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May 20, 2025
33 recorded votes, 17 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: First meeting after the May 2025 town election; the board chose its officers.
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.
- Chris Lambton stepped aside (recused) for at least one item.
Every vote, in order
Nominate Chris Lambton to stay on as Chair
To nominate Chris Lambton to stay on as Chair
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to nominate Chris Lambton to stay on as Chair. John Terrio seconded. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Nominate Carlyn Carey as Vice Chair
To nominate Carlyn Carey as Vice Chair
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to nominate Carlyn Carey as Vice Chair. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
Nominate Jim Plath to stay on as Licensing Chair
To nominate Jim Plath to stay on as Licensing Chair
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to nominate Jim Plath to stay on as Licensing Chair. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Nominate John Terrio as Vice Licensing Chair
To nominate John Terrio as Vice Licensing Chair
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to nominate John Terrio as Vice Licensing Chair. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Carey)
Nominate Paul McCormick as Clerk
To nominate Paul McCormick as Clerk
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to nominate Paul McCormick as Clerk. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to close the public hearing. John Terrio seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0 (Paul McCormick was recused).” (Motion: Carey, second: Terrio)
Approve the application of Clean Slate Kitchen, LLC d.b.a
To approve the application of Clean Slate Kitchen, LLC d.b.a. Clean Slate Eatery, located at 702 Route 28, West Dennis for a change in liquor license category from wines & malt beverages with cordials and liquor to an all alcohol license
Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to approve the application of Clean Slate Kitchen, LLC d.b.a. Clean Slate Eatery, located at 702 Route 28, West Dennis for a change in liquor license category from wines & malt beverages with cordials and liquor to an all alcohol license. John Terrio seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0 (Paul McCormick was recused).” (Motion: Carey, second: Terrio)
Continue the annual Sunday Entertainment License hearing until August 12, 2025 at 5:00pm
To continue the annual Sunday Entertainment License hearing until August 12, 2025 at 5:00pm
Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to continue the annual Sunday Entertainment License hearing until August 12, 2025 at 5:00pm. Chris Lambton seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0 (Paul McCormick was recused).” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to close the public hearing. Carlyn Carey seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0 (Paul McCormick was recused).” (Motion: Terrio, second: Carey)
To close the public hearing
Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to close the public hearing. Chris Lambton seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0 (Paul McCormick was recused).” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)
Continue the outdoor Entertainment License application of 776 Main Wine Bar LLC d.b.a
To continue the outdoor Entertainment License application of 776 Main Wine Bar LLC d.b.a. Baline, located at 776 Main Street, Dennis until August 12, 2025 at 5:10pm
Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to continue the outdoor Entertainment License application of 776 Main Wine Bar LLC d.b.a. Baline, located at 776 Main Street, Dennis until August 12, 2025 at 5:10pm. Chris Lambton seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0 (Paul McCormick was recused).” (Motion: Carey, second: Lambton)
Approve the indoor Entertainment License application of 776 Main Wine Bar LLC d.b.a
To approve the indoor Entertainment License application of 776 Main Wine Bar LLC d.b.a. Baline, located at 776 Main Street, Dennis for the hours of 10:00am to 1:00am on Weekdays and Sundays
Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to approve the indoor Entertainment License application of 776 Main Wine Bar LLC d.b.a. Baline, located at 776 Main Street, Dennis for the hours of 10:00am to 1:00am on Weekdays and Sundays. Chris Lambton seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0 (Paul McCormick was recused).” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)
Approve the application of 776 Main Wine Bar LLC d.b.a
To approve the application of 776 Main Wine Bar LLC d.b.a. Baline, located at 776 Main Street, Dennis for a change in hours on their annual All Alcohol Liquor License from 10:00am to 1:00am on Weekdays and Sundays
Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to approve the application of 776 Main Wine Bar LLC d.b.a. Baline, located at 776 Main Street, Dennis for a change in hours on their annual All Alcohol Liquor License from 10:00am to 1:00am on Weekdays and Sundays. Carlyn Carey seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0 (Paul McCormick was recused).” (Motion: Terrio, second: Carey)
Approve the application of Scargo Café, Inc. d.b.a
To approve the application of Scargo Café, Inc. d.b.a. Scargo Café, located at 799 Main St., Dennis for the transfer of all alcohol license
Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to approve the application of Scargo Café, Inc. d.b.a. Scargo Café, located at 799 Main St., Dennis for the transfer of all alcohol license. Chris Lambton seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0 (Paul McCormick was recused).” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)
To approve the application of Scargo Café, Inc. d.b.a. Scargo Café, located at 799 Main St., Dennis for a change in manager. The manager on premise will be Wanderson Coelho
Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to approve the application of Scargo Café, Inc. d.b.a. Scargo Café, located at 799 Main St., Dennis for a change in manager. The manager on premise will be Wanderson Coelho. Carlyn Carey seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0 (Paul McCormick was recused).” (Motion: Terrio, second: Carey)
Approve the issuance of BANS
To approve the issuance of BANS
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to approve the issuance of BANS. Paul McCormick seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Greg Rounseville noted the following: October 29, 2024 - the Select Board
Greg Rounseville noted the following: October 29, 2024 - the Select Board
The minutes give only the count (4-1-0), not how each member voted. The minutes do not say who made or seconded this motion.
From the minutes
“Greg Rounseville noted the following: October 29, 2024 - the Select Board voted unanimously to approve the Service Master estimate for the boarding of the first and second floor windows of the Wixon School Building. The Select Board also voted 4-1 to disband the temporary Wixon School Committee and the Board voted unanimously to direct staff to work on an article for the asbestos abatement..”
Appoint the following Police Personnel as Community Service Officers for a term to expire September 2, 2025 Luke Malloy, Joseph Faria, Adam Sundelin, Mariah Jenkins, Emily Badach, Mary Flynn Kayajan
To appoint the following Police Personnel as Community Service Officers for a term to expire September 2, 2025 Luke Malloy, Joseph Faria, Adam Sundelin, Mariah Jenkins, Emily Badach, Mary Flynn Kayajan
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to appoint the following Police Personnel as Community Service Officers for a term to expire September 2, 2025 Luke Malloy, Joseph Faria, Adam Sundelin, Mariah Jenkins, Emily Badach, Mary Flynn Kayajan. Paul McCormick seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
Appoint the following Seasonal Assistant Harbormasters with a term to expire one (1) year from date of appointment Mark Fruean, John Carrier, Kevin Shea, Clint Cave, Jack Quirion, Andrew Dowd, Sam...
To appoint the following Seasonal Assistant Harbormasters with a term to expire one (1) year from date of appointment Mark Fruean, John Carrier, Kevin Shea, Clint Cave, Jack Quirion, Andrew Dowd, Sam Tavitian, Peter Newhard, Brendan Hackenson, Abigail Bienfang, Sean Bubencik, Martin Simmons
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to appoint the following Seasonal Assistant Harbormasters with a term to expire one (1) year from date of appointment Mark Fruean, John Carrier, Kevin Shea, Clint Cave, Jack Quirion, Andrew Dowd, Sam Tavitian, Peter Newhard, Brendan Hackenson, Abigail Bienfang, Sean Bubencik, Martin Simmons. John Terrio seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Appoint the following Harbormaster Department staff to issue parking and non-criminal violations to expire one (1) year from date of appointment Dawson Farber, Conor Smith
To appoint the following Harbormaster Department staff to issue parking and non-criminal violations to expire one (1) year from date of appointment Dawson Farber, Conor Smith
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to appoint the following Harbormaster Department staff to issue parking and non-criminal violations to expire one (1) year from date of appointment Dawson Farber, Conor Smith. John Terrio seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Appoint the following Seasonal Conservation Officers to issue non-criminal violations to expire one (1) year from date of appointment Rachel Martin, Emily Dykstra, Abigail Starkweather, Hazel...
To appoint the following Seasonal Conservation Officers to issue non-criminal violations to expire one (1) year from date of appointment Rachel Martin, Emily Dykstra, Abigail Starkweather, Hazel Lippitt, Abigail Macomber, Annika Kalinik
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to appoint the following Seasonal Conservation Officers to issue non-criminal violations to expire one (1) year from date of appointment Rachel Martin, Emily Dykstra, Abigail Starkweather, Hazel Lippitt, Abigail Macomber, Annika Kalinik. John Terrio seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Appoint the following Beach Supervisory Staff Personnel for a term to expire September 2, 2025 Alexander Quintero, Christopher Curtin, Dustin Pineau, Evan Downey, Gerrit Murphy, Jake Handy,...
To appoint the following Beach Supervisory Staff Personnel for a term to expire September 2, 2025 Alexander Quintero, Christopher Curtin, Dustin Pineau, Evan Downey, Gerrit Murphy, Jake Handy, Katherine Varrell, Keith Delcourt, Owen Graf, Sydney Zadworny, Victoria Martin, William Murphy, Sean Martin, Robert Goers, Brian Clifford, Christian Morrice, Payton Klepacki, Tyler Bois, Alice Weiner
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to appoint the following Beach Supervisory Staff Personnel for a term to expire September 2, 2025 Alexander Quintero, Christopher Curtin, Dustin Pineau, Evan Downey, Gerrit Murphy, Jake Handy, Katherine Varrell, Keith Delcourt, Owen Graf, Sydney Zadworny, Victoria Martin, William Murphy, Sean Martin, Robert Goers, Brian Clifford, Christian Morrice, Payton Klepacki, Tyler Bois, Alice Weiner John Terrio seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Approve the application of 85 Taunton Inc. d.b.a
To approve the application of 85 Taunton Inc. d.b.a. Chapin's Bayside located at 85 Taunton Avenue, Dennis for a Change in Manager. The manager on record will be Jessica Sabatino
Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to approve the application of 85 Taunton Inc. d.b.a. Chapin's Bayside located at 85 Taunton Avenue, Dennis for a Change in Manager. The manager on record will be Jessica Sabatino. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. VOTE: 4-0-0 (Paul McCormick was recused).” (Motion: Terrio, second: Carey)
Approve the corrections to the Town of Dennis, MA Privately Licensed Shellfish Area Procedure and Regulations Section 3 Relocation Requests as written and presented to the Select Board on April...
To approve the corrections to the Town of Dennis, MA Privately Licensed Shellfish Area Procedure and Regulations Section 3 Relocation Requests as written and presented to the Select Board on April 29, 2025
Chris Lambton stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“John Terrio move to approve the corrections to the Town of Dennis, MA Privately Licensed Shellfish Area Procedure and Regulations Section 3 Relocation Requests as written and presented to the Select Board on April 29, 2025. Paul McCormick seconded. VOTE: 4-0-0 (Chris Lambton was recused).” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Rescind the last motion
To rescind the last motion
Chris Lambton stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to rescind the last motion. Paul McCormick seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0 (Chris Lambton was recused).” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Move forward and approve the Town of Dennis, MA Privately Licensed Shellfish Area Procedure and Regulations as presented to the Select Board on May 20, 2025, with the corrections and seek Town...
To move forward and approve the Town of Dennis, MA Privately Licensed Shellfish Area Procedure and Regulations as presented to the Select Board on May 20, 2025, with the corrections and seek Town Counsel assistance on procedure regarding the grant license transfer
Chris Lambton stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to move forward and approve the Town of Dennis, MA Privately Licensed Shellfish Area Procedure and Regulations as presented to the Select Board on May 20, 2025, with the corrections and seek Town Counsel assistance on procedure regarding the grant license transfer. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. VOTE: 4-0-0 (Chris Lambton was recused).” (Motion: Carey, second: McCormick)
For Town of Dennis to hold the Special Town Meeting on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at the Dennis Yarmouth Intermediate School, located at 286 Station Avenue, South Yarmouth
For Town of Dennis to hold the Special Town Meeting on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at the Dennis Yarmouth Intermediate School, located at 286 Station Avenue, South Yarmouth
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved for Town of Dennis to hold the Special Town Meeting on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at the Dennis Yarmouth Intermediate School, located at 286 Station Avenue, South Yarmouth. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Accept the donation of two (2) new accessible 8-foot picnic tables for the Dennis Housing Authority
To accept the donation of two (2) new accessible 8-foot picnic tables for the Dennis Housing Authority
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to accept the donation of two (2) new accessible 8-foot picnic tables for the Dennis Housing Authority. John Terrio seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
The Board
The Board
The minutes do not say who made or seconded this motion.
From the minutes
“The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.”
Accept the rabies clinic donations
To accept the rabies clinic donations
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to accept the rabies clinic donations. John Terrio seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
The Dennis Select Board after due discussion and consideration vote to make a formal request of State Representative Chris Flanagan of the first Barnstable District to immediately tend to his...
The Dennis Select Board after due discussion and consideration vote to make a formal request of State Representative Chris Flanagan of the first Barnstable District to immediately tend to his resignation to the Speaker of the House. Said resignation will allow the Speaker of the House to schedule a special election, that said request be sent via certified mail to Chris Flanagan, and copies forwarded to Governor Maura Healy, State Senator Julian Cyr, Attorney General Andrea Campbell, House Speaker Ronald Mariano, and the entire state representative delegation
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved that the Dennis Select Board after due discussion and consideration vote to make a formal request of State Representative Chris Flanagan of the first Barnstable District to immediately tend to his resignation to the Speaker of the House. Said resignation will allow the Speaker of the House to schedule a special election, that said request be sent via certified mail to Chris Flanagan, and copies forwarded to Governor Maura Healy, State Senator Julian Cyr, Attorney General Andrea Campbell, House Speaker Ronald Mariano, and the entire state representative delegation. John Terrio seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Terrio)
Accept the meeting minutes of April 29, 2025
To accept the meeting minutes of April 29, 2025
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to accept the meeting minutes of April 29, 2025. John Terrio seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Enter into executive session at 7:43pm and not return
To enter into executive session at 7:43pm and not return
The minutes give the count as 5-0-0, but the roll call reads: Chris Lambton yes, Paul McCormick yes, John Terrio yes, Jim Plath yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to enter into executive session at 7:43pm and not return. John Terrio seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Lambton aye, McCormick aye, Terrio Aye, Plath 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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