MassVoter.com← Dennis Select BoardDennis Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
February 27, 2024
16 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Joint meeting with the Finance Committee. Only the Select Board's own votes are included.
Present: Chris Lambton, Paul McCormick, John Terrio, Jim Plath, Carlyn Carey
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) for at least one item.
Every vote, in order
Recommend Article 5
To recommend Article 5
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to recommend Article 5. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Terrio)
Take no on the DYRSD draft proposal and
To take no on the DYRSD draft proposal and
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to take no on the DYRSD draft proposal and Paul McCormick seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: McCormick)
Approve the application of Original Seafood Restaurant at 527 Main Street, Dennis Port for a Seasonal Wine and Malt Beverages License for the hours of Monday through Sunday 11am to 8:30pm
To approve the application of Original Seafood Restaurant at 527 Main Street, Dennis Port for a Seasonal Wine and Malt Beverages License for the hours of Monday through Sunday 11am to 8:30pm
Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to approve the application of Original Seafood Restaurant at 527 Main Street, Dennis Port for a Seasonal Wine and Malt Beverages License for the hours of Monday through Sunday 11am to 8:30pm. Jim Plath seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: Plath)
Approve the application of Original Seafood Restaurant with a manager on site to be Mark Destopolus
To approve the application of Original Seafood Restaurant with a manager on site to be Mark Destopolus
The minutes give the count as 4-0-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Chris Lambton, Paul McCormick, John Terrio, Jim Plath and Carlyn Carey). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to approve the application of Original Seafood Restaurant with a manager on site to be Mark Destopolus. Jim Plath seconded the vote. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: Plath)
Approve the application of Knock Out Pizza Inc. located at 682 Main Street, Dennis Port for the change in category and class for the hours of 11:30am to midnight on weekdays and Sundays
To approve the application of Knock Out Pizza Inc. located at 682 Main Street, Dennis Port for the change in category and class for the hours of 11:30am to midnight on weekdays and Sundays
Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to approve the application of Knock Out Pizza Inc. located at 682 Main Street, Dennis Port for the change in category and class for the hours of 11:30am to midnight on weekdays and Sundays. Jim Plath seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: Plath)
Approve the application of Knock Out Pizza Inc. with a manager on site to be Mike Giorgio
To approve the application of Knock Out Pizza Inc. with a manager on site to be Mike Giorgio
Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to approve the application of Knock Out Pizza Inc. with a manager on site to be Mike Giorgio. Jim Plath seconded the vote. The Board voted unanimously in favor. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: Plath)
Approve the application of The Par Bar Restaurant with hours of operation at 4:00PM Dennis Town Hall, Stone Hearing Room 685 Route 134, S. Dennis, MA of 8am - 11pm Monday through Saturday and 10am...
To approve the application of The Par Bar Restaurant with hours of operation at 4:00PM Dennis Town Hall, Stone Hearing Room 685 Route 134, S. Dennis, MA of 8am - 11pm Monday through Saturday and 10am -11pm on Sundays. Entertainment to take place indoors 10am until 11pm and outdoors 10am-6pm
Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to approve the application of The Par Bar Restaurant with hours of operation at 4:00PM Dennis Town Hall, Stone Hearing Room 685 Route 134, S. Dennis, MA of 8am - 11pm Monday through Saturday and 10am -11pm on Sundays. Entertainment to take place indoors 10am until 11pm and outdoors 10am-6pm. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Approve the application of The Par Bar Restaurant with a manager on site to be Joel Finne
To approve the application of The Par Bar Restaurant with a manager on site to be Joel Finne
Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to approve the application of The Par Bar Restaurant with a manager on site to be Joel Finne. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Approve the application of Seven Days LLC d/b/a Seven Days Restaurant located at 593 Main Street in East Dennis for an Annual All Alcohol liquor license for the hours of 8am-11pm Monday through...
To approve the application of Seven Days LLC d/b/a Seven Days Restaurant located at 593 Main Street in East Dennis for an Annual All Alcohol liquor license for the hours of 8am-11pm Monday through Saturday and 10am-11pm on Sundays
Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to approve the application of Seven Days LLC d/b/a Seven Days Restaurant located at 593 Main Street in East Dennis for an Annual All Alcohol liquor license for the hours of 8am-11pm Monday through Saturday and 10am-11pm on Sundays. Chris Lambton seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Lambton)
Approve the application of Seven Days LLC d/b/a Seven Days Restaurant with the manager on site to be Paul King
To approve the application of Seven Days LLC d/b/a Seven Days Restaurant with the manager on site to be Paul King
Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to approve the application of Seven Days LLC d/b/a Seven Days Restaurant with the manager on site to be Paul King. Chris Lambton seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Lambton)
Continue with the permitting process and continue with the eventual demolition of the property at 481 Main Street in South Dennis
To continue with the permitting process and continue with the eventual demolition of the property at 481 Main Street in South Dennis
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to continue with the permitting process and continue with the eventual demolition of the property at 481 Main Street in South Dennis. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
Appoint Abigail J. Plourde as a Student Police Officer effective February 26, 2024 and
To appoint Abigail J. Plourde as a Student Police Officer effective February 26, 2024 and
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to appoint Abigail J. Plourde as a Student Police Officer effective February 26, 2024 and Jim Plath seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Plath)
Appoint Bob Prall as the Finance Committee member liaison to the Wixon School Building Committee
To appoint Bob Prall as the Finance Committee member liaison to the Wixon School Building Committee
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to appoint Bob Prall as the Finance Committee member liaison to the Wixon School Building Committee. Jim Plath seconded the motion. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Plath)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract with Lawrence Lynch in the amount of $342,178
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract with Lawrence Lynch in the amount of $342,178
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract with Lawrence Lynch in the amount of $342,178. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract with Lawrence Lynch in the amount of $536,5050
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract with Lawrence Lynch in the amount of $536,5050
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract with Lawrence Lynch in the amount of $536,5050. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
Adjourn into Executive Session at 6:15pm
To adjourn into Executive Session at 6:15pm
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to adjourn into Executive Session at 6:15pm. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. Lambton aye, McCormick aye, Terrio aye, Plath aye, Carey aye. The Board voted unanimously in favor to adjourn..” (Motion: Lambton, second: Carey)
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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