MassVoter.com← Chatham Select BoardChatham Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
January 6, 2026
9 recorded votes, 2 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:
- Shareen Davis stepped aside (recused) for at least one item (“Ms. Davis recused herself and stepped away from the dais at 5:45 pm.”).
Every vote, in order
A. December 9, 2025
Approve the minutes of December 9, 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)
B. December 16, 2025
Approve the minutes of December 16, 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 Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Davis)
C. December 23, 2025
Approve the minutes as amended
To approve the minutes as amended
Yes: Davis, Dykens, Nicastro, SmithAbstained: Metters
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 Cory Metters: abstain Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
A. To consider amendments (Change of Manager and Change of Stock Interest) to
Approve the amendments (Change of Manager and Change of Stock Interest) to the Annual All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License for New Chatham Corp. d/b/a Chatham Liquor Store for the...
To approve the amendments (Change of Manager and Change of Stock Interest) to the Annual All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License for New Chatham Corp. d/b/a Chatham Liquor Store for the business located at 756 Main Street, Chatham as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve the amendments (Change of Manager and Change of Stock Interest) to the Annual All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License for New Chatham Corp. d/b/a Chatham Liquor Store for the business located at 756 Main Street, Chatham as presented. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
A. Consider Use of Town Property, Possession and Consumption of Alcohol on Town
Grant permission to use Town property, suspend the regulation for the consumption of alcohol at the Chatham Fish Pier, possession and consumption of alcohol on Town property, a special one-day...
To grant permission to use Town property, suspend the regulation for the consumption of alcohol at the Chatham Fish Pier, possession and consumption of alcohol on Town property, a special one-day alcohol license, and a special one-day entertainment license to Shannon Eldredge of Women of Fishing Families for the 2026 Blessing of the Fleet on May 31, 2026 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Chatham Fish Pier
Shareen Davis stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to grant permission to use Town property, suspend the regulation for the consumption of alcohol at the Chatham Fish Pier, possession and consumption of alcohol on Town property, a special one-day alcohol license, and a special one-day entertainment license to Shannon Eldredge of Women of Fishing Families for the 2026 Blessing of the Fleet on May 31, 2026 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Chatham Fish Pier. Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Smith)
B. Consider Special One Day Alcohol License; South Chatham Public Library on
Grant a special one-day alcohol license for wine and malt beverages only to Peggy Holland of the South Chatham Public Library on January 31, 2026 from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm at 2567 Main Street, South...
To grant a special one-day alcohol license for wine and malt beverages only to Peggy Holland of the South Chatham Public Library on January 31, 2026 from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm at 2567 Main Street, South Chatham
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to grant a special one-day alcohol license for wine and malt beverages only to Peggy Holland of the South Chatham Public Library on January 31, 2026 from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm at 2567 Main Street, South Chatham. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Metters)
C. 2026 Seasonal Population Estimate for Alcoholic Beverages Regulations
That the Select Board, as the Local Licensing Authority, estimate the Seasonal Population will be 33,000 on July 10, 2026
That the Select Board, as the Local Licensing Authority, estimate the Seasonal Population will be 33,000 on July 10, 2026
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion that the Select Board, as the Local Licensing Authority, estimate the Seasonal Population will be 33,000 on July 10, 2026. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
D. Consider 2026 Select Board Goals and Objectives (Continued from 11/18/25)
Approve the 2026 Select Board Goals and Objectives as discussed and revised (attached to these minutes)
To approve the 2026 Select Board Goals and Objectives as discussed and revised (attached to these minutes)
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve the 2026 Select Board Goals and Objectives as discussed and revised (attached to these minutes). Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Smith)
E. Dr. Florence Seldin Family Support Program Thank You Letters (Select Board
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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