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Dennis Vice Chair
Chris Lambton
Elected townwide · 8 terms in this record
Christopher Lambton
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2024–2025 Board
On split votes, Lambton voted the same way as…
- Carlyn Carey89% (8 of 9)
- Paul McCormick44% (4 of 9)
- John Terrio44% (4 of 9)
- Jim Plath11% (1 of 9)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2024–2025 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 21 of 21 Select Board meetings in 2024–2025 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (21)
- Apr 29, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Apr 15, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Apr 1, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Mar 18, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Mar 4, 2025 · Regular: Present (Chris Lambton stepped aside (recused) for at least one item.)
- Jan 21, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jan 7, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Dec 10, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Dec 3, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Nov 19, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Nov 12, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Oct 29, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Oct 16, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Sep 24, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Sep 10, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Aug 27, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jul 30, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jul 16, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jun 25, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jun 18, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jun 4, 2024 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2024–2025 Board
Apr 29Approve the application of ZK Group, Inc. d.b.aMotion: to approve the application of ZK Group, Inc. d.b.a. Paradise Liquors…Passed 4–0 · Lambton: Yes
April 29, 2025: Approve the application of ZK Group, Inc. d.b.a
To approve the application of ZK Group, Inc. d.b.a. Paradise Liquors located at 66 School Street, West Dennis for multiple amendments to their existing Seasonal All Alcohol license including change in officers, change in stock interests, change in corporation name from ZK Group, Inc. to Alyaan Group, Inc. d.b.a. ZS Mart, change in manager from Krishna Timalsina to Zohaib Shahid, change in d.b.a. from Paradise Liquors to ZS Mart, and change in location from 66 School Street, West Dennis to 430 Route 134, South Dennis
Voted: Yes
Yes: Carey, Lambton, Plath, TerrioAbstained: McCormick
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to approve the application of ZK Group, Inc. d.b.a. Paradise Liquors located at 66 School Street, West Dennis for multiple amendments to their existing Seasonal All Alcohol license including change in officers, change in stock interests, change in corporation name from ZK Group, Inc. to Alyaan Group, Inc. d.b.a. ZS Mart, change in manager from Krishna Timalsina to Zohaib Shahid, change in d.b.a. from Paradise Liquors to ZS Mart, and change in location from 66 School Street, West Dennis to 430 Route 134, South Dennis. Chris Lambton seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-1 (Paul McCormick abstained).” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)
Apr 29Table the discussion for now and move further discussion…Motion: to table the discussion for now and move further discussion to…Passed 4–0 · Lambton: Abstained
April 29, 2025: Table the discussion for now and move further discussion to the next Select Board meeting on May 20th
To table the discussion for now and move further discussion to the next Select Board meeting on May 20th
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Carey, McCormick, Plath, TerrioAbstained: Lambton
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to table the discussion for now and move further discussion to the next Select Board meeting on May 20th. John Terrio seconded the motion. VOTE: 4-0-1 (Chris Lambton abstained).” (Motion: Carey, second: Terrio)
Apr 29Renew the Seasonal Weekday Entertainment Licenses for Sundae School…Motion: to renew the Seasonal Weekday Entertainment Licenses for Sundae School Ice…Passed 4–0 · Lambton: Yes
April 29, 2025: Renew the Seasonal Weekday Entertainment Licenses for Sundae School Ice Cream Parlor, Holiday Hill Family Amusements, and Holiday Hill Mini-Golf until November 30, 2025
To renew the Seasonal Weekday Entertainment Licenses for Sundae School Ice Cream Parlor, Holiday Hill Family Amusements, and Holiday Hill Mini-Golf until November 30, 2025
Voted: Yes
Yes: Carey, Lambton, Plath, TerrioAbstained: McCormick
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to renew the Seasonal Weekday Entertainment Licenses for Sundae School Ice Cream Parlor, Holiday Hill Family Amusements, and Holiday Hill Mini-Golf until November 30, 2025. John Terrio seconded the motion. VOTE: 4-0-1 (Paul McCormick abstained).” (Motion: Carey, second: Terrio)
Apr 29Renew the Seasonal Sunday Entertainment Licenses for Sundae School…Motion: to renew the Seasonal Sunday Entertainment Licenses for Sundae School Ice…Passed 4–0 · Lambton: Yes
April 29, 2025: Renew the Seasonal Sunday Entertainment Licenses for Sundae School Ice Cream Parlor and Holiday Hill Family Amusements until November 30, 2025
To renew the Seasonal Sunday Entertainment Licenses for Sundae School Ice Cream Parlor and Holiday Hill Family Amusements until November 30, 2025
Voted: Yes
Yes: Carey, Lambton, Plath, TerrioAbstained: McCormick
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to renew the Seasonal Sunday Entertainment Licenses for Sundae School Ice Cream Parlor and Holiday Hill Family Amusements until November 30, 2025. John Terrio seconded the motion. VOTE: 4-0-1 (Paul McCormick abstained).” (Motion: Carey, second: Terrio)
Apr 15Renew the Seasonal All Alcohol Restaurant Licenses for Chapin's…Motion: to renew the Seasonal All Alcohol Restaurant Licenses for Chapin's Fish…Passed 3–0 · Lambton: Not recorded
April 15, 2025: Renew the Seasonal All Alcohol Restaurant Licenses for Chapin's Fish & Chips, FIN, and The Wee Packet until November 30, 2025
To renew the Seasonal All Alcohol Restaurant Licenses for Chapin's Fish & Chips, FIN, and The Wee Packet until November 30, 2025
The minutes give the count as 3-0-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (Chris Lambton, Paul McCormick, Jim Plath and John Terrio). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to renew the Seasonal All Alcohol Restaurant Licenses for Chapin's Fish & Chips, FIN, and The Wee Packet until November 30, 2025. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Terrio)
Apr 15Renew the Seasonal Entertainment Licenses for Chapin's Fish &…Motion: to renew the Seasonal Entertainment Licenses for Chapin's Fish & Chips…Passed 3–0 · Lambton: Not recorded
April 15, 2025: Renew the Seasonal Entertainment Licenses for Chapin's Fish & Chips until November 30, 2025
To renew the Seasonal Entertainment Licenses for Chapin's Fish & Chips until November 30, 2025
The minutes give the count as 3-0-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (Chris Lambton, Paul McCormick, Jim Plath and John Terrio). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to renew the Seasonal Entertainment Licenses for Chapin's Fish & Chips until November 30, 2025. Jim Plath seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Plath)
Apr 1Approve the application of T. Breezy LLC d/b/a Terry…Motion: to approve the application of T. Breezy LLC d/b/a Terry Brennan's…Passed 4–0 · Lambton: Not recorded
April 1, 2025: Approve the application of T. Breezy LLC d/b/a Terry Brennan's Central Tavern located at 50 Route 134, South Dennis for a new annual all alcohol license for Monday through Saturday…
To approve the application of T. Breezy LLC d/b/a Terry Brennan's Central Tavern located at 50 Route 134, South Dennis for a new annual all alcohol license for Monday through Saturday from 8AM-1AM; and on Sundays from 10AM-1AM
The minutes give the count as 4-0-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Chris Lambton, Paul McCormick, John Terrio, Carlyn Carey and Jim Plath). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to approve the application of T. Breezy LLC d/b/a Terry Brennan's Central Tavern located at 50 Route 134, South Dennis for a new annual all alcohol license for Monday through Saturday from 8AM-1AM; and on Sundays from 10AM-1AM. Chris Lambton seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE 4-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: Lambton)
Apr 1Approve the application of T. Breezy LLC d/b/a Terry…Motion: to approve the application of T. Breezy LLC d/b/a Terry Brennan's…Passed 4–0 · Lambton: Not recorded
April 1, 2025: Approve the application of T. Breezy LLC d/b/a Terry Brennan's Central Tavern located at 50 Route 134, South Dennis for an annual weekday entertainment license for Monday through Saturday hours…
To approve the application of T. Breezy LLC d/b/a Terry Brennan's Central Tavern located at 50 Route 134, South Dennis for an annual weekday entertainment license for Monday through Saturday hours of 11am-1am indoors; 1PM-8PM outdoors with the requirement that any amplification of sound being facing away from residential properties in the neighborhood
The minutes give the count as 4-0-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Chris Lambton, Paul McCormick, John Terrio, Carlyn Carey and Jim Plath). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to approve the application of T. Breezy LLC d/b/a Terry Brennan's Central Tavern located at 50 Route 134, South Dennis for an annual weekday entertainment license for Monday through Saturday hours of 11am-1am indoors; 1PM-8PM outdoors with the requirement that any amplification of sound being facing away from residential properties in the neighborhood. Chris Lambton seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE 4-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: Lambton)
Apr 1Approve the application of T. Breezy LLC d/b/a Terry…Motion: to approve the application of T. Breezy LLC d/b/a Terry Brennan's…Passed 4–0 · Lambton: Not recorded
April 1, 2025: Approve the application of T. Breezy LLC d/b/a Terry Brennan's Central Tavern located at 50 Route 134, South Dennis for an annual Sunday entertainment license for the hours of indoor…
To approve the application of T. Breezy LLC d/b/a Terry Brennan's Central Tavern located at 50 Route 134, South Dennis for an annual Sunday entertainment license for the hours of indoor 11AM-1AM; outdoor 1PM-7PM with the same requirement that any amplifiers be faced away from residential properties
The minutes give the count as 4-0-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Chris Lambton, Paul McCormick, John Terrio, Carlyn Carey and Jim Plath). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to approve the application of T. Breezy LLC d/b/a Terry Brennan's Central Tavern located at 50 Route 134, South Dennis for an annual Sunday entertainment license for the hours of indoor 11AM-1AM; outdoor 1PM-7PM with the same requirement that any amplifiers be faced away from residential properties. Chris Lambton seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE 4-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: Lambton)
Apr 1Approve the manager of T. Breezy LLC d/b/a Terry…Motion: to approve the manager of T. Breezy LLC d/b/a Terry Brennan's…Passed 4–0 · Lambton: Not recorded
April 1, 2025: Approve the manager of T. Breezy LLC d/b/a Terry Brennan's Central Tavern located at 50 Route 134, South Dennis to be Susan M. Brennan
To approve the manager of T. Breezy LLC d/b/a Terry Brennan's Central Tavern located at 50 Route 134, South Dennis to be Susan M. Brennan
The minutes give the count as 4-0-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Chris Lambton, Paul McCormick, John Terrio, Carlyn Carey and Jim Plath). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to approve the manager of T. Breezy LLC d/b/a Terry Brennan's Central Tavern located at 50 Route 134, South Dennis to be Susan M. Brennan. Chris Lambton seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE 4-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: Lambton)
Votes with no disagreement (274)
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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