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June 17, 2025
18 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Joint meeting with the Dennis Affordable Housing Trust. Only the Select Board's own votes are included.
Present: Chris Lambton, Carlyn Carey, John Terrio, Jim Plath
Absent: Paul McCormick
Every vote, in order
Continue this hearing to July 8, 2025 at 6:00pm
To continue this hearing to July 8, 2025 at 6:00pm
Yes: Carey, Plath, TerrioAbstained: Lambton
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to continue this hearing to July 8, 2025 at 6:00pm. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 3-0-1 (Chris Lambton abstained).” (Motion: Carey, second: Terrio)
Approve the edited Town of Dennis Public Comment Policy
To approve the edited Town of Dennis Public Comment Policy
Yes: Carey, Lambton, TerrioNo: Plath
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to approve the edited Town of Dennis Public Comment Policy. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 3-1-0 (Jim Plath opposed).” (Motion: Carey, second: Terrio)
Grant the Chief of Police, or his designee the authority to tow vehicles for the purpose of public safety through Labor Day of 2025
To grant the Chief of Police, or his designee the authority to tow vehicles for the purpose of public safety through Labor Day of 2025
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to grant the Chief of Police, or his designee the authority to tow vehicles for the purpose of public safety through Labor Day of 2025. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Terrio)
Notification be sent to the Historical Commission and Cemetery Advisory Committee, of the Select Boards intention to name 485 Main Street, South Dennis, "Liberty Field"; and to ask the Historical...
Notification be sent to the Historical Commission and Cemetery Advisory Committee, of the Select Boards intention to name 485 Main Street, South Dennis, "Liberty Field"; and to ask the Historical Commission and Cemetery Advisory Committee to provide any historical information or feedback on why that naming is appropriate
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved that notification be sent to the Historical Commission and Cemetery Advisory Committee, of the Select Boards intention to name 485 Main Street, South Dennis, "Liberty Field"; and to ask the Historical Commission and Cemetery Advisory Committee to provide any historical information or feedback on why that naming is appropriate. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, 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: 4-0-0.”
For the news article in whichever format the Town Administrator deems appropriate to be prominently placed on the Town website notifying the general public that the Select Board is proposing the...
For the news article in whichever format the Town Administrator deems appropriate to be prominently placed on the Town website notifying the general public that the Select Board is proposing the name Liberty Field for 485 Main Street, South Dennis and any comments contrary to that name to be directed to the Town Administrators office
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved for the news article in whichever format the Town Administrator deems appropriate to be prominently placed on the Town website notifying the general public that the Select Board is proposing the name Liberty Field for 485 Main Street, South Dennis and any comments contrary to that name to be directed to the Town Administrators office. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: Terrio)
For the news article in whichever format the Town Administrator deems appropriate to be prominently placed on the Town website notifying the general public that the Select Board has proposed the...
For the news article in whichever format the Town Administrator deems appropriate to be prominently placed on the Town website notifying the general public that the Select Board has proposed the name Liberty Field for 485 Main Street, South Dennis and any comments contrary to that name to be directed to the Town Administrators office
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved for the news article in whichever format the Town Administrator deems appropriate to be prominently placed on the Town website notifying the general public that the Select Board has proposed the name Liberty Field for 485 Main Street, South Dennis and any comments contrary to that name to be directed to the Town Administrators office. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: Terrio)
Appoint Peter Benson as a Special Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to the provisions of MGL 41-97A effective June 28th, 2025 and to expire December 31, 2025
To appoint Peter Benson as a Special Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to the provisions of MGL 41-97A effective June 28th, 2025 and to expire December 31, 2025
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to appoint Peter Benson as a Special Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to the provisions of MGL 41-97A effective June 28th, 2025 and to expire December 31, 2025. Carlyn Carey seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Carey)
Remove Paul McCormick as Clerk of the Dennis Select Board
To remove Paul McCormick as Clerk of the Dennis Select Board
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to remove Paul McCormick as Clerk of the Dennis Select Board. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Carey)
Appoint John Terrio as Clerk of the Dennis Select Board
To appoint John Terrio as Clerk of the Dennis Select Board
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to appoint John Terrio as Clerk of the Dennis Select Board. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Carey)
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: 4-0-0.”
Remove John Terrio as Clerk of the Dennis Select Board
To remove John Terrio as Clerk of the Dennis Select Board
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to remove John Terrio as Clerk of the Dennis Select Board. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Carey)
Appoint Paul McCormick as Clerk of the Dennis Select Board
To appoint Paul McCormick as Clerk of the Dennis Select Board
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to appoint Paul McCormick as Clerk of the Dennis Select Board. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Carey)
Allow the Town Administrator to sign contract with Ballard Mack Sales & Service, Inc. in the amount of $339,858.00 for purchase of one 2026 MACK ten-wheel rolloff truck
To allow the Town Administrator to sign contract with Ballard Mack Sales & Service, Inc. in the amount of $339,858.00 for purchase of one 2026 MACK ten-wheel rolloff truck
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to allow the Town Administrator to sign contract with Ballard Mack Sales & Service, Inc. in the amount of $339,858.00 for purchase of one 2026 MACK ten-wheel rolloff truck. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Terrio)
For staff to send a letter of thanks to the Cathy Gayle Memorial Fund Board of Directors
For staff to send a letter of thanks to the Cathy Gayle Memorial Fund Board of Directors
From the minutes
“John Terrio further moved for staff to send a letter of thanks to the Cathy Gayle Memorial Fund Board of Directors. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Carey)
Amend the charge of the Dennis Port West Dennis Advancement Committee to revise quorum to be a majority of members
To amend the charge of the Dennis Port West Dennis Advancement Committee to revise quorum to be a majority of members
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to amend the charge of the Dennis Port West Dennis Advancement Committee to revise quorum to be a majority of members. Carlyn seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Carey)
Accept the meeting minutes of June 3, 2025, as they were prepared and presented
To accept the meeting minutes of June 3, 2025, as they were prepared and presented
The minutes give the count as 5-0-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (Chris Lambton, Carlyn Carey, John Terrio and Jim Plath). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to accept the meeting minutes of June 3, 2025, as they were prepared and presented. Carlyn Carey seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Carey)
Enter into Executive Session at 6:58PM and to not return
To enter into Executive Session at 6:58PM and to not return
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to enter into Executive Session at 6:58PM and to not return. Carlyn Carey seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Carey aye, Terrio Aye, Plath aye, Lambton aye. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Carey)
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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