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November 4, 2025
17 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Joint meeting with the Finance Committee. Only the Select Board's own votes are included.
Present: Chris Lambton, Carlyn Carey, Paul McCormick, Jim Plath
Absent: John Terrio
During the meeting:
- Chris Lambton stepped aside (recused) for at least one item.
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session and to return to Public Session at 4:55pm or shortly thereafter
To enter into Executive Session and to return to Public Session at 4:55pm or shortly thereafter
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to enter into Executive Session and to return to Public Session at 4:55pm or shortly thereafter. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. McCormick aye, Lambton aye, Carey aye, Plath aye. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to close the public hearing. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
Approval of Shorefront Consulting on behalf of their applicant Barbara Bower of 2 Baker Way, West Dennis for approval of Access Over Town Property by South Village Beach parking lot and public...
Approval of Shorefront Consulting on behalf of their applicant Barbara Bower of 2 Baker Way, West Dennis for approval of Access Over Town Property by South Village Beach parking lot and public access way for the purpose of maintaining existing fiber rolls, existing sand drift fencing, and beach nourishment for the time frame of Monday, February 23rd to Friday, March 20th
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved approval of Shorefront Consulting on behalf of their applicant Barbara Bower of 2 Baker Way, West Dennis for approval of Access Over Town Property by South Village Beach parking lot and public access way for the purpose of maintaining existing fiber rolls, existing sand drift fencing, and beach nourishment for the time frame of Monday, February 23rd to Friday, March 20th. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to close the public hearing. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
Continue the hearing to November 18th at 5:00pm for a subsequent hearing for the requested use of Dr. Lords Road
To continue the hearing to November 18th at 5:00pm for a subsequent hearing for the requested use of Dr. Lords Road
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to continue the hearing to November 18th at 5:00pm for a subsequent hearing for the requested use of Dr. Lords Road. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Carey)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
Chris Lambton stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to close the public hearing. Jim Plath seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 3-0-0 (Chris Lambton recused).” (Motion: McCormick, second: Plath)
Issue the aquaculture license CCB-23: 4B to Gregory Burns for a term to expire on November 4th, 2030 as shown on the Aquaculture License Master Site Plan for Crowes Pasture and dated April 17th, 2003
The Select Board vote to issue the aquaculture license CCB-23: 4B to Gregory Burns for a term to expire on November 4th, 2030 as shown on the Aquaculture License Master Site Plan for Crowes Pasture and dated April 17th, 2003
Chris Lambton stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved that the Select Board vote to issue the aquaculture license CCB-23: 4B to Gregory Burns for a term to expire on November 4th, 2030 as shown on the Aquaculture License Master Site Plan for Crowes Pasture and dated April 17th, 2003. Jim Plath seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 3-0-0 (Chris Lambton recused).” (Motion: McCormick, second: Plath)
Move forward to seek a Proposition 2 ½ override at the next Annual Town Meeting in May 2026, and that Town staff assist in moving forward to educate the public towards that goal
The Select Board move forward to seek a Proposition 2 ½ override at the next Annual Town Meeting in May 2026, and that Town staff assist in moving forward to educate the public towards that goal. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. Jim Plath was opposed and felt it was premature at this stage to ask for an override and suggested to wait until numbers are received from the schools. Carlyn Carey amended her prior motion to move that Town staff continue to pursue planning and providing information with the possibility that an override may be sought at the next Annual Town Meeting in May 2026
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved that the Select Board move forward to seek a Proposition 2 ½ override at the next Annual Town Meeting in May 2026, and that Town staff assist in moving forward to educate the public towards that goal. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. Jim Plath was opposed and felt it was premature at this stage to ask for an override and suggested to wait until numbers are received from the schools. Carlyn Carey amended her prior motion to move that Town staff continue to pursue planning and providing information with the possibility that an override may be sought at the next Annual Town Meeting in May 2026. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: McCormick)
Approve the updated Film, Videography, and Photography Permit Application and Policy, with edits discussed by the Select Board
To approve the updated Film, Videography, and Photography Permit Application and Policy, with edits discussed by the Select Board
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to approve the updated Film, Videography, and Photography Permit Application and Policy, with edits discussed by the Select Board. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: McCormick)
Approve of the application for "Locals at Liberty", a craft fair event which is to be located at 446 Main Street, South Dennis from 11:00am to 5:00pm on Saturday, November 22, 2025
To approve of the application for "Locals at Liberty", a craft fair event which is to be located at 446 Main Street, South Dennis from 11:00am to 5:00pm on Saturday, November 22, 2025
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to approve of the application for "Locals at Liberty", a craft fair event which is to be located at 446 Main Street, South Dennis from 11:00am to 5:00pm on Saturday, November 22, 2025. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
Approve the new policy for the Capital Improvement Plan
To approve the new policy for the Capital Improvement Plan
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to approve the new policy for the Capital Improvement Plan. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously.” (Motion: Plath, second: McCormick)
Approval of the Capital Outlay Committee Membership and Charge, removing "programmatic" on third paragraph, and inserting after "$25,000", June 1, 2026 - to reflect that the change from $10,000...
Approval of the Capital Outlay Committee Membership and Charge, removing "programmatic" on third paragraph, and inserting after "$25,000", June 1, 2026 - to reflect that the change from $10,000 and $25,000 will occur on June 1, 2026
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved approval of the Capital Outlay Committee Membership and Charge, removing "programmatic" on third paragraph, and inserting after "$25,000", June 1, 2026 - to reflect that the change from $10,000 and $25,000 will occur on June 1, 2026. Jim Plath seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Plath)
The Town of Dennis vote to hold a Special Town meeting on Monday, January 5th, 2026 at the Dennis Yarmouth Intermediate Middle School located at 286 Station Ave, South Yarmouth, Massachusetts; and...
The Town of Dennis vote to hold a Special Town meeting on Monday, January 5th, 2026 at the Dennis Yarmouth Intermediate Middle School located at 286 Station Ave, South Yarmouth, Massachusetts; and for the meeting to commence at 7:00pm
Yes: Carey, Lambton, McCormickNo: Plath
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved that the Town of Dennis vote to hold a Special Town meeting on Monday, January 5th, 2026 at the Dennis Yarmouth Intermediate Middle School located at 286 Station Ave, South Yarmouth, Massachusetts; and for the meeting to commence at 7:00pm. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. VOTE: 3-1-0 (Jim Plath opposed).” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
Approval of the contractor snow plow rates for the 20252026 season as outlined in the memorandum dated October 21, 2025 from Michael Lavin
Approval of the contractor snow plow rates for the 20252026 season as outlined in the memorandum dated October 21, 2025 from Michael Lavin
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved approval of the contractor snow plow rates for the 20252026 season as outlined in the memorandum dated October 21, 2025 from Michael Lavin. Jim Plath seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Plath)
Pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 54, Section 34, we hereby vote to discontinue the use of the Accuvote Optical Scan Tabulator within the Town of Dennis, and replace the Accuvote Optical Scan Tabulator...
Pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 54, Section 34, we hereby vote to discontinue the use of the Accuvote Optical Scan Tabulator within the Town of Dennis, and replace the Accuvote Optical Scan Tabulator with the lmageCast Precinct 2 (ICP) Tabulators. The use of the ICP Tabulators will commence with the May 12, 2026 Annual Town Election and will continue for all subsequent elections held within the Town of Dennis; We further direct the Town Clerk to move forward and take any act or action necessary to complete the purchase of the ICP Tabulators
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 54, Section 34, we hereby vote to discontinue the use of the Accuvote Optical Scan Tabulator within the Town of Dennis, and replace the Accuvote Optical Scan Tabulator with the lmageCast Precinct 2 (ICP) Tabulators. The use of the ICP Tabulators will commence with the May 12, 2026 Annual Town Election and will continue for all subsequent elections held within the Town of Dennis; We further direct the Town Clerk to move forward and take any act or action necessary to complete the purchase of the ICP Tabulators. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
Approval of the October 7, 2025, October 16, and October 21, 2025 Select Board minutes
Approval of the October 7, 2025, October 16, and October 21, 2025 Select Board minutes
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved approval of the October 7, 2025, October 16, and October 21, 2025 Select Board minutes. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
Adjourn to executive session at 8:05pm and to not return
To adjourn to executive session at 8:05pm and to not return
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to adjourn to executive session at 8:05pm and to not return. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. McCormick aye, Lambton aye, Carey aye, Plath aye. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: McCormick)
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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