MassVoter.com← Dennis Select BoardDennis Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
October 7, 2025
13 recorded votes, 1 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
Appoint Sharon Stewart to the Josiah Dennis Manse Committee for a three-year term to expire on March 31, 2028
To appoint Sharon Stewart to the Josiah Dennis Manse Committee for a three-year term to expire on March 31, 2028
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to appoint Sharon Stewart to the Josiah Dennis Manse Committee for a three-year term to expire on March 31, 2028. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
Appoint Deborah Bock to the Josiah Dennis Manse Committee for a three-year term to expire on March 31, 2028
To appoint Deborah Bock to the Josiah Dennis Manse Committee for a three-year term to expire on March 31, 2028
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to appoint Deborah Bock to the Josiah Dennis Manse Committee for a three-year term to expire on March 31, 2028. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Appoint Gary Nowitz to the Recreation Commission for a threeyear term to expire on March 31, 2028
To appoint Gary Nowitz to the Recreation Commission for a threeyear term to expire on March 31, 2028
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to appoint Gary Nowitz to the Recreation Commission for a threeyear term to expire on March 31, 2028. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Appoint Kathleen Pedini to the Substance Use Disorder Advisory Council with a three-year term to expire on March 31, 2028
To appoint Kathleen Pedini to the Substance Use Disorder Advisory Council with a three-year term to expire on March 31, 2028
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to appoint Kathleen Pedini to the Substance Use Disorder Advisory Council with a three-year term to expire on March 31, 2028. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Carey)
Appoint Deborah Thompson to the Substance Use Disorder Advisory Council for a three-year term to expire on March 31, 2028
To appoint Deborah Thompson to the Substance Use Disorder Advisory Council for a three-year term to expire on March 31, 2028
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to appoint Deborah Thompson to the Substance Use Disorder Advisory Council for a three-year term to expire on March 31, 2028. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Instruct the Town Administrator to execute the contract with Tighe & Bond in the amount of $304,000 for Pound Pond Improvements
To instruct the Town Administrator to execute the contract with Tighe & Bond in the amount of $304,000 for Pound Pond Improvements
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to instruct the Town Administrator to execute the contract with Tighe & Bond in the amount of $304,000 for Pound Pond Improvements. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Terrio)
Consider the name for the Field at Old Town Hall located at 485 Main Street, South Dennis 02660 to be Liberty Field
To consider the name for the Field at Old Town Hall located at 485 Main Street, South Dennis 02660 to be Liberty Field
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to consider the name for the Field at Old Town Hall located at 485 Main Street, South Dennis 02660 to be Liberty Field. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Direct Town Administration to compose a letter to be signed by the Chairman on behalf of the Dennis Select Board, requesting if Habitat for Humanity has any interest in the development with the...
To direct Town Administration to compose a letter to be signed by the Chairman on behalf of the Dennis Select Board, requesting if Habitat for Humanity has any interest in the development with the Town of Dennis regarding a multi-housing complex in the Town of Dennis
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to direct Town Administration to compose a letter to be signed by the Chairman on behalf of the Dennis Select Board, requesting if Habitat for Humanity has any interest in the development with the Town of Dennis regarding a multi-housing complex in the Town of Dennis. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, 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: 5-0-0.”
Adopt the FY26 Select Board Goals and Objectives as drafted in the document
To adopt the FY26 Select Board Goals and Objectives as drafted in the document
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to adopt the FY26 Select Board Goals and Objectives as drafted in the document. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: McCormick)
Change the recommendation from support of Article 1: Acceptance of MGL Chapter 148, §26H & §26I to the indefinite postponing of Article 1: Acceptance of MGL Chapter 148, §26H & §26I
To change the recommendation from support of Article 1: Acceptance of MGL Chapter 148, §26H & §26I to the indefinite postponing of Article 1: Acceptance of MGL Chapter 148, §26H & §26I
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to change the recommendation from support of Article 1: Acceptance of MGL Chapter 148, §26H & §26I to the indefinite postponing of Article 1: Acceptance of MGL Chapter 148, §26H & §26I. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: Terrio)
Approve the September 23, 2025 meeting minutes, as they were prepared and presented
To approve the September 23, 2025 meeting minutes, as they were prepared and presented
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to approve the September 23, 2025 meeting minutes, 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 6:26pm
To enter into executive session and to not return to public session at 6:26pm
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to enter into executive session and to not return to public session at 6:26pm. 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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