MassVoter.com← Chatham Select BoardChatham Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
September 16, 2025
14 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Shareen Davis is listed as attending but was not present at the opening roll call (joined later).
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 from items B and C and stepped away from the dais at 6:02 pm.”).
Every vote, in order
A. June 24, 2025
Approve the minutes of June 24, 2025
To approve the minutes
Yes: Dykens, Metters, Nicastro, SmithShareen Davis is not listed in this roll call.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve the minutes. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Metters)
B. July 22, 2025
Approve the minutes of July 22, 2025 as amended
To approve the minutes as amended
Yes: Metters, Nicastro, SmithAbstained: DykensShareen Davis is not listed in this roll call.
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: abstain Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Dykens)
C. August 5, 2025
Approve the minutes of August 5, 2025 as amended
To approve the minutes as amended
Yes: Dykens, Metters, Nicastro, SmithShareen Davis is not listed in this roll call.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Metters)
D. September 2, 2025
Approve the minutes as amended
To approve the minutes as amended
Yes: Dykens, Metters, Nicastro, SmithShareen Davis is not listed in this roll call.
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Dykens)
A. Consider Installation of Two (2) Rapid Flashing Beacons on Sam Ryder Road at the
Install two rapid flashing beacons on Sam Ryder Road at the intersection of Sam Ryder Road and the Old Colony Rail Trail Bike Crossing as presented
To install two rapid flashing beacons on Sam Ryder Road at the intersection of Sam Ryder Road and the Old Colony Rail Trail Bike Crossing as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to install two rapid flashing beacons on Sam Ryder Road at the intersection of Sam Ryder Road and the Old Colony Rail Trail Bike Crossing as presented. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Metters)
B. Consider New Seasonal All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License for CCNY, LLC.
Grant a seasonal all alcoholic beverages license to CCNY, LLC. d/b/a Pain d’Avignon, Mario Mariani, Manager
To grant a seasonal all alcoholic beverages license to CCNY, LLC. d/b/a Pain d’Avignon, Mario Mariani, Manager
From the minutes
“Mr. Smith made a motion to grant a seasonal all alcoholic beverages license to CCNY, LLC. d/b/a Pain d’Avignon, Mario Mariani, Manager. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Smith, second: Davis)
B. Consider Use of Town Property and Sale of Goods on Town Property; Chatham
Approve the consent agenda (Consider Use of Town Property and Sale of Goods on Town Property; Chatham)
To approve the consent agenda
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Metters)
A. Consider Special One-Day Alcohol License for Cape Cod Fishermen’s Alliance Meet
Grant a special one-day alcohol license for wine and malt beverages only to Brigid Krug of the Cape Cod Fishermen’s Alliance for October 1, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at 1566 Main Street, Chatham
To grant a special one-day alcohol license for wine and malt beverages only to Brigid Krug of the Cape Cod Fishermen’s Alliance for October 1, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at 1566 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 Brigid Krug of the Cape Cod Fishermen’s Alliance for October 1, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at 1566 Main Street, 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)
B. Consider Special One-Day Alcohol License for Oktoberfest 2025 on October 18,
Grant a special one-day alcohol license for wine and malt beverages only to Olivia Gundy of Cape Cod Winery, Inc. for Oktoberfest 2025 on Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm at the...
To grant a special one-day alcohol license for wine and malt beverages only to Olivia Gundy of Cape Cod Winery, Inc. for Oktoberfest 2025 on Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Town Hall Parking Lot at 549 Main Street, Chatham
Yes: Dykens, Nicastro, SmithCory Metters is not listed in this roll call. Shareen Davis stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to grant a special one-day alcohol license for wine and malt beverages only to Olivia Gundy of Cape Cod Winery, Inc. for Oktoberfest 2025 on Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Town Hall Parking Lot at 549 Main Street, Chatham. Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Smith)
Grant a special one-day alcohol license for wine and malt beverages only to Peter Orlandella of Cape Cod Winery, Inc. for Oktoberfest 2025 on Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm at...
To grant a special one-day alcohol license for wine and malt beverages only to Peter Orlandella of Cape Cod Winery, Inc. for Oktoberfest 2025 on Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Oyster Parking Lot of Kate Gould Park, Chatham
Yes: Dykens, Nicastro, SmithCory Metters is not listed in this roll call. Shareen Davis stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to grant a special one-day alcohol license for wine and malt beverages only to Peter Orlandella of Cape Cod Winery, Inc. for Oktoberfest 2025 on Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Oyster Parking Lot of Kate Gould Park, Chatham. Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Smith)
C. Consider Special One-Day Alcohol License and Special One-Day Entertainment
Grant a special one-day alcohol license for wine and malt beverages only and a special one-day entertainment license for amplified live and recorded music, readings, and storytelling to Brett...
To grant a special one-day alcohol license for wine and malt beverages only and a special one-day entertainment license for amplified live and recorded music, readings, and storytelling to Brett Tolley of Chatham Harvesters for the Annual Seafood Festival on September 27, 2025 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at 95 Commerce Park South, Chatham
Shareen Davis stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to grant a special one-day alcohol license for wine and malt beverages only and a special one-day entertainment license for amplified live and recorded music, readings, and storytelling to Brett Tolley of Chatham Harvesters for the Annual Seafood Festival on September 27, 2025 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at 95 Commerce Park South, Chatham. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Metters)
D. Parking Solutions Working Group Final Recommendations
That the Town Manager come back to the Select Board to show what it would look like for paid parking in Town to provide a more detailed understanding of paid parking without an endorsement at this...
That the Town Manager come back to the Select Board to show what it would look like for paid parking in Town to provide a more detailed understanding of paid parking without an endorsement at this time
Yes: Davis, Dykens, NicastroNo: Metters, Smith
From the minutes
“Clerk Smith offered an amendment that the Town Manager come back to the Select Board to show what it would look like for paid parking in Town to provide a more detailed understanding of paid parking without an endorsement at this time. The motion was called to a vote. Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: no Stuart Smith: no Dean Nicastro: yes The motion passed 3-2-0.” (Motion: Smith)
Accept the recommendation of PSWG to establish a shuttle service in the Town of Chatham, with primary and alternate funding sources for the shuttle service identified
To accept the recommendation of PSWG to establish a shuttle service in the Town of Chatham, with primary and alternate funding sources for the shuttle service identified
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens moved to accept the recommendation of PSWG to establish a shuttle service in the Town of Chatham, with primary and alternate funding sources for the shuttle service identified. 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. Select Board Liaison for Taxation Aid Committee
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to adjourn. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
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