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November 18, 2025
9 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Chris Lambton, Carlyn Carey, Paul McCormick, Jim Plath, John Terrio
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Close public hearing
To close public hearing
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to close public hearing. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: Terrio)
Allow the contractor to utilize the Corporation Beach access to perform this job through the dates of February 21, 2026 to March 19, 2026; including the condition that no staging equipment or...
To allow the contractor to utilize the Corporation Beach access to perform this job through the dates of February 21, 2026 to March 19, 2026; including the condition that no staging equipment or materials shall be stored in the public parking lot of Corporation Beach and all materials and/or equipment shall be moved daily; also including minimizing the closing of the Corporation Beach parking lot by the utilization of a police officer or flagger for safety purposes; including a bond for $50,000
Yes: Carey, McCormick, Plath, TerrioNo: Lambton
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to allow the contractor to utilize the Corporation Beach access to perform this job through the dates of February 21, 2026 to March 19, 2026; including the condition that no staging equipment or materials shall be stored in the public parking lot of Corporation Beach and all materials and/or equipment shall be moved daily; also including minimizing the closing of the Corporation Beach parking lot by the utilization of a police officer or flagger for safety purposes; including a bond for $50,000. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-1-0 (Chris Lambton opposed).” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Consider adoption of the Residential Tax Exemption of 20% to take place in FY2027
To consider adoption of the Residential Tax Exemption of 20% to take place in FY2027
Yes: Lambton, McCormickNo: Carey, Plath, Terrio
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to consider adoption of the Residential Tax Exemption of 20% to take place in FY2027. Chris Lambton seconded the motion. VOTE: 2-3-0 (Jim Plath, John Terrio, and Carlyn Carey opposed).” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)
Use a Residential Factor of "1"; not to grant an Open Space Discount; not to grant a Residential Exemption; not to grant a Small Business Exemption for FY2026
To use a Residential Factor of "1"; not to grant an Open Space Discount; not to grant a Residential Exemption; not to grant a Small Business Exemption for FY2026
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to use a Residential Factor of "1"; not to grant an Open Space Discount; not to grant a Residential Exemption; not to grant a Small Business Exemption for FY2026. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Instruct Brian Humes, through the Recreation Commission, to proceed with the professional cost estimate and final schematics and for the Community Center building plan
To instruct Brian Humes, through the Recreation Commission, to proceed with the professional cost estimate and final schematics and for the Community Center building plan
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to instruct Brian Humes, through the Recreation Commission, to proceed with the professional cost estimate and final schematics and for the Community Center building plan. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Refer this to Dennis Affordable Housing Trust and for the Dennis Affordable Housing Trust to report back to Select Board within an appropriate period of time with next steps for development -...
To refer this to Dennis Affordable Housing Trust and for the Dennis Affordable Housing Trust to report back to Select Board within an appropriate period of time with next steps for development - subject to legal and procurement
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to refer this to Dennis Affordable Housing Trust and for the Dennis Affordable Housing Trust to report back to Select Board within an appropriate period of time with next steps for development - subject to legal and procurement. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Terrio)
For the minimum amount to revert back to $10,000 and to remove "per item cost" within the Capital Outlay Committee Charge
For the minimum amount to revert back to $10,000 and to remove "per item cost" within the Capital Outlay Committee Charge
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved for the minimum amount to revert back to $10,000 and to remove "per item cost" within the Capital Outlay Committee Charge. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Terrio)
Approve the November 4, 2025 Select Board meeting minutes as submitted
To approve the November 4, 2025 Select Board meeting minutes as submitted
Yes: Carey, Lambton, McCormick, PlathAbstained: Terrio
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to approve the November 4, 2025 Select Board meeting minutes as submitted. Chris Lambton seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-1 (John Terrio abstained).” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)
Adjourn at 8:33 pm
To adjourn at 8:33 pm
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to adjourn at 8:33 pm. John Terrio seconded the motion. 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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