MassVoter.com← Chatham Select BoardChatham Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
March 11, 2025
32 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Jeffrey Dykens and Cory Metters were absent.
Present: Michael Schell, Dean Nicastro, Shareen Davis
Absent: Jeffrey Dykens, Cory Metters
Every vote, in order
A. January 28, 2025
Approve the minutes of January 28, 2025 as amended
To approve the minutes as amended
Yes: Nicastro, SchellAbstained: Davis
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: abstain Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
A. Consider an Application to Transfer & Pledge of the Annual Wine & Malt
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to close the hearing. Second: Mr. Schell Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Schell)
Approve the transfer of the Malt and Wine Beverages Only Package Store License from Chatham Market, Inc. d/b/a Chatham Village Market, Stamatia MacDonald, Manager to CVM Retail, Inc. d/b/a Chatham...
To approve the transfer of the Malt and Wine Beverages Only Package Store License from Chatham Market, Inc. d/b/a Chatham Village Market, Stamatia MacDonald, Manager to CVM Retail, Inc. d/b/a Chatham Village Market, Harsh Patel, Manager
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to approve the transfer of the Malt and Wine Beverages Only Package Store License from Chatham Market, Inc. d/b/a Chatham Village Market, Stamatia MacDonald, Manager to CVM Retail, Inc. d/b/a Chatham Village Market, Harsh Patel, Manager. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
A. Consider Vote to Ratify Chatham Municipal Employees Association (CMEA) and
Ratify and approve the memorandum of agreement for successor collective bargaining agreement between the Town and the Chatham Municipal Employees Association, effective July 1, 2024 through June...
To ratify and approve the memorandum of agreement for successor collective bargaining agreement between the Town and the Chatham Municipal Employees Association, effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027 contingent upon a funding appropriation at the 2025 Annual Town meeting
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to ratify and approve the memorandum of agreement for successor collective bargaining agreement between the Town and the Chatham Municipal Employees Association, effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027 contingent upon a funding appropriation at the 2025 Annual Town meeting. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Nicastro)
Ratify and approve the memorandum of agreement for successor collective bargaining agreement between the Town and the Chatham Managers’ Association, effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027...
To ratify and approve the memorandum of agreement for successor collective bargaining agreement between the Town and the Chatham Managers’ Association, effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027 contingent upon a funding appropriation at the 2025 Annual Town meeting
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to ratify and approve the memorandum of agreement for successor collective bargaining agreement between the Town and the Chatham Managers’ Association, effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027 contingent upon a funding appropriation at the 2025 Annual Town meeting. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Nicastro)
i. Collective Bargaining Agreements (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2027) for (1)
Place the collective bargaining warrant article on the May 10th, 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant for funding of cost items associated with the Successor Collective Bargaining Agreements for...
To place the collective bargaining warrant article on the May 10th, 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant for funding of cost items associated with the Successor Collective Bargaining Agreements for $304,000 and $10,500 for a total of $314,500 dollars
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to place the collective bargaining warrant article on the May 10th, 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant for funding of cost items associated with the Successor Collective Bargaining Agreements for $304,000 and $10,500 for a total of $314,500 dollars. Second: Mr. Schell Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Schell)
Recommend the article (Collective Bargaining Agreements (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2027) for (1))
To recommend the article
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to recommend the article. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Nicastro)
ii. Current Fiscal Year FY2025 Budget Adjustments/Transfers
Place the article on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant (Current Fiscal Year FY2025 Budget Adjustments/Transfers)
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 Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
Recommend the article (Current Fiscal Year FY2025 Budget Adjustments/Transfers)
To recommend the article
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to recommend the article. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
iii. Fix Salaries; Wood Waste Reclamation Facility Enterprise Fund; PEG
Invoke the rule of necessity
To invoke the rule of necessity
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to invoke the rule of necessity. Second: Mr. Schell Roll call Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Schell)
Place the Fix Salaries article on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant
To place the Fix Salaries article on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro voted to place the Fix Salaries article on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
Recommend the article (Fix Salaries; Wood Waste Reclamation Facility Enterprise Fund; PEG)
To recommend the article
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro moved to recommend the article. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
Place Wood Waste Revolving Fund article on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant
To place Wood Waste Revolving Fund article on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to place Wood Waste Revolving Fund article on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
Recommend the article (Fix Salaries; Wood Waste Reclamation Facility Enterprise Fund; PEG)
To recommend the article
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to recommend the article. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
Place the PEG Access Fund article on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant
To place the PEG Access Fund article on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to place the PEG Access Fund article on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
Recommend the article (Fix Salaries; Wood Waste Reclamation Facility Enterprise Fund; PEG)
To recommend the article
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to recommend the article. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
iv. Revolving Fund Articles (FY2026)
Place the Airport Revolving Fund Article on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant
To place the Airport Revolving Fund Article on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to place the Airport Revolving Fund Article on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
Recommend the article (Revolving Fund Articles (FY2026))
To recommend the article
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to recommend the article. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
Place the Consolidated Revolving Funds article on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant
To place the Consolidated Revolving Funds article on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to place the Consolidated Revolving Funds article on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
Recommend the article (Revolving Fund Articles (FY2026))
To recommend the article
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to recommend the article. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
v. FY2026 Regional School Operating Budget – Cape Cod Regional Technical
Place the article for the FY2026 Operating Budget for the Cape Cod Regional Technical High School
To place the article for the FY2026 Operating Budget for the Cape Cod Regional Technical High School
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to place the article for the FY2026 Operating Budget for the Cape Cod Regional Technical High School. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Nicastro)
Recommend the article (FY2026 Regional School Operating Budget – Cape Cod Regional Technical)
To recommend the article
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to recommend the article. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Nicastro)
vii. Grant of Easement for Utility Service – 114 Training Field Road for New
Authorize the Town Manager to execute the license to enter and use Real Town property at 114 Training Field Road as presented by Eversource conditioned upon acceptance of Town Counsel’s proposed...
To authorize the Town Manager to execute the license to enter and use Real Town property at 114 Training Field Road as presented by Eversource conditioned upon acceptance of Town Counsel’s proposed amendments
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to authorize the Town Manager to execute the license to enter and use Real Town property at 114 Training Field Road as presented by Eversource conditioned upon acceptance of Town Counsel’s proposed amendments. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
Place the easement article as presented on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant
To place the easement article as presented on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro moved to place the easement article as presented on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
Recommend the article (Grant of Easement for Utility Service – 114 Training Field Road for New)
To recommend the article
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro moved to recommend the article. Second: Ms. Davis Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
1. Establish a New Housing Trust
That the Select Board place an article on the warrant to refile the Home Rule Petition to establish a new Housing Trust including the amendment as presented
That the Select Board place an article on the warrant to refile the Home Rule Petition to establish a new Housing Trust including the amendment as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion that the Select Board place an article on the warrant to refile the Home Rule Petition to establish a new Housing Trust including the amendment as presented. Second: Mr. Schell Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Schell)
Recommend the article (Establish a New Housing Trust)
To recommend the article
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to recommend the article. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
4. Prevailing Wage Exemption
Place the three articles as presented (Prevailing Wage Exemption)
To place the three articles as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Schell made a motion to place the three articles as presented. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Davis)
Recommend the articles (Prevailing Wage Exemption)
To recommend the articles
From the minutes
“Mr. Schell made a motion to recommend the articles. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Davis)
ix. Home Rule Petition - Special Designation for Commercial Fishermen
Place the article as presented on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant (Home Rule Petition - Special Designation for Commercial Fishermen)
To place the article as presented on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to place the article as presented on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Nicastro)
Recommend the article (Home Rule Petition - Special Designation for Commercial Fishermen)
To recommend the article
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to recommend the article. Second: Dean Nicastro Roll call Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Nicastro)
x. Citizen’s Petition Article - General Bylaw Change Restricting Land Use at
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to adjourn. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Nicastro)
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