MassVoter.com← Dennis Select BoardDennis Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
July 28, 2026
28 recorded votes, 2 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
Appoint Cleon Turner and Jim Plath to evaluate the feasibility of retaining the auditorium, gymnasium, cafeteria, adjacent classrooms, and related facilities at the Wixon School and report their...
To appoint Cleon Turner and Jim Plath to evaluate the feasibility of retaining the auditorium, gymnasium, cafeteria, adjacent classrooms, and related facilities at the Wixon School and report their findings to the Select Board
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to appoint Cleon Turner and Jim Plath to evaluate the feasibility of retaining the auditorium, gymnasium, cafeteria, adjacent classrooms, and related facilities at the Wixon School and report their findings to the Select Board. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
Place Article 13: Sesuit Harbor West Design and Construction Project as presented
To place Article 13: Sesuit Harbor West Design and Construction Project as presented
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to place Article 13: Sesuit Harbor West Design and Construction Project as presented. Chris Lambton seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)
Place Article 14: Labor Union Agreement - DACU MassCOP 532
To place Article 14: Labor Union Agreement - DACU MassCOP 532
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to place Article 14: Labor Union Agreement - DACU MassCOP 532. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
Place and support Article 15: General By-Law Amendment Finance Committee § 8-3 Filling of Vacancies
To place and support Article 15: General By-Law Amendment Finance Committee § 8-3 Filling of Vacancies
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to place and support Article 15: General By-Law Amendment Finance Committee § 8-3 Filling of Vacancies. Chris Lambton seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)
Approve the Special Event application for The Cycling Series: Dirt and Gravel Challenge bicycle event passing through Dennis on October 24, 2026
To approve the Special Event application for The Cycling Series: Dirt and Gravel Challenge bicycle event passing through Dennis on October 24, 2026
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to approve the Special Event application for The Cycling Series: Dirt and Gravel Challenge bicycle event passing through Dennis on October 24, 2026. Chris Lambton seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)
Approve the Special Event application for The Cycling Series: Road Challenge bicycle event passing through Dennis on October 25, 2026
To approve the Special Event application for The Cycling Series: Road Challenge bicycle event passing through Dennis on October 25, 2026
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to approve the Special Event application for The Cycling Series: Road Challenge bicycle event passing through Dennis on October 25, 2026. Chris Lambton seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)
Appoint Housing Coordinator Ashley Eachus to the Barnstable County HOME Consortium Advisory Council (BCHCAC) as member representative of the Town of Dennis to fill a term to run through January...
To appoint Housing Coordinator Ashley Eachus to the Barnstable County HOME Consortium Advisory Council (BCHCAC) as member representative of the Town of Dennis to fill a term to run through January 31, 2027
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to appoint Housing Coordinator Ashley Eachus to the Barnstable County HOME Consortium Advisory Council (BCHCAC) as member representative of the Town of Dennis to fill a term to run through January 31, 2027. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Approve and execute the Crowell-Sesuit Creek Conservation Restriction for the property located at 209 Sesuit Neck Road, East Dennis, MA 02641
To approve and execute the Crowell-Sesuit Creek Conservation Restriction for the property located at 209 Sesuit Neck Road, East Dennis, MA 02641
Yes: Carey, Lambton, Plath, TerrioAbstained: McCormickThe minutes give the count as 4-0-0 and name Paul McCormick as abstaining; the abstention is not in the count.
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to approve and execute the Crowell-Sesuit Creek Conservation Restriction for the property located at 209 Sesuit Neck Road, East Dennis, MA 02641. John Terrio seconded the motion. Vote: 4-0-0 (Paul McCormick abstained).” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Appoint Jim Plath and Chris Lambton to attend the workshop to be held by Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District
To appoint Jim Plath and Chris Lambton to attend the workshop to be held by Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to appoint Jim Plath and Chris Lambton to attend the workshop to be held by Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
For 23ATM#32 Wixon School Expenses, 23ATM#37 Opioid Mitigation, Childcare Subsidies, and 23ATM#20 EV Charging Stations to remain as outlined in the backup
For 23ATM#32 Wixon School Expenses, 23ATM#37 Opioid Mitigation, Childcare Subsidies, and 23ATM#20 EV Charging Stations to remain as outlined in the backup
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved for 23ATM#32 Wixon School Expenses, 23ATM#37 Opioid Mitigation, Childcare Subsidies, and 23ATM#20 EV Charging Stations to remain as outlined in the backup. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
For ART#28ATMS/22-INet32 to remain open as outlined in the backup
For ART#28ATMS/22-INet32 to remain open as outlined in the backup
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved for ART#28ATMS/22-INet32 to remain open as outlined in the backup. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: McCormick)
For 22STM#18 Building Maintenance to remain open as outlined in the backup
For 22STM#18 Building Maintenance to remain open as outlined in the backup
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved for 22STM#18 Building Maintenance to remain open as outlined in the backup. Chris Lambton seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Lambton)
For 23ATM#12 Replace Ambulance 106 to remain open as outlined in the backup
For 23ATM#12 Replace Ambulance 106 to remain open as outlined in the backup
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved for 23ATM#12 Replace Ambulance 106 to remain open as outlined in the backup. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
For #12ATM5/16-Swan River Dredge, #15ATM5/18-Bass River Dredge, #17STM10/20-Design/Eng.Sesuit to remain open as outlined in the backup
For #12ATM5/16-Swan River Dredge, #15ATM5/18-Bass River Dredge, #17STM10/20-Design/Eng.Sesuit to remain open as outlined in the backup
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved for #12ATM5/16-Swan River Dredge, #15ATM5/18-Bass River Dredge, #17STM10/20-Design/Eng.Sesuit to remain open as outlined in the backup. Chris Lambton seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)
For #9ATM5/21-Drainage, ART#9ATM5/22-NPDES MS4 Permit, ART#9ATM5/22-Drainage to remain open as outlined in the backup
For #9ATM5/21-Drainage, ART#9ATM5/22-NPDES MS4 Permit, ART#9ATM5/22-Drainage to remain open as outlined in the backup
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved for #9ATM5/21-Drainage, ART#9ATM5/22-NPDES MS4 Permit, ART#9ATM5/22-Drainage to remain open as outlined in the backup. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
For #9ATM5/22-Replace Trash Packer to remain open as outlined in the backup
For #9ATM5/22-Replace Trash Packer to remain open as outlined in the backup
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved for #9ATM5/22-Replace Trash Packer to remain open as outlined in the backup. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
For #9ATM5/21-Wastewater Implement, 22ATM#22 WW Design WRRF CDM, 22ATM#22 WW Collec System CDM, and 22ATM#22 WW Police Details to remain open as outlined in the backup
For #9ATM5/21-Wastewater Implement, 22ATM#22 WW Design WRRF CDM, 22ATM#22 WW Collec System CDM, and 22ATM#22 WW Police Details to remain open as outlined in the backup
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved for #9ATM5/21-Wastewater Implement, 22ATM#22 WW Design WRRF CDM, 22ATM#22 WW Collec System CDM, and 22ATM#22 WW Police Details to remain open as outlined in the backup. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
For #10ATM-05/22-Bulkhead Repair to remain open as outlined in the backup
For #10ATM-05/22-Bulkhead Repair to remain open as outlined in the backup
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved for #10ATM-05/22-Bulkhead Repair to remain open as outlined in the backup. Chris Lambton seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)
For 23ATM#12 Pines 4 HVAC Units to remain open as outlined in the backup
For 23ATM#12 Pines 4 HVAC Units to remain open as outlined in the backup
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved for 23ATM#12 Pines 4 HVAC Units to remain open as outlined in the backup. Chris Lambton seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)
Approve the revised Zoning Bylaw Study Committee dated July 28, 2026
To approve the revised Zoning Bylaw Study Committee dated July 28, 2026
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to approve the revised Zoning Bylaw Study Committee dated July 28, 2026. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Appoint Brendan Hackenson as Deputy Harbormaster for the Harbor Department to be effective July 28, 2026
To appoint Brendan Hackenson as Deputy Harbormaster for the Harbor Department to be effective July 28, 2026
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to appoint Brendan Hackenson as Deputy Harbormaster for the Harbor Department to be effective July 28, 2026. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Appoint Douglas Hawthorne as Deputy Plumbing Inspector to be effective July 28, 2026
To appoint Douglas Hawthorne as Deputy Plumbing Inspector to be effective July 28, 2026
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to appoint Douglas Hawthorne as Deputy Plumbing Inspector to be effective July 28, 2026. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Appoint Cameron O'Malley and Susan Bernard as Student Police Officers, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 41 Section 96B effective August 3, 2026
To appoint Cameron O'Malley and Susan Bernard as Student Police Officers, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 41 Section 96B effective August 3, 2026
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to appoint Cameron O'Malley and Susan Bernard as Student Police Officers, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 41 Section 96B effective August 3, 2026. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Appoint Russell Francis as a Special Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to the provisions of MGL 41-97A effective July 24, 2026 and to expire December 31, 2026
To appoint Russell Francis as a Special Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to the provisions of MGL 41-97A effective July 24, 2026 and to expire December 31, 2026
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to appoint Russell Francis as a Special Police Officer with full police powers pursuant to the provisions of MGL 41-97A effective July 24, 2026 and to expire December 31, 2026. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Approve the June 30, 2026 Select Board meeting minutes (Committee Interviews and Appointments), beginning at 3:30pm, including any scrivener's errors
To approve the June 30, 2026 Select Board meeting minutes (Committee Interviews and Appointments), beginning at 3:30pm, including any scrivener's errors
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to approve the June 30, 2026 Select Board meeting minutes (Committee Interviews and Appointments), beginning at 3:30pm, including any scrivener's errors. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
Approve the June 30, 2026 Select Board meeting minutes, including any scrivener's errors
To approve the June 30, 2026 Select Board meeting minutes, including any scrivener's errors
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to approve the June 30, 2026 Select Board meeting minutes, including any scrivener's errors. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
Approve the July 21, 2026 Select Board meeting minutes, including any scrivener's errors
To approve the July 21, 2026 Select Board meeting minutes, including any scrivener's errors
Yes: Lambton, Plath, TerrioAbstained: Carey, McCormickThe minutes give the count as 3-0-0 and name Carlyn Carey and Paul McCormick as abstaining; the abstention is not in the count.
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to approve the July 21, 2026 Select Board meeting minutes, including any scrivener's errors. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 3-0-0 (Carlyn Carey and Paul McCormick abstained).” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Adjourn at 6:47pm
To adjourn at 6:47pm
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to adjourn at 6:47pm. Jim Plath seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Plath)
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