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Chris Lambton
Elected townwide · 8 terms in this record
Christopher Lambton
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2026–2027 Board
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2026–2027 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Lambton 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 9 of 10 Select Board meetings in 2026–2027 Board.
Missed
- Jul 14, 2026 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (10)
- Sep 8, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Aug 25, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jul 28, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jul 21, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jul 14, 2026 · Regular: Absent
- Jun 30, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 30, 2026 · Special: Present
- Jun 16, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 2, 2026 · Regular: Present
- May 19, 2026 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2026–2027 Board
Aug 25Approve the application of Players Market Corporation d/b/a Players…Motion: to approve the application of Players Market Corporation d/b/a Players Market,…Passed 3–0 · Lambton: Yes
August 25, 2026: 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…
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
Voted: Yes
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)
Aug 25Approve the application of Players Market Corporation d/b/a Players…Motion: to approve the application of Players Market Corporation d/b/a Players Market,…Passed 3–0 · Lambton: Yes
August 25, 2026: 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…
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
Voted: Yes
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)
Aug 25Approve an Annual Weekday Outdoor Entertainment License for Wychmere…Motion: to approve an Annual Weekday Outdoor Entertainment License for Wychmere Franks,…Passed 3–0 · Lambton: Yes
August 25, 2026: 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
Voted: Yes
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)
Aug 25Approve the grant relocation of James MacKirdy from license…Motion: to approve the grant relocation of James MacKirdy from license site…Passed 3–0 · Lambton: Abstained
August 25, 2026: 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
Voted: Abstained
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)
Aug 25Continuance of this public hearing to September 29, 2026Motion: continuance of this public hearing to September 29, 2026Passed 3–0 · Lambton: Abstained
August 25, 2026: Continuance of this public hearing to September 29, 2026
Continuance of this public hearing to September 29, 2026
Voted: Abstained
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)
Aug 25Amend the Community Preservation Committee Grant Agreement with the…Motion: to amend the Community Preservation Committee Grant Agreement with the Dennis…Passed 3–1 · Lambton: Yes
August 25, 2026: 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
Voted: Yes
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)
Jul 28Approve and execute the Crowell-Sesuit Creek Conservation Restriction for…Motion: to approve and execute the Crowell-Sesuit Creek Conservation Restriction for the…Passed 4–0 · Lambton: Yes
July 28, 2026: 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
Voted: Yes
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)
Jun 30Appoint Bethany Cassin Gaita to the 1867 West Dennis…Motion: to appoint Bethany Cassin Gaita to the 1867 West Dennis Graded…Passed 3–0 · Lambton: Not recorded
June 30, 2026 (Special meeting): 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)
Jun 30Appoint Jennifer Goodwin to the Advisory Committee on Disabilities…Motion: to appoint Jennifer Goodwin to the Advisory Committee on Disabilities for…Passed 4–0 · Lambton: Not recorded
June 30, 2026 (Special meeting): 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)
Jun 30Appoint Jennifer Marinella to the Alternate position on the…Motion: to appoint Jennifer Marinella to the Alternate position on the Alternative…Passed 4–0 · Lambton: Not recorded
June 30, 2026 (Special meeting): 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)
Votes with no disagreement (118)
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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