MassVoter.com← Chatham Select BoardChatham Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
December 3, 2024
15 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Michael Schell, Dean Nicastro, Shareen Davis, Jeffrey Dykens, Cory Metters
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Cory Metters stepped aside (recused) for at least one item (“Mr. Metters recused himself as a direct abutter of this applicant and stepped away from the dais.”).
Every vote, in order
I. Minutes
Approve the minutes of November 12, 2024 as amended
To approve the minutes as amended
The roll call lists only Cory Metters and Jeffrey Dykens, with no votes written in. The Town Clerk's office confirmed on October 7, 2026 (public records request #26-297) that Cory Metters, Jeffrey Dykens, Shareen Davis, Dean Nicastro and Mike Schell all voted yes.
From the minutes
“A. November 12, 2024 Amendments were offered to the minutes. Mr. Metters made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Cory Metters: Jeffrey Dykens:.” (Motion: Metters, second: Dykens)
A. Utility Hearing; To Install Six (6) New Handholes, 20’ +/- 1-4” Conduit, 20’ +/- 1-
Approve petition (Utility Hearing; To Install Six (6) New Handholes, 20’ +/- 1-4” Conduit, 20’ +/- 1-)
To approve petition
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to approve petition. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Mike Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
B. Alteration of Premises; Seasonal All Alcohol License; Dogfish Taco Co., 22 Barnhill
Approve of the request as presented (Alteration of Premises; Seasonal All Alcohol License; Dogfish Taco Co., 22 Barnhill)
To approve of the request as presented
Cory Metters stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve of the request as presented. Second: Mr. Schell Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Mike Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Schell)
i. Bon Matin Enterprises, LLC, December 13, 2024, 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm at
Grant a Special One-Day Alcohol license to Maureen Finnerty of Bon Matin Enterprises, LLC for Friday, December 13, 2024 from 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm at 610 Main Street, Chatham
To grant a Special One-Day Alcohol license to Maureen Finnerty of Bon Matin Enterprises, LLC for Friday, December 13, 2024 from 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm at 610 Main Street, Chatham
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to grant a Special One-Day Alcohol license to Maureen Finnerty of Bon Matin Enterprises, LLC for Friday, December 13, 2024 from 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm at 610 Main Street, Chatham. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
ii. Ports & Company, December 13, 2024, 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm at 595 Main
Grant a special one-day alcohol license to Lisa Lynch of Ports and Company for Friday, December 13, 2024 from 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm at 595 Main Street, Chatham and to waive the 30-day application deadline
To grant a special one-day alcohol license to Lisa Lynch of Ports and Company for Friday, December 13, 2024 from 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm at 595 Main Street, Chatham and to waive the 30-day application deadline
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to grant a special one-day alcohol license to Lisa Lynch of Ports and Company for Friday, December 13, 2024 from 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm at 595 Main Street, Chatham and to waive the 30-day application deadline. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
iii. Lola Mer, Wednesday, December 18, 2024 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm at 782
Grant a special one-day alcohol license to Katie Cole of Lola Mer for Wednesday, December 18, 2024 from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm at 782 Main Street, Chatham and to waive the 30-day application deadline
To grant a special one-day alcohol license to Katie Cole of Lola Mer for Wednesday, December 18, 2024 from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm at 782 Main Street, Chatham and to waive the 30-day application deadline
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to grant a special one-day alcohol license to Katie Cole of Lola Mer for Wednesday, December 18, 2024 from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm at 782 Main Street, Chatham and to waive the 30-day application deadline. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
iv. Puritan Cape Cod, Thursday December 19, 2024 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm at
Grant a special one-day alcohol license to Megan Penn of Puritan Cape Cod for Thursday, December 19, 2024 from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm at 573 Main Street, Chatham and to waive the 30-day application...
To grant a special one-day alcohol license to Megan Penn of Puritan Cape Cod for Thursday, December 19, 2024 from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm at 573 Main Street, Chatham and to waive the 30-day application deadline
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to grant a special one-day alcohol license to Megan Penn of Puritan Cape Cod for Thursday, December 19, 2024 from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm at 573 Main Street, Chatham and to waive the 30-day application deadline. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
v. Chatham Creative Arts Center, January 10, 2025, February 7, 2025, March
Grant a special one-day one day alcohol license to Amy Middleton of the Chatham Creative Arts Center at 154 Crowell Rd. for the following dates and times: Friday, January 10, 2025, from 4:30 to...
To grant a special one-day one day alcohol license to Amy Middleton of the Chatham Creative Arts Center at 154 Crowell Rd. for the following dates and times: Friday, January 10, 2025, from 4:30 to 6:00 pm; Friday, February 7, 2025 from 4:30 to 6:00 pm; Friday, March 7, 2025 from 4:30 to 7:30 to 6:00 pm; Friday, April 4th, 2025 from 4:30 to 4:30 to 6:00 pm; Friday May 2, 2025 from 4:30 to 6:00 pm; and Friday, May 30, 2025 from 4:30 to 6:00 and to waive the personal attendance requirement
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to grant a special one-day one day alcohol license to Amy Middleton of the Chatham Creative Arts Center at 154 Crowell Rd. for the following dates and times: Friday, January 10, 2025, from 4:30 to 6:00 pm; Friday, February 7, 2025 from 4:30 to 6:00 pm; Friday, March 7, 2025 from 4:30 to 7:30 to 6:00 pm; Friday, April 4th, 2025 from 4:30 to 4:30 to 6:00 pm; Friday May 2, 2025 from 4:30 to 6:00 pm; and Friday, May 30, 2025 from 4:30 to 6:00 and to waive the personal attendance requirement. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
B. Request to Abate Unpaid Real Estate Taxes; 1533 Main Street (Town-Owned
That the Select Board vote affirmatively to allow the Assessors to abate the remaining unpaid tax for fiscal year 2024 for 1533 Main St. in the amount of $813.88
That the Select Board vote affirmatively to allow the Assessors to abate the remaining unpaid tax for fiscal year 2024 for 1533 Main St. in the amount of $813.88
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion that the Select Board vote affirmatively to allow the Assessors to abate the remaining unpaid tax for fiscal year 2024 for 1533 Main St. in the amount of $813.88. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
C. Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office Proposed Assumption of the Town of
That the Town transition Fire and EMS dispatch services to the Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office Regional Emergency Communications Center (RECC) beginning quarter 2 of calendar year 2025 and...
That the Town transition Fire and EMS dispatch services to the Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office Regional Emergency Communications Center (RECC) beginning quarter 2 of calendar year 2025 and authorize the Town Manager to execute the agreement with the Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office to implement the same; and that the Board endorse a budget appropriation and include it in the budget in an amount not to exceed $100,117.00 in the Town Manager’s proposed FY2026 Operating Budget
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion that the Town transition Fire and EMS dispatch services to the Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office Regional Emergency Communications Center (RECC) beginning quarter 2 of calendar year 2025 and authorize the Town Manager to execute the agreement with the Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office to implement the same; and that the Board endorse a budget appropriation and include it in the budget in an amount not to exceed $100,117.00 in the Town Manager’s proposed FY2026 Operating Budget. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
D. Consider Annual Liquor License Renewals – Licensing Agent Shanna Nealy
Approve the 2025 renewals of annual liquor licenses as set forth in the memo and recommended by the local licensing agent
To approve the 2025 renewals of annual liquor licenses as set forth in the memo and recommended by the local licensing agent
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to approve the 2025 renewals of annual liquor licenses as set forth in the memo and recommended by the local licensing agent. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
E. Consider Requests for Temporary Closings of Establishments Holding an Annual
Approve the temporary closings of the Chatham Cheese Company from January 1st, 2025 to March 15th, 2025; Mom and Pops from February 15th, 2025 to March 15th, 2025; and the Chatham Inn from January...
To approve the temporary closings of the Chatham Cheese Company from January 1st, 2025 to March 15th, 2025; Mom and Pops from February 15th, 2025 to March 15th, 2025; and the Chatham Inn from January 5th, 2025 to January 29th, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve the temporary closings of the Chatham Cheese Company from January 1st, 2025 to March 15th, 2025; Mom and Pops from February 15th, 2025 to March 15th, 2025; and the Chatham Inn from January 5th, 2025 to January 29th, 2025. Second: Mr. Schell Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Schell)
i. Board of Health (associate)
Appoint Joanna Kale as an alternate member of the Board of Health until June 30th, 2025 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed
To appoint Joanna Kale as an alternate member of the Board of Health until June 30th, 2025 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to appoint Joanna Kale as an alternate member of the Board of Health until June 30th, 2025 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
ii. Summer Residents Advisory Committee (alternate to full member)
Appoint Tracey Golden as a full member of the Summer Residence Advisory Committee until June 30th, 2027, unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed
To appoint Tracey Golden as a full member of the Summer Residence Advisory Committee until June 30th, 2027, unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to appoint Tracey Golden as a full member of the Summer Residence Advisory Committee until June 30th, 2027, unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to adjourn. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Mike Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
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