MassVoter.com← Dennis Select BoardDennis Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
June 2, 2026
22 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Carlyn Carey, Chris Lambton, Jim Plath, Paul McCormick, John Terrio
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into executive session at 4:05pm and to return at 5:30pm or shortly thereafter
To enter into executive session at 4:05pm and to return at 5:30pm or shortly thereafter
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to enter into executive session at 4:05pm and to return at 5:30pm or shortly thereafter. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. Terrio aye, McCormick aye, Carey aye, Lambton aye, Plath aye. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Approve the July 6th to July 26th survey dates
To approve the July 6th to July 26th survey dates
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to approve the July 6th to July 26th survey dates. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
Approve the survey with the addition of Paul McCormick's question of "What in Dennis brings you the most happiness"
To approve the survey with the addition of Paul McCormick's question of "What in Dennis brings you the most happiness"
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to approve the survey with the addition of Paul McCormick's question of "What in Dennis brings you the most happiness". Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
Approve the promotional flyer
To approve the promotional flyer
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to approve the promotional flyer. Chris Lambton seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)
Send the letter as outlined in the packet
To send the letter as outlined in the packet
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to send the letter as outlined in the packet. Chris Lambton seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Lambton)
Amended the prior motion to include the last paragraph as outlined in the letter from the Town of Harwich
To amended the prior motion to include the last paragraph as outlined in the letter from the Town of Harwich
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to amended the prior motion to include the last paragraph as outlined in the letter from the Town of Harwich. Chris Lambton seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Lambton)
Direct staff to prepare a Town Meeting Bylaw for the October 6, 2026 Special Town Meeting
To direct staff to prepare a Town Meeting Bylaw for the October 6, 2026 Special Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to direct staff to prepare a Town Meeting Bylaw for the October 6, 2026 Special Town Meeting. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: McCormick)
Appoint Officers Landon Krekorian, Kaitlyn Resener, and Christopher Ripa as Police Officers with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A, beginning June 7, 2026 for a term to expire on December...
To appoint Officers Landon Krekorian, Kaitlyn Resener, and Christopher Ripa as Police Officers with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A, beginning June 7, 2026 for a term to expire on December 31, 2026. These appointments are subject to successfully completing their respective probationary periods through June 6, 2026
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to appoint Officers Landon Krekorian, Kaitlyn Resener, and Christopher Ripa as Police Officers with full police powers pursuant to MGL 41-97A, beginning June 7, 2026 for a term to expire on December 31, 2026. These appointments are subject to successfully completing their respective probationary periods through June 6, 2026. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Appoint Officers Landon Krekorian, Kaitlyn Resener, and Christopher Ripa as Licensing Board Agents, beginning June 7, 2026 for a term to expire on March 31, 2027
To appoint Officers Landon Krekorian, Kaitlyn Resener, and Christopher Ripa as Licensing Board Agents, beginning June 7, 2026 for a term to expire on March 31, 2027. These appointments are subject to successfully completing their respective probationary periods through June 6, 2026
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to appoint Officers Landon Krekorian, Kaitlyn Resener, and Christopher Ripa as Licensing Board Agents, beginning June 7, 2026 for a term to expire on March 31, 2027. These appointments are subject to successfully completing their respective probationary periods through June 6, 2026. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Appoint the following Police Personnel Luke Malloy, Joseph Faria, Mariah Jenkins, Mary Flynn Kayajan, Emily Badach, Adam Sundelin, Brooke Wright as Community Service Officers pursuant to the...
To appoint the following Police Personnel Luke Malloy, Joseph Faria, Mariah Jenkins, Mary Flynn Kayajan, Emily Badach, Adam Sundelin, Brooke Wright as Community Service Officers pursuant to the provisions of MGL Ch. 147 s. 10F, so that they may enforce illegal parking in the Town of Dennis for a term to expire September 27, 2026; effective June 2, 2026
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to appoint the following Police Personnel Luke Malloy, Joseph Faria, Mariah Jenkins, Mary Flynn Kayajan, Emily Badach, Adam Sundelin, Brooke Wright as Community Service Officers pursuant to the provisions of MGL Ch. 147 s. 10F, so that they may enforce illegal parking in the Town of Dennis for a term to expire September 27, 2026; effective June 2, 2026. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
Appoint Mark Fruean, John Carrier, Don Yannuzzi, Nick Weber, Chronis Kalivas, Joseph Saia, Kevin Shea, Peter Newhard, Jamie Gallant, Owen Cardosi, Mike Collette, James Allison as Seasonal...
To appoint Mark Fruean, John Carrier, Don Yannuzzi, Nick Weber, Chronis Kalivas, Joseph Saia, Kevin Shea, Peter Newhard, Jamie Gallant, Owen Cardosi, Mike Collette, James Allison as Seasonal Assistant Harbormasters in the employ of the Harbormaster Department to be authorized to issue parking and non-criminal citations with terms to expire one (1) year from date of appointment; effective June 2, 2026
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to appoint Mark Fruean, John Carrier, Don Yannuzzi, Nick Weber, Chronis Kalivas, Joseph Saia, Kevin Shea, Peter Newhard, Jamie Gallant, Owen Cardosi, Mike Collette, James Allison as Seasonal Assistant Harbormasters in the employ of the Harbormaster Department to be authorized to issue parking and non-criminal citations with terms to expire one (1) year from date of appointment; effective June 2, 2026. Chris Lambton seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)
Authorize the Harbormaster staff Conor Smith, Brendan Hackenson, Mark Fruean, John Carrier, Don Yannuzzi, Nick Weber, Chronis Kalivas, Joseph Saia, Kevin Shea, Peter Newhard, Jamie Gallant, Owen...
To authorize the Harbormaster staff Conor Smith, Brendan Hackenson, Mark Fruean, John Carrier, Don Yannuzzi, Nick Weber, Chronis Kalivas, Joseph Saia, Kevin Shea, Peter Newhard, Jamie Gallant, Owen Cardosi, Mike Collette, James Allison to issue parking and non-criminal violations to expire one (1) year from the date of appointment; effective June 2, 2026
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to authorize the Harbormaster staff Conor Smith, Brendan Hackenson, Mark Fruean, John Carrier, Don Yannuzzi, Nick Weber, Chronis Kalivas, Joseph Saia, Kevin Shea, Peter Newhard, Jamie Gallant, Owen Cardosi, Mike Collette, James Allison to issue parking and non-criminal violations to expire one (1) year from the date of appointment; effective June 2, 2026. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Appoint Hazel Lippitt, Gavin McDonnell, Chris Sullivan, Annika Kalinik, Karis Hudson, Tara Munroe as Seasonal Conservation Officers for the Town of Dennis to issue non-criminal citations under the...
To appoint Hazel Lippitt, Gavin McDonnell, Chris Sullivan, Annika Kalinik, Karis Hudson, Tara Munroe as Seasonal Conservation Officers for the Town of Dennis to issue non-criminal citations under the Town of Dennis Rules and Regulations for Off Road Vehicle Beaches, Shellfish Regulations, and Conservation Areas Rules and Regulations, to expire (1) year from date of appointment; effective June 2, 2026
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to appoint Hazel Lippitt, Gavin McDonnell, Chris Sullivan, Annika Kalinik, Karis Hudson, Tara Munroe as Seasonal Conservation Officers for the Town of Dennis to issue non-criminal citations under the Town of Dennis Rules and Regulations for Off Road Vehicle Beaches, Shellfish Regulations, and Conservation Areas Rules and Regulations, to expire (1) year from date of appointment; effective June 2, 2026. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
Appoint Alexander Quintero, Dustin Pineau, Gerritt Murphy, Katherine Varrell, Owen Graf, William Murphy, Christian Morrice, Aimee Klepacki, Alice Weiner, Isaiah Robinson, Christopher Curtin, Evan...
To appoint Alexander Quintero, Dustin Pineau, Gerritt Murphy, Katherine Varrell, Owen Graf, William Murphy, Christian Morrice, Aimee Klepacki, Alice Weiner, Isaiah Robinson, Christopher Curtin, Evan Downey, Jack Handy, Keith Delcourt, Victoria Martin, Robert Goers, Payton Klepacki, Tyler Bois, Tom Tully, Ben Mulford as Beach Supervisory Staff Personnel pursuant to the provisions of MGL Ch. 147, s l0F, so that they may enforce illegal parking in the Town of Dennis, for a term to expire September 7, 2026; effective June 2, 2026
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to appoint Alexander Quintero, Dustin Pineau, Gerritt Murphy, Katherine Varrell, Owen Graf, William Murphy, Christian Morrice, Aimee Klepacki, Alice Weiner, Isaiah Robinson, Christopher Curtin, Evan Downey, Jack Handy, Keith Delcourt, Victoria Martin, Robert Goers, Payton Klepacki, Tyler Bois, Tom Tully, Ben Mulford as Beach Supervisory Staff Personnel pursuant to the provisions of MGL Ch. 147, s l0F, so that they may enforce illegal parking in the Town of Dennis, for a term to expire September 7, 2026; effective June 2, 2026. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Approve the issuance and detail of loan from the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust (Loan # CWP-25-74)
To approve the issuance and detail of loan from the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust (Loan # CWP-25-74)
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to approve the issuance and detail of loan from the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust (Loan # CWP-25-74). Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
Endorse the application for FY27 Massachusetts Council on Aging (MCOA) Service Incentive Grants Program
The Select Board endorse the application for FY27 Massachusetts Council on Aging (MCOA) Service Incentive Grants Program
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved that the Select Board endorse the application for FY27 Massachusetts Council on Aging (MCOA) Service Incentive Grants Program. Chris Lambton seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)
The Town Administrator execute the purchase with Rotochopper Inc. for Brush Grinder in the amount of $606,253.86
The Town Administrator execute the purchase with Rotochopper Inc. for Brush Grinder in the amount of $606,253.86
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved that the Town Administrator execute the purchase with Rotochopper Inc. for Brush Grinder in the amount of $606,253.86. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
The Town Administrator execute the purchase of multiple vehicles from Liberty Chevrolet in the amount of $515,323.67
The Town Administrator execute the purchase of multiple vehicles from Liberty Chevrolet in the amount of $515,323.67
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved that the Town Administrator execute the purchase of multiple vehicles from Liberty Chevrolet in the amount of $515,323.67. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Approve the March 12, 2026 meeting minutes as outlined
To approve the March 12, 2026 meeting minutes as outlined
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to approve the March 12, 2026 meeting minutes as outlined. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
Approve the March 31, 2026 meeting minutes as presented
To approve the March 31, 2026 meeting minutes as presented
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to approve the March 31, 2026 meeting minutes as presented. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
Approve the April 7, 2026 meeting minutes as presented
To approve the April 7, 2026 meeting minutes as presented
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to approve the April 7, 2026 meeting minutes as presented. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
Adjourn at 6:50pm
To adjourn at 6:50pm
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to adjourn at 6:50pm. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
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