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January 27, 2026
25 recorded votes, 17 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 this item and stepped away from the dais at 5:50 pm.”).
- Jeffrey Dykens stepped aside (recused) for at least one item (“Mr. Dykens recused himself from the next item but remained at the dais.”).
- Shareen Davis stepped aside (recused) for at least one item (“Ms. Davis recused herself from the next three items but remained at the dais.”).
- Shareen Davis stepped aside (recused) for at least one item (“Ms. Davis recused herself from the next item but remained at the dais.”).
Every vote, in order
A. January 13, 2026
Approve the minutes of January 13, 2026 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 Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
A. To consider a petition from NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy to
Approve the petition as presented (To consider a petition from NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy to)
To approve the petition as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve the petition 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 Special One-Day Alcohol Licenses for Various Dates in 2026 – Creative
Grant special one day alcohol licenses for wine and malt beverages only to Amy Middleton of the Creative Arts Center for events being held at 154 Crowell Road, Chatham on the following dates and...
To grant special one day alcohol licenses for wine and malt beverages only to Amy Middleton of the Creative Arts Center for events being held at 154 Crowell Road, Chatham on the following dates and times: • February 6, 2026 from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm • March 6, 2026 from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm • April 10, 2026 from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm • May 8, 2026 from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm • June 5, 2026 from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm • July 9, 2026 from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm • July 31, 2026 from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm • September 3, 2026 from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm • October 16, 2026 from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to grant special one day alcohol licenses for wine and malt beverages only to Amy Middleton of the Creative Arts Center for events being held at 154 Crowell Road, Chatham on the following dates and times: • February 6, 2026 from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm • March 6, 2026 from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm • April 10, 2026 from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm • May 8, 2026 from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm • June 5, 2026 from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm • July 9, 2026 from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm • July 31, 2026 from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm • September 3, 2026 from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm • October 16, 2026 from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Metters)
B. Consider Approvals for Proposed Chatham Chamber of Commerce and
Grant permission to use Town Property for the following locations as outlined by the applicant: • Kate Gould Park on April 4, 2026 - Easter Egg Hunt • Sears Park on December 11, 2026 – Tree...
To grant permission to use Town Property for the following locations as outlined by the applicant: • Kate Gould Park on April 4, 2026 - Easter Egg Hunt • Sears Park on December 11, 2026 – Tree Lighting • Town Hall Parking Lot on December 11, 2026 – Christmas Stroll • Town Hall Lawn on Main Street and Cross Street on November 20, 2026 – January 22, 2027 – Bouy Tree
Cory Metters stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to grant permission to use Town Property for the following locations as outlined by the applicant: • Kate Gould Park on April 4, 2026 - Easter Egg Hunt • Sears Park on December 11, 2026 – Tree Lighting • Town Hall Parking Lot on December 11, 2026 – Christmas Stroll • Town Hall Lawn on Main Street and Cross Street on November 20, 2026 – January 22, 2027 – Bouy Tree Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: Yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
Grant permission to use Town Property for the following location as outlined by the applicant: • Kate Gould Park on June 17 – August 14, 2026 – Art in the Park
To grant permission to use Town Property for the following location as outlined by the applicant: • Kate Gould Park on June 17 – August 14, 2026 – Art in the Park
Cory Metters stepped aside (recused). Jeffrey Dykens stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to grant permission to use Town Property for the following location as outlined by the applicant: • Kate Gould Park on June 17 – August 14, 2026 – Art in the Park Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Davis)
Grant permission to use Town Property for the following location as outlined by the applicant: • Kate Gould Park, October 17, 2026 - Oktoberfest
To grant permission to use Town Property for the following location as outlined by the applicant: • Kate Gould Park, October 17, 2026 - Oktoberfest
Cory Metters stepped aside (recused). Shareen Davis stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to grant permission to use Town Property for the following location as outlined by the applicant: • Kate Gould Park, October 17, 2026 - Oktoberfest Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
Grant permission to use Town Property for the following location as outlined by the applicant: • Chatham Bars Ave Parking Lot on October 17, 2026 - Oktoberfest
To grant permission to use Town Property for the following location as outlined by the applicant: • Chatham Bars Ave Parking Lot on October 17, 2026 - Oktoberfest
Cory Metters stepped aside (recused). Shareen Davis stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to grant permission to use Town Property for the following location as outlined by the applicant: • Chatham Bars Ave Parking Lot on October 17, 2026 - Oktoberfest Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
Grant the use of Town property for the following location as outlined by the applicant: • Town Hall Parking Lot on October 17, 2026 - Oktoberfest
To grant the use of Town property for the following location as outlined by the applicant: • Town Hall Parking Lot on October 17, 2026 - Oktoberfest
Cory Metters stepped aside (recused). Shareen Davis stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to grant the use of Town property for the following location as outlined by the applicant: • Town Hall Parking Lot on October 17, 2026 - Oktoberfest Second: Mr. Dykens: Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
Grant use of Town Roads on December 11, 2026 – Christmas Stroll - as outlined by the applicant
To grant use of Town Roads on December 11, 2026 – Christmas Stroll - as outlined by the applicant
Cory Metters stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to grant use of Town Roads on December 11, 2026 – Christmas Stroll - as outlined by the applicant. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
Grant four special one-day entertainment licenses for the following dates and locations as outlined by the applicant: • Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm at Kate Gould Park,...
To grant four special one-day entertainment licenses for the following dates and locations as outlined by the applicant: • Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm at Kate Gould Park, Chatham Bars Avenue Lot and Town Hall Parking Lot for amplified live and recorded music for dance, exhibitions and live bands
Cory Metters stepped aside (recused). Shareen Davis stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to grant four special one-day entertainment licenses for the following dates and locations as outlined by the applicant: • Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm at Kate Gould Park, Chatham Bars Avenue Lot and Town Hall Parking Lot for amplified live and recorded music for dance, exhibitions and live bands Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
Grant a special one-day entertainment licenses for the following date and location as outlined by the applicant: • Friday, December 11, 2026 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Sears Park for amplified...
To grant a special one-day entertainment licenses for the following date and location as outlined by the applicant: • Friday, December 11, 2026 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Sears Park for amplified recorded music –Tree Lighting
Cory Metters stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to grant a special one-day entertainment licenses for the following date and location as outlined by the applicant: • Friday, December 11, 2026 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Sears Park for amplified recorded music –Tree Lighting. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
Grant a special one-day entertainment licenses for the following dates and locations as outlined by the applicant: • Saturday, December 12, 2026 from 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm on Main Street for live...
To grant a special one-day entertainment licenses for the following dates and locations as outlined by the applicant: • Saturday, December 12, 2026 from 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm on Main Street for live acoustic singing (carolers) Christmas Stroll
Cory Metters stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to grant a special one-day entertainment licenses for the following dates and locations as outlined by the applicant: • Saturday, December 12, 2026 from 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm on Main Street for live acoustic singing (carolers) Christmas Stroll Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
Grant a special one-day entertainment licenses for the following dates and locations as outlined by the applicant: • Sunday, December 13, 2026 from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm on Main Street for live...
To grant a special one-day entertainment licenses for the following dates and locations as outlined by the applicant: • Sunday, December 13, 2026 from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm on Main Street for live acoustic singing (carolers) - Christmas Stroll
Cory Metters stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to grant a special one-day entertainment licenses for the following dates and locations as outlined by the applicant: • Sunday, December 13, 2026 from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm on Main Street for live acoustic singing (carolers) - Christmas Stroll. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
Grant two special one-day alcohol licenses as follows: • To Erik Christensen of Pours & Bites LLC for Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Town Hall Parking Lot; and • To...
To grant two special one-day alcohol licenses as follows: • To Erik Christensen of Pours & Bites LLC for Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Town Hall Parking Lot; and • To Erika Christensen of Pours & Bites LLC for Saturday October 17, 2026 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm at Chatham Bars Ave. Lot
Cory Metters stepped aside (recused). Shareen Davis stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to grant two special one-day alcohol licenses as follows: • To Erik Christensen of Pours & Bites LLC for Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Town Hall Parking Lot; and • To Erika Christensen of Pours & Bites LLC for Saturday October 17, 2026 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm at Chatham Bars Ave. Lot. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
C. Consider Proposed Changes to the 2026 Independence Day Parade and Parade
Approve the recommendation to modify the parade route as described
To approve the recommendation to modify the parade route as described
Yes: Dykens, Metters, Nicastro, SmithAbstained: Davis
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve the recommendation to modify the parade route as described. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Shareen Davis: abstain Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes The motion passed in a vote of 4-0-1.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Metters)
Support the recommendation to prohibit parking along the entire parade route for the 2026 Independence Day Parade
To support the recommendation to prohibit parking along the entire parade route for the 2026 Independence Day Parade
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to support the recommendation to prohibit parking along the entire parade route for the 2026 Independence Day Parade. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
1. Capital Article Review and Vote – Dredging
Place the Dredging article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To place the Dredging article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to place the Dredging article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Metters)
Recommend the article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant (Capital Article Review and Vote – Dredging)
To recommend the article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to recommend the article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Metters)
2. Capital Bond Project Article Review and Vote – Bulkhead
Place the article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant (Capital Bond Project Article Review and Vote – Bulkhead)
To place the article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to place the article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Metters)
Recommend the article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant (Capital Bond Project Article Review and Vote – Bulkhead)
To recommend the article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The roll call lists "Jeffrey Davis". The Town Clerk's office confirmed on October 7, 2026 (public records request #26-297) that this should have been Jeffrey Dykens.
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to recommend the article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Davis: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Metters)
Place Question 2 on the ballot for the 2026 Annual Town Election
To place Question 2 on the ballot for the 2026 Annual Town Election
The roll call lists "Jeffrey Davis". The Town Clerk's office confirmed on October 7, 2026 (public records request #26-297) that this should have been Jeffrey Dykens.
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to place Question 2 on the ballot for the 2026 Annual Town Election. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Davis: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Metters)
3. Capital Bond Project Article Review and Vote – Bulkhead and Ramp
Place the article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant (Capital Bond Project Article Review and Vote – Bulkhead and Ramp)
To place the article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The roll call lists "Jeffrey Davis". The Town Clerk's office confirmed on October 7, 2026 (public records request #26-297) that this should have been Jeffrey Dykens.
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to place the article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Davis: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
Recommend the article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant (Capital Bond Project Article Review and Vote – Bulkhead and Ramp)
To recommend the article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The roll call lists "Jeffrey Davis". The Town Clerk's office confirmed on October 7, 2026 (public records request #26-297) that this should have been Jeffrey Dykens.
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to recommend the article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Davis: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
Place Question 3 on the ballot for the 2026 Annual Town Election
To place Question 3 on the ballot for the 2026 Annual Town Election
The roll call lists "Jeffrey Davis". The Town Clerk's office confirmed on October 7, 2026 (public records request #26-297) that this should have been Jeffrey Dykens.
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to place Question 3 on the ballot for the 2026 Annual Town Election. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Davis: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
E. Airport Tree Removal; Clarification on Specifics of the Project, Impact of the
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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