MassVoter.com← Chatham Select BoardChatham Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
November 28, 2023
22 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Jeffrey Dykens is listed as attending but was not present at the opening roll call (joined later).
Present: Cory Metters, Michael Schell, Jeffrey Dykens, Shareen Davis, Dean Nicastro
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Jeffrey Dykens arrived after the meeting began (“Clerk Jeffrey Dykens arrived”).
Every vote, in order
A. November 14, 2023
Approve the minutes of November 14, 2023 as amended
To approve the minutes as amended
Yes: Davis, Nicastro, SchellAbstained: MettersJeffrey Dykens had not yet arrived (“Clerk Jeffrey Dykens arrived”).
From the minutes
“Mr. Schell Made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: absent Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: abstain.” (Motion: Schell, second: Nicastro)
A. Utility Pole Hearing; Upgrade Three (3) Existing Poles and Storm Guying on the West
Approve the upgrade of three (3) existing poles and storm guying on the west side of Morris Island Road and the instillation of three (3) new poles with associated guying on the east side of...
To approve the upgrade of three (3) existing poles and storm guying on the west side of Morris Island Road and the instillation of three (3) new poles with associated guying on the east side of Morris Island Road
Jeffrey Dykens had not yet arrived (“Clerk Jeffrey Dykens arrived”).
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to approve the upgrade of three (3) existing poles and storm guying on the west side of Morris Island Road and the instillation of three (3) new poles with associated guying on the east side of Morris Island Road. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: absent Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
B. Consider Disbanding the Aunt Lydia’s Cove Committee (ALC)
Continue the public hearing for two weeks
To continue the public hearing for two weeks
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to continue the public hearing for two weeks. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
A. Renew Chatham Shellfish Company Aquaculture Lease – Shellfish Constable Renee
Renew the Chatham Shellfish Company Aquaculture Lease as presented
To renew the Chatham Shellfish Company Aquaculture Lease as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to renew the Chatham Shellfish Company Aquaculture Lease as presented. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Nicastro)
B. Seasonal Shellfish Area Openings – Shellfish Constable Renee Gagne
Open Mill Creek; Taylor’s Pond; Champlain Creek; and Oyster Pond; Muddy Creek; and Buck’s Creek pending MADMF notification, to the harvesting of shellfish effective December 1, 2023 and to sign...
To open Mill Creek; Taylor’s Pond; Champlain Creek; and Oyster Pond; Muddy Creek; and Buck’s Creek pending MADMF notification, to the harvesting of shellfish effective December 1, 2023 and to sign the official notices
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to open Mill Creek; Taylor’s Pond; Champlain Creek; and Oyster Pond; Muddy Creek; and Buck’s Creek pending MADMF notification, to the harvesting of shellfish effective December 1, 2023 and to sign the official notices. Second: Mr. Schell Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Schell)
C. Consider Use of Town Resources on December 31, 2023 – First Night Chatham – Paul
Approve the use of Town-owned resources and services and the requests for Chatham First Night activities on December 31, 2023 with the addition of the contribution to the custodial services
To approve the use of Town-owned resources and services and the requests for Chatham First Night activities on December 31, 2023 with the addition of the contribution to the custodial services
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to approve the use of Town-owned resources and services and the requests for Chatham First Night activities on December 31, 2023 with the addition of the contribution to the custodial services. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
1. Chatham Garden Club at 347 Stage Harbor Road, Saturday, December 2,
Grant a special one day alcohol permit for all alcoholic beverages to Bette Hahner on behalf of the Chatham Garden Club for Saturday December 2, 2023 from 5 – 7 pm at 347 Stage Harbor Road (Atwood...
To grant a special one day alcohol permit for all alcoholic beverages to Bette Hahner on behalf of the Chatham Garden Club for Saturday December 2, 2023 from 5 – 7 pm at 347 Stage Harbor Road (Atwood House Museum) for the Festival of Trees event
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to grant a special one day alcohol permit for all alcoholic beverages to Bette Hahner on behalf of the Chatham Garden Club for Saturday December 2, 2023 from 5 – 7 pm at 347 Stage Harbor Road (Atwood House Museum) for the Festival of Trees event. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
2. Chatham Walkers at the Chatham Community Center, 712 Main Street,
Grant a special one day alcohol permit to Maryellen Lorefice on behalf of the Chatham Walkers for Tuesday, December 5, 2023 from 4 – 8:30 pm at the Chatham Community Center and to further grant...
To grant a special one day alcohol permit to Maryellen Lorefice on behalf of the Chatham Walkers for Tuesday, December 5, 2023 from 4 – 8:30 pm at the Chatham Community Center and to further grant permission to possess/consume alcohol on Town property as associated with this permit
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to grant a special one day alcohol permit to Maryellen Lorefice on behalf of the Chatham Walkers for Tuesday, December 5, 2023 from 4 – 8:30 pm at the Chatham Community Center and to further grant permission to possess/consume alcohol on Town property as associated with this permit. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
3. Lola Mer LLC at 782 Main Street, Friday, December 8, 2023 from 12 - 8:00 pm
Grant a special one day alcohol permit for wine and malt beverages only to Jen Hunt on behalf of Lola Mer LLC for Friday December 8, 2023 from 12 – 8 pm at 782 Main Street, Chatham
To grant a special one day alcohol permit for wine and malt beverages only to Jen Hunt on behalf of Lola Mer LLC for Friday December 8, 2023 from 12 – 8 pm at 782 Main Street, Chatham
From the minutes
“Mr. Schell made a motion to grant a special one day alcohol permit for wine and malt beverages only to Jen Hunt on behalf of Lola Mer LLC for Friday December 8, 2023 from 12 – 8 pm at 782 Main Street, Chatham. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Davis)
4. Chatham Threadworks at 400 Main Street, Friday, December 8, 2023 from 4
Grant a special one day alcohol permit to Jennifer Falvey on behalf of Chatham Thread Work for Friday, December 8, 2023 from 4 – 8 pm at 400 Main Street, Chatham
To grant a special one day alcohol permit to Jennifer Falvey on behalf of Chatham Thread Work for Friday, December 8, 2023 from 4 – 8 pm at 400 Main Street, Chatham
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to grant a special one day alcohol permit to Jennifer Falvey on behalf of Chatham Thread Work for Friday, December 8, 2023 from 4 – 8 pm at 400 Main Street, Chatham. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
5. Ports & Company at 595 Main Street, Friday, December 8, 2023 from 4 – 9
Grant a special one day alcohol permit for wine and malt beverages only to Lisa Lynch on behalf of Ports & Company for Friday, December 8, 2023 from 4 – 9 pm at 595 Main Street, Chatham
To grant a special one day alcohol permit for wine and malt beverages only to Lisa Lynch on behalf of Ports & Company for Friday, December 8, 2023 from 4 – 9 pm at 595 Main Street, Chatham
From the minutes
“Mr. Schell made a motion to grant a special one day alcohol permit for wine and malt beverages only to Lisa Lynch on behalf of Ports & Company for Friday, December 8, 2023 from 4 – 9 pm at 595 Main Street, Chatham. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Dykens)
6. Mark August at 490 Main Street, Friday, December 8, 2023 from 4 – 9 pm
Grant a special one day alcohol permit for wine and malt beverages only to Corinne Blakeney on behalf of Mark August for Friday, December 8, 2023 from 4 – 9 pm at 490 Main Street, Chatham
To grant a special one day alcohol permit for wine and malt beverages only to Corinne Blakeney on behalf of Mark August for Friday, December 8, 2023 from 4 – 9 pm at 490 Main Street, Chatham
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to grant a special one day alcohol permit for wine and malt beverages only to Corinne Blakeney on behalf of Mark August for Friday, December 8, 2023 from 4 – 9 pm at 490 Main Street, Chatham. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
7. Rotary Club of Chatham at 548 Main Street, Friday, December 8, 2023 from 4
Grant a special one day alcohol permit for wine and malt beverages only to Ralph T. Atwood on behalf of the Rotary Club of Chatham for Friday, December 8, 2023 from 4 – 9 pm at 548 Main Street,...
To grant a special one day alcohol permit for wine and malt beverages only to Ralph T. Atwood on behalf of the Rotary Club of Chatham for Friday, December 8, 2023 from 4 – 9 pm at 548 Main Street, Chatham
Yes: Dykens, Nicastro, SchellNo: Davis, Metters
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to grant a special one day alcohol permit for wine and malt beverages only to Ralph T. Atwood on behalf of the Rotary Club of Chatham for Friday, December 8, 2023 from 4 – 9 pm at 548 Main Street, Chatham. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: no Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: no.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
8. The Black Dog at 628 Main Street, Friday, December 8, 2023 from 5 – 8 pm
Grant a special one day alcohol permit for wine and malt beverages only to Charmane Curry on behalf of the Black Dog for Friday, December 8, 2023 from 5 – 8 pm at 628 Main Street, Chatham
To grant a special one day alcohol permit for wine and malt beverages only to Charmane Curry on behalf of the Black Dog for Friday, December 8, 2023 from 5 – 8 pm at 628 Main Street, Chatham
From the minutes
“Mr. Schell made a motion to grant a special one day alcohol permit for wine and malt beverages only to Charmane Curry on behalf of the Black Dog for Friday, December 8, 2023 from 5 – 8 pm at 628 Main Street, Chatham. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Dykens)
9. Fisherman’s Daughter at 521 Main Street, Friday, December 8, 2023 from 5 –
Grant a special one day alcohol permit for wine and malt beverages only to Taylor Brown on behalf of Fisherman’s Daughter for Friday, December 8, 2023 from 5 – 9 pm at 521 Main Street, Chatham
To grant a special one day alcohol permit for wine and malt beverages only to Taylor Brown on behalf of Fisherman’s Daughter for Friday, December 8, 2023 from 5 – 9 pm at 521 Main Street, Chatham
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to grant a special one day alcohol permit for wine and malt beverages only to Taylor Brown on behalf of Fisherman’s Daughter for Friday, December 8, 2023 from 5 – 9 pm at 521 Main Street, Chatham. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
10. Pine Acres Realty at Compass at 509 Main Street, Friday, December 8, 2023
Grant a special one day alcohol permit for wine and malt beverages only to Lori Fanning Smith on behalf of Pine Acres Realty for Friday, December 8, 2023 from 6 – 7:45 pm at 509 Main Street, Chatham
To grant a special one day alcohol permit for wine and malt beverages only to Lori Fanning Smith on behalf of Pine Acres Realty for Friday, December 8, 2023 from 6 – 7:45 pm at 509 Main Street, Chatham
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to grant a special one day alcohol permit for wine and malt beverages only to Lori Fanning Smith on behalf of Pine Acres Realty for Friday, December 8, 2023 from 6 – 7:45 pm at 509 Main Street, Chatham. Second: Mr. Schell Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Schell)
11. Where The Side Walk Ends at 432 Main Street, Saturday, December 9, 2023
Grant a special one day alcohol permit for wine and malt beverages only to Caitlin Doggart on behalf of Where the Side Walk Ends for Saturday, December 9, 2023 from 1 – 3 pm at 432 Main Street,...
To grant a special one day alcohol permit for wine and malt beverages only to Caitlin Doggart on behalf of Where the Side Walk Ends for Saturday, December 9, 2023 from 1 – 3 pm at 432 Main Street, Chatham
From the minutes
“Mr. Schell made a motion to grant a special one day alcohol permit for wine and malt beverages only to Caitlin Doggart on behalf of Where the Side Walk Ends for Saturday, December 9, 2023 from 1 – 3 pm at 432 Main Street, Chatham. Second: Ms. Davis Mr. Schell amended the motion to include that alcohol be provided and consumed indoors only. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Davis)
E. Stepping Stones Road Property – Next Steps for the Purposes of Affordable and/or
The motion that the RFP be styled as an RFP to be issued in the name of the Town of Chatham by and through the Town Manager
To the motion that the RFP be styled as an RFP to be issued in the name of the Town of Chatham by and through the Town Manager
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro offered an amendment to the motion that the RFP be styled as an RFP to be issued in the name of the Town of Chatham by and through the Town Manager. Mr. Schell asked to clarify that the Select Board has approval authority and not giving the Town Manager approval authority of what the AHT decides. That was not the intention and it was to clarify that it was coming through the Town Manager’s office. Mr. Schell accepted the amendment. Second on the Amendment: Mr. Dykens Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro)
G. Consider Expansion of the Council on Aging Board of Directors – (Public Comment
Accept the recommendation of the COA BOD and keep the membership at 7 members
To accept the recommendation of the COA BOD and keep the membership at 7 members
From the minutes
“Mr. Schell made a motion to accept the recommendation of the COA BOD and keep the membership at 7 members. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Nicastro)
1. Council on Aging
Appoint Kurt Shallow to the Council on Aging Board of Directors until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Kurt Shallow to the Council on Aging Board of Directors until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
Yes: Metters, NicastroNo: Davis, Dykens, Schell
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to appoint Kurt Shallow to the Council on Aging Board of Directors until June 30, 2024 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: no Jeffrey Dykens: no Michael Schell: no Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Metters)
2. Zoning Board of Appeals
Appoint associate member Virigina Fenwick as a regular member of the Zoning Board of Appeals until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint associate member Virigina Fenwick as a regular member of the Zoning Board of Appeals until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to appoint associate member Virigina Fenwick as a regular member of the Zoning Board of Appeals until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
I. Town Manager’s Report – October 2023 – Town Manager Jill Goldsmith
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Michael Schell: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
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