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Dennis Chair
Carlyn Carey
Elected townwide · 4 terms in this record
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2023–2024 Board
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2023–2024 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Carey as present or absent at the start.
- Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
- Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
- A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
- “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.
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Attendance
At the start of 24 of 27 Select Board meetings in 2023–2024 Board.
Missed
- Feb 6, 2024 · Regular: Absent
- Aug 22, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- May 16, 2023 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (27)
- May 21, 2024 · Regular: Present
- May 7, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Apr 23, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Apr 9, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Mar 26, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Mar 12, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Feb 27, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Feb 6, 2024 · Regular: Absent
- Jan 23, 2024 · Regular: Present (Carlyn Carey stepped aside (recused) for at least one item.)
- Jan 9, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Dec 12, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 5, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 28, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 14, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 24, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 10, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 26, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 19, 2023 · Special: Present
- Sep 12, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Aug 22, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Aug 8, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jul 25, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jul 12, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jul 11, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jun 20, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jun 6, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 16, 2023 · Regular: Absent
Votes where members disagreed · 2023–2024 Board
Apr 23Place and support Article 21 to raise and appropriate…Motion: to place and support Article 21 to raise and appropriate or…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Carey: Yes
April 23, 2024: Place and support Article 21 to raise and appropriate or transfer from free cash $144,000 for security improvements and upgrades or any other action relative thereto
To place and support Article 21 to raise and appropriate or transfer from free cash $144,000 for security improvements and upgrades or any other action relative thereto
Voted: Yes
The minutes name Paul McCormick as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to place and support Article 21 to raise and appropriate or transfer from free cash $144,000 for security improvements and upgrades or any other action relative thereto. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously.” (Motion: McCormick)
Apr 23Approve the amendments to The Sea View Entertainment License…Motion: to approve the amendments to The Sea View Entertainment License to…Passed 4–0 · Carey: Not recorded
April 23, 2024: Approve the amendments to The Sea View Entertainment License to include outdoor entertainment Monday through Sunday between 10am and 10pm, limited to 4 instruments with live music
To approve the amendments to The Sea View Entertainment License to include outdoor entertainment Monday through Sunday between 10am and 10pm, limited to 4 instruments with live music
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to approve the amendments to The Sea View Entertainment License to include outdoor entertainment Monday through Sunday between 10am and 10pm, limited to 4 instruments with live music. John Terrio seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Plath, second: Terrio)
Apr 9Continue the 5pm Licensing Hearing until June 4, 2024Motion: to continue the 5pm Licensing Hearing until June 4, 2024Passed 5–0 · Carey: Not recorded
April 9, 2024: Continue the 5pm Licensing Hearing until June 4, 2024
To continue the 5pm Licensing Hearing until June 4, 2024
The minutes give the count as 5-0-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (Chris Lambton, Paul McCormick, Jim Plath and Carlyn Carey). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to continue the 5pm Licensing Hearing until June 4, 2024. Jim Plath seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: Plath)
Apr 9Continue the 5:05pm Licensing Hearing until June 4, 2024Motion: to continue the 5:05pm Licensing Hearing until June 4, 2024Passed 5–0 · Carey: Not recorded
April 9, 2024: Continue the 5:05pm Licensing Hearing until June 4, 2024
To continue the 5:05pm Licensing Hearing until June 4, 2024
The minutes give the count as 5-0-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (Chris Lambton, Paul McCormick, Jim Plath and Carlyn Carey). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to continue the 5:05pm Licensing Hearing until June 4, 2024. Jim Plath seconded. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: Plath)
Apr 9Appoint Adam Dunn as a full-time member of the…Motion: to appoint Adam Dunn as a full-time member of the Planning…Passed 5–0 · Carey: Not recorded
April 9, 2024: Appoint Adam Dunn as a full-time member of the Planning Board with a term to expire on 3-31-2027
To appoint Adam Dunn as a full-time member of the Planning Board with a term to expire on 3-31-2027
The minutes give the count as 5-0-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (Chris Lambton, Paul McCormick, Jim Plath and Carlyn Carey). Showing the count only. The minutes name John Terrio as the seconder, but John Terrio is not on the attendance line, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to appoint Adam Dunn as a full-time member of the Planning Board with a term to expire on 3-31-2027. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick)
Apr 9Appoint Carol Terrio as a full-time member to the…Motion: to appoint Carol Terrio as a full-time member to the Board…Passed 4–0 · Carey: Not recorded
April 9, 2024: Appoint Carol Terrio as a full-time member to the Board of Health with a term to expire 3-31-27
To appoint Carol Terrio as a full-time member to the Board of Health with a term to expire 3-31-27
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted. 4 members were present.
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to appoint Carol Terrio as a full-time member to the Board of Health with a term to expire 3-31-27. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. John Terrio was recused from the vote. The Board voted 4-0-1.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Carey)
Apr 9Renew the Seasonal All Alcohol Restaurant Licenses for Chapin's…Motion: to renew the Seasonal All Alcohol Restaurant Licenses for Chapin's Bayside,…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Carey: Yes
April 9, 2024: Renew the Seasonal All Alcohol Restaurant Licenses for Chapin's Bayside, Chapin's Fish and Chips, Ebb Tide Restaurant, Joey's Pizzeria, Kream N' Kone, Sailing Cow Deli & Café, The Sea View,…
To renew the Seasonal All Alcohol Restaurant Licenses for Chapin's Bayside, Chapin's Fish and Chips, Ebb Tide Restaurant, Joey's Pizzeria, Kream N' Kone, Sailing Cow Deli & Café, The Sea View, South Side Cantina, The Restaurant and Pub Next Door, Summer Shanty Inc., Swan River Restaurant, Wee Packet, West Dennis Sand Bar and Wooden Shoe Restaurant until November 30, 2024
Voted: Yes
The minutes name John Terrio as the seconder, but John Terrio is not on the attendance line, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to renew the Seasonal All Alcohol Restaurant Licenses for Chapin's Bayside, Chapin's Fish and Chips, Ebb Tide Restaurant, Joey's Pizzeria, Kream N' Kone, Sailing Cow Deli & Café, The Sea View, South Side Cantina, The Restaurant and Pub Next Door, Summer Shanty Inc., Swan River Restaurant, Wee Packet, West Dennis Sand Bar and Wooden Shoe Restaurant until November 30, 2024. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Carey)
Apr 9Renew the Seasonal All Alcohol Package Store Licenses for…Motion: to renew the Seasonal All Alcohol Package Store Licenses for Dennis…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Carey: Yes
April 9, 2024: Renew the Seasonal All Alcohol Package Store Licenses for Dennis Food & Package Store, Dennis Public Market, Northside Liquors and Paradise Liquors until November 30, 2024
To renew the Seasonal All Alcohol Package Store Licenses for Dennis Food & Package Store, Dennis Public Market, Northside Liquors and Paradise Liquors until November 30, 2024
Voted: Yes
The minutes name John Terrio as the seconder, but John Terrio is not on the attendance line, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to renew the Seasonal All Alcohol Package Store Licenses for Dennis Food & Package Store, Dennis Public Market, Northside Liquors and Paradise Liquors until November 30, 2024. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Carey)
Apr 9Authorize the Town Administrator to execute Sea Street and…Motion: to authorize the Town Administrator to execute Sea Street and Sea…Passed 5–0 · Carey: Not recorded
April 9, 2024: Authorize the Town Administrator to execute Sea Street and Sea Street Beach Parking lot construction contract in the amount of $923,634.24
To authorize the Town Administrator to execute Sea Street and Sea Street Beach Parking lot construction contract in the amount of $923,634.24
The minutes give the count as 5-0-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (Chris Lambton, Paul McCormick, Jim Plath and Carlyn Carey). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to authorize the Town Administrator to execute Sea Street and Sea Street Beach Parking lot construction contract in the amount of $923,634.24. Jim Plath seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Plath)
Apr 9Approve the request to apply for a CPC grant…Motion: to approve the request to apply for a CPC grant to…Passed 5–0 · Carey: Not recorded
April 9, 2024: Approve the request to apply for a CPC grant to fund restoration of facilities at Johnny Kelley Park
To approve the request to apply for a CPC grant to fund restoration of facilities at Johnny Kelley Park
The minutes give the count as 5-0-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (Chris Lambton, Paul McCormick, Jim Plath and Carlyn Carey). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to approve the request to apply for a CPC grant to fund restoration of facilities at Johnny Kelley Park. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: McCormick)
Votes with no disagreement (279)
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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