MassVoter.com← Chatham Select BoardChatham Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
January 14, 2025
9 recorded votes, 0 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
Every vote, in order
A. Utility Pole Hearing; Place one (1) Joint Owned Pole, P.30.25 on the northerly side of
Approve the petition as presented (Utility Pole Hearing; Place one (1) Joint Owned Pole, P.30.25 on the northerly side of)
To approve the petition as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve the petition as presented. 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. Utility Pole Hearing; Install one (1) Joint Owned Pole, P.14.5 on the westerly side of
Approve the petition as presented (Utility Pole Hearing; Install one (1) Joint Owned Pole, P.14.5 on the westerly side of)
To approve the petition as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve the petition as presented. 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. Traffic Hearing; Install one (1) new stop sign at Sam Ryder Road / Main Street (Route 28)
Place a new stop sign with reflective tape at the intersection of Sam Ryder Road and Route 28/Main Street and to add the “stop ahead” stencil on Sam Ryder Road in advance of the intersection
To place a new stop sign with reflective tape at the intersection of Sam Ryder Road and Route 28/Main Street and to add the “stop ahead” stencil on Sam Ryder Road in advance of the intersection
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to place a new stop sign with reflective tape at the intersection of Sam Ryder Road and Route 28/Main Street and to add the “stop ahead” stencil on Sam Ryder Road in advance of the intersection. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call: Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
D. Consider the transfer of the Annual All Alcoholic Beverages hotel license from Inn
Approve the transfer of license as presented (Consider the transfer of the Annual All Alcoholic Beverages hotel license from Inn)
To approve the transfer of license as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve the transfer of license as presented. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
A. Follow-Up Discussion on the Revised Schematic Design and Cost Estimates for
That the Select Board direct the Town Manager to prepare and submit for the Select Board's consideration an article from May 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant to authorize the design and...
That the Select Board direct the Town Manager to prepare and submit for the Select Board's consideration an article from May 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant to authorize the design and construction of the proposed Center for Active Living renovation at 193 Stony Hill Rd, contingent upon an affirmative recommendation and support from the Council on Aging Board of Directors
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion that the Select Board direct the Town Manager to prepare and submit for the Select Board's consideration an article from May 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant to authorize the design and construction of the proposed Center for Active Living renovation at 193 Stony Hill Rd, contingent upon an affirmative recommendation and support from the Council on Aging Board of Directors. Second: Ms. Davis Roll call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
B. Consider Request to Abate Water and Sewer Charges for 25 Glendon Way
Grant an abatement such that the bill is $3,000 (Consider Request to Abate Water and Sewer Charges for 25 Glendon Way)
To grant an abatement such that the bill is $3,000
From the minutes
“Mr. Schell made a motion to grant an abatement such that the bill is $3,000. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Dykens)
ii. Town of Chatham Adoption of MGL Chapter 90, §17c; Town-Wide Thickly Settled
Change the 30-mph speed limit in thickly settled areas to 25-mph and replace the speed limit signs as needed in those areas
To change the 30-mph speed limit in thickly settled areas to 25-mph and replace the speed limit signs as needed in those areas
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to change the 30-mph speed limit in thickly settled areas to 25-mph and replace the speed limit signs as needed in those areas. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Metters)
Ask the Town Manager to prepare a warrant article and recommendation language for the Board’s consideration
To ask the Town Manager to prepare a warrant article and recommendation language for the Board’s consideration
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to ask the Town Manager to prepare a warrant article and recommendation language for the Board’s consideration. Second: Mr. Dykens Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
D. FY2026 Budget Preview – Department Staffing Requests; Proposed Town Manager
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
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