Josiah Dennis Manse Committee unanimously approves prior minutes and confirms summer programming. With 10 members present and Dennis Historical Society President John Schofield as guest, the group finalized a Colonial Day event August 15 featuring craftspeople, militia demonstrations, and
Dennis Affordable Housing Trust approves $25,000 in project funding. The Trust unanimously authorized $15,000 from its In-Lieu fund for an environmental site assessment at 187 Depot Street and $10,000 to supplement a District Local Technical Assistance grant for the Housing Production Plan due by
Dennis Conservation Commission approves dwelling addition with coastal-bank buffer-zone variance. Chairman MacDonald and Members Clark, Norman, Hulst, Lombardi, and Chamberlain voted 5-1 to allow the Goodman Family Trust to construct a 217-square-foot addition within a 50-foot buffer zone at 9
Dennis committee discusses FY26 budget reallocations, plans June 25 information fair. The Advisory Committee on Disabilities reviewed remaining $13,378.26 in FY26 funds, allocating approximately $1,000 for mobi mats and considering a $2,790 investment in accessible parking sign replacement.
Dennis Planning Board approves site-plan modification for New Venture Drive industrial building. Chair Jeff Eldridge and the Board unanimously approved changes to the 6,000-square-foot pre-engineered metal building project, accommodating a Board of Health requirement for a tight tank and owner
Historical Commission approves $950 for May 16 Hometown Heroes dedication at Dennis Village Cemetery. The five-member board unanimously funded the American Revolution 250th Anniversary event, which will also feature a Patriot monument dedication from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Diane Rochelle reported that
Dennis Select Board unanimously approves $3.3 million Pound Pond project and other major infrastructure investments. The board voted to authorize Town Administrator Elizabeth Sullivan to execute the Pound Pond contract for $3,319,644.25, along with a $505,000 Dennis Highlands Golf Course Cart Barn
Dennis Finance approves $485K in collective bargaining agreements. The Finance Committee unanimously recommended four labor contracts for the May 5, 2026 Annual Town Meeting, totaling $485,133 in transfers from the Town Administrator Settlements Line. The contracts cover ASFCME Council 93 Local
Dennis Zoning Bylaw Study Committee approves two-stage revision plan for Article 4.9 affordable housing bylaw. Chair Kate Kane led six committee members in voting 3-2 on a motion by Gary Barber to split the work into a Fall Town Meeting phase of clarifications and cleanup and a Spring 2027 phase
Dennis Recreation Commission plans warrant article 13 publicity without voting endorsement. The warrant seeks funding for an Owners Project Manager and Designer Services for a community center at the Wixon property. The Select Board voted 4 to 1 in favor, while the Finance Committee voted 5 to 0
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