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Dennis Launches Pet Waste Campaign to Protect Water Quality

Dennis this week urged pet owners to scoop waste in a new water-quality campaign tied to its wastewater overhaul. The "Do Your 'Doody'" push, posted by the town July 20, asks residents to keep pet waste out of local waterways as crews continue the broader wastewater project. Public Work…

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Government · Planning Board

Planning Board orders compliance review for contested Main Street venue

Dennis Planning Board directs compliance with all permit conditions at 645 Main Street entertainment venue. The seasonal outdoor entertainment garden, which opened July 3, has generated complaints from 11 residents and abutters about excessive noise audible up to a half-mile away, permit violations

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Dennis Seeks Finance Committee Member

Dennis is seeking a resident to fill an open seat on its Finance Committee this week. The Select Board's July 20 News Flash also urged residents to scoop pet waste to protect local water quality and flagged the Cape Cod Latex Paint Take-Back Day for unused paint and stains. Town Adminis…

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Dennis Administrator Sullivan Issues Latest Update to Residents

Dennis Town Administrator Elizabeth Sullivan issued her latest report to residents Friday morning. The update comes as the town heads into a busier stretch on the municipal calendar: the Council on Aging, Dennis Housing Authority and Select Board all meet Tuesday, July 21, with the Sele…

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Government · Recreation Commission

Commission elects Prue chair, backs YMCA community center

Dennis Recreation Commission votes to pursue joint YMCA community center agreement, pending wage ruling. The commission voted 5-2 to recommend that the Select Board establish a committee to negotiate a community center agreement with Cape Cod YMCA, provided a state ruling determines that prevailing

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Dennis CPC considers $100,000 for homeless shelter

Dennis CPC considers $100,000 for Housing Assistance shelter project. The Community Preservation Committee heard Housing Assistance Corporation's funding request for a $1.8 million renovation project in Hyannis that would create the Assistance Resource Center, an emergency shelter for Cape Cod

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Dennis Posts Wastewater Project Update, Details Board Meetings Ahead

Dennis posts a routine wastewater project update as a busy week of civic and library events approaches. The town's News Flash page pointed residents to updated information on the ongoing Wastewater Project July 16, though the notice included no new details. Looking ahead, the Select Boa…

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