Dennis Community Preservation Committee confirms Select Board support for October Town Meeting articles. Chair Kellie Dionne reported the Select Board unanimously endorsed all CPC articles at its August 11 meeting. Committee member Chris Foley raised concerns about a pending affordable housing
A 72-year-old man died Wednesday after going missing while scuba diving off Sesuit Harbor in Dennis, according to WCVB and NBC Boston, which reported "Man dies while scuba diving off Dennis, Massachusetts" and "Missing diver dies after being recovered off the coast of Cape Cod," respect…
Dennis Finance Committee appoints Patricia Creedon to fill one open Finance Committee seat. Creedon, a West Dennis resident with 30 years of experience in insurance and annuities, holds a law degree from the University of Connecticut and has served as treasurer of the Greater Nashua YMCA and the
Dennis Waterways Commission approves revenue report amid harbor discussions. The commission unanimously approved a July revenue report showing $18,000 in year-over-year growth and routine meeting minutes during its August 12 meeting. Members R. Farrenkopf, R. Kelly, J. Gilrein, T. Hester, and H.
Dennis opened a community meeting and survey process this week tied to the 2026 Housing Production Plan. The town's News Flash service posted the announcement August 12, inviting residents to weigh in on housing policy priorities as officials continue shaping the plan. Separately, four …
Dennis Select Board held its first mid-season review of Backyard by Foley's entertainment license. Vice Chair Chris Lambton fielded extensive public comment from residents reporting excessive noise; police documented 34 complaints between July 4 and August 5.
Dennis will open applications for its childcare subsidy program on August 15, town officials announced. The notice, posted on the town website, gave no further detail on eligibility or funding but pointed residents to check back for the full application package once it launches. Meanwhi…
One Dennis, Massachusetts obituary was identified in this week's review: Helms, Robert R. Jr., 78, who died August 8, 2026. The notice was found via Echovita; no funeral home was identified in the portion of the obituary available. Legacy.com and Tribute Archive returned no accessible l…
Dennis's Local Comprehensive Plan survey closes Sunday, August 9, after a three-week push for resident input. The extended survey, first opened July 27, asks residents to weigh in via an online questionnaire and video on priorities for growth, housing and infrastructure, with results ex…
Dennis Conservation Commission approves permits for four residential projects. The commission unanimously approved Orders of Conditions and variances for projects at 196 South Street and 2 Nuthatch Way in East Dennis, 74 Merchant Avenue in West Dennis, and 24 Luscombe Lane, encompassing dwelling