MassVoter.com← Dennis Select BoardDennis Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
June 16, 2026
16 recorded votes, 6 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
During the meeting:
- Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) for at least one item.
Every vote, in order
Delay the demolition to a future date
To delay the demolition to a future date
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to delay the demolition to a future date. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Terrio)
Move forward with the Carleton Hall restoration project as outlined from The Vertex Companies, LLC presentation on June 16, 2026
To move forward with the Carleton Hall restoration project as outlined from The Vertex Companies, LLC presentation on June 16, 2026
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to move forward with the Carleton Hall restoration project as outlined from The Vertex Companies, LLC presentation on June 16, 2026. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Authorize Town Administration to retain an engineering consultant to analyze parking conditions and develop recommendations for Dennis Port/Route 28 corridor, with a project cost to not exceed $26,000
To authorize Town Administration to retain an engineering consultant to analyze parking conditions and develop recommendations for Dennis Port/Route 28 corridor, with a project cost to not exceed $26,000
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to authorize Town Administration to retain an engineering consultant to analyze parking conditions and develop recommendations for Dennis Port/Route 28 corridor, with a project cost to not exceed $26,000. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Approve the submission of the proposal for the Southeast New England Program (SNEP) 2026 Watershed Implementation Grant for the Port Side Community Park project
To approve the submission of the proposal for the Southeast New England Program (SNEP) 2026 Watershed Implementation Grant for the Port Side Community Park project
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to approve the submission of the proposal for the Southeast New England Program (SNEP) 2026 Watershed Implementation Grant for the Port Side Community Park project. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Terrio)
Approve the submission of Port Side Community Park for the FY2027 Department of Fish and Game (DFG) Community Biodiversity Grant
To approve the submission of Port Side Community Park for the FY2027 Department of Fish and Game (DFG) Community Biodiversity Grant
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to approve the submission of Port Side Community Park for the FY2027 Department of Fish and Game (DFG) Community Biodiversity Grant. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Authorize the installation of one (1) joint owned Eversource pole #296/15 in the public way of Alburmar Road, West Dennis
To authorize the installation of one (1) joint owned Eversource pole #296/15 in the public way of Alburmar Road, West Dennis
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to authorize the installation of one (1) joint owned Eversource pole #296/15 in the public way of Alburmar Road, West Dennis. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Authorize Grant of Easement through Boston Gas Company for pumping station services located at 100 Theophilus Smith Road and 320 Trotting Park Road
To authorize Grant of Easement through Boston Gas Company for pumping station services located at 100 Theophilus Smith Road and 320 Trotting Park Road
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to authorize Grant of Easement through Boston Gas Company for pumping station services located at 100 Theophilus Smith Road and 320 Trotting Park Road. Chris Lambton seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)
Authorize the Eversource License Agreement and Easement for pump station located at 104 Main Street
To authorize the Eversource License Agreement and Easement for pump station located at 104 Main Street
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to authorize the Eversource License Agreement and Easement for pump station located at 104 Main Street. Chris Lambton seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)
Authorize the Town Administrator to execute contract for Golf Department Irrigation Components in the amount of $1,856,375.78; which was previously approved at 2025 Annual Town Meeting
To authorize the Town Administrator to execute contract for Golf Department Irrigation Components in the amount of $1,856,375.78; which was previously approved at 2025 Annual Town Meeting
Yes: Carey, Lambton, McCormick, PlathAbstained: Terrio
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to authorize the Town Administrator to execute contract for Golf Department Irrigation Components in the amount of $1,856,375.78; which was previously approved at 2025 Annual Town Meeting. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-1 (John Terrio was not present in room).” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
Accept the Acceptance of Deed for the property located at 5 Jack Delaney Lane (Lot 5), Dennis
To accept the Acceptance of Deed for the property located at 5 Jack Delaney Lane (Lot 5), Dennis
Yes: Carey, Lambton, McCormick, PlathAbstained: Terrio
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to accept the Acceptance of Deed for the property located at 5 Jack Delaney Lane (Lot 5), Dennis. Jim Plath seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-1 (John Terrio not present).” (Motion: Lambton, second: Plath)
Accept the Discharge of Mortgage for the property located at 5 Jack Delaney Lane (Lot 5), Dennis
To accept the Discharge of Mortgage for the property located at 5 Jack Delaney Lane (Lot 5), Dennis
The minutes give the count as 4-0-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Carlyn Carey, Chris Lambton, Jim Plath, Paul McCormick and John Terrio). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to accept the Discharge of Mortgage for the property located at 5 Jack Delaney Lane (Lot 5), Dennis. Chris Lambton seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)
Authorize Oath New England, LLC d/b/a Oath Pizza Mobile Trailer to remain on site at 645 Main Street, Dennis Port on weekdays and Sundays for up to 6 hours until November 30, 2026
To authorize Oath New England, LLC d/b/a Oath Pizza Mobile Trailer to remain on site at 645 Main Street, Dennis Port on weekdays and Sundays for up to 6 hours until November 30, 2026
Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to authorize Oath New England, LLC d/b/a Oath Pizza Mobile Trailer to remain on site at 645 Main Street, Dennis Port on weekdays and Sundays for up to 6 hours until November 30, 2026. John Terrio seconded the motion. Paul McCormick abstained. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Authorize Oath New England, LLC d/b/a Oath Pizza Mobile Trailer to operate at the site of 645 Main Street, Dennis Port until 9:00pm, Monday through Saturday until November 30, 2026
To authorize Oath New England, LLC d/b/a Oath Pizza Mobile Trailer to operate at the site of 645 Main Street, Dennis Port until 9:00pm, Monday through Saturday until November 30, 2026
Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to authorize Oath New England, LLC d/b/a Oath Pizza Mobile Trailer to operate at the site of 645 Main Street, Dennis Port until 9:00pm, Monday through Saturday until November 30, 2026. John Terrio seconded the motion. Paul McCormick abstained. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Authorize Oath New England, LLC d/b/a Oath Pizza Mobile Trailer to operate at the site of 645 Main Street, Dennis Port until 8:00pm, on Sundays until November 30, 2026
To authorize Oath New England, LLC d/b/a Oath Pizza Mobile Trailer to operate at the site of 645 Main Street, Dennis Port until 8:00pm, on Sundays until November 30, 2026
Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to authorize Oath New England, LLC d/b/a Oath Pizza Mobile Trailer to operate at the site of 645 Main Street, Dennis Port until 8:00pm, on Sundays until November 30, 2026. John Terrio seconded the motion. Paul McCormick abstained. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Accept the June 2, 2026 Select Board meeting minutes as they were prepared and presented
To accept the June 2, 2026 Select Board meeting minutes as they were prepared and presented
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to accept the June 2, 2026 Select Board meeting minutes as they were prepared and presented. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Enter into Executive Session at 7:50pm
To enter into Executive Session at 7:50pm
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to enter into Executive Session at 7:50pm. John Terrio seconded the motion. Terrio - aye, McCormick - aye, Carey - aye, Lambton - aye, Plath - aye. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
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