MassVoter.com← Chatham Select BoardChatham Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
May 20, 2019
13 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Jeffrey Dykens attended, but had not yet been sworn in for his new term, so he could not vote (footnote in the minutes).
Present: Peter Cocolis, Shareen Davis, Jeffrey Dykens, Cory Metters, Dean Nicastro
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
I. Board Re-Organization
Elect Shareen Davis as Chair
Nominate Shareen Davis
Yes: Cocolis, Metters, NicastroAbstained: Davis
From the minutes
“Nomination: by Dean Nicastro of Shareen Davis. Second: by Cory Metters. Vote: 3-0-1, Shareen Davis abstaining..” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Metters)
Elect Peter Cocolis as Vice Chair
Nominate Peter Cocolis
Yes: Davis, Metters, NicastroAbstained: Cocolis
From the minutes
“Nomination: by Cory Metters of Peter Cocolis. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Vote: 3-0-1, Peter Cocolis abstaining..” (Motion: Metters, second: Nicastro)
Elect Dean Nicastro as Clerk
Nominate Dean Nicastro
Yes: Cocolis, Davis, MettersAbstained: Nicastro
From the minutes
“Nomination: by Peter Cocolis of Dean Nicastro. Second: by Cory Metters. Vote: 3-0-1, Dean Nicastro abstaining..” (Motion: Cocolis, second: Metters)
II. Minutes
Approve the minutes of May 6, 2019 as amended
To approve as amended
From the minutes
“Motion; by Cory Metters to approve as amended. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Metters, second: Cocolis)
Approve the minutes of May 13, 2019
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to approve. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Cocolis)
B. Consider Request for Special One Day All Alcoholic Beverages Permit; Chatham Fire
Grant a Special One-Day Alcohol permit to Ryan Clarke on behalf of the Chatham Fire Association for Saturday, June 1, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Harding’s Beach and to further grant...
To grant a Special One-Day Alcohol permit to Ryan Clarke on behalf of the Chatham Fire Association for Saturday, June 1, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Harding’s Beach and to further grant permission to possess/consume alcohol on Town property as associated with this permit
From the minutes
“Motion: by Peter Cocolis to grant a Special One-Day Alcohol permit to Ryan Clarke on behalf of the Chatham Fire Association for Saturday, June 1, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Harding’s Beach and to further grant permission to possess/consume alcohol on Town property as associated with this permit. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Cocolis, second: Nicastro)
C. Seasonal Shellfish Closings; Buck’s Creek, Champlain Creek, Mill Creek, Muddy Creek,
Approve the closing of Buck’s Creek to shellfishing effective May 15, 2019
To approve the closing of Buck’s Creek to shellfishing effective May 15, 2019
From the minutes
“Motion: by Cory Metters to approve the closing of Buck’s Creek to shellfishing effective May 15, 2019. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Metters, second: Cocolis)
Approve the closings of Champlain Creek, Mill Creek, Muddy Creek and Taylor’s Pond to shellfishing effective June 1, 2019
To approve the closings of Champlain Creek, Mill Creek, Muddy Creek and Taylor’s Pond to shellfishing effective June 1, 2019
From the minutes
“Motion: by Peter Cocolis to approve the closings of Champlain Creek, Mill Creek, Muddy Creek and Taylor’s Pond to shellfishing effective June 1, 2019. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Cocolis, second: Nicastro)
D. Public Hearing; Consider Application to Transfer Annual All Alcohol Restaurant
Approve the transfer of the Annual All Alcoholic Beverages license from Benrick Corporation d/b/a Chatham Squire to OneDrop Operating LLC d/b/a Chatham Squire, Richard Sullivan, Manager
To approve the transfer of the Annual All Alcoholic Beverages license from Benrick Corporation d/b/a Chatham Squire to OneDrop Operating LLC d/b/a Chatham Squire, Richard Sullivan, Manager
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to approve the transfer of the Annual All Alcoholic Beverages license from Benrick Corporation d/b/a Chatham Squire to OneDrop Operating LLC d/b/a Chatham Squire, Richard Sullivan, Manager. Second: by Cory Metters. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Metters)
E. Harbormaster Regulations Update; Public Hearing Held May 9, 2019
Approve the $100.00 reinstatement fee (Harbormaster Regulations Update; Public Hearing Held May 9, 2019)
To approve the $100.00 reinstatement fee
From the minutes
“Motion: by Peter Cocolis to approve the $100.00 reinstatement fee. Second; by Cory Metters. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Cocolis, second: Metters)
F. Purchase, Exchange and/or Lease of Real Property at 150 George Ryder Rd.;
That the Board vote pursuant to the requirements of the Uniform Procurement Act GL Ch. 30B, § 16 (e) (2) that the subject parcels at 150 George Ryder Road parcels are unique
That the Board vote pursuant to the requirements of the Uniform Procurement Act GL Ch. 30B, § 16 (e) (2) that the subject parcels at 150 George Ryder Road parcels are unique
From the minutes
“Motion: by Peter Cocolis that the Board vote pursuant to the requirements of the Uniform Procurement Act GL Ch. 30B, § 16 (e) (2) that the subject parcels at 150 George Ryder Road parcels are unique. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Cocolis, second: Nicastro)
Authorize the Town Manager, on behalf of the Board of Selectmen, to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement for the purchase of the property 30 days after the publication of the uniqueness...
To authorize the Town Manager, on behalf of the Board of Selectmen, to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement for the purchase of the property 30 days after the publication of the uniqueness determination for 150 George Ryder Road in the Central Register
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to authorize the Town Manager, on behalf of the Board of Selectmen, to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement for the purchase of the property 30 days after the publication of the uniqueness determination for 150 George Ryder Road in the Central Register. Second: by Cory Metters. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Metters)
V. Executive Session MGL Ch. 30a, Section 21, #3
Enter Executive Session under MGL Ch. 30a, Section 21, #3 to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Chatham Bars Inn; Fish Pier Parking Easement Litigation Status) and the Chair declares...
To enter Executive Session under MGL Ch. 30a, Section 21, #3 to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Chatham Bars Inn; Fish Pier Parking Easement Litigation Status) and the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town with NO return to open session
The roll call also lists Jeffrey Dykens as voting yes. The Town Clerk's office confirmed on October 7, 2026 (public records request #26-297) that Selectman Dykens attended and took part in the discussion but, as he had not yet been sworn in for his new term, he was unable to vote, so he is not counted here.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to enter Executive Session under MGL Ch. 30a, Section 21, #3 to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Chatham Bars Inn; Fish Pier Parking Easement Litigation Status) and the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town with NO return to open session. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Cocolis)
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