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March 25, 2025
11 recorded votes, 0 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
II. Executive Session – MGL Ch. 30A, sec. 21(3) to discuss strategy with respect to
Enter executive session pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A, sec. 21(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (32 Mill Hill Road) if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating...
To enter executive session pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A, sec. 21(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (32 Mill Hill Road) if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the Chair so declares WITH return to Open Session
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Dean Nicastro made a motion to enter executive session pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A, sec. 21(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (32 Mill Hill Road) if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the Chair so declares WITH return to Open Session. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
A. Request to Designate a Select Board Liaison to Serve on the Chatham Chamber &
Appoint Jeff Dykens as the Select Board liaison to the Chatham Chamber of Commerce and Merchants Association Beautification Committee
To appoint Jeff Dykens as the Select Board liaison to the Chatham Chamber of Commerce and Merchants Association Beautification Committee
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to appoint Jeff Dykens as the Select Board liaison to the Chatham Chamber of Commerce and Merchants Association Beautification Committee. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Davis)
B. 2025 Annual Town Election; Non-Binding Public Opinion Advisory Ballot Question
Place the question on the ballot (2025 Annual Town Election; Non-Binding Public Opinion Advisory Ballot Question)
To place the question on the ballot
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to place the question on the ballot. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
C. Earth Week Proclamation (Earth Day April 22, 2025) – Chatham Conservation
Proclaim the week of April 21 – 25, 2025 as Earth Week in the Town of Chatham, MA
To proclaim the week of April 21 – 25, 2025 as Earth Week in the Town of Chatham, MA
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to proclaim the week of April 21 – 25, 2025 as Earth Week in the Town of Chatham, MA. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
D. Consider Acceptance of Donation and Installation of 30 Tree Labels in Kate Gould
Accept the donation and installation of 30 tree labels
To accept the donation and installation of 30 tree labels
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to accept the donation and installation of 30 tree labels. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
E. Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trust Fund Annual Review by
Accept the receipt of the FY2024 Annual Review of the Other Post Employment Benefits Trust as presented by Bartholomew & Company Incorporated
To accept the receipt of the FY2024 Annual Review of the Other Post Employment Benefits Trust as presented by Bartholomew & Company Incorporated
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to accept the receipt of the FY2024 Annual Review of the Other Post Employment Benefits Trust as presented by Bartholomew & Company Incorporated. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
F. Fish Pier South Jog Pedestrian Walkway: Update and Consideration of
Authorize the Town Manager to proceed with procurement for engineering services estimated at $100,000 and solicit bids through a Request for Proposals process for the construction and come back to...
To authorize the Town Manager to proceed with procurement for engineering services estimated at $100,000 and solicit bids through a Request for Proposals process for the construction and come back to the Select Board with updates
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to authorize the Town Manager to proceed with procurement for engineering services estimated at $100,000 and solicit bids through a Request for Proposals process for the construction and come back to the Select Board with updates. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
G. Consider Acceptance of the New Charge of the Aunt Lydia’s Cove Committee –
Accept the charge of the Aunt Lydia’s Cove Committee as amended
To accept the charge of the Aunt Lydia’s Cove Committee as amended
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to accept the charge of the Aunt Lydia’s Cove Committee as amended. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Dykens)
Change the name of the Aunt Lydia’s Cove Committee to the Working Waterfront Advisory Committee
To change the name of the Aunt Lydia’s Cove Committee to the Working Waterfront Advisory Committee
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to change the name of the Aunt Lydia’s Cove Committee to the Working Waterfront Advisory Committee. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
I. Town Landing Special Use Permit for Andrew Buckley – Coastal Resources
Approve the Town Landings Special Use permit (Town Landing Special Use Permit for Andrew Buckley – Coastal Resources)
To approve the Town Landings Special Use permit
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve the Town Landings Special Use permit Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
J. Town Manager’s Monthly Report; February 2025
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to adjourn the meeting. 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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