MassVoter.com← Chatham Select BoardChatham Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
December 16, 2025
10 recorded votes, 1 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
During the meeting:
- Cory Metters stepped aside (recused) for at least one item (“Mr. Metters recused himself from the consideration of the renewal of the Common Victualler License for Chatham Penny Candy and Chatham Sweet Dreams Ice Cream.”).
Every vote, in order
A. November 25, 2025
Approve the minutes of November 25, 2025
To approve the minutes
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to approve the minutes. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Dykens)
B. December 2, 2025
Approve the minutes of December 2, 2025 as amended
To approve the minutes as amended
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. 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 Application for New Annual Entertainment License; Branches Grill &
Grant an annual entertainment license to Ian Burt of Branches Grill and Café at 155 Crowell Road
To grant an annual entertainment license to Ian Burt of Branches Grill and Café at 155 Crowell Road
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to grant an annual entertainment license to Ian Burt of Branches Grill and Café at 155 Crowell 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)
B. Appeal Hearing of Historic Business District Commission Decision on Application
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to close the public hearing. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Davis)
Uphold the decision of the HBDC because it was not arbitrary, capricious, unreasonable, inconsistent with the HBDC’s own rules, or that the HBDC acted outside the scope of its authority
That the Select Board vote to uphold the decision of the HBDC because it was not arbitrary, capricious, unreasonable, inconsistent with the HBDC’s own rules, or that the HBDC acted outside the scope of its authority
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion that the Select Board vote to uphold the decision of the HBDC because it was not arbitrary, capricious, unreasonable, inconsistent with the HBDC’s own rules, or that the HBDC acted outside the scope of its authority. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
4. Innkeepers & Lodging Houses
Approve the consent agenda as presented, with the exception of Chatham Penny Candy and Chatham Sweet Dreams Ice Cream
To approve the consent agenda as presented, with the exception of Chatham Penny Candy and Chatham Sweet Dreams Ice Cream
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented, with the exception of Chatham Penny Candy and Chatham Sweet Dreams Ice Cream. Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Smith)
Approve the renewal of the Common Victualler License for Chatham Penny Candy and Chatham Sweet Dreams Ice Cream as presented
To approve the renewal of the Common Victualler License for Chatham Penny Candy and Chatham Sweet Dreams Ice Cream as presented
Cory Metters stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to approve the renewal of the Common Victualler License for Chatham Penny Candy and Chatham Sweet Dreams Ice Cream as presented. Second: Mr. Dykens Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
C. Consider Recommendation of Parks & Recreation Commission: Amended Town
Amend the Town’s Facility Use fee schedule for any business, class, or program operated by a private entity on Town property at the Community Center, beaches, and parks to collect 12% of all...
To amend the Town’s Facility Use fee schedule for any business, class, or program operated by a private entity on Town property at the Community Center, beaches, and parks to collect 12% of all revenue starting on January 1, 2026, to be submitted as outlined in the license agreement; and request a review of the Facility Use fee schedule by the Parks & Recreation Commission and staff in two years
From the minutes
“Mr. Smith made a motion to amend the Town’s Facility Use fee schedule for any business, class, or program operated by a private entity on Town property at the Community Center, beaches, and parks to collect 12% of all revenue starting on January 1, 2026, to be submitted as outlined in the license agreement; and request a review of the Facility Use fee schedule by the Parks & Recreation Commission and staff in two years. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Smith, second: Davis)
D. Consider Date and Time of 2026 Annual Town Meeting by December 31
Hold the 2026 Annual Town Meeting on Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:00 pm at the Monomoy Regional Middle School, 425 Crowell Road, Chatham
To hold the 2026 Annual Town Meeting on Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:00 pm at the Monomoy Regional Middle School, 425 Crowell Road, Chatham
From the minutes
“Mr. Smith made a motion to hold the 2026 Annual Town Meeting on Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:00 pm at the Monomoy Regional Middle School, 425 Crowell Road, Chatham. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Smith, second: Davis)
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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