MassVoter.com← Dennis Select BoardDennis Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
January 27, 2026
10 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Chris Lambton, Jim Plath, Paul McCormick, John Terrio, Carlyn Carey
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Have Town staff prepare a Town Meeting Article to consider the Seasonal Communities Designation
To have Town staff prepare a Town Meeting Article to consider the Seasonal Communities Designation
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to have Town staff prepare a Town Meeting Article to consider the Seasonal Communities Designation. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. McCormick aye, Lambton aye, Plath aye, Carey aye, Terrio aye. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
Name the property located at 187 Upper County Road, Dennis Port, The Port Side Community Park, as recommended by the Dennis Port-West Dennis Advancement Committee
To name the property located at 187 Upper County Road, Dennis Port, The Port Side Community Park, as recommended by the Dennis Port-West Dennis Advancement Committee
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to name the property located at 187 Upper County Road, Dennis Port, The Port Side Community Park, as recommended by the Dennis Port-West Dennis Advancement Committee. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. McCormick aye, Lambton aye, Plath aye, Terrio aye, Carey aye. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: McCormick)
Extend the Community Preservation Grant for the Cape Playhouse from December 31, 2025 to December 31, 2026
To extend the Community Preservation Grant for the Cape Playhouse from December 31, 2025 to December 31, 2026
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to extend the Community Preservation Grant for the Cape Playhouse from December 31, 2025 to December 31, 2026. Jim Plath seconded the motion. McCormick aye, Lambton aye, Plath aye, Carey aye, Terrio aye. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Plath)
These appointments are subject to successfully completing their respective probationary periods through January 24, 2026
These appointments are subject to successfully completing their respective probationary periods through January 24, 2026
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick further moved that these appointments are subject to successfully completing their respective probationary periods through January 24, 2026. Jim Plath seconded the motion. McCormick aye, Lambton aye, Plath aye, Carey aye, Terrio aye. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Plath)
These appointments are subject to successfully completing their respective probationary periods through January 24, 2026
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick further moved that these appointments are subject to successfully completing their respective probationary periods through January 24, 2026. Jim Plath seconded the motion. McCormick aye, Lambton aye, Plath aye, Terrio aye, Carey aye. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Plath)
Accept the reimbursement for the Tourism Committee designated representative
To accept the reimbursement for the Tourism Committee designated representative
The minutes name Paul McCormick as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to accept the reimbursement for the Tourism Committee designated representative. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. McCormick aye, Lambton aye, Plath aye, Terrio aye, Carey aye. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick)
Authorize Chair Chris Lambton to sign any and all documents necessary for this grant program
To authorize Chair Chris Lambton to sign any and all documents necessary for this grant program
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to authorize Chair Chris Lambton to sign any and all documents necessary for this grant program. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. McCormick aye, Lambton aye, Plath aye, Terrio aye, Carey aye. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: McCormick)
Approval of the January 6, 2026 minutes as presented
Approval of the January 6, 2026 minutes as presented
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved approval of the January 6, 2026 minutes as presented. Jim Plath seconded the motion. McCormick aye, Lambton aye, Plath aye, Terrio aye, Carey aye. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Plath)
Approval of the January 14, 2026 minutes as presented
Approval of the January 14, 2026 minutes as presented
The minutes give the count as 3-2-0, but the roll call reads: Chris Lambton yes, Jim Plath yes, John Terrio yes, Carlyn Carey abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved approval of the January 14, 2026 minutes as presented. John Terrio seconded the motion. Lambton aye, Plath aye, Terrio aye. VOTE: 3-2-0 (Paul McCormick and Carlyn Carey abstained.” (Motion: Plath, second: Terrio)
Adjourn to executive session at 5:26pm and to not return
To adjourn to executive session at 5:26pm and to not return
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to adjourn to executive session at 5:26pm and to not return. Jim Plath seconded the motion. McCormick aye, Lambton aye, Plath aye, Terrio aye, Carey aye. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Plath)
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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