MassVoter.com← Dennis Select BoardDennis Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
July 22, 2025
14 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Chris Lambton, Carlyn Carey, Paul McCormick, John Terrio, Jim Plath
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into executive session and to return at 5:00pm or shortly thereafter
To enter into executive session and to return at 5:00pm or shortly thereafter
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to enter into executive session and to return at 5:00pm or shortly thereafter. John Terrio seconded the motion. Terrio aye, McCormick aye, Lambton aye, Carey aye, Plath aye. VOTE 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
Yes: Carey, Lambton, Plath, TerrioAbstained: McCormick
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to close the public hearing. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE 4-0-1 (Paul McCormick abstained).” (Motion: Carey, second: Terrio)
Approve the application of 57 BTS LLC d/b/a By the Sea, located at 57 Chase Ave, Dennis Port for a new Seasonal All Alcohol License
To approve the application of 57 BTS LLC d/b/a By the Sea, located at 57 Chase Ave, Dennis Port for a new Seasonal All Alcohol License. The hours of application will be 8:00am9:00pm
Yes: Carey, Lambton, Plath, TerrioAbstained: McCormick
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to approve the application of 57 BTS LLC d/b/a By the Sea, located at 57 Chase Ave, Dennis Port for a new Seasonal All Alcohol License. The hours of application will be 8:00am9:00pm. Chris Lambton seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE 4-0-1 (Paul McCormick abstained).” (Motion: Carey, second: Lambton)
Withdraw the previous motion
Withdraw the previous motion
Yes: Carey, Lambton, Plath, TerrioAbstained: McCormick
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved withdraw the previous motion. John Terrio seconded the motion. VOTE 4-0-1 (Paul McCormick abstained).” (Motion: Carey, second: Terrio)
Continue the public hearing to August 12th at 5:00pm to have the applicant return with a schematic plan of the exact location where alcohol may be consumed and distributed on the property
To continue the public hearing to August 12th at 5:00pm to have the applicant return with a schematic plan of the exact location where alcohol may be consumed and distributed on the property
Yes: Carey, Lambton, Plath, TerrioAbstained: McCormick
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to continue the public hearing to August 12th at 5:00pm to have the applicant return with a schematic plan of the exact location where alcohol may be consumed and distributed on the property. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. VOTE 4-0-1 (Paul McCormick abstained).” (Motion: Lambton, second: Carey)
Approve the application of Pelham House Operating Company d/b/a Pelham House Resort, located at 14 Sea Street, Dennis Port for an Amendment of Liquor License for Pledge of Collateral
To approve the application of Pelham House Operating Company d/b/a Pelham House Resort, located at 14 Sea Street, Dennis Port for an Amendment of Liquor License for Pledge of Collateral
Yes: Carey, Lambton, Plath, TerrioAbstained: McCormick
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to approve the application of Pelham House Operating Company d/b/a Pelham House Resort, located at 14 Sea Street, Dennis Port for an Amendment of Liquor License for Pledge of Collateral. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. VOTE 4-0-1 (Paul McCormick abstained).” (Motion: Terrio, second: Carey)
Authorize the release of CPC funds in the amount of $134,200.00
To authorize the release of CPC funds in the amount of $134,200.00
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to authorize the release of CPC funds in the amount of $134,200.00. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE 5-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: Terrio)
Accept the amending of the Naming of Town Owned Property Policy, showing the deletion of paragraph 1, with the additional edit of the numeral 2, and the additional edit of updating the amended...
To accept the amending of the Naming of Town Owned Property Policy, showing the deletion of paragraph 1, with the additional edit of the numeral 2, and the additional edit of updating the amended date to July 22, 2025
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to accept the amending of the Naming of Town Owned Property Policy, showing the deletion of paragraph 1, with the additional edit of the numeral 2, and the additional edit of updating the amended date to July 22, 2025. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE 5-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: Terrio)
Reappoint Conor Smith as Dennis representative to the Barnstable County Dredge Advisory Committee, with a term that is set to expire on December 31, 2026
To reappoint Conor Smith as Dennis representative to the Barnstable County Dredge Advisory Committee, with a term that is set to expire on December 31, 2026
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to reappoint Conor Smith as Dennis representative to the Barnstable County Dredge Advisory Committee, with a term that is set to expire on December 31, 2026. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Approve the Licensing Agreement for the Dennis Road Race After Party, hosted by the Friends of Dennis Recreation, located at 901 Route 134, South Dennis
To approve the Licensing Agreement for the Dennis Road Race After Party, hosted by the Friends of Dennis Recreation, located at 901 Route 134, South Dennis
Yes: Carey, Lambton, Plath, TerrioAbstained: McCormick
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to approve the Licensing Agreement for the Dennis Road Race After Party, hosted by the Friends of Dennis Recreation, located at 901 Route 134, South Dennis. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE 4-0-1 (Paul McCormick abstained).” (Motion: Terrio, second: Carey)
Approve the Licensing Agreement for Halloweenpalooza 2025, located at Johnny Kelley Field, South Dennis
To approve the Licensing Agreement for Halloweenpalooza 2025, located at Johnny Kelley Field, South Dennis
Yes: Carey, Lambton, Plath, TerrioAbstained: McCormick
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to approve the Licensing Agreement for Halloweenpalooza 2025, located at Johnny Kelley Field, South Dennis. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE 4-0-1 (Paul McCormick abstained).” (Motion: Terrio, second: Carey)
Approve the Dennis Village Green Summer Concerts held at 7:00pm Monday's July 1st through August 11th on the Dennis Village Green
To approve the Dennis Village Green Summer Concerts held at 7:00pm Monday's July 1st through August 11th on the Dennis Village Green
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to approve the Dennis Village Green Summer Concerts held at 7:00pm Monday's July 1st through August 11th on the Dennis Village Green. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Accept the meeting minutes of July 8, 2025, as they were prepared and presented
To accept the meeting minutes of July 8, 2025, as they were prepared and presented
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to accept the meeting minutes of July 8, 2025, as they were prepared and presented. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Enter into executive session and to not return to public session at 8:09pm
To enter into executive session and to not return to public session at 8:09pm
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to enter into executive session and to not return to public session at 8:09pm. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Terrio aye, McCormick aye, Lambton aye, Carey aye, Plath aye. VOTE 5-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, 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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