MassVoter.com← Chatham Select BoardChatham Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
November 25, 2019
22 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Cory Metters was absent.
Present: Shareen Davis, Peter Cocolis, Dean Nicastro, Jeffrey Dykens
Absent: Cory Metters
During the meeting:
- Peter Cocolis stepped aside (recused) for at least one item (“Vice Chairman Cocolis recused himself from this agenda item and left the dais.”).
Every vote, in order
II. Executive Session MGL Ch.30A, §21 #6
Enter Executive Session under MGL Ch. 30A, §21 #6 to consider the lease of various surplus Town properties, and the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the...
To enter Executive Session under MGL Ch. 30A, §21 #6 to consider the lease of various surplus Town properties, and the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body with return to open session
Yes: Cocolis, Davis, NicastroJeffrey Dykens is not listed in this roll call.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to enter Executive Session under MGL Ch. 30A, §21 #6 to consider the lease of various surplus Town properties, and the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body with return to open session. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Roll Call Vote: Dean Nicastro: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Cocolis)
A. Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees; Affordable Housing Guidelines
Include a market rate of interest on loans in default and for staff to determine an appropriate benchmark rate
To include a market rate of interest on loans in default and for staff to determine an appropriate benchmark rate
Joint vote with the Affordable Housing Trust (Select Board members were trustees, plus at-large members); the minutes give only the combined count, 6-0. The Town Clerk's office confirmed on October 7, 2026 (public records request #26-297) that Shareen Davis, Peter Cocolis, Dean Nicastro, Jeffrey Dykens, Maegan Storey and Bruce Beane (at-large trustees) all voted yes. Only the Select Board members are counted here (Cory Metters was absent). The second is recorded as “Bruce Beane”, an at-large trustee.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to include a market rate of interest on loans in default and for staff to determine an appropriate benchmark rate. Second: by Bruce Beane. Vote: 6-0.” (Motion: Dykens)
Approve the revised Affordable Housing Guidelines with the amendment as voted
To approve the revised Affordable Housing Guidelines with the amendment as voted
Joint vote with the Affordable Housing Trust (Select Board members were trustees, plus at-large members); the minutes give only the combined count, 6-0. The Town Clerk's office confirmed on October 7, 2026 (public records request #26-297) that Shareen Davis, Peter Cocolis, Dean Nicastro, Jeffrey Dykens, Maegan Storey and Bruce Beane (at-large trustees) all voted yes. Only the Select Board members are counted here (Cory Metters was absent).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to approve the revised Affordable Housing Guidelines with the amendment as voted. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Vote: 6-0.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
i. Mark August, 490 Main Street; Dec. 13, 2019, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.; December 14,
Approve Special One-Day Alcohol permits for wine and malt beverages only for Corrine Blakeney as a representative of Mark August for service at 490 Main Street on Friday, December 13, 2019 from 5...
To approve Special One-Day Alcohol permits for wine and malt beverages only for Corrine Blakeney as a representative of Mark August for service at 490 Main Street on Friday, December 13, 2019 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, December 14, 2019 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to approve Special One-Day Alcohol permits for wine and malt beverages only for Corrine Blakeney as a representative of Mark August for service at 490 Main Street on Friday, December 13, 2019 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, December 14, 2019 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Cocolis)
ii. Island Pursuit, 482 Main Street; December 13, 2019, 5 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.;
Approve a Special One Day Alcohol permit for wine and malt beverages only for Mary Fouhy as a representative of Island Pursuit for service at 482 Main Street on Friday, December 13, 2019 from 5...
To approve a Special One Day Alcohol permit for wine and malt beverages only for Mary Fouhy as a representative of Island Pursuit for service at 482 Main Street on Friday, December 13, 2019 from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to approve a Special One Day Alcohol permit for wine and malt beverages only for Mary Fouhy as a representative of Island Pursuit for service at 482 Main Street on Friday, December 13, 2019 from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Cocolis)
Approve a Special One Day Alcohol permit for wine and malt beverages only for Mary Fouhy as a representative of Island Pursuit for service at 482 Main Street on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 from 1...
To approve a Special One Day Alcohol permit for wine and malt beverages only for Mary Fouhy as a representative of Island Pursuit for service at 482 Main Street on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m
From the minutes
“Motion: by Peter Cocolis to approve a Special One Day Alcohol permit for wine and malt beverages only for Mary Fouhy as a representative of Island Pursuit for service at 482 Main Street on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Cocolis, second: Nicastro)
iii. If the Shoe Fits, 442 Main Street; November 29, 2019, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.;
Approve Special One Day Alcohol permits for wine and malt beverages only for Ceci Hadawar as a representative of If the Shoe Fits for service at 442 Main Street on Friday, November 29, 2019 from 4...
To approve Special One Day Alcohol permits for wine and malt beverages only for Ceci Hadawar as a representative of If the Shoe Fits for service at 442 Main Street on Friday, November 29, 2019 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, November 30, 2019 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, December 13, 2019 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, December 14, 2019 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to approve Special One Day Alcohol permits for wine and malt beverages only for Ceci Hadawar as a representative of If the Shoe Fits for service at 442 Main Street on Friday, November 29, 2019 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, November 30, 2019 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, December 13, 2019 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, December 14, 2019 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Cocolis)
iv. Candy Manor, 484 Main Street; December 13, 2019, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Approve a Special One Day Alcohol permit for wine and Malt beverages only for Paige Piper as a representative of the Chatham Candy Manor for service at 484 Main Street on Friday, December 13, 2019...
To approve a Special One Day Alcohol permit for wine and Malt beverages only for Paige Piper as a representative of the Chatham Candy Manor for service at 484 Main Street on Friday, December 13, 2019 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to approve a Special One Day Alcohol permit for wine and Malt beverages only for Paige Piper as a representative of the Chatham Candy Manor for service at 484 Main Street on Friday, December 13, 2019 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Cocolis)
v. Chatham Home, 443 Main Street; December 13, 2019, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Approve a Special One Day Alcohol permit for wine and malt beverages only for Wendy Potenza as a representative of The Chatham Home for service at 443 Main Street on Friday, December 13, 2019 from...
To approve a Special One Day Alcohol permit for wine and malt beverages only for Wendy Potenza as a representative of The Chatham Home for service at 443 Main Street on Friday, December 13, 2019 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to approve a Special One Day Alcohol permit for wine and malt beverages only for Wendy Potenza as a representative of The Chatham Home for service at 443 Main Street on Friday, December 13, 2019 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Cocolis)
C. Consider Request for Sales on Town Property; Community Center, Summer Craft Fairs
Approve the sales on Town property as presented with the contingency that valid insurance certificates are in place
To approve the sales on Town property as presented with the contingency that valid insurance certificates are in place
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to approve the sales on Town property as presented with the contingency that valid insurance certificates are in place. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
D. Consider Request for Use of Town Roads; Rudolf’s Flight Run, December 14, 2019, 4
Approve the use of Town roads for the fun run on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 2 p.m
To approve the use of Town roads for the fun run on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 2 p.m
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to approve the use of Town roads for the fun run on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 2 p.m. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
i. Christmas Stroll Activities
Approve the requests for Christmas Stroll activities
To approve the requests for Christmas Stroll activities
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to approve the requests for Christmas Stroll activities. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
ii. First Night Activities
Approve the use of Town-owned resources and services, and the requests for Sales on Town property, Outdoor Display/Sale of Goods, and entertainment permits for First Night Chatham activities on...
To approve the use of Town-owned resources and services, and the requests for Sales on Town property, Outdoor Display/Sale of Goods, and entertainment permits for First Night Chatham activities on December 31, 2019
Peter Cocolis stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to approve the use of Town-owned resources and services, and the requests for Sales on Town property, Outdoor Display/Sale of Goods, and entertainment permits for First Night Chatham activities on December 31, 2019. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Vote: 3-0.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
F. Seasonal Shellfish Openings
Approve the openings with the qualification noted by Constable Gagne
To approve the openings with the qualification noted by Constable Gagne
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to approve the openings with the qualification noted by Constable Gagne. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
G. Revolutionary War Memorial Update
Endorse the design and placement of the Revolutionary War Monument in Chase Park as presented
To endorse the design and placement of the Revolutionary War Monument in Chase Park as presented
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to endorse the design and placement of the Revolutionary War Monument in Chase Park as presented. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
ii. Council on Aging (COA) Facility/Project Conceptual Design and Cost Estimate
Place the article regarding Property Acquisition of 1610 and 0 Main Street Parcels on the Special Town Meeting warrant as amended with the understanding that Town Counsel may have to tweak the...
To place the article regarding Property Acquisition of 1610 and 0 Main Street Parcels on the Special Town Meeting warrant as amended with the understanding that Town Counsel may have to tweak the language
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to place the article regarding Property Acquisition of 1610 and 0 Main Street Parcels on the Special Town Meeting warrant as amended with the understanding that Town Counsel may have to tweak the language. Second by: Jeffrey Dykens. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
Recommend the article regarding Property Acquisition of 1610 and 0 Main Street Parcels to Special Town Meeting
To recommend the article regarding Property Acquisition of 1610 and 0 Main Street Parcels to Special Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to recommend the article regarding Property Acquisition of 1610 and 0 Main Street Parcels to Special Town Meeting. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
Authorize the Town Manager to enter into an Offer to Purchase the parcels at 1610 and 0 Main Street
To authorize the Town Manager to enter into an Offer to Purchase the parcels at 1610 and 0 Main Street
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to authorize the Town Manager to enter into an Offer to Purchase the parcels at 1610 and 0 Main Street. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Cocolis)
Place the article regarding Council on Aging (COA) Facility/Project Conceptual Design and Cost Estimate on the Special Town Meeting warrant
To place the article regarding Council on Aging (COA) Facility/Project Conceptual Design and Cost Estimate on the Special Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to place the article regarding Council on Aging (COA) Facility/Project Conceptual Design and Cost Estimate on the Special Town Meeting warrant. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Cocolis)
Recommend the article regarding Council on Aging (COA) Facility/Project Conceptual Design and Cost Estimate to Special Town Meeting
To recommend the article regarding Council on Aging (COA) Facility/Project Conceptual Design and Cost Estimate to Special Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to recommend the article regarding Council on Aging (COA) Facility/Project Conceptual Design and Cost Estimate to Special Town Meeting. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
I. Cape Cod Municipal Health Group (Financial Interests) Disclosure Filings; Jillian
As to the individual disclosures of Jill R. Goldsmith, Alexandra Heilala, and Jillian Douglass, pursuant to MGL Ch. 268A, §19(b)(1) regarding participation in the Cape Cod Municipal Health Group,...
As to the individual disclosures of Jill R. Goldsmith, Alexandra Heilala, and Jillian Douglass, pursuant to MGL Ch. 268A, §19(b)(1) regarding participation in the Cape Cod Municipal Health Group, the Board of Selectmen hereby make a written determination, as to each, that the financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the municipality may expect from the employee; and hereby authorize the Board Chair to sign this written determination on the applicable form for the Board
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro as to the individual disclosures of Jill R. Goldsmith, Alexandra Heilala, and Jillian Douglass, pursuant to MGL Ch. 268A, §19(b)(1) regarding participation in the Cape Cod Municipal Health Group, the Board of Selectmen hereby make a written determination, as to each, that the financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the municipality may expect from the employee; and hereby authorize the Board Chair to sign this written determination on the applicable form for the Board. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
J. Town Manager’s Report – Monthly Report for October 2019
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion: by Peter Cocolis to adjourn. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Vote: 4-0.” (Motion: Cocolis, second: Dykens)
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