MassVoter.com← Chatham Select BoardChatham Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
November 23, 2021
13 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Peter Cocolis, Shareen Davis, Cory Metters, Dean Nicastro, Jeffrey Dykens
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Shareen Davis stepped aside (recused) for at least one item (“Vice Chair Shareen Davis recused herself from this agenda item.”).
- Shareen Davis stepped aside (recused) for at least one item (“Fishermen’s Storage Update [CM] Vice Chair Shareen Davis recused herself from this agenda item.”).
Every vote, in order
I. Minutes
Approve the minutes of November 16, 2021 as amended
To approve as amended
Yes: Cocolis, Dykens, Metters, NicastroAbstained: Davis
From the minutes
“Motion: by Cory Metters to approve as amended. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Shareen Davis: Abstain due to absence from November 16, 2021 meeting. Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Dykens)
i. Utility Pole Hearing; Jointly Owned Stub Pole, 76/16S, Sam Ryder Road
Continue the public hearing until December 7, 2021
To continue the public hearing until December 7, 2021
From the minutes
“Motion: by Cory Metters to continue the public hearing until December 7, 2021. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Nicastro)
1. If the Shoe Fits, 442 Main Street, Dec. 10 & 11, 2-8 p.m. (CeCi
Approve the Special One-Day Alcohol permits for wine and malt beverages only to Ceci Hadawar as a representative of If the Shoe Fits, LLC for service at 442 Main Street on Friday, December 10,...
To approve the Special One-Day Alcohol permits for wine and malt beverages only to Ceci Hadawar as a representative of If the Shoe Fits, LLC for service at 442 Main Street on Friday, December 10, 2021 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, December 11, 2021 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to approve the Special One-Day Alcohol permits for wine and malt beverages only to Ceci Hadawar as a representative of If the Shoe Fits, LLC for service at 442 Main Street on Friday, December 10, 2021 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, December 11, 2021 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Second: by Shareen Davis. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
2. Chatham Thread Works, 400 Main Street, Dec. 10, 4-8 p.m., Dec.
Approve the Special One-Day Alcohol permits for wine and malt beverages only to Jen Falvey as a representative of Chatham Threadworks for service at 400 Main Street on Friday, December 10, 2021...
To approve the Special One-Day Alcohol permits for wine and malt beverages only to Jen Falvey as a representative of Chatham Threadworks for service at 400 Main Street on Friday, December 10, 2021 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, December 11, 2021 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to approve the Special One-Day Alcohol permits for wine and malt beverages only to Jen Falvey as a representative of Chatham Threadworks for service at 400 Main Street on Friday, December 10, 2021 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, December 11, 2021 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Second: by Shareen Davis. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
3. Mark August, 490 Main Street, Dec. 10, 4-9 p.m.
Approve the Special One-Day Alcohol permit for wine and malt beverages only to Corrine Blakeney as a representative of Mark August for service at 490 Main Street on Friday, December 10, 2021 from...
To approve the Special One-Day Alcohol permit for wine and malt beverages only to Corrine Blakeney as a representative of Mark August for service at 490 Main Street on Friday, December 10, 2021 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to approve the Special One-Day Alcohol permit for wine and malt beverages only to Corrine Blakeney as a representative of Mark August for service at 490 Main Street on Friday, December 10, 2021 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Second: by Shareen Davis. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
4. Cape Life Brand Co., 403 Main Street, Dec. 10, 4-8 p.m., Dec. 11,
Approve the Special One-Day Alcohol permits for wine and malt beverages only to Jonathan Pratt as a representative of Cape Life Brand Co. for service at 403 Main Street on Friday, December 10,...
To approve the Special One-Day Alcohol permits for wine and malt beverages only to Jonathan Pratt as a representative of Cape Life Brand Co. for service at 403 Main Street on Friday, December 10, 2021 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Saturday, December 11, 2021 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to approve the Special One-Day Alcohol permits for wine and malt beverages only to Jonathan Pratt as a representative of Cape Life Brand Co. for service at 403 Main Street on Friday, December 10, 2021 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Saturday, December 11, 2021 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Second: by Shareen Davis. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
ii. Consider Easements on Twine Field Road – Wastewater Project 1D1
Approve and sign the Order of Taking as has been presented by Town staff
To approve and sign the Order of Taking as has been presented by Town staff
Shareen Davis stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to approve and sign the Order of Taking as has been presented by Town staff. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
iii. Re-vote Precinct Redistricting
Accept and sign the re-precincting plan for the Town of Chatham as presented by the Town Clerk
To accept and sign the re-precincting plan for the Town of Chatham as presented by the Town Clerk
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to accept and sign the re-precincting plan for the Town of Chatham as presented by the Town Clerk. Second: by Cory Metters. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Metters)
iv. Fishermen’s Storage Update [CM]
Instruct staff to proceed with the evaluation and cost proposal of the former soil storage area for the Fishermen’s Storage area, and identify a funding source for required site preparation,...
To instruct staff to proceed with the evaluation and cost proposal of the former soil storage area for the Fishermen’s Storage area, and identify a funding source for required site preparation, conditioned on the determination that the current storage area at the Chatham Municipal Airport is not permissible
Shareen Davis stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to instruct staff to proceed with the evaluation and cost proposal of the former soil storage area for the Fishermen’s Storage area, and identify a funding source for required site preparation, conditioned on the determination that the current storage area at the Chatham Municipal Airport is not permissible. Second: by Cory Metters. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Metters)
v. Consider Request to Join Multi-District PFAAS Litigation
That the Town of Chatham join the multi- district PFAAS litigation and authorize the Town Manager and Town Counsel to negotiate a legal services agreement with the firm of Rodman, Rodman and...
That the Town of Chatham join the multi- district PFAAS litigation and authorize the Town Manager and Town Counsel to negotiate a legal services agreement with the firm of Rodman, Rodman and Sandman, PC
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro that the Town of Chatham join the multi- district PFAAS litigation and authorize the Town Manager and Town Counsel to negotiate a legal services agreement with the firm of Rodman, Rodman and Sandman, PC. Second: by Shareen Davis. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
vi. Consider Requests for Extensions by Seasonal Alcoholic Beverages
Approve the extension of seasonal liquor licenses for Pate’s Restaurant until January 15, 2022; Bistro on Main until January 15, 2022; and Captain’s Table until January 1, 2022
To approve the extension of seasonal liquor licenses for Pate’s Restaurant until January 15, 2022; Bistro on Main until January 15, 2022; and Captain’s Table until January 1, 2022
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis to approve the extension of seasonal liquor licenses for Pate’s Restaurant until January 15, 2022; Bistro on Main until January 15, 2022; and Captain’s Table until January 1, 2022. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
vii. Consider Requests for Temporary Closing by Annual Alcoholic Beverages
Approve the temporary closings of Chatham Filling Station from January 1, 2022 through March 31, 2022; The Chatham Cheese Co. from December 31, 2021 through March 15, 2022; Chatham Wayside Inn...
To approve the temporary closings of Chatham Filling Station from January 1, 2022 through March 31, 2022; The Chatham Cheese Co. from December 31, 2021 through March 15, 2022; Chatham Wayside Inn from January 3, 2022 through February 3, 2022; Hangar B Eatery from February 1, 2022 through February 28, 2022; and Branches Grill and Café from February 1, 2022 through February 28, 2022
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis to approve the temporary closings of Chatham Filling Station from January 1, 2022 through March 31, 2022; The Chatham Cheese Co. from December 31, 2021 through March 15, 2022; Chatham Wayside Inn from January 3, 2022 through February 3, 2022; Hangar B Eatery from February 1, 2022 through February 28, 2022; and Branches Grill and Café from February 1, 2022 through February 28, 2022. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis to adjourn. Second: by Cory Metters. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Metters)
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