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July 8, 2025
28 recorded votes, 10 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 and stepped away from the dais at 5:29 pm.”).
Every vote, in order
A. June 10, 2025
Approve the minutes of June 10, 2025 as amended
To approve the minutes as amended
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Metters)
A. To consider a petition from NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy to
Approve the petition as presented (To consider a petition from NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy to)
To approve the petition as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve the petition as presented. 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. Consider Special One-Day Alcohol License for Benefit Fashion Show on
Grant a special one-day alcohol license for wine and malt beverages only to Maryellen Lorefice of the Cape Cod Hospital Auxiliary, Chatham-Harwich Branch for September 25, 2025 from 2:00 pm to...
To grant a special one-day alcohol license for wine and malt beverages only to Maryellen Lorefice of the Cape Cod Hospital Auxiliary, Chatham-Harwich Branch for September 25, 2025 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at 625 Main Street, Chatham
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to grant a special one-day alcohol license for wine and malt beverages only to Maryellen Lorefice of the Cape Cod Hospital Auxiliary, Chatham-Harwich Branch for September 25, 2025 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at 625 Main Street, 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)
B. Consider Special One-Day Alcohol License for “Cheese Board Event” on July 29,
Grant a special one-day alcohol license for wine and malt beverages only to Becky Voelkel of Mahi Gold on July 29, 2025 from 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm at 456 Main Street, Chatham with the provision...
Grant a special one-day alcohol license for wine and malt beverages only to Becky Voelkel of Mahi Gold on July 29, 2025 from 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm at 456 Main Street, Chatham with the provision that the owner provide monitors for all the doors
From the minutes
“Mr. Smith made a motion grant a special one-day alcohol license for wine and malt beverages only to Becky Voelkel of Mahi Gold on July 29, 2025 from 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm at 456 Main Street, Chatham with the provision that the owner provide monitors for all the doors. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Smith, second: Davis)
C. Consider Requests for Taste of Chatham 2025 on July 28, 2025 from 6:00 pm to
Waive the tent permit fee for Monomoy Community Services for the Taste of Chatham Event on July 28, 2025 at Cross Street (Chase Park) pending a positive recommendation for the use of Chase Park...
To waive the tent permit fee for Monomoy Community Services for the Taste of Chatham Event on July 28, 2025 at Cross Street (Chase Park) pending a positive recommendation for the use of Chase Park from the Parks and Recreation Commission
Shareen Davis stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to waive the tent permit fee for Monomoy Community Services for the Taste of Chatham Event on July 28, 2025 at Cross Street (Chase Park) pending a positive recommendation for the use of Chase Park from the Parks and Recreation Commission. Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Smith)
Grant permission for serving and consumption of alcohol on Town Property and to grant a special one-day alcohol license to Theresa Malone of Monomoy Community Services for all alcoholic beverages...
To grant permission for serving and consumption of alcohol on Town Property and to grant a special one-day alcohol license to Theresa Malone of Monomoy Community Services for all alcoholic beverages on July 28, 2025 from 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm at Cross Street (Chase Park), Chatham contingent upon a positive recommendation for the use of Chase Park from the Parks and Recreation Commission
Shareen Davis stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to grant permission for serving and consumption of alcohol on Town Property and to grant a special one-day alcohol license to Theresa Malone of Monomoy Community Services for all alcoholic beverages on July 28, 2025 from 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm at Cross Street (Chase Park), Chatham contingent upon a positive recommendation for the use of Chase Park from the Parks and Recreation Commission. 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 for amplified live music on July 28, 2025 from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm at Cross Street (Chase Park), Chatham, contingent upon a positive...
To grant a special one-day entertainment license to Theresa Malone for amplified live music on July 28, 2025 from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm at Cross Street (Chase Park), Chatham, contingent upon a positive recommendation for the use of Chase Park from the Parks and Recreation Commission
Shareen Davis stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to grant a special one-day entertainment license to Theresa Malone for amplified live music on July 28, 2025 from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm at Cross Street (Chase Park), Chatham, contingent upon a positive recommendation for the use of Chase Park from the Parks and Recreation Commission. Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Smith)
D. Consider Application for New Common Victualler License and Special One-Day
Approve a new Common Victualler License to Andrea Towey of Hey Joe & Jam at 16 Seaquanset Road, Chatham
To approve a new Common Victualler License to Andrea Towey of Hey Joe & Jam at 16 Seaquanset Road, Chatham
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve a new Common Victualler License to Andrea Towey of Hey Joe & Jam at 16 Seaquanset Road, Chatham. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Metters)
Approve a special one-day entertainment license for live amplified music to Andrea Towey of Hey Joe & Jam at 16 Seaquanset Road, Chatham for July 19, 2025 from 9:00 am – 12:00 noon
To approve a special one-day entertainment license for live amplified music to Andrea Towey of Hey Joe & Jam at 16 Seaquanset Road, Chatham for July 19, 2025 from 9:00 am – 12:00 noon
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve a special one-day entertainment license for live amplified music to Andrea Towey of Hey Joe & Jam at 16 Seaquanset Road, Chatham for July 19, 2025 from 9:00 am – 12:00 noon. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Metters)
F. Consider Chatham Sewer Assistance Grant Program Policy – Second Read
Adopt the Chatham Sewer Assistance Grant Program Policy as amended
To adopt the Chatham Sewer Assistance Grant Program Policy as amended
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to adopt the Chatham Sewer Assistance Grant Program Policy as amended. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
i. Barnstable County HOME Consortium Advisory Council
Reappoint Gloria McPherson to the Barnstable County HOME Consortium Advisory Council through July 31, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To reappoint Gloria McPherson to the Barnstable County HOME Consortium Advisory Council through July 31, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to reappoint Gloria McPherson to the Barnstable County HOME Consortium Advisory Council through July 31, 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)
ii. Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees
Reappoint Ms. Karolyn McClelland as the Community Housing Partnership Committee representative to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a...
To reappoint Ms. Karolyn McClelland as the Community Housing Partnership Committee representative to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to reappoint Ms. Karolyn McClelland as the Community Housing Partnership Committee representative to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees 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)
Choice vote between Avery and Heib
Choice between nominees: Avery; Heib
A choice between nominees, so no Yes/No votes are shown. The roll call reads: Shareen Davis: Avery; Jeffrey Dykens: Avery; Cory Metters: Avery; Stuart Smith: Heib; Dean Nicastro: Avery. The second is recorded as “Mr. Nicastro”, not a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis moved to appoint Mr. Jonathan Avery as a member-at-large to the affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Metters Mr. Smith moved to appoint Dr. Louis Heib as a member-at-large to the affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Shareen Davis: Avery Jeffrey Dykens: Avery Cory Metters: Avery Stuart Smith: Heib Dean Nicastro: Avery.”
Appoint Mr. Jonathan Avery as a member-at large on the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Mr. Jonathan Avery as a member-at large on the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
Yes: Davis, Dykens, Metters, NicastroNo: Smith
From the minutes
“Jeffrey Dykens moved to appoint Mr. Jonathan Avery as a member-at large on the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: no Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
Choice vote between Heib and Oppenheim
Choice between nominees: Heib; Oppenheim
A choice between nominees, so no Yes/No votes are shown. The roll call reads: Shareen Davis: Oppenheim; Jeffrey Dykens: Oppenheim; Cory Metters: Heib; Stuart Smith: Heib. The second is recorded as “Mr. Dykens”, not a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“Mr. Smith nominated Dr. Louis Heib as a member-at-large of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Metters Ms. Davis nominated Mr. David Oppenheim as a member-at-large of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Shareen Davis: Oppenheim Jeffrey Dykens: Oppenheim Cory Metters: Heib Stuart Smith: Heib.”
Choice between nominees: Heib; Oppenheim
A choice between nominees, so no Yes/No votes are shown. The roll call reads: Shareen Davis: Oppenheim; Jeffrey Dykens: Oppenheim; Cory Metters: Heib; Stuart Smith: Heib. The second is recorded as “Mr. Smith”, not a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis moved to appoint Ms. Katy Sherer as a member-at-large on the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Nicastro Mr. Dykens moved to appoint Mr. David Oppenheim as a member-at- large on the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Nicastro Mr. Metters moved to nominate Dr. Louis Heib as a member-at-large on the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Shareen Davis: Oppenheim Jeffrey Dykens: Oppenheim Cory Metters: Heib Stuart Smith: Heib.”
iii. Zoning Board of Appeals
Reappoint Ms. Randi Potash and Mr. David Nixon as members of the Zoning Board of Appeals until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To reappoint Ms. Randi Potash and Mr. David Nixon as members of the Zoning Board of Appeals until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to reappoint Ms. Randi Potash and Mr. David Nixon as members of the Zoning Board of Appeals 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)
Reappoint Mr. Ed Acton, Ms. Leigh Hovey, and Mr. Steve DeBoer as Associate Members of the Zoning Board of Appeals until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To reappoint Mr. Ed Acton, Ms. Leigh Hovey, and Mr. Steve DeBoer as Associate Members of the Zoning Board of Appeals until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens moved to reappoint Mr. Ed Acton, Ms. Leigh Hovey, and Mr. Steve DeBoer as Associate Members of the Zoning Board of Appeals until June 30, 2026 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: Dykens, second: Metters)
iv. Airport Commission
Nominate Dr. Alfred Tria as a member of the Airport Commission until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
Nominate Dr. Alfred Tria as a member of the Airport Commission until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
Yes: Davis, Dykens, Metters, SmithNo: Nicastro
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro nominated Dr. Alfred Tria as a member of the Airport Commission until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. There was no second. The motion to appoint Mr. Phillips was called to a vote. Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: no The motion passed in a vote of 4-1-0.” (Motion: Nicastro)
Nominate Dr. Alfred Tria as a member of the Airport Commission until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To nominate Dr. Alfred Tria as a member of the Airport Commission until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to nominate Dr. Alfred Tria as a member of the Airport Commission 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: Dykens, second: Davis)
v. Historical Commission
Reappoint Mr. Bob Lear and Ms. Stephanie Hamilton as members of the Historical Commission until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To reappoint Mr. Bob Lear and Ms. Stephanie Hamilton as members of the Historical Commission until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to reappoint Mr. Bob Lear and Ms. Stephanie Hamilton as members of the Historical Commission 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)
Reappoint Ms. Sandi Porter as an alternate member of the Historical Commission until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To reappoint Ms. Sandi Porter as an alternate member of the Historical Commission until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to reappoint Ms. Sandi Porter as an alternate member of the Historical Commission 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: Dykens, second: Davis)
vi. Conservation Commission
Reappoint Mr. Eric Hilbert as a member of the Conservation Commission until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To reappoint Mr. Eric Hilbert as a member of the Conservation Commission until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to reappoint Mr. Eric Hilbert as a member of the Conservation Commission 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)
vii. Traffic Safety Committee and Open Space Committee
Reappoint Ms. Ellen Marx Zeyen as a member of the Traffic Safety Committee until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To reappoint Ms. Ellen Marx Zeyen as a member of the Traffic Safety Committee until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to reappoint Ms. Ellen Marx Zeyen as a member of the Traffic Safety 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)
Reappoint Mr. George W. Cooper as a member the Open Space Committee until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To reappoint Mr. George W. Cooper as a member the Open Space Committee until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to reappoint Mr. George W. Cooper as a member the Open Space 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)
Reconsider the vote for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees appointment that was left unfilled
To reconsider the vote for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees appointment that was left unfilled
Yes: Metters, Nicastro, SmithNo: Davis, Dykens
From the minutes
“Chair Nicastro made a motion to reconsider the vote for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees appointment that was left unfilled. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Shareen Davis: no Jeffrey Dykens: no Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes The motion passed 3-2-0.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Metters)
Choice vote between Heib and Oppenheim
Choice between nominees: Heib; Oppenheim
A choice between nominees, so no Yes/No votes are shown. The roll call reads: Shareen Davis: Oppenheim; Jeffrey Dykens: Oppenheim; Cory Metters: Heib; Stuart Smith: Heib; Dean Nicastro: Heib. The second is recorded as “Ms. Davis”, not a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“Mr. Smith nominated Dr. Louis Heib to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second Mr. Metters Mr. Dykens nominated Mr. David Oppenheim to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: Oppenheim Jeffrey Dykens: Oppenheim Cory Metters: Heib Stuart Smith: Heib Dean Nicastro: Heib.”
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to adjourn. Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Smith)
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