The Upper County Bridge will reopen this Tuesday, May 14, 2013, after a 6 month closure to remove the old bridge and replace it with a brand new state of the art bridge. The final layer of asphalt was poured on Friday. Just some finishing touches on Monday and the barriers will be removed on Tuesday. The 2 new signs, Entering Dennis Port on the west side of the bridge and Thanks for Visiting Dennis Port on the east side will not be ready for several more weeks.

SSCA will hold their May meeting on Thursday, May 2, 2013 at the Community Room of the Dennis Police Dept. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. May's meeting will feature photographs and movies of last year's Concert Series and the Senior Christmas Dinner. Dues are due.....

Effective after our May 20, 2013 meeting the Dennis Port Revitalization Committee will meet on the first Monday of the month rather than the 3rd Monday. All meetings are open to the public. All meetings are at the Dennis Public Library at 6 p.m. Entrance to the Community Room if from the side door on Edwards St.

Meeting dates for the Dennis Port Revitalization Committee through Jan. 2014.

May 20, 2013
June 3,  2013
July 1,   2013
Aug. 5,  2013
Sept. 9, 2013 ( second Monday, due to Labor day )
Oct. 7,  2013
Nov. 4,  2013
Dec. 2,  2013
Jan. 6,  2014 ( Happy New Year )

Greg Mentzer will be opening his new photography studio around Memorial Day weekend. Greg is opening his studio, Mentzer Photography, in the building on the attached east side of the Antique Center on Main St. This long time vacant storefront has already undergone a remarkable transformation. There could be some more big news with the exterior of the building, but we will keep everyone guessing for now. We wish Greg nothing but the Best in this location. If anyone has an old camera, not in working condition, and would like to donate it to Greg for part of his window display, let us know and we will make arrangements with Greg. email dennisportrevitalization@gmail.com

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Ever want to pick the brain of a Chief or a Director of a town department?  Here's your chance!
 
The Police and Fire Chiefs and some Department Directors will be available at the following times and locations for an informal conversation over a cup of coffee:
 
 
Good Friends Cafe on School Street, West Dennis on Wednesday the 24th from 10:00am to noon.
Cape Cod Chat House on Route 6A in Dennis Village on Thursday the 25th from 2:00 to 4:00pm.
Auntie's Ice Cream on Route 28 in Dennisport Center on Friday the 26th from 6:00 to 7:00pm.
 
 
It was our intention to keep the setting relaxed and informal, so please feel free to stop by and ask questions or just say HI.  Please help spread the word if you know of anyone that may want to take advantage of this opportunity.  Hope to see you there!
 
 

Thanks to Fritz Glass on Upper County for loaning us this great picture. Where was this gas station ? What is there today ? Send your guess to dennisportrevitalization@gmail.com

Can you name any of the people in the picture ? This picture was taken in 1958.

The Friends of the
Dennis Public Library
Present 
The Author's Friday Series
Featuring
William Martin
"The Lincoln Letter" 
 
Friday, April 26, 2013 @ 2:00 PM
5 Hall St
Dennis Port MA 02639



  Greetings!
 
The popular Author's Friday Series will kick off its tenth season on April 26 at 2:00 at the Dennis Public Library in Dennis Port with best-selling novelist William Martin and "The Lincoln Letter".  Martin, a perennial Series favorite, is widely considered to be one of the best writers of historical fiction in the business today.  No less than Doris Kearns Goodwin described "The Lincoln Letter" as "an irresistible combination of sparkling mystery, intriguing characters and lively history....."
 
William Martin is the Boston-based author of ten historical novels including "Cape Cod", "Back Bay". "Annapolis" and "City Of Dreams". Over three million of his books are in print today.
 
The Author's Friday Series is presented from April to September by the Friends of the Dennis Public Library.  Most events are free and open to the public but, because seating is limited, registration is urged by visiting the Library at 5 Hall Street, Dennis Port or calling 508-760-6219.

 
Brewster Bookstore

The Brewster Bookstore will have copies of Martin's book for sale at the event.
 
Visit The Brewster Bookstore by clicking here or on the image above or visit in person..
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If anyone would like to contact the Dennis Port Revitalization Committee our email is: dennisportrevitalization@gmail.com

The Dennis Port Revitalization Committee will be meeting on Monday at 6 p.m. at the Dennis Public Library Community Room. We realize it is a Holiday, Patriot's Day, but it's almost impossible to reschedule a meeting. We have 3 speakers scheduled for this meeting. Local Business for a Strong Cape Economy and a Cape Cod Environmental Group, Association to Protect Cape Cod will speak on the negative effects to the local economy if Lowe's is built. Also on the agenda is the future plans of 645 Main St. Leah Howlett representing Grand Cove Realty and the Architect of the Project, Charles Spiegel, will give a brief presentation and will be available to answer any questions. Here is the agenda and as always the Public is invited. Hope to see a full house.

Town of Dennis
Public Meeting Notice
 
   This is to formally advise that, as required by Chapter 28 of the ACTS of 2009 which amends MGL Chapter 30A Laws of Massachusetts, the
 
    Board/Committee:                  Dennis Port Revitalization Committee
    Meeting Day & Date:               Monday, April 15, 2013:     Meeting Time: 6:00 PM
    Meeting Place:                        Dennis Town Library
                                                 5 Hall St, Dennis Port, MA.
 
    Agenda
    Call to Order

Introduce New Members/Volunteer Reports

2.    Guest Speakers for “Local Business for a Strong Economy” and “Association to Preserve Cape Cod”     

3.   Old Business/Status Reports ( discussion of all aspects of the following subjects may be undertaken )
    Kiosk       
    Karl’s Landmark Property aka 645 Main St. Hearing Continued
    Web Site Update/Complete Revision
    Heritage Sands
    Bocci Court Status
    Letter to Garden Club
    Bridge Replacement Status

4.   New Business    
    New Municipal Parking Sign
    New Business: Power Yoga of Cape Cod
    Minutes from Nov., Dec., Jan. & Mar.
    Volunteers to Clean & Trim Pocket Park
    RSTF Meeting on Apr. 25, 2013/Dennis Port Sidewalk, Rt.28 Presentation by Town   Engineer
    Unanticipated Other
Next Meeting
    May 20, 2013

    Adjournment   
   
         
    The items listed are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair, which may be
    discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items
    not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.

The Planning Board has continued the site review of 645 Main St. until the May 6, 2013 meeting. This is the 4th and final continuance.

The SSCA will be meeting on Thursday, April 4, 2013 at the Dennis Police Station Community Room. Remember to bring your checkbook, dues are due. Ray Hebert will be a guest speaker.

Coming some time this month will be a totally redesigned Dennis Port Revitalization Committee website. Many thanks to Brenda Donovan owner of Swan River Web Design for her work and involvement in this project. The new website will have the latest bells and whistles. Once the new website goes up, I'll have to adjust to the learning curve. We believe it will be a much easier website to negotiate and read. So Stay Tuned.

The April meeting of the Dennis Port Revitalization Committee will be Monday, April 15, 2013 at the Dennis Public Library at 6 p.m. in the Community Room. There will be an informational presentation by the "Say No to Lowe's" Committee. More info to follow.

News around Dennis Port...To see pictures of the 2 bridge projects, click on the picture gallery tab on the left side of the page. The click on the sub-gallery Rt. 28 & Upper County Bridge Projects.

Upper County Bridge: The concrete pour for the deck is scheduled for Tuesday, Mar. 26th.  This is subject to weather conditions. The next 2 phases will be sidewalks over the bridge and finish grading Upper County on both approaches to the bridge. Still shooting for a May 15th. completion date.

Rt. 28 Bridge: Verizon is still moving lines and other infrastructure to the North side of the bridge. Construction has started on the South side of the temporary bridge over Swan River. This project has a long way to go, well into late 2014. Once the temporary bridge is constructed and traffic is diverted onto it, then the demolition of the old bridge will begin. Once the demo is complete then they will start the new bridge. When the new bridge has been completed, then the demo will begin on the temporary bridge.

Heritage Sands: Demolition is in full swing on the old Grindell's RV Park, a 7 acre site off of Old Wharf Rd. This will be the eventual home of 63  ( 1,2 & 3 bedroom ) seasonal condo's.

New Municipal Parking Sign: A big Thank You to Greg Rounsville and his crew at DPW for installing a new taller Municipal Parking sign in the island next to the bus stop on Rt. 28, just before Marine Liquors.

Bocce Courts: The Dennis Port Revitalization Committee is working with a number of Town departments, local businesses, civic groups and individuals to make 2 Bocce Courts on the Village Green a reality this year.

Coming soon will be several reprints of the 2004 and 2005 Dennis Historical Society Newsletter containing stories of downtown Dennis Port in the 1930's and 40's written and compiled by Phyllis Horton. Phyllis is a walking and talking Dennis Historian with a mind and memory that would put any computer to shame. She is a legend among her peers and just fascinating to talk and listen too. Hopefully we can get these reprints on the website within the next week.

The decking is being laid on the Upper County Bridge. According to my top secret sources the Bridge work is on schedule and they are looking at a May 15th. date give or take a day for the Grand Re-opening. Whatever the date is, it won't be soon enough for the businesses on the East side of the bridge. Here are some pictures of the bridge as of March 12, 2013.

For those people who missed last weeks Dennis Port Crime Watch Mtg. that included a presentation by the Police Chief. Mike Whalen, you have a second opportunity to see the presentation tonight at the West Dennis Library at 6 p.m. His request for 5 additional patrol officers and a Sgt. as well as part time civilian dispatchers will require a Prop 2 1/2 override. The Chief will outline and justify his request in the Dennis Police Department's " Five Year Strategic Plan." 

You will also be brought up to date with what is happening, crime wise, in Dennis. 

For the second straight month Grand Cove Realty Trust has requested and was granted a continuance to the April 1st Planning Board meeting. They are seeking a Site Plan Review/Special Permit to modify an existing building at 645 Main St.   ( Rt. 28 ) for a gallery and restaurant and to add 36 10'x10' outdoor retail canopies. We will stay on top of this project and keep our readers up to date.

Officer Ryan Carr held his monthly Dennis Port Crime Watch Meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 20th. Chief Michael Whalen and Lt. Dimatteo were the guest speakers. Mehgan from the Board of Health also gave an update from her department.

The Chief stated that over a 3 day period during the Blizzard, 502 people and 40 animals utilized the Shelter at DY. He said it was a great effort by a number of Town agencies. Burglaries have subsided, but there were 158 B & E's for the last quarter of the year. All surrounding Cape towns were also experiencing a significant increase in B & E's, this is not just a Dennis problem.

The Chief also gave a very informative power point presentation on the Dennis Police Department's 5 yr. ( 2013-2017 ) Strategic Plan. The plan was developed over 10 sessions with the Command Staff and they received input from a number of elected officials, department heads, school personnel and a public survey. As a result of this information and other factors, the Chief is looking for a $650,000+ increase in his budget to hire 5 officers and add a Sgt. This would result in a tax increase of $43.00 a year for the median priced house in Dennis. As a full time resident and taxpayer, I fully support the Chief's request.

The Chief is looking for the Public's support at his budget hearing on March 4th. at Town Hall. If you have the opportunity to see the Chief give this presentation, take the time to see and hear it. You can also receive a copy of the plan via email through the Police Dept.

PRESS RELEASE
DENNIS POLICE DEPARTMENT
90 Bob Crowell Rd., South Dennis, MA. 02660
Business: (508) 394-1315
Direct: 774-352-1435
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
 
DATE:   February 22, 2013
 
CONTACT: Lt. Peter DiMatteo
 
SUBJECT:  Dennis Police Department gathering information for Dennis (primary)  residences and businesses regarding damage from the February 8-9th 2013 Blizzard.
 
The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is initiating an effort to determine whether the Commonwealth and any of its counties may be eligible to receive federal disaster assistance under a Presidential declaration as a result of the February 8-9th 2013 Blizzard.
This determination of eligibility is a multi-step process and at this time MEMA is engaging in the 1st step of the process; ie: “initial damage assessments”.
Under this process MEMA is seeking information to determine eligibility.
One of the areas that MEMA will be gathering information on is for “Individual Assistance” (IA), regarding damage and impacts to a primary residence and business property. In evaluating damages, the primary factor considered is overall impacts to the residents and businesses. Generally, to qualify for IA disaster assistance, the state must show that hundreds of  primary residences or businesses have suffered significant damage or were destroyed and that insurance either is not available or was inadequate.
If you have sustained damage to your Dennis primary residence or Dennis business we will need the following information:
Street Address, type of residence or business, type of damage and if there is insurance.
This information is needed no later than Tuesday February 26th 2013.
To report damage in the Town of Dennis, please go to Dennis Police Department’s website at www.dennispolice.com and click on the February 8-9th 2013 Blizzard link. You can also call the Dennis Police Department’s special phone line that has been set up, 774-352-1575, and leave your information.
 
Please note that seasonal homes are not eligible for this process.
 
For more information please go to the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency’s website at www.mass.gov/eopss/agencies/mema/.
 
 
 
 

Due to a number of weather related reasons, tonights ( Monday, Feb. 11, 2013 ) Dennis Port Revitalization meeting has been cancelled. Next meeting is March 18th.

Summit Realty and their Dennis Port representative, Fred McFadden, have found another quality tenant. Power Yoga of Cape Cod will be moving in this Spring at 675 Main St. This will be the 5th new storefront in their block of buildings to open in the past 2 years. The Dennis Port Revitalization Committee would like to "Thank" Summit Realty for their untiring effort to bring vitality back into the downtown area.

 

The Selectmen will be holding a public hearing on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013 at 5 p.m at Town Hall. This hearing was requested by a neighborhood group that wants this project to be reviewed by the Cape Cod Commission. The Dennis Port Revitalization Committee ( DPRC ) has followed this project closely since its inception and initial presentation in 2011. The developer has made numerous concessions along the way. The project has already been delayed and a referral to the Cape Cod Commission ( CCC ) would put the entire project into an indefinite delay and jeopardy. While the project sits idle there is an economic hit to the local economy. The area has 7 acres of prime real estate sitting empty on Old Wharf Rd.. There are no workers on site, who could be patronizing local businesses and spending money in Dennis Port. There will be no one using the site during the summer. That is a loss of approx. 300 people a week  (when it was an RV Park, 144 RV spaces, plus several cottages ) spending money in Dennis. The new development calls for 63 seasonal cottages. When and if it is developed there will be significantly less people and vehicles using this site. The Dennis Port Revitalization Committee believes there is enough oversight and review of the project by the competent and professional employees of the Town of Dennis in the Engineering, Planning, Conservation and Building Departments. The State DEP will also set their guidelines and mandates. A referral to the Cape Cod Commission is an unnecessay delay and a slap in the face to hard working and dedicated Town employees.

If you have any old photo's of Dennis Port either downtown, old businesses, or beach scenes and would like to share them, send via email to dennisportrevitalization@gmail.com we will post your picture on the website and add it to the picture gallery.

I just want to remind all the readers of this website that all the businesses on the East side of the Upper County Bridge are open. Please take an extra 10 minutes to use the detour to frequent these businesses. Hart Farm is basically on Winter hours right now selling firewood, but Don is usually around, stop in say "Hi. The same goes for Clancy's who has some great deals going now. I had the pleasure of dining there this evening and the food and service was excellent. Need an oil change or some mechanical work done on your car bring it on over to Don & Dave's next to Clancy's. Want to see an artisan at work, stop in Fritz's Glass. It is an amazing process to watch. Please Support your local businesses during this construction and detour period expected to last until Memorial Day. All the affected businesses on Upper County need your help to make it through the winter.

Unfortunately the start of the project has been delayed with new issues and concerns from abutters in the area. There is a continued hearing tonight (1/3/13 ) at 7 p.m. at Town Hall in front of the Conservation Commission. As stated previously, the Dennis Port Revitalization Committee fully supports this project. The addition of 63 new and up to code cottages off of Old Wharf Rd. would bring some much needed revenue to the local economy now and in the future. Hopefully we will have a positive update after tonight's meeting. It will be on Channel 18 at 7 p.m. Update: Jan. 10, 2013 read today's issue of the Register for the latest information on this project.

The Bridge on Upper County ( by Clancy's ) will be closing on Monday, Nov. 26, 2012 and hopefully the new replacement bridge will be up and running before Memorial Day 2013. All traffic on Upper County from Sea St. to Rt. 134 will be detoured.  Work will also start on the temporary bridge on Rt. 28 at Swan River during the same time frame. Just to add to all the traffic woes, new sidewalks will be installed on Rt. 134 from Upper County down to Rt. 28.

We will be working with the Contractors and Police to minimize the impact on local businesses. Hopefully this can and will be done through cooperation, communication and collaboration. We will keep you Posted and Up to Date on this website.

Update: 1/2/13, the below pictures show the progress on the Upper County Bridge since Nov. 26th. Due to State regulations the contractor cannot work in or disturb the water from Jan. 15th to June 15th. Hopefully they will complete the new pilings/supports in the next 13 days.

Check out page 44 of the January edition of Cape Cod Magazine now at your local news stand. The magazine highlighted 28 people to watch this year on Cape Cod and Dennis Port  Revitalizers were picked as a group. The Revitalizers include Fred McFadden, who represents Summit Realty Partners, he is transforming vacant storefronts into vibrant long term businesses. Nicole Merriman owner of Hot Diggity Dog Wash & Boutique has had a very successful first year in Dennis Port. Nicole should also win an award for best window decorations. Alyson Bucchiere, owner of the very popular Buckies Biscotti has been a great catalyst in bringing energy and people back into downtown Dennis Port. Buckies is open 365 days a year. Last, but not least, is the Dennis Port Revitalization Committee that is working hand in hand with all the merchants downtown and civic organizations to renew the popularity and excitement that will once again make Dennis Port a #1 destination for visitors and residents. Let the work continue....

This pole in front of the branches is the future home of a new 3 sided Kiosk, designed and built by our past chair, Tom Huettner. The Kiosk is nearing completion and should be up by Spring. The pole is located just inside the entrance to the Village Green. We are soliticiting donations of plexi glass and koma trim to finish it up.

The Holidays have come and gone. It's now time to plan goals for 2013. The first one is to change the 7 member requirement in the Charge to a 5 member Committee with 2 alternates. The reason is, to be able to reasonably sustain a legal quorum at our meetings. With 7 members in the Charge we need 4 members at every meeting. For the past several years we have been able to maintain 5 voting members. A 5 member Committee requires 3 members to fulfill the quorum requirement. We just received an inquiry today for a potential new member in the very near future. If you are interested in serving on the Committeee please send an email to dennisportrevitalization@gmail.com.

South Side Civic Association has once again made the holiday season a little merrier and brighter by decorating the Gazebo in the Village Green, the railings along the park and placed swags on all the intersecting streets ( 11 streets ) on Rt. 28/Main St. Dennis Port.  A big Thank You to Hart Farm for donating the roping garland for the Gazebo. SSCA completed the project just before the Dennis Port Stroll kicked off. South Side Civic will also be hosting the Senior Light Tour and Dinner next Monday, Dec. 17, 2012 at the Senior Center. A record crowd is expected. We would be remiss in not mentioning this stuff does not happen in a vacuum. It is a collaboration and cooperation between a Civic Association, merchants who donate products and unsung volunteers who just go about getting it done. Thank You......

Downtown Dennis Port was the place to be on Sat. Dec. 8th. All the stores and businesses participated in the Elf on the Shelf. Serenity was passing out free samples of Aunties' Ice Cream up and down Main St. A Steel Drum band was playing Christmas music throughout the day outside the Antique Center. The free Canoli's at Buckies were excellent. Joe was doing his world famous Lobster Mac & Cheese at the Dennis Port General Store. Each store had a free tasty treat. A big round of applause for all the participating merchants for a job well done. Plans are already underway for a much bigger stroll next year.

 

                                                            Christmas Display At Buckies

                                                      Joe Labelle and his Lobster Mac & Cheese

                                       Serenity passing out free samples from Aunties' Ice Cream

Maryanne Barlow of Beans and Bears located at 668 Rt.28 has organized a last minute Christmas Stroll on Dec. 8th for downtown Dennis Port. There will be Santa Claus, musicians and other attractions from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more info go to www.hotdiggityonline.com/stroll

The Upper County Bridge work will begin in earnest on Monday 11/26/12 when the contractor closes the bridge. Detours will be in place. You should be able to access all the businesses west of the bridge from Rt. 134. If you want to access any of the businesses on the east side of the bridge ( for example Clancy's, Hart Farm, Fritz Glass etc. ) you will have to go down Rt. 134 to Rt. 28. At the intersection of Rt. 28/Main St go east or take a left onto Rt. 28 and then take a left at Sea St. and take Sea St. to Upper County Rd. take a left onto Upper County to access the above mentioned businesses as well as all the businesses east of the Upper County bridge.

Keep your fingers crossed that all goes well and the bridge reopens prior to Memorial Day 2013.

Mark your calendar. Aunties' Ice Cream, 671 Main St./Rt. 28, will be hosting a Grand Opening from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 24, 2012.  The Dennis Port Revitalization Committee wishes "Aunties" nothing but the Best....Good Luck from the Committee !!! They will be open 7 days a week for the next couple of weeks.





The Staff at Aunties L-R: Michael, Donna, Robin, Dan and Serenity. It's a family affair.

Sodium is in the process of opening at 669 Main St. on Rt. 28. Cynthia Nolan is busy setting up her Art & Design Studio. Cynthia has not set her hours yet.

Another Love, next door to Sodium at 671 Main St. ( formerly Puzzles, Toys and More ) is also filling up with inventory. The new owner, Courtney Destefano makes most of her products by hand. She carries a number of hand made Tie Dye Tee Shirts  and other clothing apparel, plus seaglass jewlery, handmade purses, wreaths and more. She plans to be open 12-4p.m. Tuesday through Sat.  Stop by and meet the new owners.

Below is a link to an informal poll to help the Dennis Port Revitalization Committee in determining the interest of year round and summer residents in the game of Bocce. Thank you for your participation and feel free to forward this to your neighbors. This Poll will close on November 22, 2012.

Click here to take the survey

If you have any further comments or ideas please feel free to contact us via email at dennisportrevitalization@gmail.com

This is one of two Bocce Courts in Harwich at Brooks Park.

The editor would like to apologize for the lack of information/news over the past month. My son got married here in Dennis Port and the editor and his bride took a 40th wedding anniversary trip to Arizona and Nevada. Now it's time to get back to publishing all the news that is fit to print.                     

  "Sunset in the Grand Canyon"

Let's start with the Heritage Sands project on Old Wharf Rd. The developers are going before the Planning Board at a public hearing on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012 at 7 p.m. for an informal site plan review. The majority of trailers have been removed from the site and the developers are looking at an early December ground breaking. This will be the future home of approx. 63 one, two and three bedroom cottages. This project will be a great boost to the local businesses and economy.

                                    The R.V's and Trailers are Gone

The construction barriers have already gone up on Main St./RT. 28 over the Swan River Bridge. Work has begun on rerouting all the utilities and wires under the bridge. This is anticipated to be a 2 year project. A temporay bridge will be built over the winter. When the Upper County Bridge has been replaced and finished around Memorial Day ( hopefully sooner ) the State DOT and the contractor will go full time on the Rt. 28 Bridge. Traffic will be diverted over the temporary bridge while the old bridge is dismantled. Construction will then begin on the new bridge. When the new bridge is finished the temporary bridge will be removed.

                         Swan River Bridge on Rt. 28/Main St.

Upper County Bridge by Clancy's

Just to compound the problems this area ( Swan River Bridge on RT. 28/Main St. ) will be part of the detour route when Upper County Road is closed after Thanksgiving. This project is scheduled to start on Monday, Nov. 26, 2012. The projected completion date of the Upper County Bridge ( by Clancy's ) is May 2013. Keep your fingers crossed. I guess the good news is the sidewalk project on Rt. 134 from Rt. 28 to Upper County that was scheduled for this fall has been pushed back to the spring of 2013. I will post all the detour routes as soon as they are available from the Dennis P.D.

The Mural is looking great. If you haven't been downtown recently check it out. It is at the corner Of Hall and Edward Sts. If you go to the library and look north you can't miss it. Go to the picture gallery on the left side of this page and click on the sub-gallery Mural.

Signs have been posted in front of the recently sold building at 645 Main St. ( the old Karl's Landmark and Brennan's restaurant to the left of Pizzazz on Rt. 28 ) that it is the future home of Cape Cod Artisans Marketplace....

The Dennis Port Revitalization Committee is presently gathering information on the interest, cost and location of future Bocce Courts in Dennis Port. Two potential locations are Sea View Park and the Village Green. They are also working on a Kiosk for the Village Green and using the ship in the mural as a licensed logo for Dennis Port. Just to make sure the Committee members don't fall asleep on the job they have also started to work with the Dennis Arts and Cultural Committee to establish a Cultural District in Dennis Port.

Two new businesses have apparently opened in the previous location of Puzzles, Toys and More and The Studio. We hope that Bob & Maxine Juliano are enjoying their retirement. There are no signs or business names on the businesses at this time. They were not open on my visits downtown. Speaking of downtown, The Dennis Port General Store always has multiple customers every time I stop by there. They have something for everyone. They have great Dennis Port hats and tee shirts and other clothing. If you like to cook or are buying new utensils or appliances for your kitchen they sell top of the line products. If the kids need games they have that too.

Sad to report that barring a miracle it does not look good for the annual Dennis Port Christmas Stroll. Several key and instrumental business owners that were actively involved in organizing the Christmas Stroll are no longer in business.

Stay tuned for more updates and photo's this weekend....

In what could be a record for the world's fastest store closing, Cape House Consignments on Main St. closed less than 2 weeks after opening....Jenny Boston Boutiques, by the Swan River Bridge, also closed its doors after 3 months and what appeared to be a very busy summer. Puzzles, Toys & More will be closing their doors permanently on Sept. 30, 2012. Take advantage of the big store closing sale presently going on and buy your Christmas gifts early.

The Mural on Hall St. by the Dennis Public Library has been officially completed. A reception was held last Friday night, Sept. 15, 2012, at Hans DeCastellane Art Gallery on Main St.

A big " Thank You " and job well done to Hans DeCastellane, the students of DY that actually painted the Mural and all the other contributors listed on the second picture below.

If you go to the photo gallery on this website and click on Schooner Mural, you can see the project in chronological order from beginning to end.

 

Open 2 new businesses downtown and 3 close !!! One step forward and 3 steps back. Stay Tuned for more Info.

Groovy Afternoon had the large crowd dancing in their seats last night ( 8/7/12 ). The only thing missing from their Woodstock theme was the mud. They covered all the key performers of the Woodstock era. The lead singer does a great Janis Joplin. There was actually one person in attendance that was at Woodstock on that August weekend in 1969. It was nice to see all the families taking advantage of the perfect night. The picnic atmosphere has caught on with a number of the concert goers enjoying pizza, subs and other foods and desserts on their blankets and picnic benches. A big "Thank You" to Dickey Insurance for sponsoring last night's concert

There are 3 concerts left for this summer season. Tues. Aug. 14 at 6 p.m. "Sock Hop with Greg Buckley" sponsored by Coastal Engineering.

 Tues. Aug. 21, 2012 is Dave Hickey-"Beatles & More" sponsored by Boudreau Business Center.

Final Concert of the Summer...Tues. Aug. 28, 2012..." The Fabulous Liz Saunders sponsored by Medical Alarms of Cape Cod.

Our roving reporter has sadly informed us that.... Puzzles, Toys & More will be closing their doors at their present location on September 30, 2012. They were a great anchor store downtown and will be greatly missed. Stop by to wish Bob & Maxine, great success in their future endeavors.

It seems like it has only rained twice all summer. Unfortunately both times were on the past two Tuesday's causing the cancellation of both Summer Concerts. Hopefully we will have sunny skies for "Groovy Afternoon" next Tuesday ( Aug. 7, 2012 ) at 6 p.m. They were a big hit last summer. Hope to see a large crowd on Tuesday as we wind down the summer concert season.

New post on Dennis MA Economic Development


Dennisport Is Looking Good!
by Daniel Fortier
I got a chance to take a walk around the Dennisport Village Center yesterday and loved what I saw! So much new in the village!  If you have not been down there recently, it is a definite must visit!

We have all worked hard for the past decade to promote this recovery, it is great to see Main Street so vibrant!  Before you decide to take off to the Mall to do some shopping this summer, remember to check out our local businesses.  Puzzles, Toys and More has returned to the village.  The Hydrangea House, Dennis Natural Market, and The General Store all continue to draw in their long term customers.  And, now in the block that has been anchored by Buckies for the past two summers we have added an art gallery and pet boutique, with more new businesses soon to arrive.

So many great businesses to visit (I know I have not mentioned all of you).

As the saying goes, if you haven't visited Dennisport lately, you haven't visited Dennisport!

And do not forget to stop and see the Mural being painted on Hall Street! Just absolutely AWESOME!



Daniel Fortier | July 26, 2012 at 2:45 pm | Tags: Community Assets, Dennisport, Dennisport Village Center, Economic Development | Categories: Community Assets, Dennisport, Dennisport Village Center, Economic Development | URL: http://wp.me/pidVn-ev
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The Mural is starting to take shape, Thanks to Hans and his 3 students. Go to the picture gallery on the left side of this page, click on the name picture gallery ( a number of sub gallery's will appear ) click on Schooner Mural to see the progress.

 

 

"This project is generously supported by grants from the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod; the Dennis Arts & Culture Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency; and ArtsLink - the Youth Arts Foundation."
 

It was another banner evening for the South Side Civic Association's, "Summer Concerts Series in the Park". Another 100 plus people took advantage of the great weather and free entertainment. Kathleen Healey kept the crowd entertained with her "Folk Style" songs from the 60 & 70's. It was nice to see family's and friends set up blankets for picnics and all the picknic tables in use. There was Pizza, Watermelons, Hot Dogs, Pasta Salad, Sandwiches and even Smores being enjoyed by those in attendance. As usual those in attendance were appreciative and generous with their donations to help defray the costs. Make plans with your neighbors to attend next Tuesday Night at 6 p.m. Get there early to reserve a table or bring a couple of blankets for a picnic. The entertainment for Tuesday, July 24, 2012 will be the Fabulous Liz Saunders, sponsored by Medical Alarms of Cape Cod.

New businesses perk up downtown Dennisport
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Parking is at a premium  in downtown Dennisport, where two new businesses have recently opened their doors and a third is preparing to open later this month.

 

To see the latest pictures click on the Picture Gallery on the left hand side of this page.

The brick wall on Hall St. at the end of Edwards St. is being prepped for the Schooner Mural by Hans deCastellane and students from DY High School. The project will begin this week either Wed. or Thur. and will continue to the end of the month ( July 2012 ). We will keep you up to date with pictures as the Mural progresses. The finished project will look like the below picture. Thanks again to Carlyn Carey, of the Dennis Port Revitalization Committee, for her perserverance and positive attitude for making this Mural a reality. 

To follow the progress of Hans and his students click on the Picture Gallery on the left hand side of the Home page. Then click on the sub gallery " Schooner Mural ".

"This project is generously supported by grants from the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod; the Dennis Arts & Culture Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency; and ArtsLink - the Youth Arts Foundation."
 

Congratulations to the following Dennis Port businesses for receiving "Readers Choice Awards from WickedLocalFavorites.com

 

Gold Award for Best Bakery: Buckies

Gold Award for Best Coffee Shop: Buckies

Gold Award for Best Ice Cream Shop: Sundae School

#1 Restaurant for Steak: Clancy's

#1 Restaurant for Mexican Food: BZ's Mexican Pizzeria

#1 Restaurant for Fine Dining: Ocean House

Honorable Mention for Seafood Restaurant: Original Seafood

Honorable Mention for Pizza Place: Dennisport House of Pizza

Jenny Boston Boutique has just opened its 6th store at 19 Main St. Dennis Port ( Rt. 28 ) next to Honey Dew Donuts. Starting the week of July 4th they will be open 7 days a week from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The Dennis Port Revitalization Committee wishes them a successful and prosperous future in Dennis Port.

Unfortunately they closed down in Sept. 2012...

Their website is www.Jennyboston.com

All concerts take place at the Dennis Port Village Green, on Hall St., at 6 p.m. this year. This is an hour earlier than past years. South Side Civic still needs sponsors for the last 3 concerts. It takes approximately $250.00 to sponsor each concert.

If you or your business can afford it please contact dennisportrevitalization@gmail.com and we will forward your donation information to SSCA. 

If you haven't been to any of these concerts, now is the time to mark your calendars. It's a great night out for the family. Invite your neighbors and have a picnic during the concert. Stop in Buckies for a refreshing Ice Coffee or Ice Tea and a snack or meal to take over to the Village Green for the concert. You can take the kids over to the General Store for some penny candy. Then after the concert, stop in Aunties' Ice Cream Parlor     ( opening in early July at 671 Main St. ) for some ice cream or maybe a frappe.

July 3, 2012:  Dave & Marsha Burbank Duo: Classic Americana: sponsored by  Ebb Tide/Chase & Merchant. This is also the night of the annual Strawberry Shortcake Festival, sponsored by "By the Sea B&B".

July 10, 2012: Anti-Ques-60's,70's & More, sponsored by Mid Cape Garage Door

 

July 17, 2012:  Folk Stylings of Kathleen Healey, sponsored by Summit Realty Partners

 

July 24, 2012: The Fabulous Liz Saunders, sponsored by Medical Alarms USA

July 31, 2012: Irish Balladeer, Chris Henshaw, sponsored by Realty Executives, Ed & Agnes Chatelain

 

Aug. 7, 2012: Return to Woodstock with Groovy Afternoon, sponsored by Coastal Engineering Company Inc.

 

Aug. 14, 2012: Sock Hop with Greg Buckley, sponsored by Dickey Insurance Agency Inc.

Aug. 21, 2012 :Dave Hickey-Beatles & More, sponsored by Boudreau Business Center

Michael Smith has announced that Lifeline Medical Alarms has bought his company, Medical Alarms USA. The bad news is Lifeline will be closing the present office location of Medical Alarms USA  later this summer. The Dennis Port Revitalization Committee wishes Mike the best in his future endeavors.

Coming soon in early July to downtown Dennis Port, will be Aunties' Ice Cream Parlor. It will have the old Soda Fountain theme. They will also be serving Frappes, Ice Cream Soda's and everything else that involves ice cream. This will be a year round business and the on- season hours will be 12 noon to 10 p.m. The Dennis Port Revitalization Committee wishes Robin, Dan and Donna the Best of Luck in their new venture. Stay Tuned for more Info. Just think... you will be able to grab an ice cream before or after the Tuesday Summer Concerts.

Hot Diggity Dog Boutique had a very successful Grand Opening last weekend. Pictured below is Dennis Port Community Policing Officer Ryan Carr and Animal Control Officer, Lori Miranda. Visit Hot Diggity on line at www.hotdiggityonline.cpm

 

 

Sometime late Saturday night ( 6/9/12 ) the "Pocket Park" was hit by a tagger who defaced the west facing wall of the Antique Center. The Dennis Police have been notified and are investigating.

Ted Dimond and Hans DeCastellane at Hans new gallery at 669 Main St. It was a very nice reception on Saturday night.  The Dennis Port Revitalization Committee wish Hans great success in his new location.

Hans deCastellane will be hosting his opening reception on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at his new location 669 Main St. Dennis Port, between the hours of 5-8 p.m. The reception is open to the public. 

AZURE
works by Ted Dimond
 
Opening Reception
Sat June 9   5-8pm
 
Dimond pays homage
to Cape Cod's stunning scenery
in these bold oil paintings,
transforming beaches and islands
into explosions of shape and color,
inspired by aerial views and seas of blue.
 
de CASTELLANE GALLERY
669 Main St. Dennisport MA
www.decastellanegallery.com
hans@decastellanegallery.com
508-292-0959
 

 

Heidi's Kitchen, Bakery & Cafe is open.  It is located at the former location of Honey Bee's Restaurant and later Bernini's in the plaza, where the Dennis Port Post Office is located. The Restaurant will be open from 5 a.m to 2 p.m. daily.

Thanks to the hard work of Carlyn Carey, of the Dennis Port Revitalization Committee ,the mural project has raised sufficient funds to complete the project. Carlyn is presently working with the artist, Hans DeCastellane, to schedule a date for the mural to start. Keep your eyes on the brick wall, on Hall St. at the intersection of Edwards St., during the month of July. Thanks again to Carlyn Carey for her tenacity, grant writing and  fund raising.

"This project is generously supported by grants from the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod; the Dennis Arts & Culture Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency; and ArtsLink - the Youth Arts Foundation."
 

The rumors have finally proven to be true. Clancy's has changed ownership.

The FrIends of the DennIs PublIc LIbrary Announce the 2012 Author's FrIday SerIes Schedule


Greetings!

Its a great pleasure to announce that the Author's Friday Series will  launch its 9th year with some exciting new faces and one of the all time best selling authors In America.  We'll begin the season on April 27 with the 2010 Pulitzer Prize Winner for Fiction, Paul Harding and his much acclaimed novel "Tinkers".  In July, Mary Higgins Clark,  whose books have sold more than a hundred million copies In the US alone, will be our special guestat an Author's Friday Special fundraiser.
 
On May 25, prolific author of short stories, novels,plays, children books and poetry, Corrine Demas will make her first appearance at Author's Friday.  Corrine is professor of English at Mt. Holyoke College and author of the best selling "The Writing Circle".
 
Local Cape author and consultant Scott Ridley will be at the library on June 29 with his true tale of  naval adventure, danger and discovery called "Morning of Fire".
 
On August 24 we're delighted to be welcoming back best selling author of "Deep End of the Ocean" fame Jacquelyn Mitchard with her latest novel "Second Nature".
 
Linda Barnes, creator of the very popular Carlotta Carlyle mystery series will be down from Boston for our September 28 program.
 
Finally, another new face to Author's Friday, Peter Pezzelli will join us from Rhode Island with his wonderful stories of family and Italy on October 26.  Peter's latest Is called "Villa Mirabella".
 
Remember, most programs are free and open to the public, but because seating Is limited, please register by visiting or calling the library at 508-760-6219, or register online.  Also, make sure we have your email address so that you can receive our monthly announcement on each author.

If you know of others who would enjoy this series feel free to forward this email by using the link shown below.
 
We hope you like this exciting 2012 lineup and we look forward to seeing you at the Dennis Public Library at 2:00 PM on Friday, April 27  for Paul Harding.
 
Best regards,
 
Bob Lynch, Author's Friday Series Director
The Friends of the Dennis Public Library
 
(For more Information or comments, contact Bob Lynch)  

 
Friends of the Dennis Public Library
5 Hall St
Dennisport, Massachusetts 02639
friendsofthedpl@gmail.com
 

Fact or Fiction: Is there any truth to the rumor that an Ice Cream Store could be opening downtown in one of the empty storefronts ???? I'm assigning my top investigator to track down this rumor and determine is it Fact or Fiction. Stay Tuned

 

Fact: Extensive renovations are underway at the Improper Bostonian. They will be offering over 40 different draft beers. Food menu is still to be determined.

Fact: The Dennis Port Natural Market is expanding into where Deborah's Rainbow store was located.

 

Fact: At least 1 downtown merchant is very optimistic and expecting a busy summer.

 

Fact: The Dennis Port General Store will be stocking up their candy supply for the summer. We all know that penny candy has gone by the wayside. That penny candy is still the same size, only it cost 25 or more cents today. Its great to see the smile on children's faces when they see all that candy.

 

Fact: The Summer Friday Author schedule is ready.

 

Fact: Southside Civic is gearing up for their summer concert series.

 

Hot Giggity Dog Wash & Boutique, a pet boutique will be expanding to down town Dennis Port. The new store will be located at 667 Main St. Dennis Port. Hot Diggity is owned by Nicole Merriman. Grand Opening events are planned for the weekend of April 14-15. For more information visit, hotdiggityonline.com or call 508-477-2663. The Dennis Port Revitalization Committee would like to Welcome Hot Diggity to the downtown business area.

A big " Thank You " goes out to Summit Realty Partners.They have committed to donating $1,000 to the mural project, in addition to the expense they already incurred to move electrical work off of the mural wall.
The Dennis Port Revitalization Committee is hoping to raise enough money through donations to make this Mural a reality this summer. If you would like to donate, checks can be made payable to the "Town of Dennis-Dennis Port Schooner Mural" and mailed or hand delivered to: Town Hall, P.O. Box 2060, 485 Main Street, South Dennis, MA 02639. If you have any questions call 508-398-3092 or email dennisportrevitalization@gmail.com
           

                            Coming this Summer...."Schooner Mura"l on Hall St. by Edwards St. ( across from the library )

The South Side Civic Association will be holding their March meeting tomorrow, 3/1/12 at 6:30 p.m. at the Dennis Public Library. All are invited. There will be a speaker tomorrow night.

The Dennis Port Revitalization Committee compiled a list of projects for 2012. This list is not all inclusive, but just some of the ideas that were mentioned at last Mondays meeting ( 2/27/12 ). If you have any ideas that you think would be beneficial to Dennis Port and can't make a meeting, please email the DPRC at dennisportrevitalization@gmail.com . There was also interest shown by several residents to join the Committee. Attendees generated the following possible future projects for the Committee:

Garden Club.  Mrs. Sakillis suggested a letter from the Committee to the Dennis Garden Clubs (Village and West Dennis) explaining what is needed from the Garden Club.  She is a member of the Village Garden Club, which has 140 members.   
Bike Path
Bike Routes with sharrows
Website mining of email addresses (build your mailing list – list capture)
Merchant map expanded distribution
Pocket Park maintenance and development.  Explore garden club assistance.  
Formal process to use town-owned land by private people/entities
Logo for village
Welcome to Dennis Port signage
Info Kiosk at DPVC location
Review of 10 topic areas of charrette report and assessing recent participation of third parties in each topic area to identify future projects to be suggested by the committee and worked on collaboratively or by such third parties
Spaghetti dinner or social event for village
Firmly involved in the Comprehensive Wastewater Management Task Force to understand work in the village and to advocate for solutions to village’s wastewater issues
Install trash barrel
Bench program with map of locations
Acknowledgment program for people who improve  their properties.  Giving list to The Register for publication.  

In just 2 weeks on March 11, 2012 sunset will be at 6:42 p.m.

The "Town Owned Pocket Park" is in the process of having winter debris being cleaned up, by volunteers, in eager anticipation of early spring blooms. "Hot Diggity" is that much closer to opening. Now we have a new storefront that will be occupied in April with the arrival of the Hans deCastellane Art Gallery. Take a peek at some of his paintings at www.decastellanegallery.com Hans has painted 28 Murals on the Cape. As soon as the Dennis Port Revitalization Committee raises the money, Hans will be painting a Mural on Hall St.

If the gas prices will stay below $4.00 a gallon, it should be a good year for the businesses and residents of Dennis Port. Click on the title of this article for more pictures.

 

The Pocket Park sale has been finalized and the Town of Dennis is now the owner of the property. All the t's were crossed and the i's dotted on Thursday evening. There are a multitude of people to THANK for their support throughout this endeavor. On behalf of the Dennis Port Revitalization Committee we would like to Thank, the Merchants of Dennis Port, the Selectmen, the many residents that voted at the town meeting to support the purchase, Rick White and his Staff, our own Carlyn Carey for her tireless efforts and the many other people behind the scene who worked very hard on this project.  This is just another step forward in revitalizing downtown Dennis Port.

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EDC Votes to Recommend Increased Off-Season Access in Seasonal Resort Community Properties
by Daniel Fortier
On January 19th the Economic Development Committee re-visited the issue of off-season access to winterized cottages in the Seasonal Resort District.  As I previously mentioned, here, when we were reviewing the Seasonal Resort Community Zoning for most of that time period we were looking at ensuring these properties were available during the off-season to attract these summer residents back for various school vacations.  At the very last meeting before the by-law went to Public Hearing this was changed from allowing ten days of off-season access in any thirty day period to only four days.

As the EDC did not want this issue to be a stumbling block to the adoption of the by-law, they agreed to this change, with the promise to revisit it in the future.

Over the past few weeks, I had a poll up on the blog that asked if you supported a longer off-season stay, or the shorter four day restriction.  Twenty-nine people responded, all in favor of the longer stay.

The EDC believes the longer stay will provide the following benefits to the town:

Increased off-season spending in town by these seasonal residents as some may decide to visit during Christmas or February school vacations.
Improved public safety/reduction in vandalism on the properties as the possibility of a cottage being occupied will increase the risk of a vandal being caught in the act.
Improved functioning of waste water treatment facilities on these properties as having some level of off-season flow will maintain the bacteria needed to digest waste in the systems.
For those reasons, the EDC voted to recommend extending the off-season stay from the four days presently in the by-law to fifteen days.  While there was discussion of allowing unfettered access to these properties in the off-season, the EDC wants to see how this works for a couple of years first.

The proposed zoning amendment is as follows:

o See if the Town of Dennis will Vote to Amend Section 12 Seasonal Resort Community Districts Subsection 12.6 Provisions Affecting All Seasonal Resort Communities Part A. by making the noted deletion (strike-through) and addition (bold italic):

A. Seasonal Resort Communities may be open between April 1st and October 31st, inclusive. Seasonal Resort Communities may provide for short term use, up to four fifteen days in any thirty day period, during the remainder of the year, provided that there is an occupancy permit which ensure sanitary facilities are provided.

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Village Wayfinding Signs
by Daniel Fortier
The following is the slideshow I presented to the Dennis Economic Development Committee at the January 19th meeting.  At the meeting the EDC voted to request the Board of Selectmen schedule a public hearing for a Dennis Sign Code Amendment and to place this amendment on the Spring Annual Town Meeting. Wayfinding signs View more [...]

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Keep Up To Date On What Is Happening At Heritage Sands/Grindell’s Ocean View Park
by Daniel Fortier
During the Summer of 2010 we worked diligently to create a new niche for the seasonal resort properties in Dennis.  Since completing the rezoning, I have tried to keep people up-to-date on happenings that look to the long-term future of the area.  Below are several options available to you to keep up to date on the happenings at Heritage Sands/Grindell's Ocean View:

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/#!/HeritageSands

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Heritage-Sands/318278924857283

Web: http://www.heritagesands.com/

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A big round of applause and Thank You to Mike Stacy Landscaping Company and Matt Ernst for donating the very attractive new double sided sign and landscaping at Mike Stacy Memorial Playground. Excellent Job, Matt. More landscaping will be done in the spring.  For more pictures click on the above article title.

 

The facade of the Marine Liquor block downtown was painted this week. Then again, maybe I was a little to quick to post those pictures. There must be a paint sale somewhere, because it was a beige color on Tuesday. Stay Tuned....I don't know if this is the final color. It case you forgot, it the past 2 weeks it's been white, red and now beige. I think the red color had a pop to it. Just my opinion.

Read more: Village Green upgrade planned for Dennisport - - Wicked Local Dennis http://www.wickedlocal.com/dennis/news/business/x742508590/Village-Green-upgrade-planned-for-Dennisport#ixzz1cgN8z2ea

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Daniel Fortier | August 2, 2011 at 2:10 pm | Tags: Community Assets, Dennis Village, Dennisport Village Center, East Dennis, Economic Development, West Dennis Village Center | Categories: Community Assets, Dennis Village, Dennisport Village Center, East Dennis, Economic Development, West Dennis Village Center | URL: http://wp.me/pidVn-bU
OpenCape will be opening up a host of opportunities in the coming two years for improved internet capabilities on Cape Cod.  Among the possibilities will be the creation of opportunities for improved WiFi services in Dennis.  We hope to see new internet providers come to town with the completion of the OpenCape construction project.

That takes me to How Wifi is Reinventing Our City Parks in Time Magazine.  This article noted how a significant number of park users never visited city parks before WiFi became available, and a significant number noted that they came to the parks because of the WiFi availability.

The OpenCape project, by improving internet speeds for all of Cape Cod will provide opportunities for towns, like Dennis, to explore the economic benefits of increasing WiFi accessibility in the parks around our village centers.

Imagine, people coming to Mike Stacey Park, or the Dennisport Pocket Park, to sit, enjoy the village, and get a little work done while doing so! Let's hope we can all find the resources, publicly and privately to accomplish these goals.

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Medical Alarms USA is moving from it's present location at 466 Main St. to 18 Hall St., across from the Village Green, in September. Click on the above underlined title for more of the story.

Dateline: 7/27/11, A pleasant addition was added to the Village Green in time for last nights' concert with the Bart Weisman Jazz Group. The Baroni family, owners of the Mill Stores, donated 6 five foot long picnic tables to the South Side Civic Association. The SSCA has placed them around the Village Green. Click on the above underlined Title for more information and pictures.

Another positive story about Dennis Port by Nicole Muller in the July 21st edition of The Register. Click on the above underlined title to see the full story.

Trying to get ahead start on next spring. Guess the location and name of this new business coming in the spring of 2012. Click on the above title for the answer.

Another good time was had by the approximately 150 people in attendance on a another beautiful Dennis Port evening on the Village Green. The figure of 150 people was established by our roving photographer who majored in crowd estimations in college. The Dennis Police Department's Bicycle Patrol was also in attendance. The Officer on the left is Officer Christine Hornby and the Officer on the right is Officer John Peters. Click on the above title for more concert pictures.

The Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority installed a brand new pre-fab shelter, today, July 14, 2011. Signage will go up on Monday and power will be installed next Wednesday, July 19th. It is located on the south side of Rt. 28 at the entrance to the municipal parking lot downtown. It is a very nice addition to the downtown area. The Dennis Port Revitalization Committee will be planting flowers and shrubs around the shelter. As you can see the sign went up early and it looks great. The CCRTA got the spelling correct on Dennis Port. Click on the above title to see additional pictures. The website for the CCRTA and their bus schedule is http://www.capecodtransit.org/riding-ccrta.htm

A round of applause for the CCRTA.....

Summer schedule for the Harwich Junior Theater....

Dennis Port slowly coming back to life.

Congratulations to Carlyn Carey and Tom Huettner, Co-Chairs of the Dennis Port Revitalization Committee, for receiving the Anchor Award from the Dennis Chamber of Commerce.

Photo and story by The Dennis Register

Revitalizing Dennisport

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