MassVoter.com← Chatham Select BoardChatham Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
March 18, 2025
28 recorded votes, 8 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
During the meeting:
- Jeffrey Dykens stepped aside (recused) for at least one item (“Mr. Dykens recused himself from these two items.”).
Every vote, in order
A. Consider Seasonal Liquor License Renewals
That the Board as the local licensing authority approve the renewals of the following seasonal liquor licenses as recommend for the 2025 season: All Alcohol: • 593 Main Street Bistro LLC d/b/a The...
That the Board as the local licensing authority approve the renewals of the following seasonal liquor licenses as recommend for the 2025 season: All Alcohol: • 593 Main Street Bistro LLC d/b/a The Bistro on Main • Backpack Forever LLC d/b/a Aplaya Kitchen and Tiki Bar • Chatham Sunrise Café LLC d /b/a Chatham Sunrise Cafe • Chatham Pisces Restaurant, Inc. dba Pisces Restaurant & Bar • Diane E.F. Company, Inc. d/b/a The Captain’s Table • Mustard seed LLC d/b/a CODO • Peter Higgins d/b/a Dogfish Taco Co. • The Queen Anne Inn, Inc. d/b/a The Queen Anne Inn • TPJ Restaurant Group LLC d/b/a The Chatham Cut Wine & Malt Only • OPADAD LLC d/b/a Elwood’s Raw Bar • OSR Seafood, Inc. d/b/a Kreme N Kone • Pleasant Bay Village Motor Court, Inc. d/b/a Pleasant Bay Village Resort • The Grump, Inc. d/b/a Sweet Tomatoes
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion that the Board as the local licensing authority approve the renewals of the following seasonal liquor licenses as recommend for the 2025 season: All Alcohol: • 593 Main Street Bistro LLC d/b/a The Bistro on Main • Backpack Forever LLC d/b/a Aplaya Kitchen and Tiki Bar • Chatham Sunrise Café LLC d /b/a Chatham Sunrise Cafe • Chatham Pisces Restaurant, Inc. dba Pisces Restaurant & Bar • Diane E.F. Company, Inc. d/b/a The Captain’s Table • Mustard seed LLC d/b/a CODO • Peter Higgins d/b/a Dogfish Taco Co. • The Queen Anne Inn, Inc. d/b/a The Queen Anne Inn • TPJ Restaurant Group LLC d/b/a The Chatham Cut Wine & Malt Only • OPADAD LLC d/b/a Elwood’s Raw Bar • OSR Seafood, Inc. d/b/a Kreme N Kone • Pleasant Bay Village Motor Court, Inc. d/b/a Pleasant Bay Village Resort • The Grump, Inc. d/b/a Sweet Tomatoes Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
ii. Monomoy Regional School District Capital Borrowing Authorization –
Place Chatham’s share of the Monomoy Regional School District’s Operating Budget in the amount of $11,210,103.00 on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To place Chatham’s share of the Monomoy Regional School District’s Operating Budget in the amount of $11,210,103.00 on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to place Chatham’s share of the Monomoy Regional School District’s Operating Budget in the amount of $11,210,103.00 on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
Recommend the article to Town Meeting (Monomoy Regional School District Capital Borrowing Authorization –)
To recommend the article to Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to recommend the article to Town Meeting. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
Place the Monomoy Regional School District’s capital borrowing authorization article for the Monomoy Regional Middle School siding and trim replacement project on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To place the Monomoy Regional School District’s capital borrowing authorization article for the Monomoy Regional Middle School siding and trim replacement project on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to place the Monomoy Regional School District’s capital borrowing authorization article for the Monomoy Regional Middle School siding and trim replacement project 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)
Recommend the article to Town Meeting (Monomoy Regional School District Capital Borrowing Authorization –)
To recommend the article to Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to recommend the article to Town Meeting. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
iv. Establish a Chatham Sewer Assistance Program – Consider Vote to Place
Place an article to establish a Chatham Sewer Assistance Program on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To place an article to establish a Chatham Sewer Assistance Program on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to place an article to establish a Chatham Sewer Assistance Program 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)
Recommend the article to Town Meeting (Establish a Chatham Sewer Assistance Program – Consider Vote to Place)
To recommend the article to Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to recommend the article to 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)
b. Adoption of MGL Chapter 90, section 17C – 25 Mile per Hour
Place the article for electronic visual speed display signs on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant with the revision that the appropriation be $66,000
To place the article for electronic visual speed display signs on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant with the revision that the appropriation be $66,000
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to place the article for electronic visual speed display signs on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant with the revision that the appropriation be $66,000. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
Recommend the article to Town Meeting (Adoption of MGL Chapter 90, section 17C – 25 Mile per Hour)
To recommend the article to Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made amotion to recommend the article to 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)
vii. Zoning Bylaw Amendment – West Chatham Neighborhood Center
Place the West Chatham Neighborhood Center boundary article on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To place the West Chatham Neighborhood Center boundary article on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Jeffrey Dykens stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to place the West Chatham Neighborhood Center boundary article on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Metters)
Recommend the article to Town Meeting (Zoning Bylaw Amendment – West Chatham Neighborhood Center)
To recommend the article to Town Meeting
Jeffrey Dykens stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to recommend the article to Town Meeting. Second Mr. Metters Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Metters)
Place the zoning article on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant
To place the zoning article on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant
Jeffrey Dykens stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to place the zoning article on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Metters)
Recommend the article to Town Meeting (Zoning Bylaw Amendment – West Chatham Neighborhood Center)
To recommend the article to Town Meeting
Jeffrey Dykens stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to recommend the article to Town Meeting. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Metters)
viii. Consider License to Enter and Use Real Town Property and Easement for
Authorize the Town Manager to execute the license to enter and use real property at 608-610 Stage Harbor Road as presented by the Boston Gas Company d/b/a National Grid
To authorize the Town Manager to execute the license to enter and use real property at 608-610 Stage Harbor Road as presented by the Boston Gas Company d/b/a National Grid
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to authorize the Town Manager to execute the license to enter and use real property at 608-610 Stage Harbor Road as presented by the Boston Gas Company d/b/a National Grid. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
Place an article on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant to grant an easement for utility service at 608-610 Stage Harbor Road for service to the new pump station at the Old Mill Boatyard pending...
To place an article on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant to grant an easement for utility service at 608-610 Stage Harbor Road for service to the new pump station at the Old Mill Boatyard pending final language on the easement as approved by the Town Manager and advised by Town Counsel
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to place an article on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant to grant an easement for utility service at 608-610 Stage Harbor Road for service to the new pump station at the Old Mill Boatyard pending final language on the easement as approved by the Town Manager and advised by Town Counsel. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
Recommend the article to Town Meeting (Consider License to Enter and Use Real Town Property and Easement for)
To recommend the article to Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to recommend the article to Town Meeting. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
ix. Easement for Utility Service – 365 Main Street for Eldredge Garage and
Place an article on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant to grant an easement to Eversource for 365 Main Street, Chatham at the Eldredge Garage and Visitors Center as presented
To place an article on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant to grant an easement to Eversource for 365 Main Street, Chatham at the Eldredge Garage and Visitors Center as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to place an article on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant to grant an easement to Eversource for 365 Main Street, Chatham at the Eldredge Garage and Visitors Center as presented. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
Recommend the article (Easement for Utility Service – 365 Main Street for Eldredge Garage and)
To recommend the article
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens 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: Dykens, second: Davis)
a. Citizen Petition Article – Protective (Zoning) Bylaw Amendment –
Recommend the article to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting (Citizen Petition Article – Protective (Zoning) Bylaw Amendment –)
To recommend the article to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to recommend the article to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting. 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. Citizen Petition Article - Protective Zoning Bylaw Amendment -
Recommend the article to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting subject to a favorable outcome at the Planning Board
To recommend the article to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting subject to a favorable outcome at the Planning Board
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to recommend the article to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting subject to a favorable outcome at the Planning Board. 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. Citizen Petition Article - Protective Zoning Bylaw Amendment -
Recommend the article to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting subject to a favorable outcome at the Planning Board
To recommend the article to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting subject to a favorable outcome at the Planning Board
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to recommend the article to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting subject to a favorable outcome at the Planning Board. Second: Ms. Davis Roll call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
a. March 4, 2025 Certified article
Recommend the article to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting (March 4, 2025 Certified article)
To recommend the article to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting
Yes: Metters, NicastroNo: Dykens, SchellAbstained: Davis
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to recommend the article to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: no Shareen Davis: abstain Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: no.” (Motion: Metters, second: Dykens)
a. Citizen Petition Article – Report of Tax-Title Accounts and Free
Recommend the article (Citizen Petition Article – Report of Tax-Title Accounts and Free)
To recommend the article
No: Davis, Dykens, Metters, Nicastro, Schell
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to recommend the article. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Cory Metters: no Jeffrey Dykens: no Shareen Davis: no Dean Nicastro: no Michael Schell: no.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
b. Citizen Petition Article – Adoption of MGL Chapter 60, section 3D
Recommend the article (Citizen Petition Article – Adoption of MGL Chapter 60, section 3D)
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)
c. Citizen Petition Article - Pay Outstanding Tax-Title Lien Held by the
Recommend the article (Citizen Petition Article - Pay Outstanding Tax-Title Lien Held by the)
To recommend the article
Yes: MettersNo: Davis, Dykens, Nicastro, Schell
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to recommend the article. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: no Shareen Davis: no Dean Nicastro: no Michael Schell: no.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
0. xiii. Citizen Petition Article – General Bylaw – Change Restricting Land Use at
Recommend the article (xiii. Citizen Petition Article – General Bylaw – Change Restricting Land Use at)
To recommend the article
No: Davis, Dykens, Metters, Nicastro, Schell
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to recommend the article Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Cory Metters: no Jeffrey Dykens: no Shareen Davis: no Dean Nicastro: no Michael Schell: no.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
xiv. Closing of the Warrant, Order Articles, Assign Speakers for 2025 Annual
That the Board close the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant and approve the use of electronic signatures to sign the annual Town Meeting warrant
That the Board close the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant and approve the use of electronic signatures to sign the annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion that the Board close the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant and approve the use of electronic signatures to sign the 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: Davis, second: Dykens)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to adjourn. 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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