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Chatham Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

February 4, 2025

12 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

Every vote, in order

A. December 10, 2024

Approve the minutes of December 10, 2024 as amended

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

To approve the minutes as amended

Yes: Davis, Metters, Nicastro, SchellAbstained: Dykens

From the minutes

“Mr. Metters made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: abstain Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Dykens)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

B. December 17, 2024

Approve the minutes of December 17, 2024 as amended

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

To approve the minutes as amended

Yes: Dykens, Metters, Nicastro, SchellAbstained: Davis

From the minutes

“Mr. Metters made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: abstain Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Dykens)

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

A. Consider Land Disposition Agreement (LDA) with Pennrose for the Sale and

Execute the Land Disposition Agreement with Pennrose, LLC for the sale and development of housing at 0 Meetinghouse Road as amended

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To execute the Land Disposition Agreement with Pennrose, LLC for the sale and development of housing at 0 Meetinghouse Road as amended

From the minutes

“Mr. Dykens moved to execute the Land Disposition Agreement with Pennrose, LLC for the sale and development of housing at 0 Meetinghouse Road as amended. Second: Ms. Davis Jan Burke made a point of order and after being recognized by the Chair stated that she also represented Gloria Hicks and asked for clarification on the amendment included in the motion and it was stated it was the language proposed in response to the amendment recommended by Atty. Polloni. An email received from Carol Gordon was entered into the record. Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

1. 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article Vote to Place and

Place the article on the warrant for the 2025 Annual Town Meeting

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the article on the warrant for the 2025 Annual Town Meeting

From the minutes

“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to place the article on the warrant for the 2025 Annual Town Meeting. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Metters)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Recommend the article (2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article Vote to Place and)

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend the article

From the minutes

“Mr. Nicastro moved to recommend the article. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Metters)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Place the article on the warrant for the 2025 Annual Town Meeting

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the article on the warrant for the 2025 Annual Town Meeting

From the minutes

“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to place the article on the warrant for the 2025 Annual Town Meeting. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Recommend the article (2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article Vote to Place and)

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend the article

From the minutes

“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to recommend the article. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

2. 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article Vote to Place and

Place the article on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant (2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article Vote to Place and)

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the article on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to place the article on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Recommend the article (2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article Vote to Place and)

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend the article

From the minutes

“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to recommend the article. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

iv. 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article Vote to Place and

Place the article on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant (2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article Vote to Place and)

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the article on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. Nicastro moved to place the article on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Recommend the article (2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article Vote to Place and)

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend the article

From the minutes

“Mr. Nicastro moved to recommend the article. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Metters)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

V. Executive Session – MGL Ch. 30A Sec. 21(3) – To Discuss Strategy with Respect to

Enter into executive session pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A, sec. 21 (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Chatham Municipal Employee Association (CMEA) and Chatham Managers’...

Minutes, page 11

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To enter into executive session pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A, sec. 21 (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Chatham Municipal Employee Association (CMEA) and Chatham Managers’ Association (CMA)) with no return to Open Session

From the minutes

“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to enter into executive session pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A, sec. 21 (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Chatham Municipal Employee Association (CMEA) and Chatham Managers’ Association (CMA)) with no return to Open Session. Second: Mr. Schell Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Schell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

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