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April 7, 2026
21 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Chris Lambton, Jim Plath, Paul McCormick, John Terrio
Absent: Carlyn Carey
Every vote, in order
Appoint Kate Kane to the 1867 West Dennis Graded School House for a full-term to expire March 31, 2029
To appoint Kate Kane to the 1867 West Dennis Graded School House for a full-term to expire March 31, 2029
The minutes give the count as 3-0-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (Chris Lambton, Jim Plath, Paul McCormick and John Terrio). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to appoint Kate Kane to the 1867 West Dennis Graded School House for a full-term to expire March 31, 2029. Jim Plath seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Plath)
Appoint Barbara Hoos to the Arts and Culture Council for a full-term to expire March 31, 2029
To appoint Barbara Hoos to the Arts and Culture Council for a full-term to expire March 31, 2029
The minutes give the count as 3-0-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (Chris Lambton, Jim Plath, Paul McCormick and John Terrio). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to appoint Barbara Hoos to the Arts and Culture Council for a full-term to expire March 31, 2029. Jim Plath seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Plath)
Appoint Luke Furey to the Board of Health for a full-term to expire March 31, 2028
To appoint Luke Furey to the Board of Health for a full-term to expire March 31, 2028
The minutes give the count as 3-0-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (Chris Lambton, Jim Plath, Paul McCormick and John Terrio). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to appoint Luke Furey to the Board of Health for a full-term to expire March 31, 2028. Jim Plath seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Plath)
Appoint Kathleen Travelo to the Caleb Chase Fund for a full-term to expire March 31, 2027
To appoint Kathleen Travelo to the Caleb Chase Fund for a full-term to expire March 31, 2027
The minutes give the count as 3-0-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (Chris Lambton, Jim Plath, Paul McCormick and John Terrio). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to appoint Kathleen Travelo to the Caleb Chase Fund for a full-term to expire March 31, 2027. Jim Plath seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Plath)
Appoint Richard Maddamma to the Capital Outlay Committee for a full-term to expire March 31, 2029
To appoint Richard Maddamma to the Capital Outlay Committee for a full-term to expire March 31, 2029
The minutes give the count as 3-0-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (Chris Lambton, Jim Plath, Paul McCormick and John Terrio). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to appoint Richard Maddamma to the Capital Outlay Committee for a full-term to expire March 31, 2029. Jim Plath seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Plath)
Appoint Josh Brimdyr to the Community Preservation Committee for a full-term to expire March 31, 2029
To appoint Josh Brimdyr to the Community Preservation Committee for a full-term to expire March 31, 2029
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to appoint Josh Brimdyr to the Community Preservation Committee for a full-term to expire March 31, 2029. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Appoint Robert Surrette to the Council on Aging for a full-term to expire March 31, 2029
To appoint Robert Surrette to the Council on Aging for a full-term to expire March 31, 2029
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to appoint Robert Surrette to the Council on Aging for a full-term to expire March 31, 2029. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Appoint Barry McLaughlin to the Dennis Port West Dennis Advancement Committee for a full-term to expire March 31, 2029
To appoint Barry McLaughlin to the Dennis Port West Dennis Advancement Committee for a full-term to expire March 31, 2029
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to appoint Barry McLaughlin to the Dennis Port West Dennis Advancement Committee for a full-term to expire March 31, 2029. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Appoint Lari Rega to the Library Board for a full-term to expire March 31, 2029
To appoint Lari Rega to the Library Board for a full-term to expire March 31, 2029
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to appoint Lari Rega to the Library Board for a full-term to expire March 31, 2029. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Appoint Mark Levitt to the Road Safety Task Force for a full-term to expire March 31, 2029
To appoint Mark Levitt to the Road Safety Task Force for a full-term to expire March 31, 2029
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to appoint Mark Levitt to the Road Safety Task Force for a full-term to expire March 31, 2029. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Appoint Robert Surrette to the alternate position on the Road Safety Task Force for a term to expire March 31, 2027
To appoint Robert Surrette to the alternate position on the Road Safety Task Force for a term to expire March 31, 2027
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to appoint Robert Surrette to the alternate position on the Road Safety Task Force for a term to expire March 31, 2027. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Appoint Sue Lauder to the Shellfish Committee for a fullterm to expire March 31, 2028
To appoint Sue Lauder to the Shellfish Committee for a fullterm to expire March 31, 2028
Yes: McCormick, Plath, TerrioAbstained: Lambton
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to appoint Sue Lauder to the Shellfish Committee for a fullterm to expire March 31, 2028. John Terrio seconded the motion. Chris Lambton abstained. Vote: 3-0-1.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Appoint Elizabeth Browning to the South Dennis Historic District Commission for a full-term to expire March 31, 2029
To appoint Elizabeth Browning to the South Dennis Historic District Commission for a full-term to expire March 31, 2029
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to appoint Elizabeth Browning to the South Dennis Historic District Commission for a full-term to expire March 31, 2029. Jim Plath seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Plath)
Appoint Margy Mahrdt to the Substance Use Disorder Advisory Council for a full-term to expire March 31, 2029
To appoint Margy Mahrdt to the Substance Use Disorder Advisory Council for a full-term to expire March 31, 2029
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to appoint Margy Mahrdt to the Substance Use Disorder Advisory Council for a full-term to expire March 31, 2029. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Appoint Christine Gillstrom to the Tourism Committee for a full-term to expire March 31, 2029
To appoint Christine Gillstrom to the Tourism Committee for a full-term to expire March 31, 2029
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to appoint Christine Gillstrom to the Tourism Committee for a full-term to expire March 31, 2029. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Appoint David Fryxell to the Tourism Committee for a full-term to expire March 31, 2029
To appoint David Fryxell to the Tourism Committee for a full-term to expire March 31, 2029
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to appoint David Fryxell to the Tourism Committee for a full-term to expire March 31, 2029. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Appoint Joe Remillard to the Waterways Commission for the alternate position, to expire March 31, 2027
To appoint Joe Remillard to the Waterways Commission for the alternate position, to expire March 31, 2027
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to appoint Joe Remillard to the Waterways Commission for the alternate position, to expire March 31, 2027. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Appoint Allan Fisk to the Zoning By-Law Study Committee for a full-term to expire March 31, 2029
To appoint Allan Fisk to the Zoning By-Law Study Committee for a full-term to expire March 31, 2029
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to appoint Allan Fisk to the Zoning By-Law Study Committee for a full-term to expire March 31, 2029. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Appoint Brien Hines to the Zoning By-Law Study Committee for a full-term to expire March 31, 2029
To appoint Brien Hines to the Zoning By-Law Study Committee for a full-term to expire March 31, 2029
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to appoint Brien Hines to the Zoning By-Law Study Committee for a full-term to expire March 31, 2029. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Appoint Michael McGee to the Cape Cod Commission for a term to expire April 24, 2029
To appoint Michael McGee to the Cape Cod Commission for a term to expire April 24, 2029
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to appoint Michael McGee to the Cape Cod Commission for a term to expire April 24, 2029. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Adjourn at 4:17 PM
To adjourn at 4:17 PM
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to adjourn at 4:17 PM. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Terrio)
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