MassVoter.com← Chatham Select BoardChatham Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
July 22, 2025
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Jeffrey Dykens and Shareen Davis were absent.
Present: Dean Nicastro, Stuart Smith, Cory Metters
Absent: Jeffrey Dykens, Shareen Davis
Every vote, in order
B. July 8, 2025
Approve the minutes of July 8, 2025
To approve the minutes
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to approve the minutes. Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Smith)
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. Metters made a motion to approve the petition as presented. Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Smith)
B. Consider New Annual Entertainment License for Hey Joe & Jam, 16 Seaquanset
Continue the public hearing to August 5, 2025
To continue the public hearing to August 5, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to continue the public hearing to August 5, 2025. Second: Mr. Smith Clerk Smith requested delegating the more routine public hearings for utility petitions, special one day licenses, and other licenses of that nature to a party designated by the Select Board to handle rather than spending time at Select Board meetings on these items. There was discussion about utilizing the consent agenda for these items. There was a request to obtain an opinion from Town Counsel on the legal ability to place a public hearing item on a consent agenda. The benefits of placing the items on the agenda as is the current practice were discussed as it allows the Select Board to better understand the request and ask questions. Chair Nicastro requested to add this discussion to future agenda. The motion to continue the public hearing to August 5, 2025 was called to a vote. Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Smith)
A. Consider Special One-Day Alcohol License for a Benefit Party on August 8, 2025
Grant a special one-day alcohol license for all alcoholic beverages to Lauren Arcomano of the Chatham Conservation Foundation, Inc. For August 8, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm at Strong Island,...
To grant a special one-day alcohol license for all alcoholic beverages to Lauren Arcomano of the Chatham Conservation Foundation, Inc. For August 8, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm at Strong Island, Chatham
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to grant a special one-day alcohol license for all alcoholic beverages to Lauren Arcomano of the Chatham Conservation Foundation, Inc. For August 8, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm at Strong Island, Chatham. Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Smith)
B. Consider Special One-Day Entertainment License for Line Circus, July 28 – August
Grant a special one-day entertainment license to Reid Williams of Line Circus for two shows daily at 11:30 am and 1:00 pm between July 28 through August 8, 2025 at 564 Main Street, Chatham
To grant a special one-day entertainment license to Reid Williams of Line Circus for two shows daily at 11:30 am and 1:00 pm between July 28 through August 8, 2025 at 564 Main Street, Chatham
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to grant a special one-day entertainment license to Reid Williams of Line Circus for two shows daily at 11:30 am and 1:00 pm between July 28 through August 8, 2025 at 564 Main Street, Chatham. Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Smith)
C. Discussion on Follow up to 2025 Annual Town Meeting Article 55 - Consider
Forward using the Eastham template for billing
Forward using the Eastham template for billing
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to move forward using the Eastham template for billing. Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Smith)
Accept the amended language to include initially staggered three-year terms
To accept the amended language to include initially staggered three-year terms
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters moved to accept the amended language to include initially staggered three-year terms. Second: Mr. Smith The Chair called for a vote. Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Smith)
Direct the Town’s Treasurer/Tax Collector to establish a duly designated Trust Fund with Bartholomew & Company, Inc. for proper management and safeguarding of the collected funds and incompliance...
To direct the Town’s Treasurer/Tax Collector to establish a duly designated Trust Fund with Bartholomew & Company, Inc. for proper management and safeguarding of the collected funds and incompliance with the Town’s Investment Policy
From the minutes
“Mr. Smith made a motion to direct the Town’s Treasurer/Tax Collector to establish a duly designated Trust Fund with Bartholomew & Company, Inc. for proper management and safeguarding of the collected funds and incompliance with the Town’s Investment Policy. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Smith, second: Metters)
i. Constable
Reappoint John Proudfoot as Constable until June 30, 2028
To reappoint John Proudfoot as Constable until June 30, 2028
From the minutes
“Mr. Smith made a motion to reappoint John Proudfoot as Constable until June 30, 2028. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Smith, second: Metters)
ii. Annual Appointment of Election Officials
Appoint the individuals listed above as Election Officials until September 30, 2026
To appoint the individuals listed above as Election Officials until September 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to appoint the individuals listed above as Election Officials until September 30, 2026. Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Smith)
iii. Parks and Recreation Commission Representative to the Community
Reappoint David Mallowes as the Parks and Recreation Commission representative to the Community Preservation Committee until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To reappoint David Mallowes as the Parks and Recreation Commission representative to the Community Preservation Committee until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Smith made a motion to reappoint David Mallowes as the Parks and Recreation Commission representative to the Community Preservation Committee until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Smith, second: Metters)
iv. Economic Development Advisory Committee
Appoint Richard Creeth as a member of the Economic Development Advisory Committee until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Richard Creeth as a member of the Economic Development Advisory Committee until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to appoint Richard Creeth as a member of the Economic Development Advisory Committee until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Smith)
v. Historical Commission
Appoint Robert Wilson as a member of the Historical Commission until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Robert Wilson as a member of the Historical Commission until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to appoint Robert Wilson as a member of the Historical Commission until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Smith)
VII. Executive Session – MGL Ch. 30A, §21(6) – To consider the purchase, exchange,
Enter executive session pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, section 20(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property (31 Meetinghouse Road, South Chatham)...
To enter executive session pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, section 20(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property (31 Meetinghouse Road, South Chatham) if the Chair declares that an Open Meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the body with no return to Open Session
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to enter executive session pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, section 20(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property (31 Meetinghouse Road, South Chatham) if the Chair declares that an Open Meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the body with no return to Open Session. Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Smith)
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