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April 27, 2021
21 recorded votes, 12 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Chris Flanagan, John Terrio, Chris Lambton, Paul McCormick, Sheryl McMahon
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Sheryl McMahon left the meeting at 8:58pm and did not return.
- John Terrio stepped aside (recused) for at least one item.
- Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) for at least one item.
Every vote, in order
And amended his motion to grant permission to install receptacles after getting permission from Department Heads on locations
And amended his motion to grant permission to install receptacles after getting permission from Department Heads on locations
From the minutes
“McCormick moved and amended his motion to grant permission to install receptacles after getting permission from Department Heads on locations; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to close the public hearing; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Implement the proposed plan as a pilot program with signage to not say anything specific about beach parking from the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend to the Monday of Labor Day
To implement the proposed plan as a pilot program with signage to not say anything specific about beach parking from the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend to the Monday of Labor Day
Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, McCormick, TerrioNo: McMahon
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to implement the proposed plan as a pilot program with signage to not say anything specific about beach parking from the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend to the Monday of Labor Day; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. McMahon "no", Mr. Terrio "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)
Reconsider the Board's vote to hold a hearing regarding Chapin's Fish and Chips
To reconsider the Board's vote to hold a hearing regarding Chapin's Fish and Chips
Yes: Flanagan, LambtonNo: McMahonJohn Terrio stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote. Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Flanagan moved to reconsider the Board's vote to hold a hearing regarding Chapin's Fish and Chips; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Flanagan "aye"; Ms. McMahon "no" and Mr. Lambton "aye".” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Lambton)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
Yes: Flanagan, LambtonNo: McMahonThe minutes do not say who made or seconded this motion. John Terrio stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote. Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“The Board voted: Mr. Flanagan "aye"; Ms. McMahon "no" and Mr. Lambton "aye".”
Rescind the vote for Chapin's F & C to have hearing provided the Licensing Chair acts as complaints arise and the establishment was under notice there are complaints already
To rescind the vote for Chapin's F & C to have hearing provided the Licensing Chair acts as complaints arise and the establishment was under notice there are complaints already
Yes: Flanagan, LambtonNo: McMahonJohn Terrio stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote. Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Flanagan moved to rescind the vote for Chapin's F & C to have hearing provided the Licensing Chair acts as complaints arise and the establishment was under notice there are complaints already; Mr. Lambton seconded. Jackie Abbott stated this has been a long drawn out affair. She had the utmost respect and appreciation for Board but as a group they feel they have come to the Board with a valid concern and feel dismissed and ignored. This was a disturbance of their neighborhood that closed them off into their houses or forced them to leave their houses and that was wrong. They haven't called the police because they are busy but that will change. They are spinning their wheels and getting nowhere. Mike Abbott stated there was a lot of positive things about Chapin's but they are not good neighbors. If one of your neighbors blasted loud music a few hours a day seven days a week you would act to stop it. The Dennis Board has authorized them to blast music and disturb the peace and were not considering the impact on the neighbors. They cited the rules and regulations for the sale of alcohol and anti-noise by law. Noise should not be audible off premise and to level that disturb the neighbor. They are asking to Board to address a violation. Ms. Abbott also state that in his letter Mr. Mullen says he wasn't aware of issue. She called over 6 times and spoke directly to Mr. Mullen on Aug 28%, Mr. Mullen has not reached out to the neighbors. Mr, Lambton stated that the Board takes the concerns seriously. He has spoken with manager and he is on notice. The Chief was online and he was aware of the concerns. The last thing Chapin wanted to do was to lose the ability for outdoor entertainment. When it starts this summer if there are issues the Board will act. Ms. McMahon pointed out were never hearing Mr. Mullen's side. The Board voted: Mr. Flanagan "aye"; Ms. McMahon "no" and Mr. Lambton "aye".” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Lambton)
Close the public hearing
Close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved close the public hearing; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Grant with following conditions: Wholesale Internet Sales only, no display on site, no inventory on site, no employees on site, no public and vehicles will be sold from Auto Auction Locations
To grant with following conditions: Wholesale Internet Sales only, no display on site, no inventory on site, no employees on site, no public and vehicles will be sold from Auto Auction Locations
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to grant with following conditions: Wholesale Internet Sales only, no display on site, no inventory on site, no employees on site, no public and vehicles will be sold from Auto Auction Locations; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McMahon, second: McCormick)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to close the public hearing; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Terrio, second: Flanagan)
And amended his motion to grant an outdoor entertainment license to the Harvest Gallery for Monday to Sunday from 1pm to 6:30pm on front porch with no more than 2 live musicians including vocals...
And amended his motion to grant an outdoor entertainment license to the Harvest Gallery for Monday to Sunday from 1pm to 6:30pm on front porch with no more than 2 live musicians including vocals with no more than 3 amplifiers but not having pereussion
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved and amended his motion to grant an outdoor entertainment license to the Harvest Gallery for Monday to Sunday from 1pm to 6:30pm on front porch with no more than 2 live musicians including vocals with no more than 3 amplifiers but not having pereussion; Mr. Flanagan seconded. The Board yoted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Terrio, second: Flanagan)
Have the sign on the memorial island at Bridge Street removed by May 31 2022, and to instruct the Town Administrator to advise those that have signs on there that it is going to be removed
To have the sign on the memorial island at Bridge Street removed by May 31 2022, and to instruct the Town Administrator to advise those that have signs on there that it is going to be removed
From the minutes
“Ms. McMahon moved to have the sign on the memorial island at Bridge Street removed by May 31 2022, and to instruct the Town Administrator to advise those that have signs on there that it is going to be removed; Mr. McCormick seconded. Mr. Caggiano stated that he believed the sign contract end December 31, 2021. Ms. McMahon believe the license agreement stated they only had to give 30 days' notice to remove a sign. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McMahon, second: McCormick)
Sarah Lake be appointed as a Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A, subject to a one-year probationary period for a term beginning Wednesday April 28, 2021 and expiring...
Sarah Lake be appointed as a Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A, subject to a one-year probationary period for a term beginning Wednesday April 28, 2021 and expiring April 27, 2022
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved that Sarah Lake be appointed as a Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A, subject to a one-year probationary period for a term beginning Wednesday April 28, 2021 and expiring April 27, 2022; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
Sarah Lake be appointed as Licensing Board Agent for a term beginning Wednesday April 28, 2021 and expiring April 27, 2022
Sarah Lake be appointed as Licensing Board Agent for a term beginning Wednesday April 28, 2021 and expiring April 27, 2022
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved that Sarah Lake be appointed as Licensing Board Agent for a term beginning Wednesday April 28, 2021 and expiring April 27, 2022; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
The following officer be appointed as Licensing Board Agents for a term to expire March 31 , 2024: Brian Anziano, Peter Benson, John Brady, James Brown, Ryan Carr, Antonio Ciociola, Brian...
The following officer be appointed as Licensing Board Agents for a term to expire March 31 , 2024: Brian Anziano, Peter Benson, John Brady, James Brown, Ryan Carr, Antonio Ciociola, Brian Cummings, Cleve Daniels, Thomas Downes, Alexander Elias, John Emerson, Daniel Flynn, Russell Francis, Kenneth Gelnett, Christopher Hennigan, Christine Hornby, John Hubbard, Henry Jessop, Kathleen Keating, Mark Lambton, Sean Martin, Patrick McCaffrey, Paul McGlynn, Timothy McGrail, Joseph Approved 05.18.2021, Amended and approved August 10, 2021 - Morris, Thomas Murray, Michael Nee, Brendan Niemisto, Nicholas Patsavos, John Peters, Krista Plante, Richard Provencher, Seth Richter, Jared Stobie, Brendan Sullivan, William Sullivan, Matthew Swett, John Tibbetts, Evan Tuohy-Bedford, Matthew Turner and Brandon Whiting
Sheryl McMahon had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved that the following officer be appointed as Licensing Board Agents for a term to expire March 31 , 2024: Brian Anziano, Peter Benson, John Brady, James Brown, Ryan Carr, Antonio Ciociola, Brian Cummings, Cleve Daniels, Thomas Downes, Alexander Elias, John Emerson, Daniel Flynn, Russell Francis, Kenneth Gelnett, Christopher Hennigan, Christine Hornby, John Hubbard, Henry Jessop, Kathleen Keating, Mark Lambton, Sean Martin, Patrick McCaffrey, Paul McGlynn, Timothy McGrail, Joseph Approved 05.18.2021, Amended and approved August 10, 2021 - Morris, Thomas Murray, Michael Nee, Brendan Niemisto, Nicholas Patsavos, John Peters, Krista Plante, Richard Provencher, Seth Richter, Jared Stobie, Brendan Sullivan, William Sullivan, Matthew Swett, John Tibbetts, Evan Tuohy-Bedford, Matthew Turner and Brandon Whiting; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Appoint Kevin McCullough as the full-time permanent, "Plumbing/Gas Inspector for the Building Department, effective May 3, 2021
To appoint Kevin McCullough as the full-time permanent, "Plumbing/Gas Inspector for the Building Department, effective May 3, 2021
Sheryl McMahon had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to appoint Kevin McCullough as the full-time permanent, "Plumbing/Gas Inspector for the Building Department, effective May 3, 2021; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)
Appoint Nicholas Bussian as the Land Management Specialist and a Special Police Officer with Powers Limited to MGL C.130,131, 90B & 270 in perpetuity and as Deputy Shellfish Constable for a...
To appoint Nicholas Bussian as the Land Management Specialist and a Special Police Officer with Powers Limited to MGL C.130,131, 90B & 270 in perpetuity and as Deputy Shellfish Constable for a three-year period
Sheryl McMahon had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to appoint Nicholas Bussian as the Land Management Specialist and a Special Police Officer with Powers Limited to MGL C.130,131, 90B & 270 in perpetuity and as Deputy Shellfish Constable for a three-year period Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
Authorize Elizabeth Sullivan, Town Administrator to negotiate terms of contract with "Catalyst Architecture Interiors" for Designer Services for the Sesuit Harbor Improvements project for a sum...
To authorize Elizabeth Sullivan, Town Administrator to negotiate terms of contract with "Catalyst Architecture Interiors" for Designer Services for the Sesuit Harbor Improvements project for a sum not-to-exceed $300,000
Sheryl McMahon had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to authorize Elizabeth Sullivan, Town Administrator to negotiate terms of contract with "Catalyst Architecture Interiors" for Designer Services for the Sesuit Harbor Improvements project for a sum not-to-exceed $300,000; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Keep the parking hours same
To keep the parking hours same
Sheryl McMahon had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to keep the parking hours same; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Support the letter for the grant
To support the letter for the grant
Sheryl McMahon had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to support the letter for the grant; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Approved the minutes
To approved the minutes
Sheryl McMahon had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to approved the minutes; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)
Adjourn at 9:32p
To adjourn at 9:32p
Sheryl McMahon had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to adjourn at 9:32p; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)
From the Dennis Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (2023 on) and its Laserfiche records archive (earlier years). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Town of Dennis (Select Board page)
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