MassVoter.com← Chatham Select BoardChatham Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
December 23, 2025
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Cory Metters was absent.
Present: Dean Nicastro, Jeffrey Dykens, Stuart Smith, Shareen Davis
Absent: Cory Metters
Every vote, in order
A. December 3, 2025
Approve the minutes of December 3, 2025 as amended
To approve the minutes as amended
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
A. To consider the taking, pursuant to G.L. c. 79, of: permanent easements on private
Approve and execute the Order of Taking for easements on private ways for public sewer, water, and drainage facilities as described with zero dollars for damages awarded
To approve and execute the Order of Taking for easements on private ways for public sewer, water, and drainage facilities as described with zero dollars for damages awarded
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve and execute the Order of Taking for easements on private ways for public sewer, water, and drainage facilities as described with zero dollars for damages awarded. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
A. Consider Amendment to Previously Approved Temporary Closure of Uncle Tony’s
Amend the temporary closure of Knot’s Landing Bar & Grill to January 1, 2026 through April 1, 2026
To amend the temporary closure of Knot’s Landing Bar & Grill to January 1, 2026 through April 1, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to amend the temporary closure of Knot’s Landing Bar & Grill to January 1, 2026 through April 1, 2026. Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Smith)
C. Discussion on Board of Health Transfer Station Affidavit for Commercial Solid
That the Board request Town staff to develop and implement a conditional permitting process so that hauler permits can be made effective for the upcoming calendar year and at the same time that...
That the Board request Town staff to develop and implement a conditional permitting process so that hauler permits can be made effective for the upcoming calendar year and at the same time that the Board communicate to the Board of Health a request to consider amending the regulations to allow for a de minimis carveout for non-Chatham trash that is hauled to the facility or consideration of other specific waivers and to temporarily pause enforcement of this regulation
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion that the Board request Town staff to develop and implement a conditional permitting process so that hauler permits can be made effective for the upcoming calendar year and at the same time that the Board communicate to the Board of Health a request to consider amending the regulations to allow for a de minimis carveout for non-Chatham trash that is hauled to the facility or consideration of other specific waivers and to temporarily pause enforcement of this regulation. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
D. Consider Ratification of Town Manager’s Appointment of Deputy Director of
That the Board acknowledge the hard work of Mr. Barr, congratulate him on his certification and endorse him as Tree Warden for the Town
That the Board acknowledge the hard work of Mr. Barr, congratulate him on his certification and endorse him as Tree Warden for the Town
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion that the Board acknowledge the hard work of Mr. Barr, congratulate him on his certification and endorse him as Tree Warden for the Town. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
E. Town Manager’s Monthly Report – November 2025
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to adjourn. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
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