MassVoter.com← Chatham Select BoardChatham Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
October 28, 2025
14 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Jeffrey Dykens was absent.
Present: Dean Nicastro, Stuart Smith, Shareen Davis, Cory Metters
Absent: Jeffrey Dykens
Every vote, in order
A. October 7, 2025
Approve the minutes of October 7, 2025 as amended
To approve the minutes as amended
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Davis)
B. October 14, 2025
Approve the minutes of October 14, 2025 as amended
To approve the minutes as amended
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Davis)
C. October 20, 2025
Approve the minutes as amended
To approve the minutes as amended
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Davis)
A. Consider Petition from NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy to install
Approve the petition as presented (Consider Petition from NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy to install)
To approve the petition as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to approve the petition as presented. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Metters)
A. Consider use of Town Facilities, Property, and Resources; First Night Chatham
Approve the use of Town facilities, property, and resources as outlined by First Night Chatham on December 31, 2025
To approve the use of Town facilities, property, and resources as outlined by First Night Chatham on December 31, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to approve the use of Town facilities, property, and resources as outlined by First Night Chatham on December 31, 2025. Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Smith)
B. Opening of Bay Scallop Season on November 1, 2025
Open bay scallop season on November 1, 2025
To open bay scallop season on November 1, 2025
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to open bay scallop season on November 1, 2025. Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Smith)
2. Holiday Open House, December 9, 2025 at 1566 Main Street,
Waive the 30-day application requirement and to grant a special one-day alcohol license for wine and malt beverages only to Brigid Krug, Responsible Manager, of the Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen’s...
To waive the 30-day application requirement and to grant a special one-day alcohol license for wine and malt beverages only to Brigid Krug, Responsible Manager, of the Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen’s Alliance for November 12, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at 1566 Main Street, Chatham and to grant a special one day alcohol license for wine and malt beverages only to Brigid Krug, Responsible Manager, of the Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen’s Alliance for December 9, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 7:30 m at 1566 Main Street, Chatham
From the minutes
“Mr. Smith made a motion to waive the 30-day application requirement and to grant a special one-day alcohol license for wine and malt beverages only to Brigid Krug, Responsible Manager, of the Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen’s Alliance for November 12, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at 1566 Main Street, Chatham and to grant a special one day alcohol license for wine and malt beverages only to Brigid Krug, Responsible Manager, of the Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen’s Alliance for December 9, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 7:30 m at 1566 Main Street, Chatham. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Smith, second: Davis)
ii. Chatham Garden Club Fundraiser on December 6, 2025 at 347 Stage
Grant a special one day alcohol license for all alcoholic beverages to Marilyn Sink of the Chatham Garden Club for December 6, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at 347 Stage Harbor Rd., Chatham and to...
To grant a special one day alcohol license for all alcoholic beverages to Marilyn Sink of the Chatham Garden Club for December 6, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at 347 Stage Harbor Rd., Chatham and to grant a special one day entertainment license for live amplified music to Marilyn Sink of the Chatham Graden Club for December 6, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Atwood House Museum at 347 Stage Harbor Rd., Chatham
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to grant a special one day alcohol license for all alcoholic beverages to Marilyn Sink of the Chatham Garden Club for December 6, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at 347 Stage Harbor Rd., Chatham and to grant a special one day entertainment license for live amplified music to Marilyn Sink of the Chatham Graden Club for December 6, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Atwood House Museum at 347 Stage Harbor Rd., Chatham. Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Smith)
i. Consider Parks & Recreation Commission Recommendation to Proceed
Endorse Phase I of the project to include stakeholder engagement and public input on the beautification project slated for the front section of Kate Gould Park
To endorse Phase I of the project to include stakeholder engagement and public input on the beautification project slated for the front section of Kate Gould Park
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to endorse Phase I of the project to include stakeholder engagement and public input on the beautification project slated for the front section of Kate Gould Park. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Davis)
E. Consider License to Enter and Use Real Town Property; 128 Training Field Road,
Grant a license to enter and use real Town property at 128 Training Field Road to the Boston Gas Company for utility connection for the Town’s Training Field Road Water Treatment Plant
To grant a license to enter and use real Town property at 128 Training Field Road to the Boston Gas Company for utility connection for the Town’s Training Field Road Water Treatment Plant
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to grant a license to enter and use real Town property at 128 Training Field Road to the Boston Gas Company for utility connection for the Town’s Training Field Road Water Treatment Plant. Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Smith)
F. Consider Letter of Comment on Seasonal Communities Draft Regulations
Sign the letter of comment and submit the letter to the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOLHC) by the comment period deadline with the revisions discussed and signed by the Chair
To sign the letter of comment and submit the letter to the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOLHC) by the comment period deadline with the revisions discussed and signed by the Chair
Yes: Davis, Metters, NicastroNo: Smith
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to sign the letter of comment and submit the letter to the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOLHC) by the comment period deadline with the revisions discussed and signed by the Chair. Second: Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: no Dean Nicastro: yes The motion passed in a vote of 3-1-0.” (Motion: Davis)
G. Annual Committee/Board/Commission Review
Accept the recommendation of the Committee for People with Disabilities and reduce the number of full member seats from seven (7) to five (5)
To accept the recommendation of the Committee for People with Disabilities and reduce the number of full member seats from seven (7) to five (5)
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to accept the recommendation of the Committee for People with Disabilities and reduce the number of full member seats from seven (7) to five (5). Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
H. Consider Committee Appointments (For Board Discussion)
Appoint Leo Eldredge until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Leo Eldredge until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to appoint Leo Eldredge until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Davis)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to adjourn. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Metters)
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