Seeking snow plow vendors for the winter season.

The Town of Dennis Dept. of Public Works is actively seeking plow vendors for the upcoming winter season. The Town has generously increased rates this year and pays a guaranteed $1,900 per vehicle! Vendor applications may be obtained by clicking this link. We want you on the Dennis snow fighting team!

TOWN OF DENNIS

CHILDCARE SUBSIDY PROGRAM

Funding was approved at the Dennis May 2, 2023 Annual Town Meeting to pay the costs of funding and administering a childcare subsidy program for birth through 5‐year‐old children of Dennis residents to attend a state‐licensed childcare program.

The Town of Dennis Childcare Subsidy Program was funded to provide financial assistance for 50 local families with children who are under five years old as of August 31, 2024, for the program period September 1, 2024 -August 31, 2025.

A subsidy in the form of direct payment of $200 per month to State licensed childcare providers for up to 50 full time, year-round residents of Dennis (maximum of $2,400 per household) will be provided for one eligible child and meets a threshold of 81% to 150% Average Median Income parameter. Child must be enrolled a minimum of two days per week for eligibility.

Included below are a Childcare Subsidy Program Overview, an Application Form, and a Required Documents List. The Application Form (PDF)includes questions to obtain information for verification of eligibility.

Documents can be found here.

Applications and required documents must be completed fully and returned to:

Dennis Town Hall
Attention: Childcare Voucher Program
685 Route 134
South Dennis, MA 02660

Or may be scanned and emailed to DennisCSP@town.dennis.ma.us with the subject line “CSP.”

Shellfish Area Statuses for

Recreational Oyster and Quahog

2025 Licenses On Sale

Following water quality re-testing in Bass River by DMF on December 2, 2024, the area south of the Route 28 bridge is now open to shell fishing.

Quahogs may be harvested on Saturdays and Mondays, and oysters may be harvested on Sunday. Weekly harvest limit for quahogs is (1) 10-quart basket; oysters is 48 pieces. The week begins on Sundays. A valid recreational shellfish license is required.

2025 licenses are on sale. Licenses can be purchased by cash or check at the Natural Resources Department in Dennis Town Hall located at 685 Route 134 South Dennis, MA 02660. Dennis residents who have not had a shellfish license in the year prior must bring proof of residency. All shellfish licenses are valid from January 1 - December 31.

Below is the fee schedule for recreational shellfish licenses beginning in 2025:

Residents $40
Seniors $12
Non-residents $100

If you have any questions regarding the closure, please reach out to the Shellfish Constable, Jordan Halloran, by phone at 508-760-6123 ext. 107 or by email at jhalloran@town.dennis.ma.us.

RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR RESIDENTS IN NEED OF HEATING ASSISTANCE

Dennis Fuel Assistance Program

If you have been approved for fuel assistance and live in the Town of Dennis, you may qualify for extra help from the Town of Dennis.

To qualify you need:

Approval from Fuel Assistance (South Shore Community Action Council, Inc.
There is an income guideline you can confirm through your application.
A recent document showing proof of residence in the Town of Dennis (an electric bill, or lease).
Call Julie Benoit at 508-694-2004 for an appointment.
This program is open to all ages.

If you have not applied for Fuel Assistance, and feel you need fuel assistance, please call Julie Benoit at 508-694-2004 to schedule an appointment.

Massachusetts Home Energy Assistance Program

Helps eligible households pay for a portion of winter heating bills

Heating System Repair and Replacement Program

The Heating Emergency Assistance Retrofit Task Weatherization Assistance Program (HEARTWAP) provides heating system repair and replacement services to low-income households.

Weatherization Assistance Program

Helps with insulation and other measures to help use fuel efficiently.

Mass Save's Income Eligible Programs

Provides assistance through programs to make homes more energy efficient. Residents may qualify for "No-Cost Upgrades", including replacement of a heating system, as well as installing additional insulation, water-saving devices, and more.

BE PREPARED FOR

WINTER WEATHER!

We’re in for another cold stretch of weather this weekend with some possible snow, too. Make sure you, your home and pets are prepared and safe with cold temperatures.

Some helpful reminders:

Limit your time outside
Keep pets indoors
When using alternate heating sources, make sure your Carbon Monoxide detectors are working properly
Check on neighbors who are elderly or who need extra assistance
Keep emergency kits and extra warm clothing items in your car

For More Winter Weather Preparedness Tips Visit

Winter Weather | Ready.gov

Select Board Meeting Dates

The Dennis Select Board will meet on February 4, 2025 for regularly scheduled business. Upcoming meeting dates of the Select Board can be found on the Town of Dennis website here.

All are welcome to attend and participate in our open and public meetings. The agenda for each meeting is posted 48 business hours prior to the scheduled meeting time and can be accessed through the Select Board’s webpage or the Town calendar webpage.

Attend in-person at the Town Hall, Stone Meeting Room. Or for alternative public access join the meeting online via zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8780036813 or participate by phone by dialing 1-646-558-8656 and entering Conference ID878 003 6813 #.

The Town of Dennis Select Board members are eager to hear from residents – You can contact all five members of the Select Board by emailing the following addresses:

Christopher Lambton, Chair – clambton@town.dennis.ma.us
Paul McCormick, Vice Chair – pmccormick@town.dennis.ma.us
John Terrio, Clerk – jterrio@town.dennis.ma.us
James Plath, Licensing Chair – jplath@town.dennis.ma.us
Carlyn Carey, Member – ccarey@town.dennis.ma.us