Government · DocumentCenter
Housing Trust Approves $34,000 in Three Votes
Dennis Affordable Housing Trust approved $34,000 in funding for housing programs and projects.
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Government · Community Preservation Committee
Dennis CPC confirms Select Board support for October Town Meeting
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
Government · Finance Committee
Finance Committee fills vacancy with appointment of Creedon
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
Government · Waterways Commission
Waterways Commission explores moorings expansion for Bass River areas.
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.
Government · Select Board
Select Board Reviews Backyard by Foley's Amid Noise Complaints
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.
Government · Conservation Commission
Commission approves wetland permits for four residential projects
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
Government · Historical Commission
Historical Commission backs preservation letter for Carleton Hall
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
Government · Planning Board
Planning Board unanimously amends zoning bylaw definition
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
Government · Select Board
Select Board approves West Dennis Beach building project framework, advances Wixon School evaluation.
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
Government · Tourism Committee
Dennis Tourism Committee postpones photo contest to spring 2027
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
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