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Chatham Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting

May 25, 2021

9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Shareen Davis, Peter Cocolis, Cory Metters, Dean Nicastro, Jeffrey Dykens

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

I. Minutes

Approve the minutes of May 18, 2021 as amended

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve as amended

From the minutes

“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to approve as amended. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Cocolis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

5. It was noted that this is a difficult decision, with strong opinions on both sides.

Approve an in-person Independence Day parade to be held on July 3, 2021

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To approve an in-person Independence Day parade to be held on July 3, 2021

Yes: Davis, Dykens, Metters, NicastroNo: Cocolis

From the minutes

“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to approve an in-person Independence Day parade to be held on July 3, 2021. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Peter Cocolis: No Shareen Davis: Yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Cocolis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

a. Seasonal Shellfish Area Closures; Mill Creek, Taylor’s Pond, Champlain Creek

Approve the Consent Agenda (Seasonal Shellfish Area Closures; Mill Creek, Taylor’s Pond, Champlain Creek)

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Consent Agenda

From the minutes

“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to approve the Consent Agenda. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Cocolis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

a. Consider application to transfer Seasonal All Alcoholic Beverages License from

Approve the application to transfer the Seasonal All Alcoholic Beverages License from Kathmandu, Inc. d/b/a The Bistro, Stephen Vining Manager to 593 Main Street Bistro LLC d/b/a The Bistro on...

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the application to transfer the Seasonal All Alcoholic Beverages License from Kathmandu, Inc. d/b/a The Bistro, Stephen Vining Manager to 593 Main Street Bistro LLC d/b/a The Bistro on Main, Angela Porter, Manager

From the minutes

“Motion: by Peter Cocolis to approve the application to transfer the Seasonal All Alcoholic Beverages License from Kathmandu, Inc. d/b/a The Bistro, Stephen Vining Manager to 593 Main Street Bistro LLC d/b/a The Bistro on Main, Angela Porter, Manager. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes.” (Motion: Cocolis, second: Nicastro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

b. Consider Request for Special One Day Wine & Malt Only Alcohol Permit;

Approve a Special One Day Wine & Malt Only Alcohol Permit for Kari Parcell as a representative of ReFashion Chatham Consignment for service at 1705 B Main Street on Friday, May 28, 2021 from 5:30...

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve a Special One Day Wine & Malt Only Alcohol Permit for Kari Parcell as a representative of ReFashion Chatham Consignment for service at 1705 B Main Street on Friday, May 28, 2021 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m

From the minutes

“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to approve a Special One Day Wine & Malt Only Alcohol Permit for Kari Parcell as a representative of ReFashion Chatham Consignment for service at 1705 B Main Street on Friday, May 28, 2021 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

c. Town Landing Special Use Permit; Ken Eldredge

Approve the Town Landing Special Use Permit for Barn Hill Landing to Ken Eldredge

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Town Landing Special Use Permit for Barn Hill Landing to Ken Eldredge

From the minutes

“Motion: by Jeffery Dykens to approve the Town Landing Special Use Permit for Barn Hill Landing to Ken Eldredge. Second: by Cory Metters. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Metters)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

d. Request for Fireworks on July 1, 2021 at Vets. Field (Steve West, Chatham

Approve the request by Steve West to hold a firework display at Veterans Field on Thursday, July 1, 2021

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the request by Steve West to hold a firework display at Veterans Field on Thursday, July 1, 2021

From the minutes

“Motion: by Peter Cocolis to approve the request by Steve West to hold a firework display at Veterans Field on Thursday, July 1, 2021. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes.” (Motion: Cocolis, second: Nicastro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

e. West Chatham Roadway Project; MassDOT Request to complete project on or

Approve the request for work to continue on the West Chatham Roadway Design project no later than June 18, 2021

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the request for work to continue on the West Chatham Roadway Design project no later than June 18, 2021

From the minutes

“Motion: by Peter Cocolis to approve the request for work to continue on the West Chatham Roadway Design project no later than June 18, 2021. Second: by Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes.” (Motion: Cocolis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 11

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn

From the minutes

“Motion: by Peter Cocolis to adjourn. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes.” (Motion: Cocolis, second: Nicastro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

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