MassVoter.com← Chatham Select BoardChatham Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
June 24, 2025
21 recorded votes, 5 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
Every vote, in order
A. Water and Sewer Commissioners; Consider a request for increased sewer flow of
Approve the increased sewer flow of 266.55 gpd to 534.55 gpd at 878-880 Main Street
To approve the increased sewer flow of 266.55 gpd to 534.55 gpd at 878-880 Main Street
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve the increased sewer flow of 266.55 gpd to 534.55 gpd at 878-880 Main Street. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
1. If the Board does not take action on these rates at this time, the Town would
Approve the rates as recommended by the Water and Sewer Advisory committee
To approve the rates as recommended by the Water and Sewer Advisory committee
Yes: Davis, Dykens, Metters, NicastroNo: Smith
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve the rates as recommended by the Water and Sewer Advisory committee. Second: Ms. Davis Clerk Smith Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: no Dean Nicastro: yes The motion passed 4-1-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
C. Consider Proposed Construction Permit Fee Increases
Approve the rates as proposed (Consider Proposed Construction Permit Fee Increases)
To approve the rates as proposed
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve the rates as proposed. Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Smith)
A. Proclamation Honoring the 65th Anniversary of the Chatham Railroad Museum
Proclaim July 12, 2025 (with a rain date of July 19, 2025) as the official celebration date for the 65th anniversary of the Chatham Railroad Museum
To proclaim July 12, 2025 (with a rain date of July 19, 2025) as the official celebration date for the 65th anniversary of the Chatham Railroad Museum
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to proclaim July 12, 2025 (with a rain date of July 19, 2025) as the official celebration date for the 65th anniversary of the Chatham Railroad Museum. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
i. Chatham Community Center Lawn and Hardings Beach; Boot Camp
Authorize the Town Manager to grant a license to enter and use Real Town property to Mary Austing for the use of the Community Center Field on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from 7:15 am – 9:00 am...
To authorize the Town Manager to grant a license to enter and use Real Town property to Mary Austing for the use of the Community Center Field on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from 7:15 am – 9:00 am and at Hardings Beach on Fridays From 7:15 am – 9:00 am from June 28 through August 13, 2025 for Boot Camp Fitness classes
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to authorize the Town Manager to grant a license to enter and use Real Town property to Mary Austing for the use of the Community Center Field on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from 7:15 am – 9:00 am and at Hardings Beach on Fridays From 7:15 am – 9:00 am from June 28 through August 13, 2025 for Boot Camp Fitness classes. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Metters)
ii. Chatham Community Center Aerobics Room; Circuit Training Fitness
Authorize the Town Manager to grant a license to enter and use Real Town property to Rachel Cook for the use of the Community Center Aerobics Room at 702 Main Street, Chatham on Tuesdays and...
To authorize the Town Manager to grant a license to enter and use Real Town property to Rachel Cook for the use of the Community Center Aerobics Room at 702 Main Street, Chatham on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 am - 10:30 am and Saturdays 9:00 am – 10:00 am from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 for a circuit training class
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to authorize the Town Manager to grant a license to enter and use Real Town property to Rachel Cook for the use of the Community Center Aerobics Room at 702 Main Street, Chatham on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 am - 10:30 am and Saturdays 9:00 am – 10:00 am from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 for a circuit training class. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
iii. Chatham Community Center Aerobics Room; Adult Fitness Class, Susan
Authorize the Town Manager to grant a license to enter and use Real Town Property to Susan Hunter for use of the Community Center Aerobics Room at 702 Main Street, Chatham on Mondays, Wednesdays,...
To authorize the Town Manager to grant a license to enter and use Real Town Property to Susan Hunter for use of the Community Center Aerobics Room at 702 Main Street, Chatham on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8:30 am – 9:30 am from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 for adult fitness classes
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to authorize the Town Manager to grant a license to enter and use Real Town Property to Susan Hunter for use of the Community Center Aerobics Room at 702 Main Street, Chatham on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8:30 am – 9:30 am from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 for adult fitness classes. Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Smith)
D. Consider Approval of Massachusetts Clean Water Trust (the “Trust”) Financing
Approve the financing agreement (Consider Approval of Massachusetts Clean Water Trust (the “Trust”) Financing)
To approve the financing agreement
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve the financing agreement. Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Smith)
E. Consider Approval of FY2026 Orleans Adult Supportive Day Memorandum of
Approve and sign the memorandum of agreement between the Town of Chatham and the Town of Orleans for the Orleans COA Adult Supportive Day Program
To approve and sign the memorandum of agreement between the Town of Chatham and the Town of Orleans for the Orleans COA Adult Supportive Day Program
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve and sign the memorandum of agreement between the Town of Chatham and the Town of Orleans for the Orleans COA Adult Supportive Day Program. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
G. Review of RFP Design Guidelines Scope of Work for the Former Ellis Property at
Approve the design guidelines (Review of RFP Design Guidelines Scope of Work for the Former Ellis Property at)
To approve the design guidelines
Yes: Davis, DykensNo: Metters, Nicastro, Smith
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve the design guidelines. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: no Stuart Smith: no Dean Nicastro: no The motion failed in a vote of 2-3-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
i. Energy and Climate Action Committee
Reappoint Adrienne Lovuolo and Sarah Griscom as a member of the ECAC until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed
To reappoint Adrienne Lovuolo and Sarah Griscom as a member of the ECAC until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to reappoint Adrienne Lovuolo and Sarah Griscom as a member of the ECAC until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or 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)
ii. Historic Business District Commission
Reappoint Darci Sequin as a member of the Historic Business District Commission until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed and to reappoint Timothy Gilmore as an alternate...
To reappoint Darci Sequin as a member of the Historic Business District Commission until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed and to reappoint Timothy Gilmore as an alternate member of the Historic Business District Commission until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to reappoint Darci Sequin as a member of the Historic Business District Commission until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed and to reappoint Timothy Gilmore as an alternate member of the Historic Business District Commission until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or 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. Planning Board
Reappoint Warren Chane as a member of the Planning Board until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To reappoint Warren Chane as a member of the Planning Board until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to reappoint Warren Chane as a member of the Planning Board 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: Metters, second: Dykens)
iv. Human Services Committee
Choice vote: Ann Wade was appointed in a vote of 3-2-0
Choice between nominees: Mowbray; Wade
A choice between nominees, so no Yes/No votes are shown. The roll call reads: Shareen Davis: Mowbray; Jeffrey Dykens: Wade; Cory Metters: Wade; Stuart Smith: Mowbray; Dean Nicastro: Wade. The second is recorded as “Mr. Metters”, not a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to nominate Valerie Mowbray to the Human Services Committee until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Smith Mr. Dykens made a motion to nominate Ann Wade to the Human Services Committee until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Shareen Davis: Mowbray Jeffrey Dykens: Wade Cory Metters: Wade Stuart Smith: Mowbray Dean Nicastro: Wade Ann Wade was appointed in a vote of 3-2-0..”
Choice vote: Valerie Mowbray was appointed in a vote of 3-2-0
Choice between nominees: Gibson; Mowbray
A choice between nominees, so no Yes/No votes are shown. The roll call reads: Shareen Davis: Mowbray; Jeffrey Dykens: Gibson; Cory Metters: Gibson; Stuart Smith: Mowbray; Dean Nicastro: Mowbray. The second is recorded as “Mr. Metters”, not a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to nominate Valerie Mowbray to the Human Services Committee until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Smith Mr. Dykens made a motion to reappoint Patricia Gibson to the Human Services Committee until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Shareen Davis: Mowbray Jeffrey Dykens: Gibson Cory Metters: Gibson Stuart Smith: Mowbray Dean Nicastro: Mowbray Valerie Mowbray was appointed in a vote of 3-2-0..”
v. Parks and Recreation Commission
Reappoint Meredith Fry as a member of the Parks and Recreation Commission until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed
To reappoint Meredith Fry as a member of the Parks and Recreation Commission until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters a motion to reappoint Meredith Fry as a member of the Parks and Recreation Commission until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Dykens)
Reappoint David Eldredge as a member of the Parks and Recreation Commission until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed
To reappoint David Eldredge as a member of the Parks and Recreation Commission until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to reappoint David Eldredge as a member of the Parks and Recreation Commission until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or 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)
vi. Shellfish Advisory Committee
Reappoint Patricia Vreeland, Jeff Hahner, Bob Davis, and Barry Greco as members of the Shellfish Advisory Committee until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed
To reappoint Patricia Vreeland, Jeff Hahner, Bob Davis, and Barry Greco as members of the Shellfish Advisory Committee until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to reappoint Patricia Vreeland, Jeff Hahner, Bob Davis, and Barry Greco as members of the Shellfish Advisory Committee until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or 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 Allen St. Pierre as a member of the Shellfish Advisory Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Allen St. Pierre as a member of the Shellfish Advisory Committee until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to appoint Allen St. Pierre as a member of the Shellfish 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)
vii. Waterways Advisory Committee
Choice vote: Peter Schock was appointed in a vote of 3-2-0
Choice between nominees: Schock; Taylor
A choice between nominees, so no Yes/No votes are shown. The roll call reads: Shareen Davis: Schock; Jeffrey Dykens: Schock; Cory Metters: Schock; Stuart Smith: Taylor; Dean Nicastro: Taylor. The second is recorded as “Mr. Metters”, not a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“Mr. Smith made a motion to appoint Peter Taylor as a member of the Waterways Advisory Committee until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Nicastro Ms. Davis made a motion to nominate Peter Schock to the Waterways Advisory Committee until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Shareen Davis: Schock Jeffrey Dykens: Schock Cory Metters: Schock Stuart Smith: Taylor Dean Nicastro: Taylor Peter Schock was appointed in a vote of 3-2-0..”
I. Town Manager’s Monthly Report – May 2025
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to adjourn. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
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