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September 23, 2025
11 recorded votes, 0 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
Support Article 15: Change Designation Fire Station 2, Old Bass River Road
To support Article 15: Change Designation Fire Station 2, Old Bass River Road
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to support Article 15: Change Designation Fire Station 2, Old Bass River Road. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Remove Article 16: By-Law Amendment - Town Meeting §40-5 Rules of Order from the Fall 2025 Special Town Meeting warrant
To remove Article 16: By-Law Amendment - Town Meeting §40-5 Rules of Order from the Fall 2025 Special Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to remove Article 16: By-Law Amendment - Town Meeting §40-5 Rules of Order from the Fall 2025 Special Town Meeting warrant. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Support Article 17: By-Law Amendment - Town Meeting §40-6 Counting of Votes
To support Article 17: By-Law Amendment - Town Meeting §40-6 Counting of Votes
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to support Article 17: By-Law Amendment - Town Meeting §40-6 Counting of Votes. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
Place and support Article 19: Easements for Wastewater Treatment Facility Project
To place and support Article 19: Easements for Wastewater Treatment Facility Project
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to place and support Article 19: Easements for Wastewater Treatment Facility Project. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Terrio)
Place and support Article 20: Johnny Kelley Park Building Restoration Supplemental Funding with available funds
To place and support Article 20: Johnny Kelley Park Building Restoration Supplemental Funding with available funds
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to place and support Article 20: Johnny Kelley Park Building Restoration Supplemental Funding with available funds. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Close the October 21, 2025 Special Town Meeting warrant
To close the October 21, 2025 Special Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to close the October 21, 2025 Special Town Meeting warrant. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Carey)
Endorse the October 21, 2025 Special Town Meeting warrant
To endorse the October 21, 2025 Special Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to endorse the October 21, 2025 Special Town Meeting warrant. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Allow the amendments to the Cemetery Advisory Committee Charge to allow for two Alternate Members
To allow the amendments to the Cemetery Advisory Committee Charge to allow for two Alternate Members
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to allow the amendments to the Cemetery Advisory Committee Charge to allow for two Alternate Members. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
Approve the Veterans Day Wreath Laying Ceremony at DAR's America 250 Revolutionary War Patriots Marker located at Dennis Village Cemetery on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 11:00am
To approve the Veterans Day Wreath Laying Ceremony at DAR's America 250 Revolutionary War Patriots Marker located at Dennis Village Cemetery on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 11:00am
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to approve the Veterans Day Wreath Laying Ceremony at DAR's America 250 Revolutionary War Patriots Marker located at Dennis Village Cemetery on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 11:00am. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Accept the meeting minutes of September 9, 2025, as they were prepared and presented
To accept the meeting minutes of September 9, 2025, as they were prepared and presented
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to accept the meeting minutes of September 9, 2025, as they were prepared and presented. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Enter into executive session and to not return to public session at 8:12pm
To enter into executive session and to not return to public session at 8:12pm
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to enter into executive session and to not return to public session at 8:12pm. 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)
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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