Dennis is gearing up for a busy Fourth of July weekend, with town officials announcing coordinated public safety measures, traffic changes, and increased enforcement at local beaches — the clearest signal yet that the holiday stretch will be actively managed this year. The June 15 News …
Piping plover nests are shrinking the parking footprint at West Dennis Beach this summer. The town announced June 11 that the western section of the West Dennis Beach parking lot is closed due to nesting activity by the federally protected shorebird, a seasonal restriction that will aff…
Dennis moves on two environmental fronts Friday as the town invites residents to a Phase 2 shoreline-management grant presentation for southeastern Cape Cod Bay and closes the western section of the West Dennis Beach parking lot to protect a piping plover nest. The wastewater project po…
Dennis Library Board meets as summer programming ramps across five town branches. Chair Kate Byron welcomed South Dennis Library representatives and discussed ongoing traffic issues affecting library access. Director Nancy Symington reported that a Story Walk featuring "More Cape Cod Critters" will
Board of Health approves food service regulations and two septic variances. The Dennis Board of Health voted unanimously to adopt new Food Service Establishment Regulations. Vice-Chairman Bunce and Members Chamberlain, Terrio, and Furey also approved two septic system variances for environmentally
The Waterways Commission heard significant concerns about the town's boat slip allocation system. Guest John Tronti presented a written assessment highlighting how current boat slip holders seeking relocation could wait years without receiving a new assignment, and proposed a first-come,
Manse Committee honors Dave Talbott with emeritus status after 26 years of service. The Josiah Dennis Manse Committee honored Dave Talbott's retirement from the committee, granting him emeritus status following his 26-year tenure. Talbott, who played a principal role in the Manse's 2005 renovation
Dennis Golf Advisory Committee tables Rules subcommittee formation after finding current communication adequate. The committee voted unanimously Monday to abandon the proposal after a preliminary study by members Brandon Mogayzel and Catherine Hoell determined that current communication with Head
Dennis Finance Committee reorganizes with McMahon as chair, Mezzadri as vice chair. The committee, which welcomed new members this term, unanimously elected Sheryl McMahon, a former Finance Committee member from 2002 to 2004, as chair, with Bob Mezzadri taking the role of vice chair. Finance
Dennis Affordable Housing Trust launches dual planning updates with new coordinator on board. The Trust welcomed Housing Coordinator Ashley Eachus, who holds a master's degree in urban and regional planning, to the town team. Consultant Judy Barrett of Barrett Planning Group will update the Housing
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