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August 26, 2025
27 recorded votes, 11 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Carlyn Carey, Paul McCormick, John Terrio, Jim Plath
Absent: Chris Lambton
During the meeting:
- Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) for at least one item.
Every vote, in order
Appoint Kathleen Ellis to the full-term vacancy on the Dennis Cemetery Advisory Committee, with a full-term length to expire on March 31, 2028
To appoint Kathleen Ellis to the full-term vacancy on the Dennis Cemetery Advisory Committee, with a full-term length to expire on March 31, 2028
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to appoint Kathleen Ellis to the full-term vacancy on the Dennis Cemetery Advisory Committee, with a full-term length to expire on March 31, 2028. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
The minutes give the count as 3-0-1; the last number counts the member who stepped aside (recused). Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to close the public hearing. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 3-0-1 (Paul McCormick was recused).” (Motion: Plath, second: Carey)
Approve the Annual Weekday Indoor Entertainment License for WSMP Inc., d/b/a Royal Pizza located at 374 Lower County Road for the hours of 7:00pm - 12:00am
To approve the Annual Weekday Indoor Entertainment License for WSMP Inc., d/b/a Royal Pizza located at 374 Lower County Road for the hours of 7:00pm - 12:00am
The minutes give the count as 3-0-1; the last number counts the member who stepped aside (recused). Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to approve the Annual Weekday Indoor Entertainment License for WSMP Inc., d/b/a Royal Pizza located at 374 Lower County Road for the hours of 7:00pm - 12:00am. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 3-0-1 (Paul McCormick was recused).” (Motion: Carey, second: Terrio)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
The minutes give the count as 3-0-1; the last number counts the member who stepped aside (recused). 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 motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 3-0-1 (Paul McCormick recused).” (Motion: Terrio, second: Carey)
Approve the application Love Farms LLC d/b/a Love Farms, located at 607 Main Street, West Dennis for a new Annual All Alcohol License with the hours of operation of this license to be Monday...
To approve the application Love Farms LLC d/b/a Love Farms, located at 607 Main Street, West Dennis for a new Annual All Alcohol License with the hours of operation of this license to be Monday through Saturday 8:00am to 12:00am, and Sunday 10:00am to 12:00am, with the proposed manager on site to be Dennis R. Leary
The minutes give the count as 3-0-1; the last number counts the member who stepped aside (recused). Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to approve the application Love Farms LLC d/b/a Love Farms, located at 607 Main Street, West Dennis for a new Annual All Alcohol License with the hours of operation of this license to be Monday through Saturday 8:00am to 12:00am, and Sunday 10:00am to 12:00am, with the proposed manager on site to be Dennis R. Leary. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 3-0-1 (Paul McCormick recused).” (Motion: Carey, second: Terrio)
Approve the application Love Farms LLC d/b/a Love Farms, located at 607 Main Street, West Dennis for a Weekday Outdoor Entertainment License for the hours of 10:00am to 10:00pm Monday through...
To approve the application Love Farms LLC d/b/a Love Farms, located at 607 Main Street, West Dennis for a Weekday Outdoor Entertainment License for the hours of 10:00am to 10:00pm Monday through Saturday; and Sunday Outdoor Entertainment License for the hours of 10:00am to 8:00pm - including the limitation of no more than 6 performers
The minutes give the count as 3-0-1; the last number counts the member who stepped aside (recused). Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to approve the application Love Farms LLC d/b/a Love Farms, located at 607 Main Street, West Dennis for a Weekday Outdoor Entertainment License for the hours of 10:00am to 10:00pm Monday through Saturday; and Sunday Outdoor Entertainment License for the hours of 10:00am to 8:00pm - including the limitation of no more than 6 performers. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 3-0-1 (Paul McCormick recused).” (Motion: Carey, second: Terrio)
Approve the application Love Farms LLC d/b/a Love Farms, located at 607 Main Street, West Dennis for a Weekday Indoor Entertainment License for the hours of 10:00am to 12:00am Monday through...
To approve the application Love Farms LLC d/b/a Love Farms, located at 607 Main Street, West Dennis for a Weekday Indoor Entertainment License for the hours of 10:00am to 12:00am Monday through Saturday; and Sunday Indoor Entertainment License for the hours of 10:00am to 12:00am
The minutes give the count as 3-0-1; the last number counts the member who stepped aside (recused). Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to approve the application Love Farms LLC d/b/a Love Farms, located at 607 Main Street, West Dennis for a Weekday Indoor Entertainment License for the hours of 10:00am to 12:00am Monday through Saturday; and Sunday Indoor Entertainment License for the hours of 10:00am to 12:00am. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 3-0-1 (Paul McCormick recused).” (Motion: Carey, second: Terrio)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
The minutes give the count as 3-0-1; the last number counts the member who stepped aside (recused). 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 motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 3-0-1 (Paul McCormick recused).” (Motion: Terrio, second: Carey)
Approve the application of Sandy Neck Cidery LLC d/b/a Sandy Neck Cidery located at 17 American Way, Units 1 & 2, South Dennis, for a Farmer Series Pouring Permit (wine only) with operating hours...
To approve the application of Sandy Neck Cidery LLC d/b/a Sandy Neck Cidery located at 17 American Way, Units 1 & 2, South Dennis, for a Farmer Series Pouring Permit (wine only) with operating hours of 10:00am to 5:00pm - 7 days a week
The minutes give the count as 3-0-1; the last number counts the member who stepped aside (recused). Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to approve the application of Sandy Neck Cidery LLC d/b/a Sandy Neck Cidery located at 17 American Way, Units 1 & 2, South Dennis, for a Farmer Series Pouring Permit (wine only) with operating hours of 10:00am to 5:00pm - 7 days a week. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 3-0-1 (Paul McCormick recused).” (Motion: Terrio, second: Carey)
Approve the application of Sandy Neck Cidery LLC d/b/a Sandy Neck Cidery located at 17 American Way, Units 1 & 2, South Dennis, for the manager on site to be David Grosjean
To approve the application of Sandy Neck Cidery LLC d/b/a Sandy Neck Cidery located at 17 American Way, Units 1 & 2, South Dennis, for the manager on site to be David Grosjean
The minutes give the count as 3-0-1; the last number counts the member who stepped aside (recused). Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to approve the application of Sandy Neck Cidery LLC d/b/a Sandy Neck Cidery located at 17 American Way, Units 1 & 2, South Dennis, for the manager on site to be David Grosjean. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 3-0-1 (Paul McCormick recused).” (Motion: Terrio, second: Carey)
Approve the relocation of Alan Marcy's aquaculture license site from 4A to 3A for the remainder of the License term set to expire on May 16, 2028, with the move to be concluded by September 19, 2025
The Select Board vote to approve the relocation of Alan Marcy's aquaculture license site from 4A to 3A for the remainder of the License term set to expire on May 16, 2028, with the move to be concluded by September 19, 2025
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved that the Select Board vote to approve the relocation of Alan Marcy's aquaculture license site from 4A to 3A for the remainder of the License term set to expire on May 16, 2028, with the move to be concluded by September 19, 2025. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to close the public hearing. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Approve the relocation of Derek Mullikin's aquaculture license site from 4B to lA for the remainder of the License term set to expire on May 17, 2027
The Select Board vote to approve the relocation of Derek Mullikin's aquaculture license site from 4B to lA for the remainder of the License term set to expire on May 17, 2027
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved that the Select Board vote to approve the relocation of Derek Mullikin's aquaculture license site from 4B to lA for the remainder of the License term set to expire on May 17, 2027. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Place and support the Article 1: Acceptance of MGL C.148 §26H & §26I - Fire Prevention
To place and support the Article 1: Acceptance of MGL C.148 §26H & §26I - Fire Prevention
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to place and support the Article 1: Acceptance of MGL C.148 §26H & §26I - Fire Prevention. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Place Article 14: Sesuit Harbor West Design and Construction Project on the Fall 2025 Special Town Meeting Warrant
To place Article 14: Sesuit Harbor West Design and Construction Project on the Fall 2025 Special Town Meeting Warrant
Yes: Carey, McCormick, TerrioNo: Plath
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to place Article 14: Sesuit Harbor West Design and Construction Project on the Fall 2025 Special Town Meeting Warrant. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. Vote: 3-1-0 (Jim Plath opposed).” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
Instruct staff to complete the bid process for Article 14: Sesuit Harbor West Design and Construction Project
To instruct staff to complete the bid process for Article 14: Sesuit Harbor West Design and Construction Project
Yes: Carey, McCormick, TerrioNo: Plath
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to instruct staff to complete the bid process for Article 14: Sesuit Harbor West Design and Construction Project. John Terrio seconded the motion. Vote: 3-1-0 (Jim Plath opposed).” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Place Article 15: Change Designation Fire Station 2, Old Bass River Road
Place Article 15: Change Designation Fire Station 2, Old Bass River Road
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved place Article 15: Change Designation Fire Station 2, Old Bass River Road. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Approve the Eversource relocation of JO Pole #37C/120 in the Public Way of Route 134
To approve the Eversource relocation of JO Pole #37C/120 in the Public Way of Route 134
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to approve the Eversource relocation of JO Pole #37C/120 in the Public Way of Route 134. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Approve the amendments to the Town of Dennis Golf Courses Policies and Procedures as outlined in the packet
To approve the amendments to the Town of Dennis Golf Courses Policies and Procedures as outlined in the packet
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to approve the amendments to the Town of Dennis Golf Courses Policies and Procedures as outlined in the packet. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Approve the amendments to the Town of Dennis Town of Dennis Golf Advisory Committee Membership and Charge as outlined in the packet
To approve the amendments to the Town of Dennis Town of Dennis Golf Advisory Committee Membership and Charge as outlined in the packet
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to approve the amendments to the Town of Dennis Town of Dennis Golf Advisory Committee Membership and Charge as outlined in the packet. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Consolidate the Beach Management Advisory Committee to Beach Committee
To consolidate the Beach Management Advisory Committee to Beach Committee
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to consolidate the Beach Management Advisory Committee to Beach Committee. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Amend the Beach Committee Membership and Charge to add one additional alternate position
To amend the Beach Committee Membership and Charge to add one additional alternate position
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to amend the Beach Committee Membership and Charge to add one additional alternate position. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Appoint Kimberly Kvietok to the Full-Term vacancy on the Beach Committee, for three-year term to expire on March 31, 2028
To appoint Kimberly Kvietok to the Full-Term vacancy on the Beach Committee, for three-year term to expire on March 31, 2028
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to appoint Kimberly Kvietok to the Full-Term vacancy on the Beach Committee, for three-year term to expire on March 31, 2028. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Appoint Maureen McAnneny to the Alternate vacancy on the Beach Committee, for a one-year term to expire on March 31, 2026
To appoint Maureen McAnneny to the Alternate vacancy on the Beach Committee, for a one-year term to expire on March 31, 2026
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to appoint Maureen McAnneny to the Alternate vacancy on the Beach Committee, for a one-year term to expire on March 31, 2026. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract with Lawrence Lynch Corp in the amount of $580,032.72
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract with Lawrence Lynch Corp in the amount of $580,032.72
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract with Lawrence Lynch Corp in the amount of $580,032.72. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Accept the meeting minutes of Tuesday, August 12, 2025, as they were prepared and presented
To accept the meeting minutes of Tuesday, August 12, 2025, as they were prepared and presented
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to accept the meeting minutes of Tuesday, August 12, 2025, as they were prepared and presented. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Enter into executive session pursuant to M.G.L. C 30A, S21(A), Reason: Approval and/or Release of Executive Session Minutes and to not return to public session
To enter into executive session pursuant to M.G.L. C 30A, S21(A), Reason: Approval and/or Release of Executive Session Minutes and to not return to public session
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to enter into executive session pursuant to M.G.L. C 30A, S21(A), Reason: Approval and/or Release of Executive Session Minutes and to not return to public session. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Terrio aye, McCormick aye, Carey aye, Plath aye. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
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