MassVoter.com← Dennis Select BoardDennis Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
March 10, 2026
8 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Carlyn Carey, Jim Plath, Paul McCormick, John Terrio
Absent: Chris Lambton
Every vote, in order
Authorize the Town Administrator to execute contract with MCE Dirtworks for Road Construction Services 2026 in the amount of $849,750.00
To authorize the Town Administrator to execute contract with MCE Dirtworks for Road Construction Services 2026 in the amount of $849,750.00
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to authorize the Town Administrator to execute contract with MCE Dirtworks for Road Construction Services 2026 in the amount of $849,750.00. Jim Plath seconded the motion. McCormick aye, Carey aye, Plath aye, Terrio aye. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Plath)
Authorize the Town Administrator execute contract with Dig It Construction for Follin's Pond Road & Landing Stormwater Quality Improvement Project, Dennis in the amount of $593,850.00
To authorize the Town Administrator execute contract with Dig It Construction for Follin's Pond Road & Landing Stormwater Quality Improvement Project, Dennis in the amount of $593,850.00
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to authorize the Town Administrator execute contract with Dig It Construction for Follin's Pond Road & Landing Stormwater Quality Improvement Project, Dennis in the amount of $593,850.00. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. McCormick aye, Carey aye, Plath aye, Terrio aye.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Recommend the adoption of the original bid of the Highlands cart barn bid and to place an article on the May Annual Town Meeting warrant to re-bid the second bid and to transfer the appropriate...
To recommend the adoption of the original bid of the Highlands cart barn bid and to place an article on the May Annual Town Meeting warrant to re-bid the second bid and to transfer the appropriate money to fund project through Golf Course Capital Improvement Fund
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to recommend the adoption of the original bid of the Highlands cart barn bid and to place an article on the May Annual Town Meeting warrant to re-bid the second bid and to transfer the appropriate money to fund project through Golf Course Capital Improvement Fund. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. McCormick aye, Carey aye, Plath aye, Terrio aye. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: McCormick)
Continue the discussion to the next Select Board meeting
To continue the discussion to the next Select Board meeting
Yes: McCormick, Plath, TerrioNo: Carey
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to continue the discussion to the next Select Board meeting. John Terrio seconded the motion. McCormick aye, Carey nay, Plath aye, Terrio aye. Vote: 3-1-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Terrio)
Place and support Article 20: FY2027 Revolving Fund Spending Limits, as it is written
To place and support Article 20: FY2027 Revolving Fund Spending Limits, as it is written
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to place and support Article 20: FY2027 Revolving Fund Spending Limits, as it is written. John Terrio seconded the motion. McCormick aye, Carey aye, Plath aye, Terrio aye. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Place and support Article 21: Collective Bargaining Agreement - IAFF, as having been updated
To place and support Article 21: Collective Bargaining Agreement - IAFF, as having been updated
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to place and support Article 21: Collective Bargaining Agreement - IAFF, as having been updated. John Terrio seconded the motion. McCormick aye, Carey aye, Plath aye, Terrio aye. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Place and support Article 27: Transfer to Reserve Fund from Cable Capital Stabilization Fund, including in the written portion to change the amount from $18,500 to $14,000
To place and support Article 27: Transfer to Reserve Fund from Cable Capital Stabilization Fund, including in the written portion to change the amount from $18,500 to $14,000
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to place and support Article 27: Transfer to Reserve Fund from Cable Capital Stabilization Fund, including in the written portion to change the amount from $18,500 to $14,000. John Terrio seconded the motion. McCormick aye, Carey aye, Plath aye, Terrio aye. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Adjourn to executive session at 6:05pm and to not return
To adjourn to executive session at 6:05pm and to not return
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to adjourn to executive session at 6:05pm and to not return. John Terrio seconded the motion. McCormick aye, Plath aye, Terrio aye, Carey aye. Vote: 4-0-0.” (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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