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Finance committee backs $275,000 CPC preservation grant for Cape Cinema

Town of Dennis Finance Committee · October 6, 2025
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Summary

The finance committee unanimously recommended a $275,000 Community Preservation Committee grant for the Cape Cinema, clarifying that a historic preservation restriction is required when town funds are provided.

The Town of Dennis Finance Committee voted unanimously to recommend a Community Preservation Committee grant that would provide $275,000 for the preservation and restoration of the Cape Cinema.

Staff explained the funding would be awarded pursuant to a grant agreement that will include a historic preservation restriction. Committee members asked whether such a restriction was required; staff (S2) confirmed it is required for buildings that receive town funding. S5 suggested clearer article wording to reflect that a historic preservation restriction will be included when required.

S3 moved the committee recommendation and the motion carried without opposition.

The committee recorded the recommendation to place the article on the warrant so the town meeting may consider the appropriation.