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July 14, 2026
25 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: Joint meeting with the Finance Committee. Only the Select Board's own votes are included.
Present: Carlyn Carey, Jim Plath, Paul McCormick, John Terrio
Absent: Chris Lambton
Every vote, in order
Acceptance of the flow allocation fee for existing residential, new residential, existing and new commercial/industrial, and new construction as presented
Acceptance of the flow allocation fee for existing residential, new residential, existing and new commercial/industrial, and new construction as presented
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved acceptance of the flow allocation fee for existing residential, new residential, existing and new commercial/industrial, and new construction as presented. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Acceptance of the wastewater rate structure as presented, with a base charge of $40.00 per quarter and a usage fee as listed in three separate sewer tiers at the dollar amount per one thousand...
Acceptance of the wastewater rate structure as presented, with a base charge of $40.00 per quarter and a usage fee as listed in three separate sewer tiers at the dollar amount per one thousand gallons as presented
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved acceptance of the wastewater rate structure as presented, with a base charge of $40.00 per quarter and a usage fee as listed in three separate sewer tiers at the dollar amount per one thousand gallons as presented. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Endorse the light-touch upland Alternatives 1 and 2 as supported by the Beach Committee and presented this evening
To endorse the light-touch upland Alternatives 1 and 2 as supported by the Beach Committee and presented this evening
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to endorse the light-touch upland Alternatives 1 and 2 as supported by the Beach Committee and presented this evening. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Support stabilization Alternative 5 as supported by the Beach Committee and presented this evening
To support stabilization Alternative 5 as supported by the Beach Committee and presented this evening
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to support stabilization Alternative 5 as supported by the Beach Committee and presented this evening. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Transfer $2,800 from line item 100131-57100 Training, Dues, and Travel to line item 100131-53000 Professional Technical Services for meeting minutes expenses
To transfer $2,800 from line item 100131-57100 Training, Dues, and Travel to line item 100131-53000 Professional Technical Services for meeting minutes expenses
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to transfer $2,800 from line item 100131-57100 Training, Dues, and Travel to line item 100131-53000 Professional Technical Services for meeting minutes expenses. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Transfer $64,000 from line item 100138-54100 Supplies; $6,000 from line item 100138-54200 Supplies; and $43,000 from line item 100433-53850 Purchase of Services and to transfer $7,000 to line item...
To transfer $64,000 from line item 100138-54100 Supplies; $6,000 from line item 100138-54200 Supplies; and $43,000 from line item 100433-53850 Purchase of Services and to transfer $7,000 to line item 100138-52110 for fuel oil/key span; $97,500 to line item 100138-52120 for electricity; and to transfer $8,500 to line item 100138-53400 for communication; for a total amount of $113,000
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to transfer $64,000 from line item 100138-54100 Supplies; $6,000 from line item 100138-54200 Supplies; and $43,000 from line item 100433-53850 Purchase of Services and to transfer $7,000 to line item 100138-52110 for fuel oil/key span; $97,500 to line item 100138-52120 for electricity; and to transfer $8,500 to line item 100138-53400 for communication; for a total amount of $113,000. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Transfer $20,000 from line item 100147-51300 overtime; $12,000 from line item 100147-53000 professional technical; and $45,000 from line item 100433-53850 tipping fees to be transferred to...
To transfer $20,000 from line item 100147-51300 overtime; $12,000 from line item 100147-53000 professional technical; and $45,000 from line item 100433-53850 tipping fees to be transferred to 100147-53802 purchase of services to cover credit card processing fees; and $25,500 to 100147-53000 professional technical for tax title foreclosure expenses, for a total of $77,000
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to transfer $20,000 from line item 100147-51300 overtime; $12,000 from line item 100147-53000 professional technical; and $45,000 from line item 100433-53850 tipping fees to be transferred to 100147-53802 purchase of services to cover credit card processing fees; and $25,500 to 100147-53000 professional technical for tax title foreclosure expenses, for a total of $77,000. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Transfer of $25,000 from line item 100151-53000 professional/technical; and $21,000 from line item 100433-53850 purchase of services to be transferred to line item 100151-53000 Purchase of...
To transfer of $25,000 from line item 100151-53000 professional/technical; and $21,000 from line item 100433-53850 purchase of services to be transferred to line item 100151-53000 Purchase of Services to cover legal counsel expenses
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to transfer of $25,000 from line item 100151-53000 professional/technical; and $21,000 from line item 100433-53850 purchase of services to be transferred to line item 100151-53000 Purchase of Services to cover legal counsel expenses. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Transfer $3,800 from line item 100161-51300 additional grossovertime salaries to line item 100161-53000 purchases of services for cart and court reporter expenses
To transfer $3,800 from line item 100161-51300 additional grossovertime salaries to line item 100161-53000 purchases of services for cart and court reporter expenses
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to transfer $3,800 from line item 100161-51300 additional grossovertime salaries to line item 100161-53000 purchases of services for cart and court reporter expenses. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Transfer $2,300 from line item 100162-51200 salaries and wages to line item 100162-53000 purchase of services for election detail expenses
To transfer $2,300 from line item 100162-51200 salaries and wages to line item 100162-53000 purchase of services for election detail expenses
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to transfer $2,300 from line item 100162-51200 salaries and wages to line item 100162-53000 purchase of services for election detail expenses. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Transfer $1,500 from line item 100192-51100 salaries and wages to line item 100192-57300 training/dues for mileage reimbursement
To transfer $1,500 from line item 100192-51100 salaries and wages to line item 100192-57300 training/dues for mileage reimbursement
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to transfer $1,500 from line item 100192-51100 salaries and wages to line item 100192-57300 training/dues for mileage reimbursement. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Transfer $122,000 from line item 100433-53870 purchase of services: recycling to line item 100193-57400 to cover insurance premiu
To transfer $122,000 from line item 100433-53870 purchase of services: recycling to line item 100193-57400 to cover insurance premiu
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to transfer $122,000 from line item 100433-53870 purchase of services: recycling to line item 100193-57400 to cover insurance premiums. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Transfer $100,000 broken down as $28,000 from 100210-52400 purchase of services: repairs and maintenance; $8,000 from 100210-53000 purchase of services: professional/technical; $4,000 from...
To transfer $100,000 broken down as $28,000 from 100210-52400 purchase of services: repairs and maintenance; $8,000 from 100210-53000 purchase of services: professional/technical; $4,000 from 100210-53400 purchase of services: communication to cover overtime expenses; and $60,000 from 100433-53860 purchase of services, for a total of $100,000
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to transfer $100,000 broken down as $28,000 from 100210-52400 purchase of services: repairs and maintenance; $8,000 from 100210-53000 purchase of services: professional/technical; $4,000 from 100210-53400 purchase of services: communication to cover overtime expenses; and $60,000 from 100433-53860 purchase of services, for a total of $100,000. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Transfer $14,000 from 100192-51100 salaries to 100424-52100 purchase of services to cover increased street lighting costs
To transfer $14,000 from 100192-51100 salaries to 100424-52100 purchase of services to cover increased street lighting costs
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to transfer $14,000 from 100192-51100 salaries to 100424-52100 purchase of services to cover increased street lighting costs. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Transfer $28,000 from account 100433-53870 purchase of services to Public Works supplies line item 100433-55300 in the total amount of $28,000
To transfer $28,000 from account 100433-53870 purchase of services to Public Works supplies line item 100433-55300 in the total amount of $28,000
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to transfer $28,000 from account 100433-53870 purchase of services to Public Works supplies line item 100433-55300 in the total amount of $28,000. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Transfer $10,000 from account 100543-57760 veterans' benefits: misc. and $10,000 from 100752-59270 debt service interest: short term interest to transfer $5,000 to line item 100543-57720 veterans...
To transfer $10,000 from account 100543-57760 veterans' benefits: misc. and $10,000 from 100752-59270 debt service interest: short term interest to transfer $5,000 to line item 100543-57720 veterans benefits: ordinary benefits; $8,000 to line item 100543-55750 veterans' benefits: fuel; and $7,000 to line item 100543-57800 veterans' benefits: wreaths, flags, and graves, for a total of $20,000
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to transfer $10,000 from account 100543-57760 veterans' benefits: misc. and $10,000 from 100752-59270 debt service interest: short term interest to transfer $5,000 to line item 100543-57720 veterans benefits: ordinary benefits; $8,000 to line item 100543-55750 veterans' benefits: fuel; and $7,000 to line item 100543-57800 veterans' benefits: wreaths, flags, and graves, for a total of $20,000. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Transfer $19,500 from account 100635-51200 seasonal salaries to be transferred to 100630-52900 for Recreation property-related services
To transfer $19,500 from account 100635-51200 seasonal salaries to be transferred to 100630-52900 for Recreation property-related services
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to transfer $19,500 from account 100635-51200 seasonal salaries to be transferred to 100630-52900 for Recreation property-related services. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Transfer of $170,000 as outlined to cover group insurance and government tax expenses
To transfer of $170,000 as outlined to cover group insurance and government tax expenses
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to transfer of $170,000 as outlined to cover group insurance and government tax expenses. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Approve the Boston Gas Company Grant of Easement for Pump Station Services to be located at 485 Main Street, South Dennis
To approve the Boston Gas Company Grant of Easement for Pump Station Services to be located at 485 Main Street, South Dennis
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to approve the Boston Gas Company Grant of Easement for Pump Station Services to be located at 485 Main Street, South Dennis. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Terrio)
Appoint Neil Behrend as Local Building Inspector for the Building Department effective June 22, 2026
To appoint Neil Behrend as Local Building Inspector for the Building Department effective June 22, 2026
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to appoint Neil Behrend as Local Building Inspector for the Building Department effective June 22, 2026. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Support the FY2027 Community Preservation Committee application
To support the FY2027 Community Preservation Committee application
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick voted to support the FY2027 Community Preservation Committee application. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Approve the Wetlands Protection Act Fund Transfer Request as outlined in the memorandum dated July 6, 2026
To approve the Wetlands Protection Act Fund Transfer Request as outlined in the memorandum dated July 6, 2026
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to approve the Wetlands Protection Act Fund Transfer Request as outlined in the memorandum dated July 6, 2026. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Approve that the Fire Department submit United States Coast Guard Port Security Grant for FY26
To approve that the Fire Department submit United States Coast Guard Port Security Grant for FY26
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to approve that the Fire Department submit United States Coast Guard Port Security Grant for FY26. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: McCormick)
Approve the June 16, 2026 Select Board meeting minutes, including any scrivener's errors
To approve the June 16, 2026 Select Board meeting minutes, including any scrivener's errors
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to approve the June 16, 2026 Select Board meeting minutes, including any scrivener's errors. John Terrio seconded the motion. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Adjourn to Executive Session at 7:13pm and to not return
To adjourn to Executive Session at 7:13pm and to not return
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to adjourn to Executive Session at 7:13pm and to not return. John Terrio seconded the motion. McCormick-aye, Terrio-aye, Carey-aye, Plath-aye. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, 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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