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April 29, 2025
9 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
A. March 25, 2025
Approve the minutes of March 25, 2025
To approve the minutes
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve the minutes. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Metters)
B. April 15, 2025
Approve the minutes of April 15, 2025 as amended
To approve the minutes as amended
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
B. Committee/Board/Commission Update – Energy and Climate Action Committee
Approve the charge of the ECAC as presented (Committee/Board/Commission Update – Energy and Climate Action Committee)
To approve the charge of the ECAC as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve the charge of the ECAC 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)
C. Consider Request for Use of Town Roads; Short but Sweet 5K Charity Fun Run –
Approve the use of Town roads for the Short but Sweet 5K Charity Fun Run on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 8:00 am as presented by Ian MacBride
To approve the use of Town roads for the Short but Sweet 5K Charity Fun Run on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 8:00 am as presented by Ian MacBride
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to approve the use of Town roads for the Short but Sweet 5K Charity Fun Run on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 8:00 am as presented by Ian MacBride. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Dykens)
D. Consider One-Day Entertainment License, Request to Use Town Property,
To: • Grant Use of Town Property at Oyster Pond Beach and parking lot on Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 11:00 am – 6:00 pm • Grant Permission for Outdoor Display and Sale of Goods on Town Property...
To: • Grant Use of Town Property at Oyster Pond Beach and parking lot on Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 11:00 am – 6:00 pm • Grant Permission for Outdoor Display and Sale of Goods on Town Property at Oyster Pond Beach and parking lot on Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm • Grant a Special One-Day Entertainment License for amplified live and recorded music on Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm • Grant Permission for three food trucks contracted by Witches on the Water, Inc. to vend at Oyster Pond on Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm; food trucks must depart no later than 6:00 pm • Approve that a rain date of Sunday, October 5, 2025 will be permitted for all of the above, if necessary
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to: • Grant Use of Town Property at Oyster Pond Beach and parking lot on Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 11:00 am – 6:00 pm • Grant Permission for Outdoor Display and Sale of Goods on Town Property at Oyster Pond Beach and parking lot on Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm • Grant a Special One-Day Entertainment License for amplified live and recorded music on Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm • Grant Permission for three food trucks contracted by Witches on the Water, Inc. to vend at Oyster Pond on Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm; food trucks must depart no later than 6:00 pm • Approve that a rain date of Sunday, October 5, 2025 will be permitted for all of the above, if necessary. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
E. Consider Acceptance of a Donation of a Permanent Sign, Benches, and Table at
Recommend approval of the donation of benches, a picnic table, a permanent sign, and other site enhancements valued at approximately $11,340 at the Marconi RCA Conservation Trail
To recommend approval of the donation of benches, a picnic table, a permanent sign, and other site enhancements valued at approximately $11,340 at the Marconi RCA Conservation Trail
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to recommend approval of the donation of benches, a picnic table, a permanent sign, and other site enhancements valued at approximately $11,340 at the Marconi RCA Conservation Trail. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
F. Consider Chatham Water Conservation Recommendations – Rob Faley, Director
Adopt restrictions as follows: Non-essential outdoor watering will be permitted no more than 2 days per week before 9:00 am and after 5:00 pm; Watering by sprinkling and irrigation will be...
To adopt restrictions as follows: Non-essential outdoor watering will be permitted no more than 2 days per week before 9:00 am and after 5:00 pm; Watering by sprinkling and irrigation will be permitted only before 9:00 am and after 5:00 pm; Odd house numbers will be allowed on Tuesdays and Thursdays and even house numbers will be allowed on Wednesdays and Fridays
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to adopt restrictions as follows: Non-essential outdoor watering will be permitted no more than 2 days per week before 9:00 am and after 5:00 pm; Watering by sprinkling and irrigation will be permitted only before 9:00 am and after 5:00 pm; Odd house numbers will be allowed on Tuesdays and Thursdays and even house numbers will be allowed on Wednesdays and Fridays. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
i. Airport Commission
Appoint Leo Eldredge as a member of the Airport Commission until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Leo Eldredge as a member of the Airport Commission until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to appoint Leo Eldredge as a member of the Airport Commission until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
J. Town Manager’s Annual Evaluation – FY2025/CY2024
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to adjourn the 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)
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