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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 · 2025–2026 Board
On split votes, Lambton voted the same way as…
- Carlyn Carey71% (5 of 7)
- Paul McCormick71% (5 of 7)
- John Terrio50% (3 of 6)
- Jim Plath0% (0 of 7)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2025–2026 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.
These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.
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Attendance
At the start of 26 of 29 Select Board meetings in 2025–2026 Board.
Missed
- Mar 10, 2026 · Regular: Absent
- Feb 5, 2026 · Special: Absent
- Aug 26, 2025 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (29)
- Apr 28, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Apr 7, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Apr 7, 2026 · Special: Present
- Mar 31, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Mar 24, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Mar 12, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Mar 10, 2026 · Regular: Absent
- Mar 3, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Feb 5, 2026 · Special: Absent
- Feb 3, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jan 27, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jan 14, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jan 6, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Dec 9, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Dec 2, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Nov 18, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Nov 4, 2025 · Regular: Present (Chris Lambton stepped aside (recused) for at least one item.)
- Oct 21, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Oct 16, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Oct 7, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Sep 23, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Sep 9, 2025 · Regular: Present (Chris Lambton stepped aside (recused) for at least one item.)
- Aug 26, 2025 · Regular: Absent
- Aug 12, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jul 22, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jul 8, 2025 · Regular: Present (Chris Lambton stepped aside (recused) for at least one item.)
- Jun 17, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jun 3, 2025 · Regular: Present
- May 20, 2025 · Regular: Present (Chris Lambton stepped aside (recused) for at least one item.)
Votes where members disagreed · 2025–2026 Board
Apr 28Approve the application of Brodie Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Lighthouse…Motion: to approve the application of Brodie Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Lighthouse Inn…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Lambton: Yes
April 28, 2026: Approve the application of Brodie Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Lighthouse Inn for the Transfer of a Seasonal All Alcohol License on Weekdays for the hours of 8:00 AM to 1:00 AM…
To approve the application of Brodie Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Lighthouse Inn for the Transfer of a Seasonal All Alcohol License on Weekdays for the hours of 8:00 AM to 1:00 AM and Sundays for the hours of 10:00 AM to 1:00 AM
Voted: Yes
Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to approve the application of Brodie Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Lighthouse Inn for the Transfer of a Seasonal All Alcohol License on Weekdays for the hours of 8:00 AM to 1:00 AM and Sundays for the hours of 10:00 AM to 1:00 AM. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Carey)
Apr 28Approve the application of Brodie Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Lighthouse…Motion: to approve the application of Brodie Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Lighthouse Inn…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Lambton: Yes
April 28, 2026: Approve the application of Brodie Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Lighthouse Inn for the Transfer of a Seasonal All Alcohol License
To approve the application of Brodie Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Lighthouse Inn for the Transfer of a Seasonal All Alcohol License. The manager on site will be Theodore Zambelis
Voted: Yes
Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to approve the application of Brodie Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Lighthouse Inn for the Transfer of a Seasonal All Alcohol License. The manager on site will be Theodore Zambelis. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Carey)
Apr 28Approve the application of Brodie Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Lighthouse…Motion: to approve the application of Brodie Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Lighthouse Inn…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Lambton: Yes
April 28, 2026: Approve the application of Brodie Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Lighthouse Inn for an Alteration to Premise
To approve the application of Brodie Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Lighthouse Inn for an Alteration to Premise
Voted: Yes
Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to approve the application of Brodie Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Lighthouse Inn for an Alteration to Premise. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Carey)
Apr 28Approve the application of Brodie Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Lighthouse…Motion: to approve the application of Brodie Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Lighthouse Inn…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Lambton: Yes
April 28, 2026: Approve the application of Brodie Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Lighthouse Inn for a Weekday Entertainment License Monday through Saturday for the hours of 1:00 PM to 1:00 AM indoors; and Monday…
To approve the application of Brodie Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Lighthouse Inn for a Weekday Entertainment License Monday through Saturday for the hours of 1:00 PM to 1:00 AM indoors; and Monday through Saturday for the hours of 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM outdoors; and Sunday Entertainment License for the hours of 1:00 PM to 11:00 PM indoors and 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM outdoors; including the special condition for all speakers to face away from eastward neighborhoods
Voted: Yes
Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Chris Lambton moved to approve the application of Brodie Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Lighthouse Inn for a Weekday Entertainment License Monday through Saturday for the hours of 1:00 PM to 1:00 AM indoors; and Monday through Saturday for the hours of 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM outdoors; and Sunday Entertainment License for the hours of 1:00 PM to 11:00 PM indoors and 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM outdoors; including the special condition for all speakers to face away from eastward neighborhoods. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously.” (Motion: Lambton, second: Carey)
Apr 28Approve the installation of (1) Joint Owned Pole #60/8.5…Motion: to approve the installation of (1) Joint Owned Pole #60/8.5 in…Passed 4–0 · Lambton: Not recorded
April 28, 2026: Approve the installation of (1) Joint Owned Pole #60/8.5 in the public way of Inman Road to replace the existing decaying pole on the private property at 65 Inman Road
To approve the installation of (1) Joint Owned Pole #60/8.5 in the public way of Inman Road to replace the existing decaying pole on the private property at 65 Inman Road
The minutes give the count as 4-0-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Chris Lambton, Jim Plath, Paul McCormick, John Terrio and Carlyn Carey). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to approve the installation of (1) Joint Owned Pole #60/8.5 in the public way of Inman Road to replace the existing decaying pole on the private property at 65 Inman Road. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: Terrio)
Apr 28Authorize the Town Administrator to execute contract for Pound…Motion: to authorize the Town Administrator to execute contract for Pound Pond…Passed 4–0 · Lambton: Not recorded
April 28, 2026: Authorize the Town Administrator to execute contract for Pound Pond project in the amount of $3,319,644.25
To authorize the Town Administrator to execute contract for Pound Pond project in the amount of $3,319,644.25
The minutes give the count as 4-0-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Chris Lambton, Jim Plath, Paul McCormick, John Terrio and Carlyn Carey). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to authorize the Town Administrator to execute contract for Pound Pond project in the amount of $3,319,644.25. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: Terrio)
Apr 28Authorize that the Town Administrator to execute contract for…Motion: to authorize that the Town Administrator to execute contract for Dennis…Passed 4–0 · Lambton: Not recorded
April 28, 2026: Authorize that the Town Administrator to execute contract for Dennis Highlands Golf Course Cart Barn Renovation in the amount of $505,000.00
To authorize that the Town Administrator to execute contract for Dennis Highlands Golf Course Cart Barn Renovation in the amount of $505,000.00
The minutes give the count as 4-0-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Chris Lambton, Jim Plath, Paul McCormick, John Terrio and Carlyn Carey). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Jim Plath moved to authorize that the Town Administrator to execute contract for Dennis Highlands Golf Course Cart Barn Renovation in the amount of $505,000.00. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: Terrio)
Apr 28Amend the existing Buy Recycled Policy and replace it…Motion: to amend the existing Buy Recycled Policy and replace it with…Passed 4–0 · Lambton: Not recorded
April 28, 2026: Amend the existing Buy Recycled Policy and replace it with the new Sustainable Purchase Policy
To amend the existing Buy Recycled Policy and replace it with the new Sustainable Purchase Policy
The minutes give the count as 4-0-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Chris Lambton, Jim Plath, Paul McCormick, John Terrio and Carlyn Carey). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to amend the existing Buy Recycled Policy and replace it with the new Sustainable Purchase Policy. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Carey)
Apr 28Approve the extension of the Community Preservation Committee Grant…Motion: to approve the extension of the Community Preservation Committee Grant Agreement…Passed 4–0 · Lambton: Not recorded
April 28, 2026: Approve the extension of the Community Preservation Committee Grant Agreement to the Dennis Housing Authority with an end date of December 31, 2028
To approve the extension of the Community Preservation Committee Grant Agreement to the Dennis Housing Authority with an end date of December 31, 2028
The minutes give the count as 4-0-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Chris Lambton, Jim Plath, Paul McCormick, John Terrio and Carlyn Carey). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Carlyn Carey moved to approve the extension of the Community Preservation Committee Grant Agreement to the Dennis Housing Authority with an end date of December 31, 2028. John Terrio seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Carey, second: Terrio)
Apr 28Endorse the Town Engineer's application for CPC funding for…Motion: the Select Board endorse the Town Engineer's application for CPC funding…Passed 4–0 · Lambton: Not recorded
April 28, 2026: Endorse the Town Engineer's application for CPC funding for the development of Port Side Community Park located at 187 Upper County Road
The Select Board endorse the Town Engineer's application for CPC funding for the development of Port Side Community Park located at 187 Upper County Road
The minutes give the count as 4-0-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Chris Lambton, Jim Plath, Paul McCormick, John Terrio and Carlyn Carey). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved that the Select Board endorse the Town Engineer's application for CPC funding for the development of Port Side Community Park located at 187 Upper County Road. Carlyn Carey seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Carey)
Votes with no disagreement (376)
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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