MassVoter.com← Dennis Select BoardDennis Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
August 25, 2026
18 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Carlyn Carey, Jim Plath, Paul McCormick, Chris Lambton
Absent: John Terrio
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session and to return at 4:30pm or shortly thereafter
To enter into Executive Session and to return at 4:30pm or shortly thereafter
Yes: Carey, McCormick, PlathThe roll call does not list Chris Lambton, who was on the attendance line; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to enter into Executive Session and to return at 4:30pm or shortly thereafter. Jim Plath seconded the motion. McCormick - aye, Plath - aye, Carey - aye. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Plath)
Place and support Article 14 - Labor Union Agreement - DACU MassCOP Local 532 as written
To place and support Article 14 - Labor Union Agreement - DACU MassCOP Local 532 as written
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to place and support Article 14 - Labor Union Agreement - DACU MassCOP Local 532 as written. Chris Lambton seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)
Place and support Article 17 - Adoption of MGL c. 60 § 3C - Municipal Scholarship Trust Fund as written
To place and support Article 17 - Adoption of MGL c. 60 § 3C - Municipal Scholarship Trust Fund as written
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to place and support Article 17 - Adoption of MGL c. 60 § 3C - Municipal Scholarship Trust Fund as written. Chris Lambton seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)
Place and support Article 18 - Port Side Community Park as outlined
To place and support Article 18 - Port Side Community Park as outlined
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to place and support Article 18 - Port Side Community Park as outlined. Jim Plath seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Plath)
Place and support CPC Grant #2 Preservation and Restoration of the Cape Cod Museum of Art, CPC Grant #3 Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox - ADA Walkway & Seating Safety Enhancement Project, CPC Grant #4...
To place and support CPC Grant #2 Preservation and Restoration of the Cape Cod Museum of Art, CPC Grant #3 Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox - ADA Walkway & Seating Safety Enhancement Project, CPC Grant #4 Cape Cod Center for the Arts - Preservation and Restoration of the Pond - Senn Scene Shop, and CPC Grant #5 Friends of Bass River - Indian Lands Conservation Project Phases IA, IB, II
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to place and support CPC Grant #2 Preservation and Restoration of the Cape Cod Museum of Art, CPC Grant #3 Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox - ADA Walkway & Seating Safety Enhancement Project, CPC Grant #4 Cape Cod Center for the Arts - Preservation and Restoration of the Pond - Senn Scene Shop, and CPC Grant #5 Friends of Bass River - Indian Lands Conservation Project Phases IA, IB, II. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Carey)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
Yes: Carey, Lambton, PlathAbstained: McCormickThe minutes give the count as 3-0-0 and name Paul McCormick as abstaining; the abstention is not in the count.
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to close the public hearing. Chris Lambton seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 3-0-0 (Paul McCormick abstained).” (Motion: Carey, second: Lambton)
Approve the application of Players Market Corporation d/b/a Players Market, located at 1592 Main Street East Dennis, for the transfer of an Annual All Alcohol Package Store Liquor License for the...
To approve the application of Players Market Corporation d/b/a Players Market, located at 1592 Main Street East Dennis, for the transfer of an Annual All Alcohol Package Store Liquor License for the hours of Monday through Saturday 8:00am to 11:00pm; and Sunday, for the hours of 10:00am to 11:00pm
Yes: Carey, Lambton, PlathAbstained: McCormickThe minutes give the count as 3-0-0 and name Paul McCormick as abstaining; the abstention is not in the count.
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to approve the application of Players Market Corporation d/b/a Players Market, located at 1592 Main Street East Dennis, for the transfer of an Annual All Alcohol Package Store Liquor License for the hours of Monday through Saturday 8:00am to 11:00pm; and Sunday, for the hours of 10:00am to 11:00pm. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 3-0-0 (Paul McCormick abstained).” (Motion: Lambton, second: Carey)
Approve the application of Players Market Corporation d/b/a Players Market, located at 1592 Main Street East Dennis for the transfer of an Annual All Alcohol Package Store Liquor License with the...
To approve the application of Players Market Corporation d/b/a Players Market, located at 1592 Main Street East Dennis for the transfer of an Annual All Alcohol Package Store Liquor License with the manager on site to be Bhadresh Patel
Yes: Carey, Lambton, PlathAbstained: McCormickThe minutes give the count as 3-0-0 and name Paul McCormick as abstaining; the abstention is not in the count.
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to approve the application of Players Market Corporation d/b/a Players Market, located at 1592 Main Street East Dennis for the transfer of an Annual All Alcohol Package Store Liquor License with the manager on site to be Bhadresh Patel. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 3-0-0 (Paul McCormick abstained).” (Motion: Lambton, second: Carey)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
Yes: Carey, Lambton, PlathAbstained: McCormickThe minutes give the count as 3-0-0 and name Paul McCormick as abstaining; the abstention is not in the count.
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to close the public hearing. Chris Lambton seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 3-0-0 (Paul McCormick abstained).” (Motion: Carey, second: Lambton)
Approve an Annual Weekday Outdoor Entertainment License for Wychmere Franks, LLC d/b/a Doghouse located at 1 Glendon Road Dennis Port, for the hours of 4:30pm to 8:30pm, Thursday through Sunday;...
To approve an Annual Weekday Outdoor Entertainment License for Wychmere Franks, LLC d/b/a Doghouse located at 1 Glendon Road Dennis Port, for the hours of 4:30pm to 8:30pm, Thursday through Sunday; limited to one (1) musician and no amplifier
Yes: Carey, Lambton, PlathAbstained: McCormickThe minutes give the count as 3-0-0 and name Paul McCormick as abstaining; the abstention is not in the count.
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to approve an Annual Weekday Outdoor Entertainment License for Wychmere Franks, LLC d/b/a Doghouse located at 1 Glendon Road Dennis Port, for the hours of 4:30pm to 8:30pm, Thursday through Sunday; limited to one (1) musician and no amplifier. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 3-0-0 (Paul McCormick abstained).” (Motion: Lambton, second: Carey)
Approve the grant relocation of James MacKirdy from license site CCB: 23-4A to CCB: 23-1E for the remainder of the license term set to expire on November 4, 2030
To approve the grant relocation of James MacKirdy from license site CCB: 23-4A to CCB: 23-1E for the remainder of the license term set to expire on November 4, 2030
Yes: Carey, McCormick, PlathAbstained: LambtonThe minutes give the count as 3-0-0 and name Chris Lambton as abstaining; the abstention is not in the count.
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to approve the grant relocation of James MacKirdy from license site CCB: 23-4A to CCB: 23-1E for the remainder of the license term set to expire on November 4, 2030. Jim Plath seconded the motion. Vote: 3-0-0 (Chris Lambton abstained).” (Motion: McCormick, second: Plath)
Continuance of this public hearing to September 29, 2026
Continuance of this public hearing to September 29, 2026
Yes: Carey, McCormick, PlathAbstained: LambtonThe minutes give the count as 3-0-0 and name Chris Lambton as abstaining; the abstention is not in the count.
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved continuance of this public hearing to September 29, 2026. Jim Plath seconded the motion. Vote: 3-0-0 (Chris Lambton abstained).” (Motion: McCormick, second: Plath)
Approve the amended Substance Use Disorder Advisory Council charge as outlined, including the additional paragraph regarding compliance with applicable financial and funding requirements and a...
To approve the amended Substance Use Disorder Advisory Council charge as outlined, including the additional paragraph regarding compliance with applicable financial and funding requirements and a requirement that the Council report to the Select Board twice annually
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to approve the amended Substance Use Disorder Advisory Council charge as outlined, including the additional paragraph regarding compliance with applicable financial and funding requirements and a requirement that the Council report to the Select Board twice annually. Chris Lambton seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)
Amend the Community Preservation Committee Grant Agreement with the Dennis Municipal Affordable Housing Trust by deleting Sections 2D and 10
To amend the Community Preservation Committee Grant Agreement with the Dennis Municipal Affordable Housing Trust by deleting Sections 2D and 10
Yes: Carey, Lambton, McCormickNo: Plath
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to amend the Community Preservation Committee Grant Agreement with the Dennis Municipal Affordable Housing Trust by deleting Sections 2D and 10. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. Vote: 3-1-0 (Jim Plath opposed).” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
Approve the installation of two electric vehicle chargers to be located at 812 Route 134, South Dennis
To approve the installation of two electric vehicle chargers to be located at 812 Route 134, South Dennis
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to approve the installation of two electric vehicle chargers to be located at 812 Route 134, South Dennis. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
Authorize the Town Administrator to execute the Golf Department contract with Coastal Custom Builders in the amount of $560,505
To authorize the Town Administrator to execute the Golf Department contract with Coastal Custom Builders in the amount of $560,505
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to authorize the Town Administrator to execute the Golf Department contract with Coastal Custom Builders in the amount of $560,505. Jim Plath seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Plath)
Approve the Select Board meeting minutes of July 14, 2026, including any scrivener's errors
To approve the Select Board meeting minutes of July 14, 2026, including any scrivener's errors
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to approve the Select Board meeting minutes of July 14, 2026, including any scrivener's errors. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
Adjourn to Executive Session at 6:23pm and to not return
To adjourn to Executive Session at 6:23pm and to not return
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to adjourn to Executive Session at 6:23pm and to not return. Chris Lambton seconded the motion. McCormick-aye, Lambton-aye, Plath-aye, Carey-aye. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)
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