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March 4, 2025
15 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Jeffrey Dykens was absent.
Present: Michael Schell, Dean Nicastro, Shareen Davis, Cory Metters
Absent: Jeffrey Dykens
Every vote, in order
II. Executive Session – MGL Ch. 30A, §21(3) – To Discuss Strategy with Respect to
Enter executive session pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A, §21(3) – To Discuss Strategy with Respect to Collective Bargaining or Litigation (Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination – MCAD) if an...
To enter executive session pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A, §21(3) – To Discuss Strategy with Respect to Collective Bargaining or Litigation (Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination – MCAD) if an Open Meeting May Have a Detrimental Effect on the Bargaining Position of the Public Body and the Chair so Declares WITH RETURN to Open Session
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to enter executive session pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A, §21(3) – To Discuss Strategy with Respect to Collective Bargaining or Litigation (Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination – MCAD) if an Open Meeting May Have a Detrimental Effect on the Bargaining Position of the Public Body and the Chair so Declares WITH RETURN to Open Session. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Metters)
A. Consider Petition from NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy to
Approve the petition as presented (Consider Petition from NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy to)
To approve the petition as presented
Yes: Davis, Metters, Schell
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to approve the petition as presented. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: absent Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Metters)
A. Consider Outdoor Display of Goods and Sales on Town Property on June 28 – 29,
Approve the outdoor display of goods and sales on Town property on June 28 – 29, 2025 and August 30 – 31, 2025 from 7:00 am – 6:00 pm at the Chatham Community Center with the requirement of...
To approve the outdoor display of goods and sales on Town property on June 28 – 29, 2025 and August 30 – 31, 2025 from 7:00 am – 6:00 pm at the Chatham Community Center with the requirement of portable toilets, dumpsters, both supplied by the organizer, and the coordination a police detail paid for by the organizer
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to approve the outdoor display of goods and sales on Town property on June 28 – 29, 2025 and August 30 – 31, 2025 from 7:00 am – 6:00 pm at the Chatham Community Center with the requirement of portable toilets, dumpsters, both supplied by the organizer, and the coordination a police detail paid for by the organizer. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Metters)
i. FY2026 Capital Article – Chatham Municipal Airport; Federal Fiscal Years
Place the article as presented on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant requesting $59,175 for the Capital article
To place the article as presented on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant requesting $59,175 for the Capital article
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to place the article as presented on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant requesting $59,175 for the Capital article. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
Recommend the article to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting (FY2026 Capital Article – Chatham Municipal Airport; Federal Fiscal Years)
To recommend the article to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to recommend the article to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
ii. General Bylaw Amendment - Chapter 238 Revisions – Municipal Separate
Place the article as presented on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant (General Bylaw Amendment - Chapter 238 Revisions – Municipal Separate)
To place the article as presented on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to place the article as presented on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Davis)
Recommend the article to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting (General Bylaw Amendment - Chapter 238 Revisions – Municipal Separate)
To recommend the article to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to recommend the article to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Davis)
iii. General Bylaw Amendment – Chapter 10 – Boards, Committees, and
Place the article as presented on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant (General Bylaw Amendment – Chapter 10 – Boards, Committees, and)
To place the article as presented on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to place the article as presented on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Second: Mr. Schell Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Schell)
Recommend the article to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting (General Bylaw Amendment – Chapter 10 – Boards, Committees, and)
To recommend the article to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting
Yes: Nicastro, SchellNo: Davis, Metters
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to recommend the article to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting. Second: Mr. Schell Roll Call Cory Metters: no Shareen Davis: no Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Schell)
iv. New Home Rule Petition for an Act Relative to the Membership of the
Place the article on the 2025 Town Meeting Warrant as presented
To place the article on the 2025 Town Meeting Warrant as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to place the article on the 2025 Town Meeting Warrant as presented. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
Recommend the article to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting (New Home Rule Petition for an Act Relative to the Membership of the)
To recommend the article to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to recommend the article to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
1. New Home Rule Petition Article: Adopt Massachusetts General Law
Place the article to accept MGL Ch. 23 B, §32(b) as presented on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant
To place the article to accept MGL Ch. 23 B, §32(b) as presented on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to place the article to accept MGL Ch. 23 B, §32(b) as presented on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Nicastro)
Recommend the article to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting (New Home Rule Petition Article: Adopt Massachusetts General Law)
To recommend the article to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Schell made a motion to recommend the article to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Nicastro)
2. New Home Rule Petition Article: Include “Fishermen as a group
Direct Town staff to draft articles for the items two and three listed above for consideration at the next select board meeting on March 11th, 2025
To direct Town staff to draft articles for the items two and three listed above for consideration at the next select board meeting on March 11th, 2025
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to direct Town staff to draft articles for the items two and three listed above for consideration at the next select board meeting on March 11th, 2025. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Nicastro)
VIII. Executive Session – MGL Ch. 30A §21(3) – To Discuss Strategy with Respect to
Enter into executive session pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A §21(3) – To Discuss Strategy with Respect to Collective Bargaining or Litigation (Chatham Managers Association – CMA) if an Open Meeting May...
To enter into executive session pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A §21(3) – To Discuss Strategy with Respect to Collective Bargaining or Litigation (Chatham Managers Association – CMA) if an Open Meeting May Have a Detrimental Effect on the Bargaining Position of the Public Body and the Chair so Declares with NO RETURN to Open Session
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to enter into executive session pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A §21(3) – To Discuss Strategy with Respect to Collective Bargaining or Litigation (Chatham Managers Association – CMA) if an Open Meeting May Have a Detrimental Effect on the Bargaining Position of the Public Body and the Chair so Declares with NO RETURN to Open Session Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
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