MassVoter.com← Chatham Select BoardChatham Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
September 2, 2025
19 recorded votes, 6 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. July 9 and October 8, 2024
Approve the July 9, 2024 minutes as amended (July 9 and October 8, 2024)
To approve the July 9, 2024 minutes as amended
Yes: Davis, Dykens, Metters, NicastroAbstained: Smith
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to approve the July 9, 2024 minutes as amended. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: abstain Dean Nicastro: yes The motion passed in a vote of 4-0-1.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
Approve the October 8, 2024 minutes (July 9 and October 8, 2024)
To approve the October 8, 2024 minutes
Yes: Davis, Dykens, Metters, NicastroAbstained: Smith
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve the October 8, 2024 minutes. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: abstain Dean Nicastro: yes The motion passed in a vote of 4-0-1.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
B. Consider, as Water and Sewer Commissioners, the request for Additional Sewer Flow
Grant an increase in sewer flow of 707.925 gallons per day at 16 Seaquanset Road
To grant an increase in sewer flow of 707.925 gallons per day at 16 Seaquanset Road
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to grant an increase in sewer flow of 707.925 gallons per day at 16 Seaquanset Road. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
C. Fiscal Year 2026 Tax (Rate) Classification
That the Town of Chatham continue to tax all classes at the same rate by adopting a factor of “1” and reject the residential exemption and the small commercial exemption for FY2026
That the Town of Chatham continue to tax all classes at the same rate by adopting a factor of “1” and reject the residential exemption and the small commercial exemption for FY2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion that the Town of Chatham continue to tax all classes at the same rate by adopting a factor of “1” and reject the residential exemption and the small commercial exemption for FY2026. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Dykens)
A. Consider Proclamation of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month 2025
Proclaim September 2025 as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
To proclaim September 2025 as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to proclaim September 2025 as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. 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 Acceptance of Shellfish Seed Donation from Chatham Shellfish Company
Accept the donation of seed oysters from the Chatham Shellfish Company
To accept the donation of seed oysters from the Chatham Shellfish Company
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to accept the donation of seed oysters from the Chatham Shellfish Company. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
C. Consider Request to Use Town Property – Chatham Police / Monomoy Regional
Approve the use of Town Property at Harding’s Beach on Friday, September 5, 2025 from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm for the Annual Monomoy Regional Middle School Back to School Party
To approve the use of Town Property at Harding’s Beach on Friday, September 5, 2025 from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm for the Annual Monomoy Regional Middle School Back to School Party
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to approve the use of Town Property at Harding’s Beach on Friday, September 5, 2025 from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm for the Annual Monomoy Regional Middle School Back to School Party. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Dykens)
D. Consider Vote to Approve Final Version of Conservation Restriction for Chatham
Approve the final Conservation Restriction document as presented and to authorize the Chair of the Select Board to act as a dual representative for both the Select Board and the Water and Sewer...
To approve the final Conservation Restriction document as presented and to authorize the Chair of the Select Board to act as a dual representative for both the Select Board and the Water and Sewer Commission in signing the Conservation Restriction
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve the final Conservation Restriction document as presented and to authorize the Chair of the Select Board to act as a dual representative for both the Select Board and the Water and Sewer Commission in signing the Conservation Restriction. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
E. Review of Draft Request for Proposals (RFP) for Affordable and Attainable Housing
Approve the RFP with the caveat the Seasonal Communities language is included; the minimum number of units listed as 12 units with no maximum cap; add language on page 6 to include a bullet point...
To approve the RFP with the caveat the Seasonal Communities language is included; the minimum number of units listed as 12 units with no maximum cap; add language on page 6 to include a bullet point that states the character of the community is to be maintained; and to remove language on page 4 as discussed
Yes: Davis, Dykens, Metters, NicastroNo: Smith
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve the RFP with the caveat the Seasonal Communities language is included; the minimum number of units listed as 12 units with no maximum cap; add language on page 6 to include a bullet point that states the character of the community is to be maintained; and to remove language on page 4 as discussed. Second: Ms. Davis Discussion returned to the Board. Clerk Smith stated his opinion that this process is being rushed and wanted to wait on the answers to some of the questions posed during discussion before taking a vote. Chair Nicastro asked if the Board was receptive to deferring a vote for two weeks and the Board was not open to waiting. Chair Nicastro called the 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)
F. Review of Expired Town Counsel Contract (Agenda Item Requested by Clerk S. Smith
That upon annual review, the Select Board recommendation is to continue Town Counsel’s contract as is, subject to the next annual review
That upon annual review, the Select Board recommendation is to continue Town Counsel’s contract as is, subject to the next annual review
Yes: Davis, Dykens, Metters, NicastroNo: Smith
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion that upon annual review, the Select Board recommendation is to continue Town Counsel’s contract as is, subject to the next annual review. Second: Ms. Davis 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: Metters, second: Davis)
H. Consider Amending the Select Board Meeting Public Participation Policy (Agenda Item
Amend the policy with the addition of language amending the Consent Agenda section
To amend the policy with the addition of language amending the Consent Agenda section
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to amend the policy with the addition of language amending the Consent Agenda section. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Dykens)
a. Historical Commission Representative to the Community Preservation
Appoint Nancy Barr as the Historical Commission representative to the Community Preservation Committee until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Nancy Barr as the Historical Commission representative to the Community Preservation Committee until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to appoint Nancy Barr as the Historical Commission representative to the Community Preservation 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)
b. Taxation Aid Committee
Nominate Seth Taylor to be appointed as a member-at-large on the Taxation Aid Committee until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To nominate Seth Taylor to be appointed as a member-at-large on the Taxation Aid Committee until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
Yes: Dykens, Metters, Nicastro, SmithAbstained: Davis
From the minutes
“Mr. Smith made a motion to nominate Seth Taylor to be appointed as a member-at-large on the Taxation Aid Committee until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Shareen Davis: abstain Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Smith, second: Dykens)
Choice vote between Campbell and Daniel
Choice between nominees: Campbell; Daniel
A choice between nominees, so no Yes/No votes are shown. The roll call reads: Shareen Davis: Daniel; Jeffrey Dykens: Daniel; Cory Metters: Campbell; Stuart Smith: Daniel; Dean Nicastro: Daniel. The second is recorded as “Ms. Davis”, not a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to nominate Stephen Daniel to be appointed as a member-at-large on the Taxation Aid Committee until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed conditional on the posting of the newly approved bylaws. Second: Mr. Smith Mr. Metters made a motion to nominate Thomas Campbell to be appointed as a member-at-large on the Taxation Aid Committee until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: Daniel Jeffrey Dykens: Daniel Cory Metters: Campbell Stuart Smith: Daniel Dean Nicastro: Daniel.”
Nominate Anne-Marie Litchfield to be appointed as a member-at-large on the Taxation Aid Committee until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To nominate Anne-Marie Litchfield to be appointed as a member-at-large on the Taxation Aid Committee until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to nominate Anne-Marie Litchfield to be appointed as a member-at-large on the Taxation Aid 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)
c. Cultural Council
Appoint Alice Bartram to the Cultural Council until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Alice Bartram to the Cultural Council until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to appoint Alice Bartram to the Cultural Council 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)
Appoint Jennifer Jones to the Cultural Council until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Jennifer Jones to the Cultural Council until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to appoint Jennifer Jones to the Cultural Council until June 30, 2027 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)
d. Airport Commission
Appoint Peter Farber as a member of the Airport Commission until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Peter Farber 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 appoint Peter Farber as a member of the Airport Commission 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)
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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