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Dennis Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting

March 31, 2026

7 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Chris Lambton, Carlyn Carey, Jim Plath, Paul McCormick

Absent: John Terrio

Every vote, in order

The May 2026 Annual Town Meeting will start at 6:00 PM at the request of the Town Moderator

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

The May 2026 Annual Town Meeting will start at 6:00 PM at the request of the Town Moderator

From the minutes

“Carlyn Carey moved that the May 2026 Annual Town Meeting will start at 6:00 PM at the request of the Town Moderator. Jim Plath seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: Plath)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Endorse the final Annual Town Meeting Election Warrant with the amendment switching the placement of Articles 31 and 45

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To endorse the final Annual Town Meeting Election Warrant with the amendment switching the placement of Articles 31 and 45

From the minutes

“Paul McCormick moved to endorse the final Annual Town Meeting Election Warrant with the amendment switching the placement of Articles 31 and 45. Jim Plath seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Plath)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Authorize the Town Administrator execute the Charge Order with CDM Smith, Inc. for Design Services Contract for additional design for the effluent pumping station, pump station to be located at...

Minutes, page 3

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To authorize the Town Administrator execute the Charge Order with CDM Smith, Inc. for Design Services Contract for additional design for the effluent pumping station, pump station to be located at Town Hall, Site 2 Recharge Area Design and DEP Permitting, SRF Support and Bidding Documents in the amount of $973,000.00

From the minutes

“Paul McCormick moved to authorize the Town Administrator execute the Charge Order with CDM Smith, Inc. for Design Services Contract for additional design for the effluent pumping station, pump station to be located at Town Hall, Site 2 Recharge Area Design and DEP Permitting, SRF Support and Bidding Documents in the amount of $973,000.00. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the Select Board meeting minutes from February 5, 2026, as prepared and presented

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · 3–0

To approve the Select Board meeting minutes from February 5, 2026, as prepared and presented

Yes: Carey, McCormick, PlathAbstained: Lambton

From the minutes

“Paul McCormick moved to approve the Select Board meeting minutes from February 5, 2026, as prepared and presented. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 3-0-1 (Chris Lambton abstained).” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the Select Board meeting minutes from March 3, 2026, as prepared and presented

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the Select Board meeting minutes from March 3, 2026, as prepared and presented

From the minutes

“Paul McCormick moved to approve the Select Board meeting minutes from March 3, 2026, as prepared and presented. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the Select Board meeting minutes from March 10, 2026, as prepared and presented

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · 3–0

To approve the Select Board meeting minutes from March 10, 2026, as prepared and presented

Yes: Carey, McCormick, PlathAbstained: Lambton

From the minutes

“Paul McCormick moved to approve the Select Board meeting minutes from March 10, 2026, as prepared and presented. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 3-0-1 (Chris Lambton abstained).” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Adjourn to executive session at 5:08 PM and to not return

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To adjourn to executive session at 5:08 PM and to not return

From the minutes

“Paul McCormick moved to adjourn to executive session at 5:08 PM and to not return. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. McCormick aye, Lambton aye, Carey aye, Plath aye.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

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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