcoming timelines and next steps for the project, including the review of RFP submitted and the selection of a project consultant.

Facilities Master Plan Steering Committee

**Ex-Officio, non-voting members

  • Select Board representative: Dimitria Sullivan
  • School Committee representative: Anthony Rodriguez
  • Finance & Warrant Committee representative: Mike Emery
  • Planning Board representative: Jessica Porter
  • Building, Planning & Construction Committee representative: Brian Murphy
  • School Building Rehabilitation Committee representative: Justin Humphreys
  • Library Trustees representative: Claudia Eaton
  • Parks and Recreation representative: Ryan O'Toole
  • Community Member at-Large (School Committee) : Kimberly Marques
  • Community Member at-Large (Select Board) : Eli Bossin
  • **Town Manager: Leon Goodwin
  • **Superintendent of Schools: Nan Murphy
  • **Deputy Superintendent for Finance & Operations: Dr. Ian Kelley
  • **Director of Finance: Brady Winsten
  • **Director of Facilities: Matt Haffner
  • **Director of Technology & Information Systems: Mike Yang

How to Stay Informed On This Initiative: Resources for You

We are committed to keeping residents informed and engaged throughout this process. More details and opportunities for input will be shared as the discussion and project develop.

Additional communications channels and feedback formats will be added as the FMP process progresses.