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February 10, 2026
23 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Shareen Davis was absent.
Present: Dean Nicastro, Jeffrey Dykens, Stuart Smith, Cory Metters
Absent: Shareen Davis
During the meeting:
- Stuart Smith stepped aside (recused) for at least one item (“Clerk Smith recused himself from this item but remained at the dais.”).
Every vote, in order
A. January 20, 2026
Approve the minutes of January 20, 2026 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 Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Dykens)
B. January 27, 2026
Approve the minutes of January 27, 2026 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 Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Dykens)
a. Financial Software
Place the Financial Software article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To place the Financial Software article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to place the Financial Software article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Smith)
Recommend the article (Financial Software)
To recommend the article
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to recommend the article. Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Smith)
i. Protective “Zoning” Bylaw Amendment – Referral to Planning Board
Refer the Protective “Zoning” Bylaw Amendment Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Article to the Planning Board for a Public Hearing
To refer the Protective “Zoning” Bylaw Amendment Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Article to the Planning Board for a Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to refer the Protective “Zoning” Bylaw Amendment Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Article to the Planning Board for a Public Hearing. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Dykens)
i. Consolidated Revolving Funds
Place the Consolidated Revolving Funds article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To place the Consolidated Revolving Funds article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to place the Consolidated Revolving Funds article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Dykens)
Recommend the article (Consolidated Revolving Funds)
To recommend the article
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to recommend the article. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Metters)
ii. Fix Salaries – Elected Officials (Rule of Necessity Vote Required)
Invoke the rule of necessity
To invoke the rule of necessity
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to invoke the rule of necessity. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Dykens)
iii. Rescission of Borrowing
Place the Recission of Borrowing article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To place the Recission of Borrowing article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to place the Recission of Borrowing article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Metters)
Recommend the article (Rescission of Borrowing)
To recommend the article
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to recommend the article. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Metters)
iv. Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Liability Trust Fund Appropriation
Place the Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Liability Trust Fund Appropriation article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To place the Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Liability Trust Fund Appropriation article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Stuart Smith stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to place the Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Liability Trust Fund Appropriation article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Metters)
Recommend the article (Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Liability Trust Fund Appropriation)
To recommend the article
Stuart Smith stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to recommend the article. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Metters)
v. Wood Waste Reclamation Facility Enterprise Fund
Place the Wood Waste Reclamation Facility Enterprise Fund article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To place the Wood Waste Reclamation Facility Enterprise Fund article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to place the Wood Waste Reclamation Facility Enterprise Fund article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens)
Recommend the article (Wood Waste Reclamation Facility Enterprise Fund)
To recommend the article
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to recommend the article. Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Smith)
vii. FY2026 Airport Matching Grant
Place the FY2026 Airport Matching Grant article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To place the FY2026 Airport Matching Grant article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Yes: Dykens, Metters, NicastroNo: Smith
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to place the FY2026 Airport Matching Grant article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: no Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
Recommend the article (FY2026 Airport Matching Grant)
To recommend the article
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to recommend the article. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
D. Revisit Select Board Vote on Independence Day Parade Route Change from
Rescind the previous vote of February 3, 2026 to change the route and endorse the route as it has been in past years
To rescind the previous vote of February 3, 2026 to change the route and endorse the route as it has been in past years
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to rescind the previous vote of February 3, 2026 to change the route and endorse the route as it has been in past years. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Metters)
E. Consider Special One-Day Alcohol License; Hey Joe & Jam, March 1, 2026 at 16
Grant a special one-day alcohol license for wine and malt beverages only to Andrea Towey of Hey Joe & Jam on March 8, 2026 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at 16 Seaquanset Road, West Chatham
To grant a special one-day alcohol license for wine and malt beverages only to Andrea Towey of Hey Joe & Jam on March 8, 2026 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at 16 Seaquanset Road, West Chatham
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to grant a special one-day alcohol license for wine and malt beverages only to Andrea Towey of Hey Joe & Jam on March 8, 2026 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at 16 Seaquanset Road, West Chatham. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Metters)
F. Consider Application for Junk Dealer/Collector License; Road Show Concepts, LLC
Grant a new annual junk dealer/collector license to Road Show Concepts d/b/a The Heartland Road Show
To grant a new annual junk dealer/collector license to Road Show Concepts d/b/a The Heartland Road Show
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to grant a new annual junk dealer/collector license to Road Show Concepts d/b/a The Heartland Road Show. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Metters)
G. Stepping Stones Road Housing Development (Ownership) Proposal; Proposal
Affirm the recommendation of the Proposal Evaluation Team and the decision of the Town Manager, acting as chief procurement officer, to award development rights of the property at Stepping stones...
To affirm the recommendation of the Proposal Evaluation Team and the decision of the Town Manager, acting as chief procurement officer, to award development rights of the property at Stepping stones Road to Housing Assistance Corporation (HAC) and authorize the Town Manager to establish a negotiation team and enter into negotiations for a Land Disposition Agreement with HAC
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to affirm the recommendation of the Proposal Evaluation Team and the decision of the Town Manager, acting as chief procurement officer, to award development rights of the property at Stepping stones Road to Housing Assistance Corporation (HAC) and authorize the Town Manager to establish a negotiation team and enter into negotiations for a Land Disposition Agreement with HAC. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Dykens)
H. Consider Increase to Non-Resident Beach Pass Fee
Approve the proposed increase to Non-Resident Beach Passes as outlined in the staff report with an effective date of June 1, 2026
To approve the proposed increase to Non-Resident Beach Passes as outlined in the staff report with an effective date of June 1, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to approve the proposed increase to Non-Resident Beach Passes as outlined in the staff report with an effective date of June 1, 2026. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Dykens)
I. Consider Recommendations to Revise the Open Space Committee Charge
Approve the proposed charge for the Open Space Committee with the edits recommended by staff
To approve the proposed charge for the Open Space Committee with the edits recommended by staff
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve the proposed charge for the Open Space Committee with the edits recommended by staff. Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Smith)
Adjourn
To adjourn
The roll call lists the members' names without their votes. The Town Clerk's office confirmed on October 7, 2026 (public records request #26-297) that all members voted yes.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to adjourn. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: Cory Metters: Stuart Smith: Dean Nicastro: The meeting was adjourned at 9:58 pm.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Metters)
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