Town of Dennis

The meeting addressed several continued hearings concerning Notices of Intent and Orders of Conditions. For the Breen Notice of Intent, a written protocol was submitted, and discussion focused on preferring one specific construction alternative over another, leading to a continuation. For 28 River Lane LLC, access depiction on plans was emphasized, leading to a continuation. For the Santos Notice of Intent, an applicant revised plans to ensure all work remained outside the 50-foot buffer zone, resulting in a motion to close the hearing and issue Determinations. The West Dennis Yacht Club Order of Conditions involved extensive discussion regarding two bulkhead replacement alignment alternatives (seaward vs. landward) and the feasibility of a proposed six-foot planting strip; the commission ultimately requested revised plans showing a landward alignment and justification for any seaward placement due to concerns over wetland impacts, leading to a continuation. A new hearing for the Robinson Request for Determination of Applicability involved plans to raze and replace a dwelling and garage on a nonconforming lot to reduce encroachment into the 100-foot coastal bank buffer, resulting in Positive 5 and Negative 3 Determinations. Administrative items included the signing of an Order of Conditions for the McNair deck reconstruction and a detailed report on a violation at 228 Lower County Road where clearing, grading, and fill were placed inside the wetland resource area, prompting a decision to issue an enforcement order requiring full restoration.

The agenda for the public meeting includes a review of the minutes from the February 2 meeting. Key discussion items involve reviewing demolition applications for properties at 29 Corporation Road, 14 Judith Ann Road, and 11 Ferncliff Road. Old Business sections cover updates on the American Revolution 250th Anniversary, discussion of endangered significant buildings (including several properties on Route 6A, Sea St., and Lower County Road), and the preservation process for 1900s structures. New Business topics include reviewing Cape Cinema plans for stabilization, addressing Preservation Massachusetts Dues, and requesting Select Board permission to initiate the National Register of Historic Places Listing process for Carleton Hall (1006 Old Bass River Road).

The agenda for the meeting includes opening ceremonies, a moment of silence for troops, the Pledge of Allegiance, and Roll Call. Key discussion items involve a public hearing on Proposed Ordinance 2026-07, which seeks authorization to fund loans for residential septic system repairs or upgrades within participating towns. Other items include public comment, updates from regional officials regarding Blizzard Hernando response, the Fiscal Year 2026 Second Quarter Revenue Financial Update, the Cape Cod Commission's 2025 Year in Review, and the introduction of the Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Cape Cod Commission Operating Budget. The meeting will also include the election of the Assembly of Delegates Deputy Speaker.

The meeting commenced with an executive session to discuss strategy concerning collective bargaining or litigation related to the IAFF -- Fire union. Following the executive session, the sole agenda item was the review and consideration of the IAFF Dennis Fire Union's collective bargaining agreement Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The Select Board voted to accept and execute the MOU for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028, and to prepare an article for the Annual Town Meeting to appropriate the necessary funds, including retroactive pay.

The public meeting agenda includes a discussion on developing a Town-Wide Paid Parking Program for FY26 goals and objectives. Administrative matters involve reviewing and potentially endorsing an amendment to the Community Preservation Act Grant Agreement for Forward at the Rock, Phase II, and reviewing/executing contracts for Road Construction Services 2026 and the Follin's Pond Road & Landing Stormwater Quality Improvement Project. The board will also review Dennis Highlands and Golf Course Cart Barn Bid Results and discuss an update from the Barnstable County Assembly of Delegates regarding a Luxury Real Estate Transfer Fee Petition. The agenda covers Annual Town Meeting Warrant Review, including articles for FY2027 Revolving Fund Spending Limits, a Collective Bargaining Agreement, and a Transfer to Reserve Fund. The consent agenda includes accepting a resignation from the Zoning Bylaw Study Committee, appointing a Town Planner to the Barnstable County HOME Consortium Advisory Council, and reappointing the Town Administrator to the Cape Cod Islands Water Protection Fund Management Board. The session concludes with an executive session to discuss real estate purchases/value and collective bargaining strategy sessions.