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June 30, 2026
2 meetings this evening, 26 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Dennis Select Board · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Present: Carlyn Carey, Chris Lambton, Jim Plath, Paul McCormick, John Terrio
Absent: None
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Place and support Article 1 - FY2027 Budget Supplements
To place and support Article 1 - FY2027 Budget Supplements
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to place and support Article 1 - FY2027 Budget Supplements. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
Place Article 2 - General Bylaw Amendment - Fees, Exceptions as outlined
To place Article 2 - General Bylaw Amendment - Fees, Exceptions as outlined
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to place Article 2 - General Bylaw Amendment - Fees, Exceptions as outlined. Chris Lambton seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Lambton)
Place and support Article 5 - Fuel Assistance
To place and support Article 5 - Fuel Assistance
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to place and support Article 5 - Fuel Assistance. Chris Lambton seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)
Place and support Article 6 - Childcare Subsidy as outlined
To place and support Article 6 - Childcare Subsidy as outlined
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to place and support Article 6 - Childcare Subsidy as outlined. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Place and support Article 7 - Ambulance Funding as outlined
To place and support Article 7 - Ambulance Funding as outlined
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to place and support Article 7 - Ambulance Funding as outlined. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
Approve the minutes of May 19, 2026, including any scrivener's errors
To approve the minutes of May 19, 2026, including any scrivener's errors
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to approve the minutes of May 19, 2026, including any scrivener's errors. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Enter into Executive Session at 5:42pm
To enter into Executive Session at 5:42pm
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to enter into Executive Session at 5:42pm. John Terrio seconded the motion. Terrio - aye, McCormick - aye, Carey - aye, Lambton - aye, Plath - aye.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Dennis Select Board · Special meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Present: Carlyn Carey, Chris Lambton, Jim Plath, Paul McCormick, John Terrio
Absent: None
19 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Appoint Bethany Cassin Gaita to the 1867 West Dennis Graded School House for a one (1) full-term to expire March 31, 2029
To appoint Bethany Cassin Gaita to the 1867 West Dennis Graded School House for a one (1) full-term to expire March 31, 2029
The minutes give the count as 3-0-0, 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
“Chris Lambton moved to appoint Bethany Cassin Gaita to the 1867 West Dennis Graded School House for a one (1) full-term to expire March 31, 2029. Jim Plath seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Plath)
Appoint Jennifer Goodwin to the Advisory Committee on Disabilities for a three (3) year full-term to expire March 31, 2029
To appoint Jennifer Goodwin to the Advisory Committee on Disabilities for a three (3) year full-term to expire March 31, 2029
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 appoint Jennifer Goodwin to the Advisory Committee on Disabilities for a three (3) year full-term to expire March 31, 2029. Chris Lambton seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)
Appoint Jennifer Marinella to the Alternate position on the Alternative Energy Advisory Committee for a two (2) year term to expire March 31, 2028
To appoint Jennifer Marinella to the Alternate position on the Alternative Energy Advisory Committee for a two (2) year term to expire March 31, 2028
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
“Chris Lambton moved to appoint Jennifer Marinella to the Alternate position on the Alternative Energy Advisory Committee for a two (2) year term to expire March 31, 2028. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
Appoint Andrew Platt to the Conservation Commission for a three (3) year full-term to expire March 31, 2029
To appoint Andrew Platt to the Conservation Commission for a three (3) year full-term to expire March 31, 2029
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to appoint Andrew Platt to the Conservation Commission for a three (3) year full-term to expire March 31, 2029. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Appoint Annellen Lawlor to the Council on Aging Board for a three (3) year full-term to expire March 31, 2029
To appoint Annellen Lawlor to the Council on Aging Board for a three (3) year full-term to expire March 31, 2029
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to appoint Annellen Lawlor to the Council on Aging Board for a three (3) year full-term to expire March 31, 2029. Chris Lambton seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)
Appoint Alan Tuttle to the Council on Aging Board for a three (3) year full-term to expire March 31, 2029
To appoint Alan Tuttle to the Council on Aging Board for a three (3) year full-term to expire March 31, 2029
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to appoint Alan Tuttle to the Council on Aging Board for a three (3) year full-term to expire March 31, 2029. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Appoint Paulo Rodrigues to the Dennis Affordable Housing Trust for a two (2) year full-term to expire March 31, 2028
To appoint Paulo Rodrigues to the Dennis Affordable Housing Trust for a two (2) year full-term to expire March 31, 2028
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
“Jim Plath moved to appoint Paulo Rodrigues to the Dennis Affordable Housing Trust for a two (2) year full-term to expire March 31, 2028. Chris Lambton seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Lambton)
Appoint Jennifer Goodwin to the Dennis Port West Dennis Advancement Committee for the one (1) year Alternate position to expire March 31, 2027
To appoint Jennifer Goodwin to the Dennis Port West Dennis Advancement Committee for the one (1) year Alternate position to expire March 31, 2027
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to appoint Jennifer Goodwin to the Dennis Port West Dennis Advancement Committee for the one (1) year Alternate position to expire March 31, 2027. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Appoint Jennifer Marinella to the Energy and Climate Resiliency and Sustainability Committee for a three (3) year full-term to expire March 31, 2029
To appoint Jennifer Marinella to the Energy and Climate Resiliency and Sustainability Committee for a three (3) year full-term to expire March 31, 2029
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
“Chris Lambton moved to appoint Jennifer Marinella to the Energy and Climate Resiliency and Sustainability Committee for a three (3) year full-term to expire March 31, 2029. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
Appoint Trudy Burdman to the Library Board for a three (3) year full-term to expire March 31, 2029
To appoint Trudy Burdman to the Library Board for a three (3) year full-term to expire March 31, 2029
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to appoint Trudy Burdman to the Library Board for a three (3) year full-term to expire March 31, 2029. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
Appoint Polina Plucinski to the Library Board to the one (1) year Alternate position to expire March 31, 2027
To appoint Polina Plucinski to the Library Board to the one (1) year Alternate position to expire March 31, 2027
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to appoint Polina Plucinski to the Library Board to the one (1) year Alternate position to expire March 31, 2027. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Appoint Michael McGee to the Planning Board for a three (3) year full-term to expire March 31, 2029
To appoint Michael McGee to the Planning Board for a three (3) year full-term to expire March 31, 2029
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to appoint Michael McGee to the Planning Board for a three (3) year full-term to expire March 31, 2029. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Appoint Polina Plucinski to the Planning Board for a one (1) year Alternate position to expire March 31, 2027
To appoint Polina Plucinski to the Planning Board for a one (1) year Alternate position to expire March 31, 2027
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to appoint Polina Plucinski to the Planning Board for a one (1) year Alternate position to expire March 31, 2027. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Appoint Dennis McGee to the Shellfish Committee for a one (1) year Alternate position to expire March 31, 2027
To appoint Dennis McGee to the Shellfish Committee for a one (1) year Alternate position to expire March 31, 2027
Yes: Carey, McCormick, Plath, TerrioAbstained: Lambton
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to appoint Dennis McGee to the Shellfish Committee for a one (1) year Alternate position to expire March 31, 2027. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-1 (Chris Lambton abstained).” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Appoint Marsha Whittaker to the Substance Use Disorder Advisory Council for a three (3) year full-term to expire March 31, 2029
To appoint Marsha Whittaker to the Substance Use Disorder Advisory Council for a three (3) year full-term to expire March 31, 2029
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to appoint Marsha Whittaker to the Substance Use Disorder Advisory Council for a three (3) year full-term to expire March 31, 2029. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Appoint Jem Zinel to the Tourism Committee for the three (3) year Alternate position to expire March 31, 2029
To appoint Jem Zinel to the Tourism Committee for the three (3) year Alternate position to expire March 31, 2029
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to appoint Jem Zinel to the Tourism Committee for the three (3) year Alternate position to expire March 31, 2029. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Appoint Jem Zinel to the Zoning Board of Appeals for the one (1) year Alternate position to expire March 31, 2027
To appoint Jem Zinel to the Zoning Board of Appeals for the one (1) year Alternate position to expire March 31, 2027
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to appoint Jem Zinel to the Zoning Board of Appeals for the one (1) year Alternate position to expire March 31, 2027. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
Appoint Paulo Rodrigues to the Zoning Bylaw Study Committee for the one (1) year Alternate position to expire March 31, 2027
To appoint Paulo Rodrigues to the Zoning Bylaw Study Committee for the one (1) year Alternate position to expire March 31, 2027
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to appoint Paulo Rodrigues to the Zoning Bylaw Study Committee for the one (1) year Alternate position to expire March 31, 2027. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
Adjourn at 4:45pm
To adjourn at 4:45pm
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to adjourn at 4:45pm. John Terrio seconded the motion. Terrio-aye, McCormick-aye, Carey-aye, Lambton-aye, Plath-aye. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, 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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