MassVoter.com← Dennis Select BoardDennis Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
December 2, 2025
19 recorded votes, 0 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
Tentatively approve Budget 155 - MIS in the total amount of $1,000,257
To tentatively approve Budget 155 - MIS in the total amount of $1,000,257
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to tentatively approve Budget 155 - MIS in the total amount of $1,000,257. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Carey)
Tentatively approve Budget 171 - Department of Natural Resources in the total amount of $582,450
To tentatively approve Budget 171 - Department of Natural Resources in the total amount of $582,450
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to tentatively approve Budget 171 - Department of Natural Resources in the total amount of $582,450. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Tentatively approve Budget 175 - Planning in the total amount of $333,370
To tentatively approve Budget 175 - Planning in the total amount of $333,370
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to tentatively approve Budget 175 - Planning in the total amount of $333,370. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: Terrio)
Tentatively approve Budget 241 - Building Inspector in the total amount of $566,808
To tentatively approve Budget 241 - Building Inspector in the total amount of $566,808
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to tentatively approve Budget 241 - Building Inspector in the total amount of $566,808. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Tentatively approve Budget 210 - Police in the total amount of $8,214,358
To tentatively approve Budget 210 - Police in the total amount of $8,214,358
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to tentatively approve Budget 210 - Police in the total amount of $8,214,358. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Tentatively approve Budget 220 - Fire in the total amount of $7,237,221
To tentatively approve Budget 220 - Fire in the total amount of $7,237,221
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to tentatively approve Budget 220 - Fire in the total amount of $7,237,221. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: McCormick)
Tentatively approve Budget 548 - Commission on Disabilities in the total amount of $24,300
To tentatively approve Budget 548 - Commission on Disabilities in the total amount of $24,300
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to tentatively approve Budget 548 - Commission on Disabilities in the total amount of $24,300. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
Tentatively approve Budget 541 - Council on Aging in the total amount of $389,284
To tentatively approve Budget 541 - Council on Aging in the total amount of $389,284
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to tentatively approve Budget 541 - Council on Aging in the total amount of $389,284. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Tentatively approve Budget 510 - Health in the total amount of $563,681
To tentatively approve Budget 510 - Health in the total amount of $563,681
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to tentatively approve Budget 510 - Health in the total amount of $563,681. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: Terrio)
Tentatively approve Budget 543 - Veteran's Services in the total amount of $244,732
To tentatively approve Budget 543 - Veteran's Services in the total amount of $244,732
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to tentatively approve Budget 543 - Veteran's Services in the total amount of $244,732. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: Terrio)
Tentatively approve Budget 610 - Library in the total amount of $729,035
To tentatively approve Budget 610 - Library in the total amount of $729,035
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to tentatively approve Budget 610 - Library in the total amount of $729,035. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Tentatively approve Budget 635 - Beaches in the total amount of $1,247,473
To tentatively approve Budget 635 - Beaches in the total amount of $1,247,473
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to tentatively approve Budget 635 - Beaches in the total amount of $1,247,473. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
Tentatively approve Budget 630 - Recreation in the total amount of $148,403.00
To tentatively approve Budget 630 - Recreation in the total amount of $148,403.00
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to tentatively approve Budget 630 - Recreation in the total amount of $148,403.00. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Tentatively approve Budget 295 - Harbormaster in the total amount of $437,025
To tentatively approve Budget 295 - Harbormaster in the total amount of $437,025
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to tentatively approve Budget 295 - Harbormaster in the total amount of $437,025. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Tentatively approve Budget 640 - Golf in the total amount of $2,351,687
To tentatively approve Budget 640 - Golf in the total amount of $2,351,687
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to tentatively approve Budget 640 - Golf in the total amount of $2,351,687. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Increase the Town Administrator's threshold for contract authorization level from $250,000 to $500,000 and to have contracts within the $250,000 to $500,000 range to appear on the Consent Agenda
To increase the Town Administrator's threshold for contract authorization level from $250,000 to $500,000 and to have contracts within the $250,000 to $500,000 range to appear on the Consent Agenda
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to increase the Town Administrator's threshold for contract authorization level from $250,000 to $500,000 and to have contracts within the $250,000 to $500,000 range to appear on the Consent Agenda. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Authorize contract for trash disposal with Reworld Sustainable Solutions, LLC (formerly Covanta) in the amount of $120.45 per ton
To authorize contract for trash disposal with Reworld Sustainable Solutions, LLC (formerly Covanta) in the amount of $120.45 per ton
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to authorize contract for trash disposal with Reworld Sustainable Solutions, LLC (formerly Covanta) in the amount of $120.45 per ton. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Support the Dennis Conservation Land Trust to acquire the property located at 11 Center Street, Dennis Port; and to instruct staff to draft a letter in support for the amendments of the...
To support the Dennis Conservation Land Trust to acquire the property located at 11 Center Street, Dennis Port; and to instruct staff to draft a letter in support for the amendments of the conservation restriction
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to support the Dennis Conservation Land Trust to acquire the property located at 11 Center Street, Dennis Port; and to instruct staff to draft a letter in support for the amendments of the conservation restriction. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Carey)
Enter executive session at 6:33pm and not return to open session
To enter executive session at 6:33pm and not return to open session
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to enter executive session at 6:33pm and not return to open session. John Terrio seconded the motion. Terrio aye, McCormick aye, Lambton aye, Carey aye, Plath aye. The Board voted unanimously in favor. 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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