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February 3, 2026
12 recorded votes, 0 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
For the prepared article to be brought back to the Select Board for review
For the prepared article to be brought back to the Select Board for review
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick further moved for the prepared article to be brought back to the Select Board for review. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. McCormick aye, Lambton aye, Plath aye, Carey aye, Terrio aye. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
Place and support Article 9 - DYRDS PEG Access Funding
To place and support Article 9 - DYRDS PEG Access Funding
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to place and support Article 9 - DYRDS PEG Access Funding. Jim Plath seconded the motion. McCormick aye, Lambton aye, Plath aye, Carey aye, Terrio aye. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Plath)
Place and support Article 10 - Cape Media Center PEG Access Funding
To place and support Article 10 - Cape Media Center PEG Access Funding
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to place and support Article 10 - Cape Media Center PEG Access Funding. Jim Plath seconded the motion. McCormick aye, Lambton aye, Plath aye, Carey aye, Terrio aye. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Plath)
Place and support Article 21 - Collective Bargaining Agreement - IAFF as outlined
To place and support Article 21 - Collective Bargaining Agreement - IAFF as outlined
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to place and support Article 21 - Collective Bargaining Agreement - IAFF as outlined. Jim Plath seconded the motion. McCormick aye, Lambton aye, Plath aye, Carey aye, Terrio aye.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Plath)
Place and support Article 28 - Transfer to Reserve Fund from Beach Capital Improvement as outlined
To place and support Article 28 - Transfer to Reserve Fund from Beach Capital Improvement as outlined
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to place and support Article 28 - Transfer to Reserve Fund from Beach Capital Improvement as outlined. Jim Plath seconded the motion. McCormick aye, Lambton aye, Plath aye, Carey aye, Terrio aye. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Plath)
Place and support Article 29 - Transfer to Reserve Fund from Cable Capital Stabilization
To place and support Article 29 - Transfer to Reserve Fund from Cable Capital Stabilization
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to place and support Article 29 - Transfer to Reserve Fund from Cable Capital Stabilization. Jim Plath seconded the motion. McCormick aye, Lambton aye, Plath aye, Carey aye, Terrio aye. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Plath)
Place Article 30 - Transfer to Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trust Fund
To place Article 30 - Transfer to Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trust Fund
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to place Article 30 - Transfer to Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trust Fund. Jim Plath seconded the motion. McCormick aye, Lambton aye, Plath aye, Carey aye, Terrio aye.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Plath)
Place Article 31 - Transfer to Capital Improvement Fund as outlined
To place Article 31 - Transfer to Capital Improvement Fund as outlined
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to place Article 31 - Transfer to Capital Improvement Fund as outlined. Jim Plath seconded the motion. McCormick aye, Lambton aye, Plath aye, Carey aye, Terrio aye.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Plath)
Place Article 32 - Transfer to General Purpose Stabilization Fund as outlined
To place Article 32 - Transfer to General Purpose Stabilization Fund as outlined
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to place Article 32 - Transfer to General Purpose Stabilization Fund as outlined. Jim Plath seconded the motion. McCormick aye, Lambton aye, Plath aye, Carey aye, Terrio aye.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Plath)
The Duffy Health Center must comply with any future regulations that may be required by the Dennis Board of Health
The Duffy Health Center must comply with any future regulations that may be required by the Dennis Board of Health
From the minutes
“Jim Plath further moved that the Duffy Health Center must comply with any future regulations that may be required by the Dennis Board of Health. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. McCormick aye, Lambton aye, Plath aye, Carey aye, Terrio aye. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: McCormick)
Approve the January 27, 2026 Select Board meeting minutes as they were prepared and presented
To approve the January 27, 2026 Select Board meeting minutes as they were prepared and presented
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to approve the January 27, 2026 Select Board meeting minutes as they were prepared and presented. Jim Plath seconded the motion. McCormick aye, Lambton aye, Plath aye, Carey aye, Terrio aye. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Plath)
Adjourn to executive session at 7:13pm and to not return
To adjourn to executive session at 7:13pm and to not return
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to adjourn to executive session at 7:13pm and to not return. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. McCormick aye, Lambton aye, Plath aye, Terrio aye, Carey aye.” (Motion: Terrio, 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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