Town of Dennis

06/12/2026

06/12/2026

Peak tick season is here — and it's no joke.

Right now, in mid-June, we are in one of the worst windows of the year for tick bites and tick-borne illness transmission. July 4th is historically when the most people report their first symptoms — which means the clock is ticking (pun intended).

We've been seeing a lot of Lyme Disease, but Anaplasmosis, Babesiosis, and Alpha-Gal Syndrome (yes, the red meat allergy) all on the rise on Cape Cod.

The photo below was taken in Chilmark on Martha's Vineyard. The lighter brown ticks are Lone Star Ticks, which have exploded on the island and are increasingly being found across Cape Cod. The darker brown ticks are Deer Ticks — and with this year's humid weather, they are having a field day.

Scary picture? Yes. But here's the good news: tick-borne illnesses are completely preventable. Visit our website for tips and resources (link in comments)!

06/11/2026

DENNIS WASTEWATER PROJECT UPDATE JUNE 11, 2026

RJV Construction Corporation started work in late June 2025 for Contract No. 4. Robert B. Our Company, Inc. started work for Contract No. 2 in early July 2025. Dig It Construction LLC started work for Contract No. 3 in mid- July 2025. Work is currently scheduled as outlined below.

Work for the week of June 15 – June 19:

Contract No. 2:
• Continued sewer work on Main Street from Cape Cod Rail Trail to Highbank Road. Continued sewer work on Theophilus F. Smith Road, east from Route 134 - ACCESS TO TRANSFER STATION WILL BE RESTRICTED TO SOUTH GAGES WAY ON WEDNESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. One day of sewer work on Friday at the Main Street/Center Street/Trotting Park Road/Old Main Street intersection. 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 Baxter Street from Route 28 to 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:
• No scheduled work.

Two Week Look Ahead (6/22 – 6/26):

Contract No. 2:
• Completion of sewer work on Main Street south of Old Bass River Road to Cape Cod Rail Trail. Completion of sewer work on Theophilus F. Smith Road. Commencement of sewer work on South Gages Way - ACCESS TO TRANSFER STATION WILL BE RESTRICTED TO THEOPHILUS F. SMITH ROAD ON WEDNESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. 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 Baxter Street from Route 28 to 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:
• No scheduled work.

Three Week Look Ahead (6/29 – 7/3):

***Please note that no work will occur on Friday, July 3rd***

Contract No. 2:
• Continued sewer work on South Gages Way - ACCESS TO TRANSFER STATION WILL BE RESTRICTED TO THEOPHILUS F. SMITH ROAD ON WEDNESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. Commencement of sewer work on Main Street, north of Old Bass River Road toward Old Dennis Approach. 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 Baxter Street from Route 28 to 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:
• No scheduled work.

ADDITIONAL WORK

Work has started on the future recharge Site 2 located at the Corner of Old Bass River Road and Bob Crowell Road. The Town’s Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan cites requirements for a second site for recharge of treated effluent from the new Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) located on Theophilus Smith Road. Recharge for current Phase 1 work will occur at the WRRF site. However, due to DEP permitting limitations it will be necessary to also recharge at Site 2 during Phase 1. Site clearing activities are expected to be complete mid-June. Determination of future design requirements is on-going.

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.

06/11/2026

DCAL OPEN HOUSE! Thursday, June 25th, 2026, 10 AM to 2 PM at 1045 Route 134, South Dennis. Join us for our Summer Kick-Off: Dennis for All Abilities! Explore the Dennis Center for Active Living's beautiful space as we share social, health and wellness resources. Build your own birdhouse, BBQ, etc. ! All are welcome!!

06/11/2026

Huge thanks to our early National Night Out supporters!

Super Stop & Shop South Dennis
Barbo’s Furniture Dennis Port
Cape Cod 5 South Dennis
First Federal Credit Union
Fizzy Potions Cape Cod
Mindful Connections of Cape Cod
Home Aspirations LLC
Breakaway South Dennis
Cape Cod’s X 106.5 & 102.9 FM

We are so grateful to the sponsors who have already stepped up to make this year’s National Night Out on August 4th a success. It’s because of you that we can keep this community event going strong year after year!

We’re still looking for more partners to join the team. To become a sponsor and get your logo or name printed on the official event T-shirts, we need all donations finalized by June 19th.
Don’t miss the chance to be part of the fun.

If you or your business wish to become a sponsor of this great
event contact

Officer Sean Martin or Officer Kathleen Keating for more information and details [email protected]
[email protected]
Or call 774-352-1525.

Thank you for your continued support!

06/11/2026

Beginning on Friday, June 12th, the western portion of the parking lot at West Dennis Beach will be closed and inaccessible to vehicle traffic due to piping plover nesting activity. Pedestrian traffic will still be allowed access. This area will reopen when all piping plover chicks in the area have fledged. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.

06/04/2026

DENNIS WASTEWATER PROJECT UPDATE JUNE 4, 2026

RJV Construction Corporation started work in late June 2025 for Contract No. 4. Robert B. Our Company, Inc. started work for Contract No. 2 in early July 2025. Dig It Construction LLC started work for Contract No. 3 in mid- July 2025. Work is currently scheduled as outlined below.

Work for the week of June 8 – June 12:

Contract No. 2:
• Continued sewer work on Main Street, two work zones: Highbank Road to approximately 550 feet south and from Cape Cod Rail Trail to Highbank Road. HIGHBANK/MAIN INTERSECTION WORK IS COMPLETE AND ACCESS IS OPEN ALONG HIGHBANK ROAD BUT CLOSURES REMAIN FOR MAIN STREET IN BOTH THE NORTH AND SOUTH DIRECTIONS. Continued sewer work on Theophilus F. Smith Road, east from Route 134 - ACCESS TO TRANSFER STATION WILL BE RESTRICTED TO SOUTH GAGES WAY ON WEDNESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. 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 Baxter Street from Route 28 to 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:
• No scheduled work.

Two Week Look Ahead (6/15 – 6/19):

Contract No. 2:
• Continued sewer work on Main Street, two work zones: Highbank Road to approximately 550 feet south and from Cape Cod Rail Trail to Highbank Road. HIGHBANK/MAIN INTERSECTION WORK IS COMPLETE AND ACCESS IS OPEN ALONG HIGHBANK ROAD BUT CLOSURES REMAIN FOR MAIN STREET IN BOTH THE NORTH AND SOUTH DIRECTIONS. Continued sewer work on Theophilus F. Smith Road, east from Route 134 - ACCESS TO TRANSFER STATION WILL BE RESTRICTED TO SOUTH GAGES WAY ON WEDNESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. 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 Baxter Street from Route 28 to 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:
• No scheduled work.

Three Week Look Ahead (6/22 – 6/26):

Contract No. 2:
• Completion of sewer work on Main Street, two work zones: Highbank Road to approximately 550 feet south and from Cape Cod Rail Trail to Highbank Road. HIGHBANK/MAIN INTERSECTION WORK IS COMPLETE AND ACCESS IS OPEN ALONG HIGHBANK ROAD BUT CLOSURES REMAIN FOR MAIN STREET IN BOTH THE NORTH AND SOUTH DIRECTIONS. Completion of sewer work on Theophilus F. Smith Road, east from Route 134 - ACCESS TO TRANSFER STATION WILL BE RESTRICTED TO SOUTH GAGES WAY ON WEDNESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. 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 Baxter Street from Route 28 to 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:
• No scheduled work.

ADDITIONAL WORK

Work has started on the future recharge Site 2 located at the Corner of Old Bass River Road and Bob Crowell Road. The Town’s Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan cites requirements for a second site for recharge of treated effluent from the new Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) located on Theophilus Smith Road. Recharge for current Phase 1 work will occur at the WRRF site. However, due to DEP permitting limitations it will be necessary to also recharge at Site 2 during Phase 1. Site clearing is currently on-going at this location to determine future design requirements.

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.

06/04/2026

Come join the Dennis Affordable Housing Trust this Monday, June 8, 2026 at 5:00 pm in the Stone Hearing Room at Town Hall as we kick-off the update to the Dennis Housing Production Plan with Barrett Planning Group. Our Local Comprehensive Plan consultant (BSC Group) will also be in attendance. Hear about recent progress and share your insights, thoughts and ideas. For more inf visit: www.town.dennis.ma.us/lcp