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May 13, 2025
12 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, §21(6) – To Consider the Purchase, Exchange,
Enter into executive session pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A, §21(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of a Real Property at 438 George Ryder Road that an open meeting may have a...
To enter into executive session pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A, §21(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of a Real Property at 438 George Ryder Road that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body and the Chair so declares WITH return to open session
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Nicastro made a motion to enter into executive session pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A, §21(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of a Real Property at 438 George Ryder Road that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body and the Chair so declares WITH return to open session. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
A. May 6, 2025
Approve the minutes of May 6, 2025 as amended
To approve the minutes as amended
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters 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: Metters, second: Davis)
B. April 29, 2025
Approve the minutes of April 29, 2025 as amended
To approve the minutes as amended
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters 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: Metters, second: Davis)
A. June Historic Chatham Month Proclamation – Chatham Historical Society –
Proclaim the month of June as History Month in Chatham, MA
To proclaim the month of June as History Month in Chatham, MA
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to proclaim the month of June as History Month in 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)
a. Article 44 – Refile Home Rule Petition for Prevailing Wage
Authorize the Town Manager to refile Article 44 Home Rule Petition for Prevailing Wage Exemption as voted at annual Town Meeting
To authorize the Town Manager to refile Article 44 Home Rule Petition for Prevailing Wage Exemption as voted at annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to authorize the Town Manager to refile Article 44 Home Rule Petition for Prevailing Wage Exemption as voted at annual Town Meeting. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
b. Article 45 – Refile Home Rule Petition to Establish a New Housing
Authorize the Town Manager to refile Home Rule Petition to Establish a New Housing Trust as voted at Annual Town Meeting
To authorize the Town Manager to refile Home Rule Petition to Establish a New Housing Trust as voted at Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to authorize the Town Manager to refile Home Rule Petition to Establish a New Housing Trust as voted at Annual Town Meeting. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
c. Article 46 – Refile Home Rule Petition for the Use of Community
Authorize the Town Manager to refile Home Rule Petition for the use of Community Preservation Act Funds for Affordable and Attainable Housing up to 200% Area Median Income as voted at Annual Town...
To authorize the Town Manager to refile Home Rule Petition for the use of Community Preservation Act Funds for Affordable and Attainable Housing up to 200% Area Median Income as voted at Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to authorize the Town Manager to refile Home Rule Petition for the use of Community Preservation Act Funds for Affordable and Attainable Housing up to 200% Area Median Income as voted at Annual Town Meeting. 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. Article 47 – Refile Home Rule Petition to Establish a Real Property
Authorize the Town Manager to refile Home Rule Petition to Establish a Real Property Transfer Fee to Fund Affordable/Attainable Housing as voted at Annual Town Meeting
To authorize the Town Manager to refile Home Rule Petition to Establish a Real Property Transfer Fee to Fund Affordable/Attainable Housing as voted at Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to authorize the Town Manager to refile Home Rule Petition to Establish a Real Property Transfer Fee to Fund Affordable/Attainable Housing as voted at Annual Town Meeting. 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. Article 48 – New Home Rule Petition to Allow Associate Members
File a new home rule petition to Allow Associate Members of the Conservation Commission the power to vote in the case of absence by voting member as voted at Annual Town Meeting
To file a new home rule petition to Allow Associate Members of the Conservation Commission the power to vote in the case of absence by voting member as voted at Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to file a new home rule petition to Allow Associate Members of the Conservation Commission the power to vote in the case of absence by voting member as voted at Annual Town Meeting. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
f. Article 49 – Acceptance of Seasonal Community Designation MA
Authorize the Town Manager to perform any and all actions necessary and appropriate relating to the Acceptance of the Seasonal Community Designation under MGL Ch. 23B, sec. 32(b) as voted at...
To authorize the Town Manager to perform any and all actions necessary and appropriate relating to the Acceptance of the Seasonal Community Designation under MGL Ch. 23B, sec. 32(b) as voted at Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to authorize the Town Manager to perform any and all actions necessary and appropriate relating to the Acceptance of the Seasonal Community Designation under MGL Ch. 23B, sec. 32(b) as voted at Annual Town 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)
g. Article 50 – New Home Rule Petition: Include “Commercial
Authorize the Town Manager to file a new Home Rule Petition to include commercial fishermen as a group that can be targeted for affordable/attainable housing under seasonal community sections...
To authorize the Town Manager to file a new Home Rule Petition to include commercial fishermen as a group that can be targeted for affordable/attainable housing under seasonal community sections section of the Affordable Homes Act, which was Article 50 at our annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to authorize the Town Manager to file a new Home Rule Petition to include commercial fishermen as a group that can be targeted for affordable/attainable housing under seasonal community sections section of the Affordable Homes Act, which was Article 50 at our annual Town Meeting. 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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