MassVoter.com← Dennis Select BoardDennis Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
April 29, 2025
16 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Chris Lambton, Paul McCormick, Carlyn Carey, Jim Plath, John Terrio
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the application of ZK Group, Inc. d.b.a
To approve the application of ZK Group, Inc. d.b.a. Paradise Liquors located at 66 School Street, West Dennis for multiple amendments to their existing Seasonal All Alcohol license including change in officers, change in stock interests, change in corporation name from ZK Group, Inc. to Alyaan Group, Inc. d.b.a. ZS Mart, change in manager from Krishna Timalsina to Zohaib Shahid, change in d.b.a. from Paradise Liquors to ZS Mart, and change in location from 66 School Street, West Dennis to 430 Route 134, South Dennis
Yes: Carey, Lambton, Plath, TerrioAbstained: McCormick
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to approve the application of ZK Group, Inc. d.b.a. Paradise Liquors located at 66 School Street, West Dennis for multiple amendments to their existing Seasonal All Alcohol license including change in officers, change in stock interests, change in corporation name from ZK Group, Inc. to Alyaan Group, Inc. d.b.a. ZS Mart, change in manager from Krishna Timalsina to Zohaib Shahid, change in d.b.a. from Paradise Liquors to ZS Mart, and change in location from 66 School Street, West Dennis to 430 Route 134, South Dennis. Chris Lambton seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-1 (Paul McCormick abstained).” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)
Support the project, including the caveat that the Transfer Station is not to be used as an area for storage
Support the project, including the caveat that the Transfer Station is not to be used as an area for storage
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved support the project, including the caveat that the Transfer Station is not to be used as an area for storage. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Accept the Sesuit Watershed Assessment
To accept the Sesuit Watershed Assessment
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to accept the Sesuit Watershed Assessment. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Table the discussion for now and move further discussion to the next Select Board meeting on May 20th
To table the discussion for now and move further discussion to the next Select Board meeting on May 20th
Yes: Carey, McCormick, Plath, TerrioAbstained: Lambton
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to table the discussion for now and move further discussion to the next Select Board meeting on May 20th. John Terrio seconded the motion. VOTE: 4-0-1 (Chris Lambton abstained).” (Motion: Carey, second: Terrio)
Allow Kathleen Slye to utilize slip W-031 for the remainder of the 2025 season, per her signed and paid agreement with the Town of Dennis
To allow Kathleen Slye to utilize slip W-031 for the remainder of the 2025 season, per her signed and paid agreement with the Town of Dennis
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to allow Kathleen Slye to utilize slip W-031 for the remainder of the 2025 season, per her signed and paid agreement with the Town of Dennis. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Support the Dennis Affordable Housing Trust application to the CPC as outlined in the memo dated April 23, 2025
To support the Dennis Affordable Housing Trust application to the CPC as outlined in the memo dated April 23, 2025
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to support the Dennis Affordable Housing Trust application to the CPC as outlined in the memo dated April 23, 2025. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: McCormick)
Authorize Town Administrator Elizabeth Sullivan to sign contract with Champion Security Corporation in the amount of $537,306.00 for roadway traffic control and flagging services
To authorize Town Administrator Elizabeth Sullivan to sign contract with Champion Security Corporation in the amount of $537,306.00 for roadway traffic control and flagging services
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to authorize Town Administrator Elizabeth Sullivan to sign contract with Champion Security Corporation in the amount of $537,306.00 for roadway traffic control and flagging services. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Authorize Town Administrator Elizabeth Sullivan to sign contract with Stopping Traffic, LLC in the amount of $540,540.00 for roadway traffic control and flagging services
To authorize Town Administrator Elizabeth Sullivan to sign contract with Stopping Traffic, LLC in the amount of $540,540.00 for roadway traffic control and flagging services
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to authorize Town Administrator Elizabeth Sullivan to sign contract with Stopping Traffic, LLC in the amount of $540,540.00 for roadway traffic control and flagging services. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Approve the Mass Cultural Council grant application from Dennis Center for Active Living
To approve the Mass Cultural Council grant application from Dennis Center for Active Living
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to approve the Mass Cultural Council grant application from Dennis Center for Active Living. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Renew the Seasonal Weekday Entertainment Licenses for Sundae School Ice Cream Parlor, Holiday Hill Family Amusements, and Holiday Hill Mini-Golf until November 30, 2025
To renew the Seasonal Weekday Entertainment Licenses for Sundae School Ice Cream Parlor, Holiday Hill Family Amusements, and Holiday Hill Mini-Golf until November 30, 2025
Yes: Carey, Lambton, Plath, TerrioAbstained: McCormick
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to renew the Seasonal Weekday Entertainment Licenses for Sundae School Ice Cream Parlor, Holiday Hill Family Amusements, and Holiday Hill Mini-Golf until November 30, 2025. John Terrio seconded the motion. VOTE: 4-0-1 (Paul McCormick abstained).” (Motion: Carey, second: Terrio)
Renew the Seasonal Sunday Entertainment Licenses for Sundae School Ice Cream Parlor and Holiday Hill Family Amusements until November 30, 2025
To renew the Seasonal Sunday Entertainment Licenses for Sundae School Ice Cream Parlor and Holiday Hill Family Amusements until November 30, 2025
Yes: Carey, Lambton, Plath, TerrioAbstained: McCormick
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to renew the Seasonal Sunday Entertainment Licenses for Sundae School Ice Cream Parlor and Holiday Hill Family Amusements until November 30, 2025. John Terrio seconded the motion. VOTE: 4-0-1 (Paul McCormick abstained).” (Motion: Carey, second: Terrio)
Distribute the Town Warrant Article Explanations document to the public through the Town website and social media
To distribute the Town Warrant Article Explanations document to the public through the Town website and social media
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to distribute the Town Warrant Article Explanations document to the public through the Town website and social media. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Distribute the Town Warrant Article Explanations document to the public as a handout at May 6, 2025 Annual Town Meeting and for distribution at Town Hall, contingent upon permission granted by the...
To distribute the Town Warrant Article Explanations document to the public as a handout at May 6, 2025 Annual Town Meeting and for distribution at Town Hall, contingent upon permission granted by the Town Moderator and Town Clerk
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to distribute the Town Warrant Article Explanations document to the public as a handout at May 6, 2025 Annual Town Meeting and for distribution at Town Hall, contingent upon permission granted by the Town Moderator and Town Clerk. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Accept the meeting minutes of March 18, 2025
To accept the meeting minutes of March 18, 2025
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to accept the meeting minutes of March 18, 2025. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Accept the meeting minutes of April 15, 2025
To accept the meeting minutes of April 15, 2025
Yes: Lambton, McCormick, Plath, TerrioAbstained: Carey
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to accept the meeting minutes of April 15, 2025. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-1 (Carlyn Carey abstained).” (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. The Board voted unanimously in favor. 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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