MassVoter.com← Dennis Select BoardDennis Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
March 3, 2026
23 recorded votes, 12 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Chris Lambton, Carlyn Carey, Jim Plath, Paul McCormick, John Terrio
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Accept the Final Intermunicipal Agreement between the Town of Dennis and the Water District
To accept the Final Intermunicipal Agreement between the Town of Dennis and the Water District
The minutes give the count as 4-0-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Chris Lambton, Carlyn Carey, Jim Plath, Paul McCormick and John Terrio). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to accept the Final Intermunicipal Agreement between the Town of Dennis and the Water District. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: McCormick)
Sign the Final Intermunicipal Agreement between the Town of Dennis and the Water District
To sign the Final Intermunicipal Agreement between the Town of Dennis and the Water District
The minutes give the count as 4-0-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Chris Lambton, Carlyn Carey, Jim Plath, Paul McCormick and John Terrio). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to sign the Final Intermunicipal Agreement between the Town of Dennis and the Water District. Jim Plath seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: Plath)
Execute the Community Preservation Agreement with Dennis Yarmouth Youth Baseball for the Restoration of Chapman Baseball Field at Wixon Middle School
To execute the Community Preservation Agreement with Dennis Yarmouth Youth Baseball for the Restoration of Chapman Baseball Field at Wixon Middle School
The minutes give the count as 4-0-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Chris Lambton, Carlyn Carey, Jim Plath, Paul McCormick and John Terrio). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to execute the Community Preservation Agreement with Dennis Yarmouth Youth Baseball for the Restoration of Chapman Baseball Field at Wixon Middle School. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
Execute the Community Preservation Agreement with the Cape Cod Center for the Arts for the Preservation and Restoration of the Cape Cinema
To execute the Community Preservation Agreement with the Cape Cod Center for the Arts for the Preservation and Restoration of the Cape Cinema
The minutes give the count as 4-0-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Chris Lambton, Carlyn Carey, Jim Plath, Paul McCormick and John Terrio). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to execute the Community Preservation Agreement with the Cape Cod Center for the Arts for the Preservation and Restoration of the Cape Cinema. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
Execute the Community Preservation Agreement with the Cultural Center of Cape Cod for the restoration of Historic Entrance Columns
To execute the Community Preservation Agreement with the Cultural Center of Cape Cod for the restoration of Historic Entrance Columns
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to execute the Community Preservation Agreement with the Cultural Center of Cape Cod for the restoration of Historic Entrance Columns. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
Execute the Community Preservation Grant Agreement with the Dennis Affordable Housing Trust for funding the development of Affordable Housing Projects
To execute the Community Preservation Grant Agreement with the Dennis Affordable Housing Trust for funding the development of Affordable Housing Projects
The minutes give the count as 4-0-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Chris Lambton, Carlyn Carey, Jim Plath, Paul McCormick and John Terrio). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to execute the Community Preservation Grant Agreement with the Dennis Affordable Housing Trust for funding the development of Affordable Housing Projects. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
Execute the Community Preservation Grant Agreement the Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox for the Player Safety Project
To execute the Community Preservation Grant Agreement the Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox for the Player Safety Project
The minutes give the count as 4-0-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Chris Lambton, Carlyn Carey, Jim Plath, Paul McCormick and John Terrio). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to execute the Community Preservation Grant Agreement the Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox for the Player Safety Project. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
Authorize the Town Engineer to apply for the Eco One Stop Grants and SNEP grant as outlined
To authorize the Town Engineer to apply for the Eco One Stop Grants and SNEP grant as outlined
The minutes give the count as 4-0-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Chris Lambton, Carlyn Carey, Jim Plath, Paul McCormick and John Terrio). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to authorize the Town Engineer to apply for the Eco One Stop Grants and SNEP grant as outlined. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: McCormick)
Authorize the Town Engineer to apply for the CZM Grant for the Loring Avenue Bridge
To authorize the Town Engineer to apply for the CZM Grant for the Loring Avenue Bridge
The minutes give the count as 4-0-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Chris Lambton, Carlyn Carey, Jim Plath, Paul McCormick and John Terrio). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to authorize the Town Engineer to apply for the CZM Grant for the Loring Avenue Bridge. Jim Plath seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: Plath)
Sign the letter of support letter of support from The Resource Inc. for CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Application
To sign the letter of support letter of support from The Resource Inc. for CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Application
The minutes give the count as 4-0-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Chris Lambton, Carlyn Carey, Jim Plath, Paul McCormick and John Terrio). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to sign the letter of support letter of support from The Resource Inc. for CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Application. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
Place and support Article 5 - FY2027 Wastewater Enterprise Fund Budget as outlined
To place and support Article 5 - FY2027 Wastewater Enterprise Fund Budget as outlined
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to place and support Article 5 - FY2027 Wastewater Enterprise Fund Budget as outlined. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. McCormick aye, Lambton aye, Carey aye, Plath aye, Terrio aye. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
Place and support Article 6 - FY2027 Elected Officials' Salaries as outlined
To place and support Article 6 - FY2027 Elected Officials' Salaries as outlined
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to place and support Article 6 - FY2027 Elected Officials' Salaries as outlined. Jim Plath seconded the motion. McCormick aye, Lambton aye, Carey aye, Plath aye, Terrio aye. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Plath)
Place and support Article 11 - Capital Outlay - Raise and Appropriate as outlined
To place and support Article 11 - Capital Outlay - Raise and Appropriate as outlined
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to place and support Article 11 - Capital Outlay - Raise and Appropriate as outlined. Jim Plath seconded the motion. McCormick aye, Lambton aye, Carey aye, Plath aye, Terrio aye. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Plath)
Place and support Article 12 - Capital Outlay - Other Funding Sources as outlined
To place and support Article 12 - Capital Outlay - Other Funding Sources as outlined
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to place and support Article 12 - Capital Outlay - Other Funding Sources as outlined. Jim Plath seconded the motion. McCormick aye, Lambton aye, Carey aye, Plath aye, Terrio aye. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Plath)
Postpone consideration of Article 13 - Wixon School Hazardous Material Abatement & Demolition to a future Town Meeting pending further review
To postpone consideration of Article 13 - Wixon School Hazardous Material Abatement & Demolition to a future Town Meeting pending further review
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to postpone consideration of Article 13 - Wixon School Hazardous Material Abatement & Demolition to a future Town Meeting pending further review. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. McCormick aye, Lambton aye, Carey aye, Plath aye, Terrio aye. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: McCormick)
Place Article 14 - OPM and Designer Services - Community Center as outlined
To place Article 14 - OPM and Designer Services - Community Center as outlined
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to place Article 14 - OPM and Designer Services - Community Center as outlined. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. McCormick aye, Lambton aye, Carey aye, Plath aye, Terrio aye. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
Place Article 18 - Sesuit Harbor Project Bidding as outlined
To place Article 18 - Sesuit Harbor Project Bidding as outlined
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to place Article 18 - Sesuit Harbor Project Bidding as outlined. Jim Plath seconded the motion. McCormick aye, Lambton aye, Carey aye, Plath aye, Terrio aye. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Plath)
Place and support Article 20 - FY2027 Revolving Fund Spending Limits as outlined
To place and support Article 20 - FY2027 Revolving Fund Spending Limits as outlined
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to place and support Article 20 - FY2027 Revolving Fund Spending Limits as outlined. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. McCormick aye, Lambton aye, Carey aye, Plath aye, Terrio aye. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
Place and support Article 33 - Appointed Town Clerk as outlined
To place and support Article 33 - Appointed Town Clerk as outlined
Yes: Carey, Lambton, McCormick, TerrioNo: Plath
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to place and support Article 33 - Appointed Town Clerk as outlined. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. McCormick aye, Lambton aye, Carey aye, Plath nay, Terrio aye. Vote: 4-1-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
Place Article 34 - Acceptance of MGL c. 23B, § 32 Seasonal Community Designation, while requesting a future presentation with additional details
To place Article 34 - Acceptance of MGL c. 23B, § 32 Seasonal Community Designation, while requesting a future presentation with additional details
The minutes give the count as 4-0-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Chris Lambton, Carlyn Carey, Jim Plath, Paul McCormick and John Terrio). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to place Article 34 - Acceptance of MGL c. 23B, § 32 Seasonal Community Designation, while requesting a future presentation with additional details. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: McCormick)
Place and support Article 35 - MGL Chapter 59, § 5, Clause 22G as outlined
To place and support Article 35 - MGL Chapter 59, § 5, Clause 22G as outlined
The minutes give the count as 4-0-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Chris Lambton, Carlyn Carey, Jim Plath, Paul McCormick and John Terrio). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to place and support Article 35 - MGL Chapter 59, § 5, Clause 22G as outlined. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: McCormick)
Approve the February 3, 2026 Select Board meeting minutes as they were prepared and presented
To approve the February 3, 2026 Select Board meeting minutes as they were prepared and presented
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to approve the February 3, 2026 Select Board meeting minutes as they were prepared and presented. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. McCormick aye, Lambton aye, Plath aye, Carey aye, Terrio aye. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
Adjourn to executive session at 7:49pm and to not return
To adjourn to executive session at 7:49pm and to not return
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to adjourn to executive session at 7:49pm and to not return. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. McCormick aye, Lambton aye, Plath aye, Terrio aye, Carey aye. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
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