MassVoter.com← Chatham Select BoardChatham Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
June 10, 2025
22 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Dean Nicastro, Jeffrey Dykens, Stuart Smith, Shareen Davis, Cory Metters
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Shareen Davis stepped aside (recused) for at least one item (“Ms. Davis recused herself from items A and B and Mr. Metters recused himself from item A.”).
- Cory Metters stepped aside (recused) for at least one item (“Ms. Davis recused herself from items A and B and Mr. Metters recused himself from item A.”).
Every vote, in order
A. June 3, 2025
Approve the minutes of June 3, 2025
To approve the minutes
Yes: Davis, Dykens, Metters, SmithAbstained: Nicastro
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to approve the minutes. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: abstain.” (Motion: Metters, second: Dykens)
A. Consider increases to the current list of Town of Chatham Transfer Station fees as
Invoke the rule of necessity (to permit Board members to participate in order for the Board to act)
To invoke the rule of necessity (to permit Board members to participate in order for the Board to act)
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro moved to invoke the rule of necessity (to permit Board members to participate in order for the Board to act). Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Smith)
Stating that in addition, the EDAC should consider a phased-in approach to implementing new rates and to consider reaching the $135 cost is not the endgame
Stating that in addition, the EDAC should consider a phased-in approach to implementing new rates and to consider reaching the $135 cost is not the endgame
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro offered an amendment stating that in addition, the EDAC should consider a phased-in approach to implementing new rates and to consider reaching the $135 cost is not the endgame. Second: Ms. Davis Mr. Nicastro repeated the official motion with the amendment; to remand this to the EDAC, in consultation with the Finance Committee, for a recommendation by October 14, 2025 on increasing the Transfer Station Fees with the target of approaching a break-even point for the Town on a staggered basis, in consideration of a cost-benefit analysis. Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
A. Consider Special One Day Alcohol Licenses for Oktoberfest 2025 – Kristin Muller,
Grant a special one-day alcohol licenses for wine and malt beverages to Erik Christiansen of Pours & Bites for Oktoberfest 2025 on Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm at the Oyster...
To grant a special one-day alcohol licenses for wine and malt beverages to Erik Christiansen of Pours & Bites for Oktoberfest 2025 on Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm at the Oyster Lot at Kate Gould Park, Chatham
Shareen Davis stepped aside (recused). Cory Metters stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to grant a special one-day alcohol licenses for wine and malt beverages to Erik Christiansen of Pours & Bites for Oktoberfest 2025 on Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm at the Oyster Lot at Kate Gould Park, Chatham. Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Smith)
Grant a special one-day alcohol licenses for wine and malt beverages to Erika Christiansen of Pours & Bites for Oktoberfest 2025 on Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm at the Town...
To grant a special one-day alcohol licenses for wine and malt beverages to Erika Christiansen of Pours & Bites for Oktoberfest 2025 on Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm at the Town Hall Parking Lot at 549 Main Street, Chatham
Shareen Davis stepped aside (recused). Cory Metters stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to grant a special one-day alcohol licenses for wine and malt beverages to Erika Christiansen of Pours & Bites for Oktoberfest 2025 on Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm at the Town Hall Parking Lot at 549 Main Street, Chatham. Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Smith)
Grant one special one-day alcohol licenses for wine and malt beverages to Jamie Cunningham of Whalers Brewing Co. for Oktoberfest 2025 on Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm at the...
To grant one special one-day alcohol licenses for wine and malt beverages to Jamie Cunningham of Whalers Brewing Co. for Oktoberfest 2025 on Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm at the Town Hall Parking Lot at 549 Main Street, Chatham
Shareen Davis stepped aside (recused). Cory Metters stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to grant one special one-day alcohol licenses for wine and malt beverages to Jamie Cunningham of Whalers Brewing Co. for Oktoberfest 2025 on Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm at the Town Hall Parking Lot at 549 Main Street, Chatham. Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Smith)
B. Consider Granting Permission for Use of Town Facilities, a Special One Day
Approve the use of Town property at the first beach and parking lot of Hardings Beach on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 from 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm to Theresa Malone of Monomoy Community Services
To approve the use of Town property at the first beach and parking lot of Hardings Beach on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 from 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm to Theresa Malone of Monomoy Community Services
Shareen Davis stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve the use of Town property at the first beach and parking lot of Hardings Beach on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 from 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm to Theresa Malone of Monomoy Community Services. Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Smith)
Approve the use of Town property at Chatham Municipal Airport, 240 George Ryder Road, Chatham, on Saturday July 5, 2025 from 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm to Thersa Malone of Monomoy Community Services
To approve the use of Town property at Chatham Municipal Airport, 240 George Ryder Road, Chatham, on Saturday July 5, 2025 from 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm to Thersa Malone of Monomoy Community Services
Shareen Davis stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve the use of Town property at Chatham Municipal Airport, 240 George Ryder Road, Chatham, on Saturday July 5, 2025 from 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm to Thersa Malone of Monomoy Community Services. Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Smith)
Grant a special one-day alcohol license to Theresa Malone of Monomoy Community Services for Saturday July 5, 2025 from 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm at Chatham Municipal Airport, 240 George Ryder Road, Chatham
To grant a special one-day alcohol license to Theresa Malone of Monomoy Community Services for Saturday July 5, 2025 from 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm at Chatham Municipal Airport, 240 George Ryder Road, Chatham
Shareen Davis stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to grant a special one-day alcohol license to Theresa Malone of Monomoy Community Services for Saturday July 5, 2025 from 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm at Chatham Municipal Airport, 240 George Ryder Road, Chatham. Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Smith)
Grant a special one-day entertainment license to Theresa Malone of Monomoy Community Services for amplified, live music at Chatham Municipal Airport, 240 George Ryder Road on Saturday July 5, 2025...
To grant a special one-day entertainment license to Theresa Malone of Monomoy Community Services for amplified, live music at Chatham Municipal Airport, 240 George Ryder Road on Saturday July 5, 2025 from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Shareen Davis stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to grant a special one-day entertainment license to Theresa Malone of Monomoy Community Services for amplified, live music at Chatham Municipal Airport, 240 George Ryder Road on Saturday July 5, 2025 from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm. Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Smith)
C. Consider Four (4) Special One Day Alcohol Licenses; Creative Arts Center at 154
Grant four special one day alcohol licenses for wine and malt beverages only to Amy Middleton of the Creative Arts Center for the following: • Thursday June 19, 2025 from 6:00 – 8:30 pm at the...
To grant four special one day alcohol licenses for wine and malt beverages only to Amy Middleton of the Creative Arts Center for the following: • Thursday June 19, 2025 from 6:00 – 8:30 pm at the Chatham Beach and Tennis Club, (revised from application that was included in the packet) • Friday, July 25, 2025 from 4:30 – 6:00 pm at 154 Crowell Road, Chatham • Friday, September 5, 2025 from 4:30 – 6:00 pm at 154 Crowell Road, Chatham • Friday October 17, 2025 from 4:30 – 6:00 pm at 154 Crowell Road, Chatham
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to grant four special one day alcohol licenses for wine and malt beverages only to Amy Middleton of the Creative Arts Center for the following: • Thursday June 19, 2025 from 6:00 – 8:30 pm at the Chatham Beach and Tennis Club, (revised from application that was included in the packet) • Friday, July 25, 2025 from 4:30 – 6:00 pm at 154 Crowell Road, Chatham • Friday, September 5, 2025 from 4:30 – 6:00 pm at 154 Crowell Road, Chatham • Friday October 17, 2025 from 4:30 – 6:00 pm at 154 Crowell Road, Chatham Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
D. Consider Enhanced Security and Safety Measures for Chatham’s Public Beaches
Amend the closing time of all Chatham public beaches from 10:00 pm to one hour before sunrise to now close from 9:00 pm to one hour before sunrise for the dates of July 4, 5, and 6, 2025 and any...
To amend the closing time of all Chatham public beaches from 10:00 pm to one hour before sunrise to now close from 9:00 pm to one hour before sunrise for the dates of July 4, 5, and 6, 2025 and any date through Labor Day, if conditions dictate, as determined by the Chatham Police Department
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to amend the closing time of all Chatham public beaches from 10:00 pm to one hour before sunrise to now close from 9:00 pm to one hour before sunrise for the dates of July 4, 5, and 6, 2025 and any date through Labor Day, if conditions dictate, as determined by the Chatham Police Department. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Dykens)
H. Consider Rescinding Backlog of Agenda Item Requests and Allow for a Fixed
That the list of agenda item requests be rescinded and all sponsors, including Select Board members, will need to resubmit any requests they wish to reinsert on the list within 30 days, and the...
That the list of agenda item requests be rescinded and all sponsors, including Select Board members, will need to resubmit any requests they wish to reinsert on the list within 30 days, and the Chair will review and determine which of the citizen requests will be reinserted on the future agenda and respond to any citizen whose request is determined not suitable for the agenda
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion that the list of agenda item requests be rescinded and all sponsors, including Select Board members, will need to resubmit any requests they wish to reinsert on the list within 30 days, and the Chair will review and determine which of the citizen requests will be reinserted on the future agenda and respond to any citizen whose request is determined not suitable for the agenda. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
i. Consider Slate of Candidates for Reappointment to Advisory and Non-
Reappoint the slate of incumbent candidates as presented as members to their respective committees until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed and also to reappoint the...
To reappoint the slate of incumbent candidates as presented as members to their respective committees until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed and also to reappoint the slate of associate or alternate candidates presented to their respective committees until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to reappoint the slate of incumbent candidates as presented as members to their respective committees until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed and also to reappoint the slate of associate or alternate candidates presented to their respective committees until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
ii. Cemetery Commission
Appoint David Whitcomb until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint David Whitcomb until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to appoint David Whitcomb until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
iii. Summer Residents Advisory Committee
Appoint Christina Mead, Roger Donald, and Ron Manderscheid to the Summer Residents Advisory Committee until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Christina Mead, Roger Donald, and Ron Manderscheid to the Summer Residents Advisory Committee until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to appoint Christina Mead, Roger Donald, and Ron Manderscheid to the Summer Residents Advisory Committee until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Davis)
Appoint Don Drinkwater as an Associate member of the Summer Residents Advisory Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Don Drinkwater as an Associate member of the Summer Residents Advisory Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to appoint Don Drinkwater as an Associate member of the Summer Residents Advisory Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
Choice vote: Frank Pinto was appointed in a vote of 3-2
Choice between nominees: Koblish; Pinto
A choice between nominees, so no Yes/No votes are shown. The roll call reads: Shareen Davis: Pinto; Jeffrey Dykens: Pinto; Cory Metters: Koblish; Stuart Smith: Koblish; Dean Nicastro: Pinto. The second is recorded as “Ms. Davis”, not a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to nominate Cam Koblish as an Associate member of the Summer Residents Advisory Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Nicastro Mr. Dykens made a motion to nominate Frank Pinto as an Associate member of the Summer Residents Advisory Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: Pinto Jeffrey Dykens: Pinto Cory Metters: Koblish Stuart Smith: Koblish Dean Nicastro: Pinto Frank Pinto was appointed in a vote of 3-2..”
iv. Economic Development Advisory Committee
Appoint Adam Gracia as a member of the Economic Development Advisory Committee until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Adam Gracia as a member of the Economic Development Advisory Committee until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to appoint Adam Gracia as a member of the Economic Development Advisory Committee until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
Appoint Gerald Jolly as a member of the Economic Development Advisory Committee until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Gerald Jolly as a member of the Economic Development Advisory Committee until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to appoint Gerald Jolly as a member of the Economic Development Advisory Committee until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Metters)
Reappoint Bill Daly as a member of the Economic Development Advisory Committee until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To reappoint Bill Daly as a member of the Economic Development Advisory Committee until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to reappoint Bill Daly as a member of the Economic Development Advisory Committee until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to adjourn. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
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