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Dennis Opens Survey on Local Comprehensive Plan

Dennis launches a Local Comprehensive Plan survey seeking resident input on the town's future. The Town of Dennis opened the community survey on July 8, following the Select Board's unanimous June 25 vote to advance a proposed design for Carleton Hall. Officials also continue posting up…

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Select Board Advances Carleton Hall Design Plan

Select Board unanimously advances Carleton Hall design as town juggles summer projects and reminders. The town posted an updated wastewater project bulletin July 2 and continues asking residents not to disturb hay bales protecting piping plover chicks at West Dennis Beach. National Grid…

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Government · Select Board

Select Board backs five articles for town meeting

The Dennis Select Board unanimously approved five articles for the upcoming town meeting, including $720,000 for a replacement ambulance from existing reserves. The board approved $15,000 for fuel assistance, $71,200 for child care subsidy from the Landfill Solar Special Revenue Fund, and General

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Government · Select Board

Dennis Select Board approves 18 committee appointments

Dennis Select Board approves 18 committee appointments. Chair Carlyn Carey and members Chris Lambton, Jim Plath, Paul McCormick, and John Terrio voted unanimously to fill 15 open positions across town boards and advisory bodies. Notable appointments included Andrew Platt to Conservation Commission,

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Dennis Select Board Unanimously Approves Carlton Hall Design to Move Forward

Dennis Select Board advances Carlton Hall design unanimously as town shifts to Fourth of July mode. The board's unanimous vote Thursday to move forward with Carlton Hall's proposed design was the day's headline action at town hall, while a fresh wastewater project status update was also…

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West Dennis Beach Lot Partially Closed for Piping Plover Nesting Season

Piping plover nesting closes part of West Dennis Beach's western parking lot this summer. The town posted a News Flash confirming the western section of the lot at West Dennis Beach is off-limits due to federally threatened piping plover nesting activity — a restriction first flagged Ju…

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