Crowes Pasture's Flats area reopened to recreational off-road vehicle access this week after a brief closure, Dennis announced. The Town of Dennis said the ORV area reopened August 5 at 10 a.m., reversing an earlier closure with no additional explanation offered in the announcement. The…
Dennis launched a new childcare subsidy program for local families on August 4. The town's News Flash announced that applications and complete instructions will become available starting August 15, 2026, though eligibility details were not yet released. Meanwhile, the Dennis Public Libr…
Dennis Historical Commission unanimously backs accessible ramp relocation at Carleton Hall to reveal historic original door. The five-member commission approved a support letter to the Select Board and architects, which would expose a door once connecting the former Academy and Ladies Library
Planning Board unanimously amends zoning definition, addresses housing shortage. The Dennis Planning Board unanimously amended the zoning bylaw's definition of "year-round" occupancy by distinguishing Year-Round Ownership Units from Year-Round Rental Units in an 8-0-0 vote, with Town Planner Paul
Dennis has extended the deadline for its Local Comprehensive Plan community survey to Sunday, August 9, giving residents more time to weigh in on the town's long-range priorities. The survey, first opened in July and paired with an informational video, asks residents to share ideas that…
S&P Global affirms Dennis's 'AA-' bond rating with a stable outlook, signaling steady municipal finances. In a report headlined "Dennis, MA's GO Bonds Rated 'AA-'; Outlook Stable," the ratings agency affirmed the town's general obligation bonds, a marker bond markets watch closely whene…
Dennis has closed the Crowes Pasture recreational off-road vehicle area effective immediately, town officials announced in a website notice. The town is also seeking a resident to fill a vacancy on its Finance Committee and is accepting nominations for the annual Dennis Public Service A…
Dennis Select Board advances West Dennis Beach building project framework and Wixon School evaluation. The Board unanimously approved a $6.21 million total cost estimate for the West Dennis Beach facility, which includes $4.93 million in construction, with bidding expected in February or March 2027
Dennis has extended the deadline for its Local Comprehensive Plan community survey to Sunday, August 9, giving residents more time to weigh in on long-term town planning priorities. The town, under Town Administrator Elizabeth Sullivan's office, also renewed warnings about an email scam…
Dennis Tourism Committee defers photo contest, adopts AI transcription process. The committee, meeting Monday with newly introduced member Jem Zinel, voted to approve June 22 minutes with amendments and endorsed using artificial intelligence to prepare future meeting minutes, subject to careful