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Government · Board of Health

Board of Health reorganizes; approves five septic variances

Dennis Board of Health reorganizes and approves five septic variances in sensitive areas. Chairman Paul Covell, Vice-Chairman Joseph Bunce, and Clerk Diane Chamberlain were unanimously re-elected at the April 9 meeting. The Board approved residential variances for properties at 3 East Bay View

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Government · Beach Committee

Beach Committee approves sand sculpture contest for August 2.

Beach Committee approves sand sculpture contest for Sunday, August 2 at Mayflower Beach. The unanimously approved event runs 7:00 to 11:00 AM and includes pre-registration and vendor signage. Chair Kathy Moorey's committee also advanced the West Dennis Beach Snack Bar renovation project, which won

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Government · Select Board

Select Board approves new entertainment venue, multiple liquor transfers

Dennis Select Board approves new seasonal entertainment venue. The Board unanimously approved a Seasonal All Alcohol License and Entertainment Permit for Foley Hospitality Partners d/b/a The Backyard by Foley's, a 33,650-square-foot entertainment venue at 645 Main Street, Dennis Port, with Michael

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Government · Select Board

Select Board appoints 20 people to fill committee openings

Select Board completes 20 committee appointments in April session. The Dennis Select Board voted on 20 appointments to 18 town committees during an April 7 afternoon meeting at Town Hall. Among appointments: Kate Kane to the 1867 West Dennis Graded School House, Luke Furey to the Board of Health,

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