MassVoter.com← Chatham Select BoardChatham Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
August 5, 2025
14 recorded votes, 2 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. Consider a petition from NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy to
Approve the petition as presented (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: 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 placement of two (2) temporary speed bumps on Kent Place (Traffic
Approve the recommendation to place two (2) temporary speed bumps on Kent Place, placed during peak times, May through October, placed at the direction of the Department of Public Works and direct...
To approve the recommendation to place two (2) temporary speed bumps on Kent Place, placed during peak times, May through October, placed at the direction of the Department of Public Works and direct the Police Department and the Department of Public Works to pursue the feasibility of creating a dead end on the road
Yes: Davis, DykensNo: Metters, Nicastro, Smith
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to approve the recommendation to place two (2) temporary speed bumps on Kent Place, placed during peak times, May through October, placed at the direction of the Department of Public Works and direct the Police Department and the Department of Public Works to pursue the feasibility of creating a dead end on the road. Second: Mr. Dykens Chair Nicastro asked if Ms. Davis would be open to making her motion two separate motions. Ms. Davis agreed to split into two motions. Mr. Dykens seconded the split of the motion into two separate motions. Diane Rowlings, a member of the Traffic Safety Committee, expressed concerns about making the road a dead end and the number of delivery trucks that utilize Kent Place that would then have to utilize Main Street. The Board discussed the possibility of setting delivery times in Town. The Chair called the first motion made by Ms. Davis, to approve the recommendation to place two (2) temporary speed bumps on Kent Place, placed at the discretion of the Department of Public Works during peak times, May through October. Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: no Stuart Smith: no Dean Nicastro: no The motion failed 2-3-0.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
Direct the Police Department and the Department of Public Works to pursue the feasibility of creating a dead end on the road
To direct the Police Department and the Department of Public Works to pursue the feasibility of creating a dead end on the road
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to direct the Police Department and the Department of Public Works to pursue the feasibility of creating a dead end on the road. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
c. Consider New Annual Entertainment License for Hey Joe & Jam, 16 Seaquanset
Grant an annual entertainment license to Dre Towey of Hey Joe & Jam, located at 16 Seaquanset Rd., West Chatham for live amplified music seven days a week from 9:00 am to 11:00 am and one night a...
To grant an annual entertainment license to Dre Towey of Hey Joe & Jam, located at 16 Seaquanset Rd., West Chatham for live amplified music seven days a week from 9:00 am to 11:00 am and one night a month from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
From the minutes
“Mr. Smith made a motion to grant an annual entertainment license to Dre Towey of Hey Joe & Jam, located at 16 Seaquanset Rd., West Chatham for live amplified music seven days a week from 9:00 am to 11:00 am and one night a month from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Smith, second: Dykens)
a. Consider Request to Use Town Property and One Day Entertainment Permit;
Approve the request as presented (Consider Request to Use Town Property and One Day Entertainment Permit)
To approve the request as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve the request as presented. Second: Mr. Smith Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Smith)
b. Consider Use of Town Roads, Use of Town Property, Sale of Goods on Town
Grant Kate Wibby of the Lower Cape Outreach Council the use of Town Property at 702 Main Street (the Community Center) and sale of goods on Town property on Wednesday November 26 from 1-7 pm
To grant Kate Wibby of the Lower Cape Outreach Council the use of Town Property at 702 Main Street (the Community Center) and sale of goods on Town property on Wednesday November 26 from 1-7 pm
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to grant Kate Wibby of the Lower Cape Outreach Council the use of Town Property at 702 Main Street (the Community Center) and sale of goods on Town property on Wednesday November 26 from 1-7 pm. Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Smith)
Grant Kate Wibby of the Lower Cape Outreach Council the Use of Town Roads, the outdoor display and sale of goods on Town property at Oyster Pond Beach and parking lot and a special one-day...
To grant Kate Wibby of the Lower Cape Outreach Council the Use of Town Roads, the outdoor display and sale of goods on Town property at Oyster Pond Beach and parking lot and a special one-day entertainment license on Thursday November 27, 2025 from 7:00 am – 10:00 am and tent set up and take down on November 26/November 28, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to grant Kate Wibby of the Lower Cape Outreach Council the Use of Town Roads, the outdoor display and sale of goods on Town property at Oyster Pond Beach and parking lot and a special one-day entertainment license on Thursday November 27, 2025 from 7:00 am – 10:00 am and tent set up and take down on November 26/November 28, 2025. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
c. Consider entering into Commonwealth Site Readiness Program Technical
Enter the grant agreement by and between the Town of Chatham and the Mass Development Finance Agency (MassDevelopment) for a site readiness grant in the amount of $175,000 for design and...
To enter the grant agreement by and between the Town of Chatham and the Mass Development Finance Agency (MassDevelopment) for a site readiness grant in the amount of $175,000 for design and engineering services as described in the Meetinghouse Road Site Readiness Grant Civil Engineering scope of work by Horsley Whitten dated April 29, 2025 and to authorize the Chair to sign same on behalf of the Select Board
Yes: Davis, Dykens, Metters, NicastroNo: Smith
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to enter the grant agreement by and between the Town of Chatham and the Mass Development Finance Agency (MassDevelopment) for a site readiness grant in the amount of $175,000 for design and engineering services as described in the Meetinghouse Road Site Readiness Grant Civil Engineering scope of work by Horsley Whitten dated April 29, 2025 and to authorize the Chair to sign same on behalf of the Select Board. Second: Ms. Davis There was no public comment at this time. The motion was called to a vote. Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: no Dean Nicastro: yes The motion passed in a vote of 4-1-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
That the Town Staff shall continue to work with the abutters in developing their access to Meetinghouse Road
That the Town Staff shall continue to work with the abutters in developing their access to Meetinghouse Road
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion that the Town Staff shall continue to work with the abutters in developing their access to Meetinghouse Road. Second: Ms. Davis Gloria Hicks, Chatham, asked if it was appropriate for her to work directly with Pennrose or should she work with the Town staff. Ms. McPherson stated that the RFP included specific work with abutters to “improve their access to Meetinghouse Road”. The Board stated they would like to see good faith from Pennrose to really and truly improve the access to Meetinghouse Road. Ms. McPherson stated that the Town is advocating for what is best for the abutters. Ms. Davis stated that the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board is also advocating for the abutters too. Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
i. Council on Aging Board of Directors
Appoint Cindy Kreisher as a member of the Council on Aging Board of Directors until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Cindy Kreisher as a member of the Council on Aging Board of Directors until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to appoint Cindy Kreisher as a member of the Council on Aging Board of Directors 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)
ii. Cape Cod National Seashore Federal Advisory Commission
Nominate John Whelan as the Chatham representative to the Cape Cod National Seashore Federal Advisory Commission until September 20, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To nominate John Whelan as the Chatham representative to the Cape Cod National Seashore Federal Advisory Commission until September 20, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to nominate John Whelan as the Chatham representative to the Cape Cod National Seashore Federal Advisory Commission until September 20, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Smith)
iii. Public Ceremonies
Appoint Brian Miner and Ted Miller as members of the Public Ceremonies Committee until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Brian Miner and Ted Miller as members of the Public Ceremonies Committee until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to appoint Brian Miner and Ted Miller as members of the Public Ceremonies Committee until June 30, 2028 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)
Appoint Karen Lattin as the Conservation Commission Representative to the Community Preservation Committee until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed
To appoint Karen Lattin as the Conservation Commission Representative to the Community Preservation Committee until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to appoint Karen Lattin as the Conservation Commission Representative to the Community Preservation 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)
V. Executive Session - MGL Ch. 30A, §21(6) – To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or
Enter executive session under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, section 21(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property (31 Meetinghouse Road) if the Chair declares...
To enter executive session under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, section 21(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property (31 Meetinghouse Road) 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. Nicastro made a motion to enter executive session under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, section 21(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property (31 Meetinghouse Road) 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: Jeffrey Dykens Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
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