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April 1, 2025
29 recorded votes, 15 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Chris Lambton, Paul McCormick, John Terrio, Carlyn Carey, Jim Plath
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) for at least one item.
Every vote, in order
Approve the application of T. Breezy LLC d/b/a Terry Brennan's Central Tavern located at 50 Route 134, South Dennis for a new annual all alcohol license for Monday through Saturday from 8AM-1AM;...
To approve the application of T. Breezy LLC d/b/a Terry Brennan's Central Tavern located at 50 Route 134, South Dennis for a new annual all alcohol license for Monday through Saturday from 8AM-1AM; and on Sundays from 10AM-1AM
The minutes give the count as 4-0-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Chris Lambton, Paul McCormick, John Terrio, Carlyn Carey and Jim Plath). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to approve the application of T. Breezy LLC d/b/a Terry Brennan's Central Tavern located at 50 Route 134, South Dennis for a new annual all alcohol license for Monday through Saturday from 8AM-1AM; and on Sundays from 10AM-1AM. Chris Lambton seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE 4-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: Lambton)
Approve the application of T. Breezy LLC d/b/a Terry Brennan's Central Tavern located at 50 Route 134, South Dennis for an annual weekday entertainment license for Monday through Saturday hours of...
To approve the application of T. Breezy LLC d/b/a Terry Brennan's Central Tavern located at 50 Route 134, South Dennis for an annual weekday entertainment license for Monday through Saturday hours of 11am-1am indoors; 1PM-8PM outdoors with the requirement that any amplification of sound being facing away from residential properties in the neighborhood
The minutes give the count as 4-0-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Chris Lambton, Paul McCormick, John Terrio, Carlyn Carey and Jim Plath). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to approve the application of T. Breezy LLC d/b/a Terry Brennan's Central Tavern located at 50 Route 134, South Dennis for an annual weekday entertainment license for Monday through Saturday hours of 11am-1am indoors; 1PM-8PM outdoors with the requirement that any amplification of sound being facing away from residential properties in the neighborhood. Chris Lambton seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE 4-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: Lambton)
Approve the application of T. Breezy LLC d/b/a Terry Brennan's Central Tavern located at 50 Route 134, South Dennis for an annual Sunday entertainment license for the hours of indoor 11AM-1AM;...
To approve the application of T. Breezy LLC d/b/a Terry Brennan's Central Tavern located at 50 Route 134, South Dennis for an annual Sunday entertainment license for the hours of indoor 11AM-1AM; outdoor 1PM-7PM with the same requirement that any amplifiers be faced away from residential properties
The minutes give the count as 4-0-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Chris Lambton, Paul McCormick, John Terrio, Carlyn Carey and Jim Plath). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to approve the application of T. Breezy LLC d/b/a Terry Brennan's Central Tavern located at 50 Route 134, South Dennis for an annual Sunday entertainment license for the hours of indoor 11AM-1AM; outdoor 1PM-7PM with the same requirement that any amplifiers be faced away from residential properties. Chris Lambton seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE 4-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: Lambton)
Approve the manager of T. Breezy LLC d/b/a Terry Brennan's Central Tavern located at 50 Route 134, South Dennis to be Susan M. Brennan
To approve the manager of T. Breezy LLC d/b/a Terry Brennan's Central Tavern located at 50 Route 134, South Dennis to be Susan M. Brennan
The minutes give the count as 4-0-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Chris Lambton, Paul McCormick, John Terrio, Carlyn Carey and Jim Plath). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to approve the manager of T. Breezy LLC d/b/a Terry Brennan's Central Tavern located at 50 Route 134, South Dennis to be Susan M. Brennan. Chris Lambton seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE 4-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: Lambton)
Renew the Seasonal All Alcohol Restaurant Licenses for Chapin's Bayside, Ebb Tide Restaurant, Joey's Pizzeria, Kream N' Kone, The Restaurant and Pub Next Door, Royal Pizza, Sailing Cow Deli &...
To renew the Seasonal All Alcohol Restaurant Licenses for Chapin's Bayside, Ebb Tide Restaurant, Joey's Pizzeria, Kream N' Kone, The Restaurant and Pub Next Door, Royal Pizza, Sailing Cow Deli & Café, The Sea View, South Side Cantina, Summer Shanty, Swan River Restaurant, West Dennis Sand Bar, and Wooden Shoe Restaurant until November 30, 2025
Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to renew the Seasonal All Alcohol Restaurant Licenses for Chapin's Bayside, Ebb Tide Restaurant, Joey's Pizzeria, Kream N' Kone, The Restaurant and Pub Next Door, Royal Pizza, Sailing Cow Deli & Café, The Sea View, South Side Cantina, Summer Shanty, Swan River Restaurant, West Dennis Sand Bar, and Wooden Shoe Restaurant until November 30, 2025. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Carey)
Renew the Seasonal All Alcohol Package Store Licenses for Dennis Food & Package Store, Dennis Public Market, Northside Liquors, Paradise Liquors until November 30, 2025
To renew the Seasonal All Alcohol Package Store Licenses for Dennis Food & Package Store, Dennis Public Market, Northside Liquors, Paradise Liquors until November 30, 2025
Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to renew the Seasonal All Alcohol Package Store Licenses for Dennis Food & Package Store, Dennis Public Market, Northside Liquors, Paradise Liquors until November 30, 2025. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Carey)
Renew the Seasonal Innholder Licenses for Deep End Café and Lighthouse Inn until November 30, 2025
To renew the Seasonal Innholder Licenses for Deep End Café and Lighthouse Inn until November 30, 2025
Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to renew the Seasonal Innholder Licenses for Deep End Café and Lighthouse Inn until November 30, 2025. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Carey)
Renew the Seasonal Club License for the Dennis Yacht Club until November 30, 2025
To renew the Seasonal Club License for the Dennis Yacht Club until November 30, 2025
Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to renew the Seasonal Club License for the Dennis Yacht Club until November 30, 2025. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Carey)
Renew the Seasonal Weekday Entertainment Licenses for Campers Haven, Cape Playhouse, Chapin's Bayside, Deep End Café, Dennis Yacht Club, Knock Out Pizza, Lighthouse Inn, Sailing Cow Deli & Café,...
To renew the Seasonal Weekday Entertainment Licenses for Campers Haven, Cape Playhouse, Chapin's Bayside, Deep End Café, Dennis Yacht Club, Knock Out Pizza, Lighthouse Inn, Sailing Cow Deli & Café, The Sea View, Sesuit Harbor Café, Southside Cantina, The Restaurant and Pub Next Door, Summer Shanty, Swan River Restaurant, West Dennis Sand Bar, and the Wooden Shoe Restaurant until November 30, 2025
Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to renew the Seasonal Weekday Entertainment Licenses for Campers Haven, Cape Playhouse, Chapin's Bayside, Deep End Café, Dennis Yacht Club, Knock Out Pizza, Lighthouse Inn, Sailing Cow Deli & Café, The Sea View, Sesuit Harbor Café, Southside Cantina, The Restaurant and Pub Next Door, Summer Shanty, Swan River Restaurant, West Dennis Sand Bar, and the Wooden Shoe Restaurant until November 30, 2025. Jim Plath seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Plath)
Renew the Seasonal Wine & Malt On-Premise Licenses for Cape Playhouse, The Dog House Restaurant, Knock Out Pizza, and Original Seafood Restaurant until November 30, 2025
To renew the Seasonal Wine & Malt On-Premise Licenses for Cape Playhouse, The Dog House Restaurant, Knock Out Pizza, and Original Seafood Restaurant until November 30, 2025
Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to renew the Seasonal Wine & Malt On-Premise Licenses for Cape Playhouse, The Dog House Restaurant, Knock Out Pizza, and Original Seafood Restaurant until November 30, 2025. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Carey)
Renew the Seasonal Wine & Malt and Cordial Liquor Restaurant License for Lune until November 30, 2025
To renew the Seasonal Wine & Malt and Cordial Liquor Restaurant License for Lune until November 30, 2025
Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to renew the Seasonal Wine & Malt and Cordial Liquor Restaurant License for Lune until November 30, 2025. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Carey)
Renew the Seasonal Package Store Wine & Malt Licenses for Bandera's Market and Deli and One Stop until November 30, 2025
To renew the Seasonal Package Store Wine & Malt Licenses for Bandera's Market and Deli and One Stop until November 30, 2025
Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to renew the Seasonal Package Store Wine & Malt Licenses for Bandera's Market and Deli and One Stop until November 30, 2025. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Carey)
Renew the Seasonal Sunday Entertainment Licenses for Campers Haven, Cape Playhouse, Chapin's Bayside, Deep End Café, Dennis Yacht Club, Knock Out Pizza, Lighthouse Inn, Sailing Cow Deli & Café,...
To renew the Seasonal Sunday Entertainment Licenses for Campers Haven, Cape Playhouse, Chapin's Bayside, Deep End Café, Dennis Yacht Club, Knock Out Pizza, Lighthouse Inn, Sailing Cow Deli & Café, The Sea View, Sesuit Harbor Café, Southside Cantina, South St Depot, Summer Shanty, and West Dennis Sand Bar until November 30, 2025
Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to renew the Seasonal Sunday Entertainment Licenses for Campers Haven, Cape Playhouse, Chapin's Bayside, Deep End Café, Dennis Yacht Club, Knock Out Pizza, Lighthouse Inn, Sailing Cow Deli & Café, The Sea View, Sesuit Harbor Café, Southside Cantina, South St Depot, Summer Shanty, and West Dennis Sand Bar until November 30, 2025. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Carey)
Endorse the change F.O.R.W.A.R.D.'s Phase II agreement with the Community Preservation Committee
To endorse the change F.O.R.W.A.R.D.'s Phase II agreement with the Community Preservation Committee
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to endorse the change F.O.R.W.A.R.D.'s Phase II agreement with the Community Preservation Committee. Jim Plath seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Plath)
Amend Section 7C of the F.O.R.W.A.R.D.'s Phase II agreement
To amend Section 7C of the F.O.R.W.A.R.D.'s Phase II agreement. A payment of $200,000 will be made when all necessary permits for the project are issued of both Sections B and C; or at the discretion of the Select Board by vote
Yes: Carey, Lambton, Plath, TerrioAbstained: McCormick
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to amend Section 7C of the F.O.R.W.A.R.D.'s Phase II agreement. A payment of $200,000 will be made when all necessary permits for the project are issued of both Sections B and C; or at the discretion of the Select Board by vote. John Terrio seconded the motion. Vote: 4-0-1 (Paul McCormick abstained).” (Motion: Carey, second: Terrio)
Approve payment of $200,000 in accordance with the contract between F.O.R.W.A.R.D. and the CPC, per Section 7C
To approve payment of $200,000 in accordance with the contract between F.O.R.W.A.R.D. and the CPC, per Section 7C
Yes: Carey, Lambton, Plath, TerrioAbstained: McCormick
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to approve payment of $200,000 in accordance with the contract between F.O.R.W.A.R.D. and the CPC, per Section 7C. John Terrio seconded the motion. Vote: 4-0-1 (Paul McCormick abstained).” (Motion: Carey, second: Terrio)
Support submitting an MVP Grant application for site upgrades to Seaview Park including water quality improvements to Pound Pond and to instruct the Town Administrator to provide a letter of...
To support submitting an MVP Grant application for site upgrades to Seaview Park including water quality improvements to Pound Pond and to instruct the Town Administrator to provide a letter of support to accompany the application
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to support submitting an MVP Grant application for site upgrades to Seaview Park including water quality improvements to Pound Pond and to instruct the Town Administrator to provide a letter of support to accompany the application. Jim Plath seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: Plath)
Endorsing MVP Grant application for improvements to Sesuit Harbor
To endorsing MVP Grant application for improvements to Sesuit Harbor
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to endorsing MVP Grant application for improvements to Sesuit Harbor. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5- 0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Allow the Town Administrator to sign the contract for the drainage construction services to J W Dubis in Chatham
To allow the Town Administrator to sign the contract for the drainage construction services to J W Dubis in Chatham
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to allow the Town Administrator to sign the contract for the drainage construction services to J W Dubis in Chatham. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Approve Northside Methodist Church to have an ecumenical workshop service at Corporation Beach from 7:30-7:50AM from July 6 2025 until August 31, 2025
To approve Northside Methodist Church to have an ecumenical workshop service at Corporation Beach from 7:30-7:50AM from July 6 2025 until August 31, 2025
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to approve Northside Methodist Church to have an ecumenical workshop service at Corporation Beach from 7:30-7:50AM from July 6 2025 until August 31, 2025. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
Support Article 2: Prior Year Bills
To support Article 2: Prior Year Bills
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to support Article 2: Prior Year Bills. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
Support Article 25: Transfer to Other Post-Employment Benefits Trust
To support Article 25: Transfer to Other Post-Employment Benefits Trust
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to support Article 25: Transfer to Other Post-Employment Benefits Trust, John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: Terrio)
Support Article 27: Transfer to General Purpose Stabilization Fund in the amount of $315,000 from free cash for the purpose of this Article
To support Article 27: Transfer to General Purpose Stabilization Fund in the amount of $315,000 from free cash for the purpose of this Article
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to support Article 27: Transfer to General Purpose Stabilization Fund in the amount of $315,000 from free cash for the purpose of this Article. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Terrio)
Remove Article 16: Acceptance of MGL Seasonal Communities Designation, as written
To remove Article 16: Acceptance of MGL Seasonal Communities Designation, as written
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to remove Article 16: Acceptance of MGL Seasonal Communities Designation, as written. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
Place in support Article 35: Zoning By-law Amentment: ADU and Accessory Structures
To place in support Article 35: Zoning By-law Amentment: ADU and Accessory Structures
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to place in support Article 35: Zoning By-law Amentment: ADU and Accessory Structures. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
Place in support Article 35: Zoning By-law Amentment: Land Meerger
To place in support Article 35: Zoning By-law Amentment: Land Meerger
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to place in support Article 35: Zoning By-law Amentment: Land Meerger. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Place in support Article 34: Bylaw Amendment-Dogs and Other Animals
To place in support Article 34: Bylaw Amendment-Dogs and Other Animals
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to place in support Article 34: Bylaw Amendment-Dogs and Other Animals. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Approve the meeting minutes of February 4, 2025 and February 11, 2025
To approve the meeting minutes of February 4, 2025 and February 11, 2025
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to approve the meeting minutes of February 4, 2025 and February 11, 2025. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Adjourn at 7:54PM
To adjourn at 7:54PM
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to adjourn at 7:54PM. John Terrio seconded the motion. Lambton aye, McCormick aye, Carey aye, Terrio Aye, Plath aye. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
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