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March 18, 2025
28 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Joint meeting with the Community Preservation Committee. Only the Select Board's own votes are included.
Present: Chris Lambton, Paul McCormick, John Terrio, Carlyn Carey, Jim Plath
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve Committee Reappointments as outlined in the memo provided
To approve Committee Reappointments as outlined in the memo provided
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to approve Committee Reappointments as outlined in the memo provided. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Approve the application of Seven Days LLC d.b.a Seven Days Restaurant for an annual weekday entertainment license for the hours of 9am - 9:30pm
To approve the application of Seven Days LLC d.b.a Seven Days Restaurant for an annual weekday entertainment license for the hours of 9am - 9:30pm
Yes: Carey, Lambton, Plath, TerrioAbstained: McCormick
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to approve the application of Seven Days LLC d.b.a Seven Days Restaurant for an annual weekday entertainment license for the hours of 9am - 9:30pm. Chris Lambton seconded the motion. VOTE: 4-0-1 (McCormick abstained).” (Motion: Carey, second: Lambton)
Approve the application of Alyaan Group, Inc. d/b/a ZS Mart for a change in location to their Annual Wine and Malt Liquor License from 66 School Street, West Dennis to 430 Route 134, South Dennis
To approve the application of Alyaan Group, Inc. d/b/a ZS Mart for a change in location to their Annual Wine and Malt Liquor License from 66 School Street, West Dennis to 430 Route 134, South Dennis
The minutes give only the count (3-2-0), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to approve the application of Alyaan Group, Inc. d/b/a ZS Mart for a change in location to their Annual Wine and Malt Liquor License from 66 School Street, West Dennis to 430 Route 134, South Dennis. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. VOTE: 3-2-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: McCormick)
Accept the CPC Procedures with one edit of 44B to 43B
To accept the CPC Procedures with one edit of 44B to 43B
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to accept the CPC Procedures with one edit of 44B to 43B. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Approve the application of Eversource to relocate JO Pole $42/7 in the Public Way of Upper County Road
To approve the application of Eversource to relocate JO Pole $42/7 in the Public Way of Upper County Road
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to approve the application of Eversource to relocate JO Pole $42/7 in the Public Way of Upper County Road. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Authorize the Recreation Commission to provide support to Jacunski Humes for completing the Community Center Needs Assessment
To authorize the Recreation Commission to provide support to Jacunski Humes for completing the Community Center Needs Assessment
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to authorize the Recreation Commission to provide support to Jacunski Humes for completing the Community Center Needs Assessment. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign a contract with CDM Smith
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign a contract with CDM Smith
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to authorize the Town Administrator to sign a contract with CDM Smith. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Carey)
Approve the survey as outlined and
To approve the survey as outlined and
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to approve the survey as outlined and Paul McCormick seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Transfer OPEB funding out of the budget at $300k and remove $300k from Repairs and Maintenance, approve new initiatives that were proposed and do a revenue estimate adjustment of $270k to avoid an...
To transfer OPEB funding out of the budget at $300k and remove $300k from Repairs and Maintenance, approve new initiatives that were proposed and do a revenue estimate adjustment of $270k to avoid an override
Yes: McCormick, Plath, TerrioNo: Carey, Lambton
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to transfer OPEB funding out of the budget at $300k and remove $300k from Repairs and Maintenance, approve new initiatives that were proposed and do a revenue estimate adjustment of $270k to avoid an override. John Terrio seconded the motion. VOTE: The Board voted 3-2-0 (Lambton nay, Carey nay).” (Motion: Plath, second: Terrio)
Place and support Article 4: FY26 Departmental Operating Budget in the amount of $48,690,540
To place and support Article 4: FY26 Departmental Operating Budget in the amount of $48,690,540
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to place and support Article 4: FY26 Departmental Operating Budget in the amount of $48,690,540. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board vote unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Carey)
Place and support Article 15: Building Repairs and Maintenance
To place and support Article 15: Building Repairs and Maintenance
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to place and support Article 15: Building Repairs and Maintenance. Carlyn Carey seconded the vote. The Board vote unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
Place Article 16: Seasonal Community Designation
To place Article 16: Seasonal Community Designation
Yes: Carey, Lambton, McCormick, TerrioNo: Plath
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to place Article 16: Seasonal Community Designation. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted 4-1-0 (Plath nay).” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Place Article 28: Collective Bargaining Agreement - MassCOP 504 Patrol and
To place Article 28: Collective Bargaining Agreement - MassCOP 504 Patrol and
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to place Article 28: Collective Bargaining Agreement - MassCOP 504 Patrol and John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Place Article 29: Collective Bargaining Agreement - MassCOP505 Sergeants and
To place Article 29: Collective Bargaining Agreement - MassCOP505 Sergeants and
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to place Article 29: Collective Bargaining Agreement - MassCOP505 Sergeants and John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Place Article 30: Collective Bargaining Agreement - MassCOP 520 Superior and
To place Article 30: Collective Bargaining Agreement - MassCOP 520 Superior and
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to place Article 30: Collective Bargaining Agreement - MassCOP 520 Superior and John Terrio seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Place Article 31: Collective Bargaining Agreement - IAFF Fire and
To place Article 31: Collective Bargaining Agreement - IAFF Fire and
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to place Article 31: Collective Bargaining Agreement - IAFF Fire and John Terrio seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Place and support Article 32: Irrigation of Dennis Highlands and Dennis Pines Golf Course
To place and support Article 32: Irrigation of Dennis Highlands and Dennis Pines Golf Course
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to place and support Article 32: Irrigation of Dennis Highlands and Dennis Pines Golf Course. Paul McCormick seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Place and support Article 33: Sesuit Harbor Building Project option 2, $1million free cash, and
To place and support Article 33: Sesuit Harbor Building Project option 2, $1million free cash, and
Yes: Carey, Lambton, McCormick, TerrioNo: Plath
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to place and support Article 33: Sesuit Harbor Building Project option 2, $1million free cash, and John Terrio seconded. VOTE: 4-1-0 (Plath nay).” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Place and support Article 34: Bylaw Amendment Dogs and Other Animals
To place and support Article 34: Bylaw Amendment Dogs and Other Animals
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to place and support Article 34: Bylaw Amendment Dogs and Other Animals. John Terrio seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Place and support Article 35: Zoning By-law Amendment -ADU
To place and support Article 35: Zoning By-law Amendment -ADU
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to place and support Article 35: Zoning By-law Amendment -ADU. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
Place and support Article 36: OPM and Designer Services for Carleton Hall and West Dennis Graded School House
To place and support Article 36: OPM and Designer Services for Carleton Hall and West Dennis Graded School House
From the minutes
“John Terrio move to place and support Article 36: OPM and Designer Services for Carleton Hall and West Dennis Graded School House. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Place Non-Binding Public Advisory Question: Holtec Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station on the election warrant
To place Non-Binding Public Advisory Question: Holtec Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station on the election warrant
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to place Non-Binding Public Advisory Question: Holtec Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station on the election warrant. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Place Ballot Question #4 Water Infrastructure Investment Fund on the election warrant
To place Ballot Question #4 Water Infrastructure Investment Fund on the election warrant
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to place Ballot Question #4 Water Infrastructure Investment Fund on the election warrant. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Place Ballot Question #1: Shall the Town of Dennis be allowed to exempt from the Provisions of Proposition Two and One-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued for...
To place Ballot Question #1: Shall the Town of Dennis be allowed to exempt from the Provisions of Proposition Two and One-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued for irrigation system replacements of the Dennis Highlands and Dennis Pines Golf Courses, and any other costs incidental or related thereto, on the election warrant
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to place Ballot Question #1: Shall the Town of Dennis be allowed to exempt from the Provisions of Proposition Two and One-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued for irrigation system replacements of the Dennis Highlands and Dennis Pines Golf Courses, and any other costs incidental or related thereto, on the election warrant. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Accept Ballot Question #2: Shall the Town of Dennis be allowed to exempt from the Provisions of Proposition Two and One-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued for the...
To accept Ballot Question #2: Shall the Town of Dennis be allowed to exempt from the Provisions of Proposition Two and One-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued for the Sesuit Harbor West Design and Construction Project, and any other costs incidental or related thereto on the election warrant
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to accept Ballot Question #2: Shall the Town of Dennis be allowed to exempt from the Provisions of Proposition Two and One-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued for the Sesuit Harbor West Design and Construction Project, and any other costs incidental or related thereto on the election warrant. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Accept Ballot Question #3: Shall the Town of Dennis be allowed to exempt from the Provisions of Proposition Two and One-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to...
To accept Ballot Question #3: Shall the Town of Dennis be allowed to exempt from the Provisions of Proposition Two and One-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to purchase a Pumper Truck and a Brush Truck for the Fire Department, and any other costs incidental or related thereto on the election warrant
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to accept Ballot Question #3: Shall the Town of Dennis be allowed to exempt from the Provisions of Proposition Two and One-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to purchase a Pumper Truck and a Brush Truck for the Fire Department, and any other costs incidental or related thereto on the election warrant. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Approve the minutes of January 21, 2024 pending grammatical corrections
To approve the minutes of January 21, 2024 pending grammatical corrections
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to approve the minutes of January 21, 2024 pending grammatical corrections. Carlyn Carey seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Carey)
Adjourn the meeting at 9:40pm
To adjourn the meeting at 9:40pm
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:40pm.John Terrio seconded. Lambton aye, McCormick aye, Terrio aye, Plath aye, Carey aye. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
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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