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Chatham Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting

November 4, 2025

6 recorded votes, 0 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 21, 2025

Approve the minutes of October 21, 2025

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the minutes

From the minutes

“Mr. Metters made a motion to approve the minutes. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Davis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

B. October 28, 2025

Approve the minutes of October 28, 2025 as amended

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

A. Consider Application for Special One Day Alcohol License and

Grant permission for possession and consumption of alcohol on Town property and a special one day alcohol license for wine and malt beverages only to Maryellen Lorefice of the Chatham Walkers for...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To grant permission for possession and consumption of alcohol on Town property and a special one day alcohol license for wine and malt beverages only to Maryellen Lorefice of the Chatham Walkers for the Annual Holiday Potluck on December 2, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm at 702 Main Street

From the minutes

“Mr. Smith made a motion to grant permission for possession and consumption of alcohol on Town property and a special one day alcohol license for wine and malt beverages only to Maryellen Lorefice of the Chatham Walkers for the Annual Holiday Potluck on December 2, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm at 702 Main Street. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Smith, second: Davis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

ii. Chatham Paint and Hardware December 12, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 9:00

Grant a special one day alcohol license for wine and malt beverages only to Paul Fox of Chatham Paint and Hardware on December 12, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at 624 Main Street, Chatham

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To grant a special one day alcohol license for wine and malt beverages only to Paul Fox of Chatham Paint and Hardware on December 12, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at 624 Main Street, Chatham

From the minutes

“Ms. Davis made a motion to grant a special one day alcohol license for wine and malt beverages only to Paul Fox of Chatham Paint and Hardware on December 12, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at 624 Main Street, Chatham. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Metters)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

C. Consider Seasonal Shellfish Openings

Approve the Mill Creek, Taylor’s Pond and Champlain Creek openings and approve the Oyster Pond, Muddy Creek, and Buck’s Creek openings pending MADMF notification, to the harvesting of shellfish...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the Mill Creek, Taylor’s Pond and Champlain Creek openings and approve the Oyster Pond, Muddy Creek, and Buck’s Creek openings pending MADMF notification, to the harvesting of shellfish effective December 1, 2025 and sign, via stamp, the official notices

From the minutes

“Ms. Davis made a motion to approve the Mill Creek, Taylor’s Pond and Champlain Creek openings and approve the Oyster Pond, Muddy Creek, and Buck’s Creek openings pending MADMF notification, to the harvesting of shellfish effective December 1, 2025 and sign, via stamp, the official notices. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Metters)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

E. Town Manager’s Report and Monthly Report – September 2025

Adjourn

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

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