Dennis Finance Committee names Mason to fill vacancy, seeks bylaw shift. The committee unanimously appointed Josh Mason, a construction supervisor with 20 years of executive leadership experience, to a Finance Committee vacancy through May 2027. In a separate unanimous vote, the committee
Dennis Housing Trust votes 3-1 to rescind rental subsidy program funding. Co-Chair Kayla Hilts, Vice Chair Noreen Browne, and member Kate Byron voted in favor, with member Paulo Rodrigues abstaining. The program had been discontinued after the Community Preservation Committee declined to approve
Dennis opened nominations for its annual Public Service Award, honoring standout service by appointed or elected members of town boards, committees and commissions, per a town News Flash notice. The Dennis Public Library laid out a run of summer programs, including a Pop-up Art School f…
Dennis had an unusually quiet Friday for town news, with no new items posted to Town Hall's News Flash. Neither the Dennis Public Schools district page nor the Dennis Public Library calendar carried fresh announcements in the coverage window, and no qualifying press releases, listserv n…
Dennis CPC considers three major applications. The Community Preservation Committee heard presentations on $59,705 from the YD Red Sox for ADA improvements and seating at their field, $154,000 from Friends of Bass River for an engineering study of Indian Lands shoreline erosion, and a $2.8 million
Dennis's Local Comprehensive Plan survey remains open for resident input on the town's future. Town Hall posted the online questionnaire and an informational video Wednesday, giving residents an ongoing way to weigh in on priorities for the plan, and the survey has now been open for two…
Josiah Dennis Manse Committee approves $550 for band at August Colonial Day event. Eight committee members, chaired by Dick Roy, approved funding for a seven-piece Revolutionary era band that will perform for 90 minutes during the August 15 celebration. Treasurer Diane Rochelle reported a $300
Dennis launches a Local Comprehensive Plan survey seeking resident input on the town's future. The Town of Dennis opened the community survey on July 8, following the Select Board's unanimous June 25 vote to advance a proposed design for Carleton Hall. Officials also continue posting up…
Select Board unanimously advances Carleton Hall design as town juggles summer projects and reminders. The town posted an updated wastewater project bulletin July 2 and continues asking residents not to disturb hay bales protecting piping plover chicks at West Dennis Beach. National Grid…
Dennis Historical Commission backs West Dennis Graded School restoration with color and window approvals. The Commission, with Chair Diane Rochelle presiding, voted 4-2 to approve 2-pane storm windows with black muntins for the 18th-century building. Architect Maria Raber of Catalyst Architects