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Special Town Meeting Completed October 21, 2025Thank you to all that came to the Dennis Special Town Meeting on October 21, 2025. To see the results for each article, as well as the the warrant and supplemental information for Warrant Articles visit the Town’s Town Meeting webpage.
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Town of Dennis Receives Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Program Action and PARC Grant AwardsThe Town of Dennis has received $2.9 million dollars in funding for the Pound Pond restoration project. Thank you to Town Engineer Tom Andrade and his team for their grant applications and all their work in securing this important funding! The Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Over $12 Million to Create & Improve Local Parks and Protect Natural Land Across Massachusetts. The Town of Dennis receives $318,656 through a Parklands Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) grant to make water quality and park improvements to Pound Pond and Seaview Park in Dennisport. The full announcement can be viewed at the following link. healey-driscoll-administration-awards-over-12-million-to-create-improve-local-parks-and-protect-natural-land-across-massachusetts The PARC Grant is the second grant received for Pound Pond with the Town already receiving $2.65M through the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) grant awarded in September. The MVP award press release can be viewed at the following link. healey-driscoll-administration-awards-nearly-30-million-to-help-communities-prepare-for-flooding-heat-waves-and-wildfires Engineering will continue to work with our consultant, Tighe & Bond, to finalize the design plans and put the project out to bid this winter for construction staring in the spring 2026. The improvements will include dredging and extending the existing pond, constructing a viewing platform, pedestrian bridge, and picnic areas as well as planting trees and pollinator gardens. Amenities including picnic tables benches and bicycle racks will also be included. Project plans and information can be viewed on the Pound Pond Restoration web page at the following link. Pound-Pond-Restoration-Project
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Eversource Announces Winter Heat Pump Electric Delivery Rates Eversource has a new winter heat pump electric delivery rate (November-April) for residents who have homes fully or partially heated with heat pumps. Please note: this change does not affect the supply rate portion of your electric bill. The new heat pump rate applies only to the delivery rate portion of your electric bill. If you received a MassSave rebate for a heat pump you installed after January 1, 2019, Eversource should have automatically enrolled you in this rate beginning Nov. 1, 2025. If you were automatically enrolled, you should have received an email from Eversource during the month of October. You should see the new winter heat pump electric delivery rate reflected on your December electric bill. If you did not receive an email from Eversource during the month of October, or if you installed your heat pump prior to Jan. 1, 2019, you need to apply for the heat pump rate and submit documentation to Eversource via their website. For questions about the heat pump rate, please visit the MassSave Heat Pump Rate FAQ page, or visit the Cape Light Compact website linked below. CapeLightCompact.org/heatpumprate |
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TOWN OF DENNIS CHILDCARE SUBSIDY PROGRAMThe 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, 2025, for the program period September 1, 2025 - August 31, 2026. 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. The enrollment for the program period September 1, 2025 – August 31, 2026 begins on August 15, 2025 and completed applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the limit of 50 families is reached. Incomplete applications will be placed on hold, allowing for other applications to be approved, until all requested additional information is received. See a Q&A video with Chris Lambton here 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.” |
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Town of DennisWastewater ProjectIn an effort to keep Dennis residents informed and up to date, the Town of Dennis will update this News and Announcements post as soon as new information comes in. The Wastewater page includes information on licensed septic haulers, licensed utility installers, the Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan, and more. UPDATE November 13, 2025RJV Construction Corp. started work in late June for Contract No. 4. Robert B. Our Co., Inc. started work for Contract No. 2 in early July. Dig It Construction LLC started work for Contract No. 3 in mid- July. Work is currently scheduled as outlined below. Work for the week of November 17 – November 21:
Contract No. 2: - Continued sewer work on Theophilus F. Smith Road, access to Transfer Station will be restricted to South Gages Way on Wednesday through Friday. Continued sewer work on Main Street, proceeding from Center Street intersection to Duck Pond Road. Police detail(s) will be on-site and signage in place to assist residents. Some road closures with local traffic only, detours will be in place.
Contract No. 3: - Continued sewer work on Pine Street toward Route 28. Continued sewer work on Route 134 toward Center Street. Local traffic only, detour will be in place. Police detail(s) will be on-site and signage in place to assist residents.
Contract No. 4: - Completion of sewer work on Lighthouse Road and School Street. Continued prep work on Route 28, from Old Main Street west toward School Street (intermittent work zones along this route). Completion of sewer work on Cove Road. Police detail(s) will be on-site to assist residents. Some road closures with local traffic only, detours will be in place.
Two Week Look Ahead (11/24 – 11/28):
**Please note that no work will occur on the November 27th Thanksgiving Day holiday and Friday November 28th ** Contract No. 2: - Continued sewer work on Theophilus F. Smith Road, access to Transfer Station will be restricted to South Gages Way on Wednesday through Friday. Continued sewer work on Main Street, proceeding from Center Street intersection to Duck Pond Road. Police detail(s) will be on-site and signage in place to assist residents. Some road closures with local traffic only, detours will be in place.
Contract No. 3: - Commencement of sewer work on Rose Terrace and Ann’s Path. Completion of sewer work on Route 134 toward Center Street. Local traffic only, detour will be in place. Police detail(s) will be on-site and signage in place to assist residents.
Contract No. 4: - Commencement of sewer work on Route 28, from Old Main Street west toward School Street (intermittent work zones along this route). Completion of sewer work on Farm Lane. Commencement of sewer work on Goosebay Lane. Police detail(s) will be on-site and signage in place to assist residents. Some road closures with local traffic only, detours will be in place.
Three Week Look Ahead (12/1 – 12/5):
Contract No. 2: - Continued sewer work on Theophilus F. Smith Road, access to Transfer Station will be restricted to South Gages Way on Wednesday through Friday. Continued sewer work on Main Street, proceeding from Center Street intersection to Duck Pond Road. Police detail(s) will be on-site and signage in place to assist residents. Some road closures with local traffic only, detours will be in place.
Contract No. 3: - Continued sewer work on Rose Terrace and Ann’s Path. Continued sewer work on Maple Terrace and Pine Street. Local traffic only, detour will be in place. Police detail(s) will be on-site and signage in place to assist residents.
Contract No. 4: - Continued sewer work on Route 28, from Old Jail Lane west toward School Street (intermittent work zones along this route). Continued sewer work on Goosebay Lane. Commencement of sewer work on Captain Nickerson Lane. Police detail(s) will be on-site and signage in place to assist residents. Some road closures with local traffic only, detours will be in place.
- Please note that this is a projected schedule and will be adjusted accordingly based on the Contractors’ actual progress and the weather.
- Roads will be passable at the end of each day. Police Details and Contractors will work with residents and businesses to ensure their needs for access are addressed.
- Police Details and signage will be in-place to assist motorists in reaching their destination.
- Normal work hours are 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday to Friday, weather permitting, unless otherwise noted.
Wastewater Project Updates are being posted to the Town’s website at http://www.town.dennis.ma.us under “NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS” where you can also sign up for email notifications of updates. We encourage you to visit the Wastewater page link https://www.town.dennis.ma.us/356/Wastewater for additional information regarding the Wastewater Program. Thank you for your patience and cooperation during this important project to restore and protect our environment. View Wastewater Site Groundbreaking here.
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Massachusetts Department of Revenue Division of Local Services NOTIFICATION OF FREE CASH APPROVAL Town of DennisBased upon the un-audited balance sheet submitted, certified available funds or "free cash" as of July 1, 2025 for the Town of Dennis is: General Fund | | | $5,605,139.00 |
This certification is in accordance with the provisions of G. L. Chapter 59, §23, as amended.
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Select Board Meeting DatesThe Dennis Select Board will meet on November 18, 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/ meeting ID: 878 003 6813, or participate by phone by dialing 1-646-558-8656 and entering Meeting ID 878 003 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:
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