Annual Town Report Dedication Honor Roll
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ANNUAL REPORT of the TOWN OF DENNIS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2011 TABLE OF CONTENTS TO COME IN MEMORIAM 2011 The Town of Dennis lost the following valued employees and volunteers this year.* Donald Grant Cattanach Donald worked for many years at the Highlands Golf Course as a Ranger and Starter. Mary Dumas Mary was a secretary for the Dennis Senior Center. John Malloy John Malloy was a member of the Library and Dennis Public Library Boards. Richard R. Palmer Richard was a member of the Capital Outlay Committee. Robert G. Potter Robert worked many years for the Dennis Police Department as a Police Officer, Firearms Instructor and Mechanic. Lois A. Powers Lois worked for many years in the Police and DPW Departments. Raymond Theodore Speakman Ray worked for over 30 years as a Wiring Inspector for the Town. Richard Swanson Richard was a member of the Caretaker of Veterans’ Graves Committee. *We sincerely apologize if we have inadvertently overlooked anyone- A common mistake when such a task is undertaken. 1 The 2011 Town of Dennis Annual Report is dedicated to Peter Howes David Talbott Richard Howes Richard Howes, Peter Howes and David Talbott The Town of Dennis is unique in that it owns the home of the man our Town was named for, the Josiah Dennis Manse. Built in 1691 of first growth timbers it was rapidly deteriorating over the past twenty years and needed immediate attention. Peter Howes of the Manse Museum Committee volunteered to spearhead the quest for funds. He wrote a large number of grant proposals and was very successful. Many of them were awarded from Dennis CPA funds. Peter is a direct descendant from our first settler, Thomas Howes. He grew up in Taunton but spent summers of his youth at his grandparent’s home in Dennis Port. His grandfather was a retired sea captain. Pete’s background is in physics, research and development, marketing and management—all good skills for the restoration of the Manse. He has served as President of the Dennis Historical Society since 2008. Peter’s commitment and countless hours of time over six years speak to his character and love of Dennis. David Talbott, long time member of the Manse Museum Committee, was born in CT, but spent his summers from age one in Harwich Port. He has been an astronomy buff since he was young, building a telescope in his teens. He is a graduate of Middlebury College and was a helicopter pilot in the Vietnam War. When his service assignment was over Dave and his wife, Chris, decided the only place they wanted to be was on the Cape. He owned and operated South Shore Heating and Plumbing for many years. That expertise was invaluable in interpreting the state of the art climate control and water retrieval system now protecting the Manse. He has also served as a member of the Land Acquisition Committee and was Clerk of the Works for the Dennis 2 Memorial Library renovation and expansion in 2005. He is a man of many skills—a Renaissance Man. The third member of the team was 11th generation Dennis native Richard Howes. Dick went through the Dennis/Yarmouth schools and the Massachusetts Radio and Television School in Boston. He served in the U.S. Army and returned home to open Dennis Radio and TV which he operated for 32 years. Dick has served on the Dennis Recreation Committee, was a Dennis call- firefighter, one of the founders of Dennis Senior Softball League and on the board of the Northside Business Association. He is a Past-President of the Dennis Historical Society and still serves as photographer of that group. He has served on the Dennis Historical Commission and has been on the Manse Committee for 21 years. He also is a direct descendant of first settler Thomas Howes who arrived here in 1639. All three men brought many wonderful talents to this liaison with the builders. Their dedication has given Dennis citizens an historic treasure they can be proud of. Thank you gentlemen! 3 Annual Town Report Dedication Honor Roll 2010 Burton Nathaniel Derick 2009 James and Helen Wick 2008 Paul F. Prue 2007 Phyllis Robbins Horton 2006 Donald Trepte 2005 Charles (Charlie) Chamberlain Henry Kelly II 2004 Robert W. Stone 2003 Raymond Urquhart 1999 Dr. Horton H. Nickerson 1998 Carol Sue Chilinski 1996 Nancy Thacher Reid 1994 Franklyn “Doc” Estey 4 LONGEVITY 2011 Robert McMenimen Golf Department 10 years Santiago Bartolomey, Jr. Municipal Buildings 10 years Anthony Chiurri Department of Public Works 10 years Sandra Fife Administration 10 years Maryellen Fabiano-Stowe Department of Natural Resources 10 years Anthony Enos Department of Public Works 10 years Meggan Tierney Health Department 10 years Patrick McCaffrey Police Department 10 years Henry Jessop Police Department 10 years Christine Hornby Police Department 10 years Christopher Hennigan Police Department 10 years Raymond Masterson Department of Public Works 10 years Daniel Fortier Planning Department 10 years Robert Barry Police Department 10 years Deborah Ann Thompson Police Department 15 years John Brady, Jr. Police Department 15 years Daniel O’Connell Fire Department 15 years Joseph Rodricks Engineering 20 years James Sullivan Police Department 25 years Nancy Moyer Fire Department 25 years Robert Brown Fire Department 25 years Anthony Kent, Jr. Fire Department 25 years 5 BEST WISHES ON THEIR RETIREMENT Lynn Craig (14) Office Assistant – Planning Retired 4/15/2011 Linda Fleming (19) Receptionist - Administration Retired 11/25/2011 Carl Jacobs (8) Fire Fighter Retired 7/20/2011 Richard Reynar (11) Heavy Equipment Operator - DPW Retired 6/14/2011 6 TOWN OF DENNIS GENERAL MEETING CALENDAR Affordable Housing Partnership 3rd Wednesday @ 6:30PM Beach Committee 2nd Wednesday @ 6PM Board of Health 2nd and 4th Thursday @ 7PM Board of Selectmen Every Tuesday @ 6PM Cemetery Advisory Committee One Monday a month @ 7PM Community Pres. Act Comm. 2nd & 4th Thursday @ 6PM Comp. Wastewater Mgmt. 3rd Tuesday @ 2PM Conservation Commission 1st & 3rd Thursday @ 7PM Dennis Council on Aging 3rd Tuesday @ 9AM Dennis Arts & Culture Council 2nd Tuesday @ 7PM Dennis Water District 2nd Thursday @ 4PM Dennisport Revitalization Committee 3rd Monday @ 6PM Disability Advisory Committee 1st Monday @10AM Economic Development Committee 3rd Thursday @9AM Finance Committee Meet as posted Golf Advisory Committee 2nd Monday @ 5PM Library Board 2ndThursday @ 6PM Old King’s Highway Reg. Dist. 2nd & 4th Wednesday @ 7PM Planning Board 1st & 3rd Mondays @ 7PM Recreation Commission 1st Wednesday @ 6PM School Committee 1st & 3rd Mon. @ 7PM South Dennis Hist. Dist. Comm. Two Wednesdays a month @ 6PM Waterways Committee 2nd Wednesday @ 6PM Zoning Board of Appeals 2nd & 4th Mondays @ 7PM Zoning By-Law Study 2nd Wednesday @ 1PM Changes may be made due to holidays and special agendas. All Public Meetings are officially posted with the Town Clerk at the Dennis Town Hall. For information regarding other committees, times and locations, please call 508-760-6112. 7 TERM EXPIRES TERM EXPIRES TOWN OFFICERS ELECTED OFFICIALS SELECTMEN TOWN CLERK (3 year term) (3 year term) Paul R. McCormick, Chair 2013 Theresa T. Bunce 2012 Sheryl A. McMahon, Vice Chair 2013 Alan Tuttle, Clerk 2012 WATER DISTRICT COMMISSION Heidi S. Schadt 2014 (3 year term) Wayne Bergeron, Clerk 2014 Peter McDowell 2012 Paul F. Prue 2014 CONSTABLES Charles F. Crowell 2013 (3 year term) Paul Corcoran 2013 MODERATOR FOR WATER DISTRICT Gerald Desalvatore 2013 (3 year term) George Sawyer 2013 William E. Crowell, Jr. 2013 DENNIS HOUSING AUTHORITY MODERATOR (4 elected, 1 Gov. appointed 5-yr. term) (3 year term ) Juanita Donlin, Chair 2016 Robert C. Chamberlain 2013 Valerie Foster 2015 Paul Corcoran 2013 OLD KING'S HIGHWAY REGIONAL Randi Cherchiglia 2012 HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION Luke Furey 2013 (4 year term) Nancy Friend, Exec. Director Peter Lomenzo, Jr., Chair 2015 Frank Ciambriello 2014 DENNIS-YARMOUTH REGIONAL Joshua L. Crowell, Vice Chair 2013 SCHOOL COMMITTEE William Bohlin 2012 (3 year term) Robert Waldo, Alternate 2012 James Dykeman, Jr, Chair 2012 Brian Carey 2014 Maryellen McDonagh-Angelone 2013 John Poole (Y) 2014 Andrea St. Germain 2014 Stephen Edwards (Y) 2012 John Henderson (Y) 2013 8 TERM EXPIRES TERM EXPIRES TOWN OFFICERS APPOINTED BY SELECTMEN TOWN ADMINISTRATOR DIRECTOR OF ASSESSING Richard J. White Scott Fahle 2012 ASSISTANT TOWN ADMINISTRATOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ASSESSING Sandra L. Fife Theresa Davis 2012 ADA COORDINATOR ASST ASSESSOR/FIELD APPRAISER Jacqui Beebe 2012 Ardelle Kelley 2012 ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER ASSESSOR OF BOATS Lori Miranda 2012 Holly Demers 2012 ASSISTANT ANIMAL CONTROL BEACH COORDINATOR Janet Radziewicz 2012 Harry Allen 2012 Nick Storelli 2012 SIGN CODE INSPECTORS BUILDING COMMISSIONER Brian Florence 2012 Brian Florence 2012 James Barry 2012 Elbert Ulshoeffer, Alternate 2012 Don Uitti 2012 LOCAL BUILDING INSPECTOR WIRE INSPECTORS Donald Uitti 2012 Richard Boudreau (Elec. Insp) 2012 James Barry 2012 Thomas Whelan (Elec. Insp.) 2012 PLUMBING & GAS INSPECTORS COUNCIL ON AGING DIRECTOR Anthony Teixeira 2012 Jacqui Beebe 2012 Charles Pina, Deputy 2012 OUTREACH COORDINATOR CARETAKERS OF VETERANS' GRAVES Marion Prendergast 2012 Harry Watling, Co-Chair Carl Copp, Co-Chair 2012 DPW SUPERINTENDENT Janice Riehle 2012 David Johansen 2012 Richard Riehle 2012 Thomas P. O’Connor 2012 ASST DPW SUPERINTENDENT Samuel Franco 2012 Greg Rounesville 2012 William Creighton 2012 Kevin Doherty 2012 TOWN SAFETY COORDINATOR Patrick Doherty 2012 Patricia Folcik 2012 Vincent Fountaine 2012 Michael Mahoney 2012 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR Richard Sayers 2012 Michael Whalen 2012