Dennis Select Board unanimously authorized a $5.3 million construction contract on October 7. The board voted to authorize the Town Administrator to execute the agreement with Tower Construction Corp. for the Sesuit Harbor West Design project.
Dennis Select Board authorized a $2.01 million Port Side Community Park construction contract. The Board voted 5-0 to authorize Town Administrator Elizabeth Sullivan to execute the Notice of Award with contractor Robert B. Our, pending October 6 voter approval.
Dennis Select Board approves $5.484 million borrowing for Sesuit Harbor West design and construction. The board voted unanimously to support Article 13 for the October 6 special town meeting, with Town Administrator Elizabeth Sullivan noting the bid reflects a $1.5 million state grant already
Dennis Select Board approves affordable housing trust grant revision without advance CPC sign-off. The 3-1 vote allows the Dennis Municipal Affordable Housing Trust to disburse $300,000 for eligible affordable housing purposes and report expenditures afterward, overcoming objections from CPC Chair
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.
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
Dennis Select Board appoints police lieutenant and patrol sergeant in swift meeting. Vice Chair Chris Lambton and Select Board members James Plath and John Terrio voted unanimously 3-0 on July 21 to appoint Sergeant Christine Hornby as Police Lieutenant and Officer Krista Plante as Patrol Sergeant.
Dennis Select Board approves wastewater rate structure and flow allocation fees. The Board unanimously endorsed a tiered quarterly billing system with a $40 base charge plus usage fees calculated per 1,000 gallons, projecting typical annual costs of $778 for Phase 1 residents; flow allocation fees
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