MassVoter.com← Dennis Select BoardDennis Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
September 9, 2025
39 recorded votes, 5 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
During the meeting:
- Chris Lambton stepped aside (recused) for at least one item.
Every vote, in order
Accept the Basic Life Support, Non-Emergency Ambulance fee from $441.00 to $463.00
To accept the Basic Life Support, Non-Emergency Ambulance fee from $441.00 to $463.00
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to accept the Basic Life Support, Non-Emergency Ambulance fee from $441.00 to $463.00. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Accept the Basic Life Support, Base Rate Ambulance fee from $1,365.00 to $1,433.00
To accept the Basic Life Support, Base Rate Ambulance fee from $1,365.00 to $1,433.00
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to accept the Basic Life Support, Base Rate Ambulance fee from $1,365.00 to $1,433.00. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Accept the Advanced Life Support, Non-Emergency Ambulance fee from $1,008.00 to $1,058.00
To accept the Advanced Life Support, Non-Emergency Ambulance fee from $1,008.00 to $1,058.00
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to accept the Advanced Life Support, Non-Emergency Ambulance fee from $1,008.00 to $1,058.00. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Accept the Advanced Life Support, Base Rate fee from $2,100.00 to $2,205.00
To accept the Advanced Life Support, Base Rate fee from $2,100.00 to $2,205.00
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to accept the Advanced Life Support, Base Rate fee from $2,100.00 to $2,205.00. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Accept the Advanced Life Support, 2 Base Rate fee from $1,908.00 to $2,003.00
To accept the Advanced Life Support, 2 Base Rate fee from $1,908.00 to $2,003.00
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to accept the Advanced Life Support, 2 Base Rate fee from $1,908.00 to $2,003.00. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Accept the Specialty Care fee from $1,428.00 to $1,499.00
To accept the Specialty Care fee from $1,428.00 to $1,499.00
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to accept the Specialty Care fee from $1,428.00 to $1,499.00. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Accept the Mileage Fee (per mile) from $46.00 to $48.00
To accept the Mileage Fee (per mile) from $46.00 to $48.00
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to accept the Mileage Fee (per mile) from $46.00 to $48.00. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Amend the Mileage Fee (per mile) from $48.00 to $53.00
To amend the Mileage Fee (per mile) from $48.00 to $53.00
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to amend the Mileage Fee (per mile) from $48.00 to $53.00. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Accept the Board of Appeals fee changes as outlined in the packet
To accept the Board of Appeals fee changes as outlined in the packet
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to accept the Board of Appeals fee changes as outlined in the packet. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Accept the Board of Health fee changes as outlined in the packet
To accept the Board of Health fee changes as outlined in the packet
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to accept the Board of Health fee changes as outlined in the packet. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Accept the Building Inspection Department fee changes as outlined in the packet
To accept the Building Inspection Department fee changes as outlined in the packet
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to accept the Building Inspection Department fee changes as outlined in the packet. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Adopt the four Cemetery fee changes, excluding the Administrative Weekend fee as outlined in the packet
To adopt the four Cemetery fee changes, excluding the Administrative Weekend fee as outlined in the packet
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to adopt the four Cemetery fee changes, excluding the Administrative Weekend fee as outlined in the packet. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Adopt the Golf Department fee changes as outlined in the packet
To adopt the Golf Department fee changes as outlined in the packet
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to adopt the Golf Department fee changes as outlined in the packet. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Accept the Historic District fee change for new commercial buildings as outlined in the packet
To accept the Historic District fee change for new commercial buildings as outlined in the packet
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to accept the Historic District fee change for new commercial buildings as outlined in the packet. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Adopt the licensing fees for One-day Liquor License, One-day Liquor Nonprofit License, and the One-day Entertainment for Profit License as outlined in the packet
To adopt the licensing fees for One-day Liquor License, One-day Liquor Nonprofit License, and the One-day Entertainment for Profit License as outlined in the packet
Yes: Carey, Lambton, Plath, TerrioAbstained: McCormick
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to adopt the licensing fees for One-day Liquor License, One-day Liquor Nonprofit License, and the One-day Entertainment for Profit License as outlined in the packet. John Terrio seconded the motion. Paul McCormick abstained. VOTE: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Carey, second: Terrio)
Adopt the Planning Board fees as outlined in the packet, excluding the new Tree Hearing fee
To adopt the Planning Board fees as outlined in the packet, excluding the new Tree Hearing fee
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to adopt the Planning Board fees as outlined in the packet, excluding the new Tree Hearing fee. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Accept the fee changes for the Town Clerk's Office as outlined in the packet
To accept the fee changes for the Town Clerk's Office as outlined in the packet
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to accept the fee changes for the Town Clerk's Office as outlined in the packet. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Close the Fee Change Hearing
To close the Fee Change Hearing
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to close the Fee Change Hearing. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: McCormick)
Place a Non-Binding Question: Residential Tax Exemption article on the Special Town Meeting Warrant, to see if the Town supports the adoption of the Residential Tax Exemption pursuant to M.G.L....
To place a Non-Binding Question: Residential Tax Exemption article on the Special Town Meeting Warrant, to see if the Town supports the adoption of the Residential Tax Exemption pursuant to M.G.L. c.59 § 5 by the Select Board
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to place a Non-Binding Question: Residential Tax Exemption article on the Special Town Meeting Warrant, to see if the Town supports the adoption of the Residential Tax Exemption pursuant to M.G.L. c.59 § 5 by the Select Board. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: McCormick)
Place and support Article 2: Fee Changes, including the change in the Film, Videography, and Photography Permit Application fee from $1,300.00 to $2,000.00
To place and support Article 2: Fee Changes, including the change in the Film, Videography, and Photography Permit Application fee from $1,300.00 to $2,000.00
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to place and support Article 2: Fee Changes, including the change in the Film, Videography, and Photography Permit Application fee from $1,300.00 to $2,000.00. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Place and support Article 4: CPC Grant #1 YarmouthDennis Red Sox - Player Safety Project
To place and support Article 4: CPC Grant #1 YarmouthDennis Red Sox - Player Safety Project
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to place and support Article 4: CPC Grant #1 YarmouthDennis Red Sox - Player Safety Project. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Place and support Article 5: CPC Grant #2 Cultural Center of Cape Cod - Entrance Columns
To place and support Article 5: CPC Grant #2 Cultural Center of Cape Cod - Entrance Columns
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to place and support Article 5: CPC Grant #2 Cultural Center of Cape Cod - Entrance Columns. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Place and support Article 6: CPC Grant #3 Cape Cod Senior Softball League and Dennis Yarmouth Youth Baseball - Restoration of Chapman Baseball Field at Wixon Middle School as written
To place and support Article 6: CPC Grant #3 Cape Cod Senior Softball League and Dennis Yarmouth Youth Baseball - Restoration of Chapman Baseball Field at Wixon Middle School as written
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to place and support Article 6: CPC Grant #3 Cape Cod Senior Softball League and Dennis Yarmouth Youth Baseball - Restoration of Chapman Baseball Field at Wixon Middle School as written. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Place and support Article 7: CPC Grant #4 Cape Cod Center for the Arts - Preservation and Restoration of Cape Cinema
To place and support Article 7: CPC Grant #4 Cape Cod Center for the Arts - Preservation and Restoration of Cape Cinema
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to place and support Article 7: CPC Grant #4 Cape Cod Center for the Arts - Preservation and Restoration of Cape Cinema. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Place and support Article 8: CPC Grant #5 Dennis Affordable Housing Trust
To place and support Article 8: CPC Grant #5 Dennis Affordable Housing Trust
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to place and support Article 8: CPC Grant #5 Dennis Affordable Housing Trust. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Place and support Article 10: Community Impact Fee with a 3% of Rooms Tax
To place and support Article 10: Community Impact Fee with a 3% of Rooms Tax
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to place and support Article 10: Community Impact Fee with a 3% of Rooms Tax. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
To place and support Article 10: Community Impact Fee with a 3% of Rooms Tax
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to place and support Article 10: Community Impact Fee with a 3% of Rooms Tax. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Place and support Article 13: Seaview Park Project
To place and support Article 13: Seaview Park Project
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to place and support Article 13: Seaview Park Project. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Place and support Article 16: Bass River Dredge Permit Matching Funds
To place and support Article 16: Bass River Dredge Permit Matching Funds
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to place and support Article 16: Bass River Dredge Permit Matching Funds. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Place and support Article 9: OPM and Designer Services - 187 Upper County Road, with the revised amount of $225.000.00
To place and support Article 9: OPM and Designer Services - 187 Upper County Road, with the revised amount of $225.000.00
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to place and support Article 9: OPM and Designer Services - 187 Upper County Road, with the revised amount of $225.000.00. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
Separate Article: By-Law Amendment for Town Meeting into three separate articles
To separate Article: By-Law Amendment for Town Meeting into three separate articles
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to separate Article: By-Law Amendment for Town Meeting into three separate articles. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Carey)
Allow Charm's Charms LLC d/b/a Charm's Charms to operate during the hours of 11:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday, in the Tony Kent parking lot located at 8 South Gages Way, South Dennis
To allow Charm's Charms LLC d/b/a Charm's Charms to operate during the hours of 11:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday, in the Tony Kent parking lot located at 8 South Gages Way, South Dennis
Yes: Carey, Lambton, Plath, TerrioAbstained: McCormick
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to allow Charm's Charms LLC d/b/a Charm's Charms to operate during the hours of 11:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday, in the Tony Kent parking lot located at 8 South Gages Way, South Dennis. John Terrio seconded the motion. Paul McCormick abstained. VOTE: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Carey, second: Terrio)
Approve the signing of the Local Action Units Application for 626 Main Street, Dennis Port
To approve the signing of the Local Action Units Application for 626 Main Street, Dennis Port
Yes: Lambton, McCormick, Plath, TerrioAbstained: Carey
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to approve the signing of the Local Action Units Application for 626 Main Street, Dennis Port. John Terrio seconded the motion. Carlyn Carey abstained. VOTE: 4-0-1.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Seek the full 70% local preference
To seek the full 70% local preference
Yes: Lambton, McCormick, Plath, TerrioAbstained: Carey
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to seek the full 70% local preference. John Terrio seconded the motion. Carlyn Carey abstained. VOTE: 4-0-1.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Have staff complete the application for a Seaport Economic Council Grant for the Sesuit Harbor Improvement Project
To have staff complete the application for a Seaport Economic Council Grant for the Sesuit Harbor Improvement Project
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to have staff complete the application for a Seaport Economic Council Grant for the Sesuit Harbor Improvement Project. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Make a Reserve Fund Transfer Request to the Finance Committee in the amount of $16,863.00
To make a Reserve Fund Transfer Request to the Finance Committee in the amount of $16,863.00
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to make a Reserve Fund Transfer Request to the Finance Committee in the amount of $16,863.00 Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Carey)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Falmouth in the amount $1,300.00 for the oyster program
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Falmouth in the amount $1,300.00 for the oyster program
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Falmouth in the amount $1,300.00 for the oyster program. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. Chris Lambton recused. VOTE: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Plath, second: Carey)
Accept the meeting minutes of August 26, 2025, as they were prepared and presented
To accept the meeting minutes of August 26, 2025, as they were prepared and presented
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to accept the meeting minutes of August 26, 2025, as they were prepared and presented. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Enter into executive session and to not return to public session at 8:02pm
To enter into executive session and to not return to public session at 8:02pm
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to enter into executive session and to not return to public session at 8:02pm. 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: McCormick, second: Terrio)
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