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Dennis Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting

June 3, 2025

19 recorded votes, 2 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:

  • Carlyn Carey stepped aside (recused) for at least one item.
  • Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) for at least one item.

Every vote, in order

Accept the hydrogeological modelling conclusions for the potential Wastewater recharge site located on Bob Crowell Road

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept the hydrogeological modelling conclusions for the potential Wastewater recharge site located on Bob Crowell Road

From the minutes

“Carlyn Carey moved to accept the hydrogeological modelling conclusions for the potential Wastewater recharge site located on Bob Crowell Road. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: McCormick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Have the Select Board instruct Administration to prepare a Request for Proposal for professional design and specification to be created for bidding and construction of Option C for Fall Town Meeting

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To have the Select Board instruct Administration to prepare a Request for Proposal for professional design and specification to be created for bidding and construction of Option C for Fall Town Meeting

From the minutes

“Jim Plath moved to have the Select Board instruct Administration to prepare a Request for Proposal for professional design and specification to be created for bidding and construction of Option C for Fall Town Meeting. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: McCormick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Re-execute the Ground Lease between the Town of Dennis and the Cape and Islands Veterans Outreach Center for the property at 1341 Route 134, East Dennis, said lease was originally executed March...

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To re-execute the Ground Lease between the Town of Dennis and the Cape and Islands Veterans Outreach Center for the property at 1341 Route 134, East Dennis, said lease was originally executed March 5, 2020 pursuant to Article 1 of the October 18, 2016 Special Town Meeting

From the minutes

“Jim Plath moved to re-execute the Ground Lease between the Town of Dennis and the Cape and Islands Veterans Outreach Center for the property at 1341 Route 134, East Dennis, said lease was originally executed March 5, 2020 pursuant to Article 1 of the October 18, 2016 Special Town Meeting. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: McCormick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Execute the Notice of Lease between the Town of Dennis and the Cape and Islands Veterans Outreach Center for the property at 1341 Route 134, East Dennis

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To execute the Notice of Lease between the Town of Dennis and the Cape and Islands Veterans Outreach Center for the property at 1341 Route 134, East Dennis

From the minutes

“Jim Plath moved to execute the Notice of Lease between the Town of Dennis and the Cape and Islands Veterans Outreach Center for the property at 1341 Route 134, East Dennis. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Re-execute the Land Development Agreement between the Town of Dennis and the Cape and Islands Veterans Outreach Center for the property at 1341 Route 134 originally executed March 5, 2020

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To re-execute the Land Development Agreement between the Town of Dennis and the Cape and Islands Veterans Outreach Center for the property at 1341 Route 134 originally executed March 5, 2020

From the minutes

“Jim Plath moved to re-execute the Land Development Agreement between the Town of Dennis and the Cape and Islands Veterans Outreach Center for the property at 1341 Route 134 originally executed March 5, 2020. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Carey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Execute the Consent to Affordable Housing Restriction for the Town of Brewster on the property at 1341 Route 134

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To execute the Consent to Affordable Housing Restriction for the Town of Brewster on the property at 1341 Route 134

From the minutes

“Jim Plath moved to execute the Consent to Affordable Housing Restriction for the Town of Brewster on the property at 1341 Route 134. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Carey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Allow the wreaths to participate in the Wreaths Across America day on December 13, 2025, starting at 12:00pm to be set on the site of the field at Old Town Hall located at 485 Main Street, South...

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To allow the wreaths to participate in the Wreaths Across America day on December 13, 2025, starting at 12:00pm to be set on the site of the field at Old Town Hall located at 485 Main Street, South Dennis

From the minutes

“John Terrio moved to allow the wreaths to participate in the Wreaths Across America day on December 13, 2025, starting at 12:00pm to be set on the site of the field at Old Town Hall located at 485 Main Street, South Dennis. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Recommend the PARC grant application for Pound Pond at Seaview Park be sent forward by Administration

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend the PARC grant application for Pound Pond at Seaview Park be sent forward by Administration

From the minutes

“Jim Plath moved to recommend the PARC grant application for Pound Pond at Seaview Park be sent forward by Administration. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Accept the letter to send to State Representative Chris Flanagan requesting resignation and get final letter for signatures

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept the letter to send to State Representative Chris Flanagan requesting resignation and get final letter for signatures

From the minutes

“John Terrio moved to accept the letter to send to State Representative Chris Flanagan requesting resignation and get final letter for signatures. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Approve the application of Pete's Point, Inc. located at 430 Route 134, South Dennis for a change in Corporate Name from Pete's Point, Inc. to Point, Inc

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the application of Pete's Point, Inc. located at 430 Route 134, South Dennis for a change in Corporate Name from Pete's Point, Inc. to Point, Inc

Carlyn Carey stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote. Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“John Terrio moved to approve the application of Pete's Point, Inc. located at 430 Route 134, South Dennis for a change in Corporate Name from Pete's Point, Inc. to Point, Inc. Jim Plath seconded the motion. VOTE: 3-0-0 (Carlyn Carey and Paul McCormick recused).” (Motion: Terrio, second: Plath)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Approve the application of Pete's Point, Inc. located at 430 Route 134, South Dennis for a change in DBA from Pete's Point, Inc. to Point, Inc

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the application of Pete's Point, Inc. located at 430 Route 134, South Dennis for a change in DBA from Pete's Point, Inc. to Point, Inc

Carlyn Carey stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote. Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“John Terrio moved to approve the application of Pete's Point, Inc. located at 430 Route 134, South Dennis for a change in DBA from Pete's Point, Inc. to Point, Inc. Jim Plath seconded the motion. VOTE: 3-0-0 (Carlyn Carey and Paul McCormick recused).” (Motion: Terrio, second: Plath)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Landon Krekorian be appointed as a Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A, subject to a one-year probationary period for a term beginning June 6, 2025 and expiring June 5, 2026

Minutes, page 10

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Landon Krekorian be appointed as a Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A, subject to a one-year probationary period for a term beginning June 6, 2025 and expiring June 5, 2026

From the minutes

“Paul McCormick moved that Landon Krekorian be appointed as a Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A, subject to a one-year probationary period for a term beginning June 6, 2025 and expiring June 5, 2026. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Landon Krekorian be appointed as Licensing Board Agent for a term beginning June 6, 2025 and expiring June 5, 2026

Minutes, page 10

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Landon Krekorian be appointed as Licensing Board Agent for a term beginning June 6, 2025 and expiring June 5, 2026

From the minutes

“Paul McCormick moved that Landon Krekorian be appointed as Licensing Board Agent for a term beginning June 6, 2025 and expiring June 5, 2026. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Christopher Ripa be appointed as a Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A, subject to a one-year probationary period for a term beginning June 6, 2025 and expiring June 5, 2026

Minutes, page 10

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Christopher Ripa be appointed as a Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A, subject to a one-year probationary period for a term beginning June 6, 2025 and expiring June 5, 2026

From the minutes

“Paul McCormick moved that Christopher Ripa be appointed as a Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A, subject to a one-year probationary period for a term beginning June 6, 2025 and expiring June 5, 2026. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Christopher Ripa be appointed as Licensing Board Agent for a term beginning June 6, 2025 and expiring June 5, 2026

Minutes, page 10

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Christopher Ripa be appointed as Licensing Board Agent for a term beginning June 6, 2025 and expiring June 5, 2026

From the minutes

“Paul McCormick moved that Christopher Ripa be appointed as Licensing Board Agent for a term beginning June 6, 2025 and expiring June 5, 2026. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Kaitlyn Resener be appointed as a Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A, subject to a one-year probationary period for a term beginning June 6, 2025 and expiring June 5, 2026

Minutes, page 10

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Kaitlyn Resener be appointed as a Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A, subject to a one-year probationary period for a term beginning June 6, 2025 and expiring June 5, 2026

From the minutes

“Paul McCormick moved that Kaitlyn Resener be appointed as a Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A, subject to a one-year probationary period for a term beginning June 6, 2025 and expiring June 5, 2026. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Kaitlyn Resener be appointed as Licensing Board Agent for a term beginning June 6, 2025 and expiring June 5, 2026

Minutes, page 11

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Kaitlyn Resener be appointed as Licensing Board Agent for a term beginning June 6, 2025 and expiring June 5, 2026

From the minutes

“Paul McCormick moved that Kaitlyn Resener be appointed as Licensing Board Agent for a term beginning June 6, 2025 and expiring June 5, 2026. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Accept the meeting minutes of May 20, 2025, as they were prepared and presented

Minutes, page 12

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept the meeting minutes of May 20, 2025, as they were prepared and presented

From the minutes

“Paul McCormick moved to accept the meeting minutes of May 20, 2025, as they were prepared and presented. John Terrio seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Enter into Executive Session at 7:43pm and to not return to public session

Minutes, page 12

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To enter into Executive Session at 7:43pm and to not return to public session

From the minutes

“Paul McCormick moved to enter into Executive Session at 7:43pm and to not return to public session. John Terrio seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. McCormick aye, Terrio Aye, Carey aye, Plath aye, Lambton aye. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

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