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January 28, 2025
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Shareen Davis was absent.
Present: Michael Schell, Dean Nicastro, Jeffrey Dykens, Cory Metters
Absent: Shareen Davis
Every vote, in order
A. December 5, 2024
Approve the minutes of December 5, 2024 as amended
To approve the minutes as amended
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Nicastro)
A. Consider a Request for a new Seasonal All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant
Approve the application as presented (Consider a Request for a new Seasonal All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant)
To approve the application as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve the application as presented. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
A. Consider Use of Town Roads; Chatham Harbor Run on June 22, 2025 and
Approve the use of Town Roads for the Chatham Harbor Run on June 22, 2025 as presented
To approve the use of Town Roads for the Chatham Harbor Run on June 22, 2025 as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve the use of Town Roads for the Chatham Harbor Run on June 22, 2025 as presented. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Metters)
Approve the use of Town roads for the Chatham in the Fall 10k Race on November 23, 2025 as presented
To approve the use of Town roads for the Chatham in the Fall 10k Race on November 23, 2025 as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve the use of Town roads for the Chatham in the Fall 10k Race on November 23, 2025 as presented. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
iii. FY2026 Water Operating Budget
Place the Water Operating Budget in the amount of $5,447,828 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To place the Water Operating Budget in the amount of $5,447,828 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to place the Water Operating Budget in the amount of $5,447,828 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
Recommend the Water Operating Budget in the amount of $5,447,828
To recommend the Water Operating Budget in the amount of $5,447,828
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to recommend the Water Operating Budget in the amount of $5,447,828. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
i. Historical Commission (alternate)
Appoint Robert Wilson as an alternate member of the Historical Commission until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Robert Wilson as an alternate member of the Historical Commission until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to appoint Robert Wilson as an alternate member of the Historical Commission until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
ii. Railroad Museum Committee
Appoint Robert Dinnie as a member of the Railroad Museum Committee until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed
To appoint Robert Dinnie as a member of the Railroad Museum Committee until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to appoint Robert Dinnie as a member of the Railroad Museum Committee until June 30, 2025 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
D. Town Manager’s Monthly Report – December 2024
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
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