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Chatham Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

November 29, 2022

5 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Jeffrey Dykens, Cory Metters, Michael Schell, Dean Nicastro, Shareen Davis

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

A. Consider Request for Outdoor Sale of Goods/Sales on Town Property; Chatham

That the Board grant a special permit for sale of goods on Town property and the outdoor display/sale of goods in the downtown area to the Chatham Scouts for the sale of 2022 Angel Fund ornaments...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · 4–0

That the Board grant a special permit for sale of goods on Town property and the outdoor display/sale of goods in the downtown area to the Chatham Scouts for the sale of 2022 Angel Fund ornaments and novelties on Friday, December 9, 2022 from5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the sidewalk outside of Kate Gould Park

Yes: Dykens, Metters, Nicastro, SchellAbstained: Davis

From the minutes

“Motion: by Cory Metters that the Board grant a special permit for sale of goods on Town property and the outdoor display/sale of goods in the downtown area to the Chatham Scouts for the sale of 2022 Angel Fund ornaments and novelties on Friday, December 9, 2022 from5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the sidewalk outside of Kate Gould Park. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Abstain Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Nicastro)

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

B. Seasonal Shellfish Area Openings; Mill Creek, Taylor’s Pond, Champlain Creek, Oyster

Approve the opening of Mill Creek, Taylor’s Pond, Champlain Creek, Oyster Pond, Muddy Creek and Buck’s Creek pending MA Division of Marine Fisheries notification to the harvesting of shellfish...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the opening of Mill Creek, Taylor’s Pond, Champlain Creek, Oyster Pond, Muddy Creek and Buck’s Creek pending MA Division of Marine Fisheries notification to the harvesting of shellfish effective December 1, 2022

From the minutes

“Motion: by Shareen Davis to approve the opening of Mill Creek, Taylor’s Pond, Champlain Creek, Oyster Pond, Muddy Creek and Buck’s Creek pending MA Division of Marine Fisheries notification to the harvesting of shellfish effective December 1, 2022. Second: by Mike Schell. Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Schell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

C. Consider Request for Special One Day Wine & Malt Beverages Only Permit; Pine Acres

Approve a Special One-Day Alcohol permit for wine and malt beverages only for Lori Smith as a representative of Pine Acres Realty for indoor service only at 509 Main Street on Friday, December 9,...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve a Special One-Day Alcohol permit for wine and malt beverages only for Lori Smith as a representative of Pine Acres Realty for indoor service only at 509 Main Street on Friday, December 9, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m

From the minutes

“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to approve a Special One-Day Alcohol permit for wine and malt beverages only for Lori Smith as a representative of Pine Acres Realty for indoor service only at 509 Main Street on Friday, December 9, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Second: by Mike Schell. Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Schell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

D. Select Board Goals & Objectives CAL2023/FY2024 Work Session– Review or Vote

Approve the goals and objectives as revised as well as the value statements as revised for both Select Board and Town Manager

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the goals and objectives as revised as well as the value statements as revised for both Select Board and Town Manager

From the minutes

“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to approve the goals and objectives as revised as well as the value statements as revised for both Select Board and Town Manager. Second: by Mike Schell Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Schell)

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

VI. Executive Session – MGL Ch 30A, §21 #2

That the Board enter Executive Session under MGL Chapter 30A, §21 #2 to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel (Town Manager) with NO return to...

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the Board enter Executive Session under MGL Chapter 30A, §21 #2 to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel (Town Manager) with NO return to open session

From the minutes

“Motion: by Dean Nicastro that the Board enter Executive Session under MGL Chapter 30A, §21 #2 to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel (Town Manager) with NO return to open session. Second: by Shareen Davis. Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)

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

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