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February 25, 2026
47 recorded votes, 5 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
Every vote, in order
A. February 10, 2026
Approve the minutes of February 10, 2026 as amended
To approve the minutes as amended
Yes: Dykens, Metters, Nicastro, SmithAbstained: Davis
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Shareen Davis: abstain Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Metters)
A. To consider an application to change the DBA for Uncle Tony’s LLC from d/b/a
Continue the public hearing to March 3, 2026
To continue the public hearing to March 3, 2026
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to continue the public hearing to March 3, 2026. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Metters)
B. Consider Special One-Day Alcohol License; St. Patrick’s Day Dinner on March 14,
Grant a special one-day alcohol license for wine and malt beverages only to Ron Weishaar, of Holy Redeemer, for March 14, 2026 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at 57 Highland Ave., Chatham
To grant a special one-day alcohol license for wine and malt beverages only to Ron Weishaar, of Holy Redeemer, for March 14, 2026 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at 57 Highland Ave., Chatham
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to grant a special one-day alcohol license for wine and malt beverages only to Ron Weishaar, of Holy Redeemer, for March 14, 2026 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at 57 Highland Ave., 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. Consider Monomoy Community Services Requests
Grant a special one-day for all alcoholic beverages to Theresa Malone of Monomoy Community Services for a bingo fundraiser on March 21, 2026 from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm at 251 Crowell Road, Chatham
To grant a special one-day for all alcoholic beverages to Theresa Malone of Monomoy Community Services for a bingo fundraiser on March 21, 2026 from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm at 251 Crowell Road, Chatham
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to grant a special one-day for all alcoholic beverages to Theresa Malone of Monomoy Community Services for a bingo fundraiser on March 21, 2026 from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm at 251 Crowell Road, Chatham. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
Grant permission to use Town property; permission for the possession and consumption of alcohol on Town property; a special one-day alcohol license for all alcoholic beverages to Theresa Malone...
To grant permission to use Town property; permission for the possession and consumption of alcohol on Town property; a special one-day alcohol license for all alcoholic beverages to Theresa Malone for July 3, 2026 from 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm; and a special one-day entertainment license to Theresa Malone for July 3, 2026 from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm at the Chatham Municipal Airport, 240 George Ryder Road, Chatham
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to grant permission to use Town property; permission for the possession and consumption of alcohol on Town property; a special one-day alcohol license for all alcoholic beverages to Theresa Malone for July 3, 2026 from 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm; and a special one-day entertainment license to Theresa Malone for July 3, 2026 from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm at the Chatham Municipal Airport, 240 George Ryder Road, Chatham. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
i. Historical Commission
Appoint Maura Cook as the alternate member of the Historical Commission contingent on a vacancy as of July 1, 2026
To appoint Maura Cook as the alternate member of the Historical Commission contingent on a vacancy as of July 1, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Smith made a motion to appoint Maura Cook as the alternate member of the Historical Commission contingent on a vacancy as of July 1, 2026. Second: Mr. Dykens. Chair Nicastro suggested that the second motion be withdrawn for Ms. Cook and it be recommended that it be taken up closer to June 30, should there be a vacancy at that time due to a member not seeking reappointment. Mr. Smith withdrew his motion and Mr. Dykens withdrew his second. Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Smith, second: Dykens)
ii. South Coastal Harbor Plan Committee
Appoint Robert Salter as a member of the South Coastal Harbor Plan Committee until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed
To appoint Robert Salter as a member of the South Coastal Harbor Plan Committee until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to appoint Robert Salter as a member of the South Coastal Harbor Plan Committee until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Davis)
i. Monomoy Regional Middle School Roof Massachusetts School Building
Place this article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant (Monomoy Regional Middle School Roof Massachusetts School Building)
To place this article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to place this article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Mr. Metters Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Davis)
Recommend the article (Monomoy Regional Middle School Roof Massachusetts School Building)
To recommend the article
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to recommend the article. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
ii. Monomoy Regional School District PEG Access & Cable Related Funds
Place this article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant (Monomoy Regional School District PEG Access & Cable Related Funds)
To place this article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to place this article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Second: Ms. Davis Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
Recommend the article (Monomoy Regional School District PEG Access & Cable Related Funds)
To recommend the article
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to recommend the article. Second: Ms. Davis Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
1. Community Preservation Act – Affordable Housing Trust; Stepping
Place this article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant (Community Preservation Act – Affordable Housing Trust; Stepping)
To place this article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to place this 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: Davis, second: Metters)
Recommend the article (Community Preservation Act – Affordable Housing Trust; Stepping)
To recommend the article
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to recommend the article. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
a. Assistance Resource Center (ARC)
Place the article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant (Assistance Resource Center (ARC))
To place the article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to place the article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
Recommend the article (Assistance Resource Center (ARC))
To recommend the article
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to recommend the article. 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. Lower Cape Housing Institute
Place the article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant (Lower Cape Housing Institute)
To place the article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to place the article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
Recommend the article (Lower Cape Housing Institute)
To recommend the article
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to recommend the article. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
c. 0 Meetinghouse Road Affordable Housing
Place this article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant (0 Meetinghouse Road Affordable Housing)
To place this article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to place this article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
Recommend the article (0 Meetinghouse Road Affordable Housing)
To recommend the article
Yes: Davis, DykensNo: Metters, Nicastro, Smith
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to recommend the article. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: no Stuart Smith: no Dean Nicastro: no.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
d. 1533 Main Street Affordable Housing
Place this article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant (1533 Main Street Affordable Housing)
To place this article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Yes: Davis, Dykens, Metters, NicastroNo: Smith
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to place this article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: no Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
Recommend the article (1533 Main Street Affordable Housing)
To recommend the article
Yes: Davis, DykensNo: Metters, Nicastro, Smith
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to recommend the article. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: no Stuart Smith: no Dean Nicastro: no.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
a. Exterior Restoration of Historic Harbormasters Building
Place the article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant (Exterior Restoration of Historic Harbormasters Building)
To place the article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis 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: Davis, second: Metters)
Recommend the article (Exterior Restoration of Historic Harbormasters Building)
To recommend the article
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to recommend the article. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Metters)
b. Marconi Lattice Towers Preservation & Restoration
Place the article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant (Marconi Lattice Towers Preservation & Restoration)
To place the article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis 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: Davis, second: Metters)
Recommend the article (Marconi Lattice Towers Preservation & Restoration)
To recommend the article
No: Davis, Dykens, Metters, Nicastro, Smith
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to recommend the article. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Shareen Davis: no Jeffrey Dykens: no Cory Metters: no Stuart Smith: no Dean Nicastro: no.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
c. People’s Cemetery Restoration
Place the article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant (People’s Cemetery Restoration)
To place the article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to place the article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Dykens)
Recommend the article (People’s Cemetery Restoration)
To recommend the article
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to recommend the article. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Metters)
d. Mack Monument Restoration
Place the article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant (Mack Monument Restoration)
To place the article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to place the article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
Recommend the article (Mack Monument Restoration)
To recommend the article
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to recommend the article. 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. Chatham Beach Signs
Place the article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant (Chatham Beach Signs)
To place the article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to place the article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Davis)
Recommend the article (Chatham Beach Signs)
To recommend the article
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to recommend the article. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Davis)
b. Frost Fish Creek Restoration & Revitalization
Place the article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant (Frost Fish Creek Restoration & Revitalization)
To place the article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to place the article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffry Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Davis)
Recommend the article (Frost Fish Creek Restoration & Revitalization)
To recommend the article
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to recommend the article. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffry Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Metters)
c. Mill Pond Overlook Accessibility Trail
Place this article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant (Mill Pond Overlook Accessibility Trail)
To place this article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to place this article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffry Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Metters)
Recommend this article to the 2026 Annual Town Meeting (Mill Pond Overlook Accessibility Trail)
To recommend this article to the 2026 Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to recommend this article to the 2026 Annual Town Meeting. Second: Cory Metters Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffry Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Metters)
d. Restore the Legacy of Kate Gould Park
Place this article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant (Restore the Legacy of Kate Gould Park)
To place this article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to place this article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffry Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Metters)
Recommend the article (Restore the Legacy of Kate Gould Park)
To recommend the article
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to recommend the article. Second: Mr. Metters Roll call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffry Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Metters)
5. Community Preservation Committee Administrative Budget
Place the article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant (Community Preservation Committee Administrative Budget)
To place the article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to place the article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffry Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Metters)
Recommend the article (Community Preservation Committee Administrative Budget)
To recommend the article
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to recommend the article. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffry Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Metters)
6. Community Preservation Act – Fund Appropriations (10% Reserve
Place the article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant (Community Preservation Act – Fund Appropriations (10% Reserve)
To place the article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to place the article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffry Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Davis)
Recommend the article (Community Preservation Act – Fund Appropriations (10% Reserve)
To recommend the article
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to recommend the article. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffry Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Davis)
i. Place and Vote Recommendations for FY2027 Operating and Capital
Transmit the proposed FY2027 Operating and Capital Budgets to the Finance Committee per the Town of Chatham General Bylaw (on or before March 1, 2026)
To transmit the proposed FY2027 Operating and Capital Budgets to the Finance Committee per the Town of Chatham General Bylaw (on or before March 1, 2026)
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to transmit the proposed FY2027 Operating and Capital Budgets to the Finance Committee per the Town of Chatham General Bylaw (on or before March 1, 2026). Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
Place the FY2027 Operating Budget in the amount of $47,295,970 on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant
To place the FY2027 Operating Budget in the amount of $47,295,970 on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to place the FY2027 Operating Budget in the amount of $47,295,970 on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
Recommend the article (Place and Vote Recommendations for FY2027 Operating and Capital)
To recommend the article
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to recommend the article. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
Place the FY2027 Capital Budget in the amount of $2,440,500 on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant
To place the FY2027 Capital Budget in the amount of $2,440,500 on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to place the FY2027 Capital Budget in the amount of $2,440,500 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: Dykens, second: Metters)
Recommend the article (Place and Vote Recommendations for FY2027 Operating and Capital)
To recommend the article
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to recommend the article. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
H. Town Manager’s Monthly Report – January 2026
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to adjourn. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
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