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April 15, 2025
11 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Chris Lambton, Paul McCormick, Jim Plath, John Terrio
Absent: Carlyn Carey
Every vote, in order
Close and sign the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To close and sign the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to close and sign the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Renew the Seasonal All Alcohol Restaurant Licenses for Chapin's Fish & Chips, FIN, and The Wee Packet until November 30, 2025
To renew the Seasonal All Alcohol Restaurant Licenses for Chapin's Fish & Chips, FIN, and The Wee Packet until November 30, 2025
The minutes give the count as 3-0-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (Chris Lambton, Paul McCormick, Jim Plath and John Terrio). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to renew the Seasonal All Alcohol Restaurant Licenses for Chapin's Fish & Chips, FIN, and The Wee Packet until November 30, 2025. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Terrio)
Renew the Seasonal Entertainment Licenses for Chapin's Fish & Chips until November 30, 2025
To renew the Seasonal Entertainment Licenses for Chapin's Fish & Chips until November 30, 2025
The minutes give the count as 3-0-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (Chris Lambton, Paul McCormick, Jim Plath and John Terrio). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to renew the Seasonal Entertainment Licenses for Chapin's Fish & Chips until November 30, 2025. Jim Plath seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Plath)
Approve the Cape Cod Paws of Comfort Lions beach cleanup at Mayflower Beach on April 19, 2025
To approve the Cape Cod Paws of Comfort Lions beach cleanup at Mayflower Beach on April 19, 2025
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to approve the Cape Cod Paws of Comfort Lions beach cleanup at Mayflower Beach on April 19, 2025. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Approve the Cape Cod (Dennis-Yarmouth) Newcomers request to hold beach cleanup at West Dennis Beach on May 17, 2025; with a rain date of May 18, 2025
To approve the Cape Cod (Dennis-Yarmouth) Newcomers request to hold beach cleanup at West Dennis Beach on May 17, 2025; with a rain date of May 18, 2025
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to approve the Cape Cod (Dennis-Yarmouth) Newcomers request to hold beach cleanup at West Dennis Beach on May 17, 2025; with a rain date of May 18, 2025. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Approve the Eversource relocation of JO Pole #37C/120 in the Public Way of Route 134
To approve the Eversource relocation of JO Pole #37C/120 in the Public Way of Route 134
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to approve the Eversource relocation of JO Pole #37C/120 in the Public Way of Route 134. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Accept the donation from Volunteer Ventures/Smile Mass to the Recreation Department
To accept the donation from Volunteer Ventures/Smile Mass to the Recreation Department
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to accept the donation from Volunteer Ventures/Smile Mass to the Recreation Department. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Allow an amendment to allow a letter of thanks to be sent by the Select Board to Volunteer Ventures/Smile Mass signed by the Chair
To allow an amendment to allow a letter of thanks to be sent by the Select Board to Volunteer Ventures/Smile Mass signed by the Chair
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to allow an amendment to allow a letter of thanks to be sent by the Select Board to Volunteer Ventures/Smile Mass signed by the Chair. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Accept the meeting minutes of March 4, 2025
To accept the meeting minutes of March 4, 2025
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to accept the meeting minutes of March 4, 2025. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Accept the meeting minutes of April 1, 2025
To accept the meeting minutes of April 1, 2025
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to accept the meeting minutes of April 1, 2025. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Adjourn at 6:57PM
To adjourn at 6:57PM
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to adjourn at 6:57PM. John Terrio seconded the motion. Lambton aye, McCormick aye, Terrio Aye, Plath aye. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (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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