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Dennis Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

November 16, 2021

24 recorded votes, 18 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:

  • Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) for at least one item.

Every vote, in order

Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close the public hearing

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved to close the public hearing; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 5-0- 0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Lambton seconded, and the Board

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Lambton seconded, and the Board

The minutes do not say who made or seconded this motion.

From the minutes

“Lambton seconded, and the Board voted: 5-0-0.” (second: Lambton)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Lambton seconded, and the Board

The minutes do not say who made or seconded this motion.

From the minutes

“Lambton seconded, and the Board voted: 5-0-0.” (second: Lambton)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Approve the letter to the MA Department of Transportation requesting them to take over the Route 28 Corridor improvements, with Ms. McMahon's amendments

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the letter to the MA Department of Transportation requesting them to take over the Route 28 Corridor improvements, with Ms. McMahon's amendments

From the minutes

“Ms. McMahon moved to approve the letter to the MA Department of Transportation requesting them to take over the Route 28 Corridor improvements, with Ms. McMahon's amendments. Mr. Lambton seconded, the Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Lambton)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Approve the Housing Rehab Loan for Leslie Silva located at 45 Dunstable Cross Road, South Dennis, MA

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Housing Rehab Loan for Leslie Silva located at 45 Dunstable Cross Road, South Dennis, MA

From the minutes

“Ms. McMahon moved to approve the Housing Rehab Loan for Leslie Silva located at 45 Dunstable Cross Road, South Dennis, MA. Mr. Lambton Seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Flanagan, "aye", Mr. Terrio, "aye", Mr. Lambton, "aye", Mr. McCormick, "aye", Ms. McMahon, "aye".” (Motion: McMahon, second: Lambton)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Approve the request to place a marker at the VETS home by Captain Joshua Gray-Johnathan Hatch Chapter, NSDAR

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the request to place a marker at the VETS home by Captain Joshua Gray-Johnathan Hatch Chapter, NSDAR

From the minutes

“Mr. Lambton moved to approve the request to place a marker at the VETS home by Captain Joshua Gray-Johnathan Hatch Chapter, NSDAR. Mr. Terrio seconded, the Board voted: 5-0- 0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Set the Seasonal Population estimate at 60,000 people as of July 10, 2022

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To set the Seasonal Population estimate at 60,000 people as of July 10, 2022

Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved to set the Seasonal Population estimate at 60,000 people as of July 10, 2022. Mr. Flanagan seconded, and the Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Flanagan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Allow Seasonal Liquor license extensions for Dennis Food & Package, Dennis Public Market, and Paradise Liquors until January 15, 2022

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To allow Seasonal Liquor license extensions for Dennis Food & Package, Dennis Public Market, and Paradise Liquors until January 15, 2022

Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“Mr. Flanagan moved to allow Seasonal Liquor license extensions for Dennis Food & Package, Dennis Public Market, and Paradise Liquors until January 15, 2022. Ms. McMahon seconded, and the Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: McMahon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Renew the Annual Common Victualler All Alcohol Licenses for 28 Club, Ardeo Café & Catering Co., Buncey's Pizza & Sports Café, Cape Cinema, Clancy's, Cleat & Anchor, The Eagle's Nest Restaurant and...

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To renew the Annual Common Victualler All Alcohol Licenses for 28 Club, Ardeo Café & Catering Co., Buncey's Pizza & Sports Café, Cape Cinema, Clancy's, Cleat & Anchor, The Eagle's Nest Restaurant and Lounge, Encore Bistro & Bar, Fin , Harvest Gallery, Jason's Marketplace, La Scala Restaurant, Lost Dog Pub (The), Marshside Restaurant, Ocean House Restaurant, O'Shea's Olde Inne, Pecorino Romano Restaurante, Pelham House Resort, Red Nun, Royal Palace, Sand Dollar Bar & Grill, Scargo Café, Sundancers, Tee-Birds, The Den Cape Cod, The Dennis Oyster Company and The Pheasant until December 31, 2022

Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“Ms. McMahon moved to renew the Annual Common Victualler All Alcohol Licenses for 28 Club, Ardeo Café & Catering Co., Buncey's Pizza & Sports Café, Cape Cinema, Clancy's, Cleat & Anchor, The Eagle's Nest Restaurant and Lounge, Encore Bistro & Bar, Fin , Harvest Gallery, Jason's Marketplace, La Scala Restaurant, Lost Dog Pub (The), Marshside Restaurant, Ocean House Restaurant, O'Shea's Olde Inne, Pecorino Romano Restaurante, Pelham House Resort, Red Nun, Royal Palace, Sand Dollar Bar & Grill, Scargo Café, Sundancers, Tee-Birds, The Den Cape Cod, The Dennis Oyster Company and The Pheasant until December 31, 2022. Mr. Terrio seconded, and the Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Renew the Annual Package Store All Alcohol Licenses for 7-Eleven, A.J. Luke's of Dennisport, Finley's Liquors, Liquor N' More, Marine Package Store, Portside Liquors, Seven G's Discount Liquors...

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To renew the Annual Package Store All Alcohol Licenses for 7-Eleven, A.J. Luke's of Dennisport, Finley's Liquors, Liquor N' More, Marine Package Store, Portside Liquors, Seven G's Discount Liquors and Swan River Liquors until December 31, 2022

Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“Mr. Flanagan moved to renew the Annual Package Store All Alcohol Licenses for 7-Eleven, A.J. Luke's of Dennisport, Finley's Liquors, Liquor N' More, Marine Package Store, Portside Liquors, Seven G's Discount Liquors and Swan River Liquors until December 31, 2022. Mr. Terrio seconded, and the Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Renew the Annual Innholder License for the Treats Catering until December 31, 2022

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To renew the Annual Innholder License for the Treats Catering until December 31, 2022

Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“Mr. Flanagan moved to renew the Annual Innholder License for the Treats Catering until December 31, 2022. Mr. Terrio seconded, and the Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Renew the Annual Club License for the West Dennis Yacht Club until December 31, 2022

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To renew the Annual Club License for the West Dennis Yacht Club until December 31, 2022

Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“Mr. Flanagan moved to renew the Annual Club License for the West Dennis Yacht Club until December 31, 2022. Ms. McMahon seconded, and the Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: McMahon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Renew the Annual Common Victualler Wine & Malt Licenses for Bangkok Dennis Inc., Clean Slate Eatery and Dennisport House of Pizza until December 31, 2022

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To renew the Annual Common Victualler Wine & Malt Licenses for Bangkok Dennis Inc., Clean Slate Eatery and Dennisport House of Pizza until December 31, 2022

Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“Mr. Flanagan moved to renew the Annual Common Victualler Wine & Malt Licenses for Bangkok Dennis Inc., Clean Slate Eatery and Dennisport House of Pizza until December 31, 2022. Mr. Terrio seconded, and the Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Renew the Annual Package Store Beer & Wine Licenses for Dennis Food & Package Store, Dennis Public Market, Northside Liquors, Paradise Liquors and Rory's until December 31, 2022

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To renew the Annual Package Store Beer & Wine Licenses for Dennis Food & Package Store, Dennis Public Market, Northside Liquors, Paradise Liquors and Rory's until December 31, 2022

Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“Mr. Flanagan moved to renew the Annual Package Store Beer & Wine Licenses for Dennis Food & Package Store, Dennis Public Market, Northside Liquors, Paradise Liquors and Rory's until December 31, 2022. Mr. Terrio seconded, and the Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Renew the Annual Farmer Series Brewery Pouring Permit for the Devil's Purse Brewing Company until December 31, 2022

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To renew the Annual Farmer Series Brewery Pouring Permit for the Devil's Purse Brewing Company until December 31, 2022

Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“Ms. McMahon moved to renew the Annual Farmer Series Brewery Pouring Permit for the Devil's Purse Brewing Company until December 31, 2022. Mr. Flanagan seconded, and the Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Flanagan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Renew the Annual Weekday Entertainment Licenses for Ardeo Café . & Catering Co., Buncey's Pizza & Sports Café, Cape Cinema, Clancy's, Cleat & Anchor, The Eagle's Nest Restaurant and Lounge, Encore...

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To renew the Annual Weekday Entertainment Licenses for Ardeo Café . & Catering Co., Buncey's Pizza & Sports Café, Cape Cinema, Clancy's, Cleat & Anchor, The Eagle's Nest Restaurant and Lounge, Encore Bistro & Bar, Harvest Gallery, Lost Dog Pub (The), Ocean House Restaurant, O'Shea's Olde Inne, Pelham House Resort, Red Nun, Sand Dollar Bar & Grill, Scargo Café, Sundancers, The Den, The Dennis Oyster Company, The Pheasant, Twenty-Eight Club, Treats Catering, West Dennis Yacht Club, Borsari Gallery, Cape Cod Museum of Arts, Entertainment Cinemas and Three Fins Coffee Roasters until December 31, 2022

Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“Mr. Flanagan moved to renew the Annual Weekday Entertainment Licenses for Ardeo Café . & Catering Co., Buncey's Pizza & Sports Café, Cape Cinema, Clancy's, Cleat & Anchor, The Eagle's Nest Restaurant and Lounge, Encore Bistro & Bar, Harvest Gallery, Lost Dog Pub (The), Ocean House Restaurant, O'Shea's Olde Inne, Pelham House Resort, Red Nun, Sand Dollar Bar & Grill, Scargo Café, Sundancers, The Den, The Dennis Oyster Company, The Pheasant, Twenty-Eight Club, Treats Catering, West Dennis Yacht Club, Borsari Gallery, Cape Cod Museum of Arts, Entertainment Cinemas and Three Fins Coffee Roasters until December 31, 2022. Mr. Terrio seconded, and the Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Renew the Annual Sunday Entertainment Licenses for Ardeo Café & Catering Co., Buncey's Pizza & Sports Café, Cape Cinema, Clancy's, Cleat & Anchor, The Eagle's Nest Restaurant and Lounge, Encore...

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To renew the Annual Sunday Entertainment Licenses for Ardeo Café & Catering Co., Buncey's Pizza & Sports Café, Cape Cinema, Clancy's, Cleat & Anchor, The Eagle's Nest Restaurant and Lounge, Encore Bistro & Bar, Harvest Gallery, Lost Dog Pub (The), Ocean House Restaurant, O'Shea's Olde Inne, Pelham House Resort, Sand Dollar Bar & Grill, Scargo Café, Sundancers, The Den Cape Cod, The Dennis Oyster Company, The Pheasant, Twenty-Eight Club, Treats Catering, West Dennis Yacht Club, Borsari Gallery, Cape Cod Museum of Arts, Entertainment Cinemas and Three Fins Coffee Roasters until December 31, 2022

Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“Mr. Flanagan moved to renew the Annual Sunday Entertainment Licenses for Ardeo Café & Catering Co., Buncey's Pizza & Sports Café, Cape Cinema, Clancy's, Cleat & Anchor, The Eagle's Nest Restaurant and Lounge, Encore Bistro & Bar, Harvest Gallery, Lost Dog Pub (The), Ocean House Restaurant, O'Shea's Olde Inne, Pelham House Resort, Sand Dollar Bar & Grill, Scargo Café, Sundancers, The Den Cape Cod, The Dennis Oyster Company, The Pheasant, Twenty-Eight Club, Treats Catering, West Dennis Yacht Club, Borsari Gallery, Cape Cod Museum of Arts, Entertainment Cinemas and Three Fins Coffee Roasters until December 31, 2022. Mr. Terrio seconded, and the Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Approve the one hour closing extensions for Cape Cinema, Dennis Food and Package, and Fin, at 12am; The Den Cape Cod, Encore Bistro and Bar, The Eagle's Nest, The Dennis Oyster Company, Pelham...

Minutes, page 12

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the one hour closing extensions for Cape Cinema, Dennis Food and Package, and Fin, at 12am; The Den Cape Cod, Encore Bistro and Bar, The Eagle's Nest, The Dennis Oyster Company, Pelham House, and West Dennis Yacht Club at lam; The Sand Dollar at 1:30am; and Cleat & Anchor, Lost Dog, Ocean House Restaurant, Royal Palace, and Scargo Café at 2am on New Year's Eve due to Governor Charlie Baker's COVID-19 Order No. 53

Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“Mr. Flanagan moved to approve the one hour closing extensions for Cape Cinema, Dennis Food and Package, and Fin, at 12am; The Den Cape Cod, Encore Bistro and Bar, The Eagle's Nest, The Dennis Oyster Company, Pelham House, and West Dennis Yacht Club at lam; The Sand Dollar at 1:30am; and Cleat & Anchor, Lost Dog, Ocean House Restaurant, Royal Palace, and Scargo Café at 2am on New Year's Eve due to Governor Charlie Baker's COVID-19 Order No. 53. Mr. Terrio seconded, and the Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Approve extended winter closings for Ardeo's (February 1 to April 1, 2022), Clancy's (December 1 to March 1, 2022), Clean Slate (January 1 to April 1, 2022), Fin (January 1 to March 15, 2022),...

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve extended winter closings for Ardeo's (February 1 to April 1, 2022), Clancy's (December 1 to March 1, 2022), Clean Slate (January 1 to April 1, 2022), Fin (January 1 to March 15, 2022), Harvest Gallery (January 30 to April 29, 2022), LaScala (January 6 to January 21, 2022), Ocean House Restaurant (January 1 to March 24, 2022), Tee-Birds (December 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022), The Oyster Company (January 1 to March 31, 2022) and The Pheasant (February 1 to May 1, 2022)

Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“Mr. Flanagan moved to approve extended winter closings for Ardeo's (February 1 to April 1, 2022), Clancy's (December 1 to March 1, 2022), Clean Slate (January 1 to April 1, 2022), Fin (January 1 to March 15, 2022), Harvest Gallery (January 30 to April 29, 2022), LaScala (January 6 to January 21, 2022), Ocean House Restaurant (January 1 to March 24, 2022), Tee-Birds (December 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022), The Oyster Company (January 1 to March 31, 2022) and The Pheasant (February 1 to May 1, 2022). Mr. Terrio seconded, and the Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Approve an extended winter closing for Ocean House Restaurant (December 19 to March 31, 2022) and Sundancers (November 3, 2021 to March 1, 2022)

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve an extended winter closing for Ocean House Restaurant (December 19 to March 31, 2022) and Sundancers (November 3, 2021 to March 1, 2022)

Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“Mr. Flanagan moved to approve an extended winter closing for Ocean House Restaurant (December 19 to March 31, 2022) and Sundancers (November 3, 2021 to March 1, 2022). Mr. Terrio seconded, and the Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Renew the Annual Class I, I, 11 Auto Dealer's Licenses for Capeview Automotive, Center Street Auto, Monroe Motors, Orleans Auto Body, and Robert Childs until December 31, 2022

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To renew the Annual Class I, I, 11 Auto Dealer's Licenses for Capeview Automotive, Center Street Auto, Monroe Motors, Orleans Auto Body, and Robert Childs until December 31, 2022

Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“Mr. Flanagan moved to renew the Annual Class I, I, 11 Auto Dealer's Licenses for Capeview Automotive, Center Street Auto, Monroe Motors, Orleans Auto Body, and Robert Childs until December 31, 2022. Mr. Terrio seconded, and the Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Renew the Annual Secondhand Dealer's Licenses for L.A.M. Goldsmiths, S&J Exco, Tipo's Creations, and West Dennis Antiques until December 31, 2022

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To renew the Annual Secondhand Dealer's Licenses for L.A.M. Goldsmiths, S&J Exco, Tipo's Creations, and West Dennis Antiques until December 31, 2022

Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“Mr. Flanagan moved to renew the Annual Secondhand Dealer's Licenses for L.A.M. Goldsmiths, S&J Exco, Tipo's Creations, and West Dennis Antiques until December 31, 2022. Mr. Terrio seconded, and the Board voted: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Approve the minutes of 11/2/2021 - licensing hearing, 11/2/2021 - Call Special Town Election, and 11/3/2021 with all grammatical errors

Minutes, page 13

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the minutes of 11/2/2021 - licensing hearing, 11/2/2021 - Call Special Town Election, and 11/3/2021 with all grammatical errors

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved to approve the minutes of 11/2/2021 - licensing hearing, 11/2/2021 - Call Special Town Election, and 11/3/2021 with all grammatical errors; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

At 7:15 PM to adjourn open session and enter into Executive Session, pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A §21A Reason #6: To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real, if the chair declares...

Minutes, page 13

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

At 7:15 PM to adjourn open session and enter into Executive Session, pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A §21A Reason #6: To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real, if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body

From the minutes

“Mr. McCormick moved at 7:15 PM to adjourn open session and enter into Executive Session, pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A §21A Reason #6: To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real, if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body. Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Flanagan, "aye", Mr. Terrio, "aye", Mr. Lambton, "aye", Mr. McCormick, "aye", Ms. McMahon, "aye".” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

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