MassVoter.com← Chatham Select BoardChatham Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
March 3, 2026
15 recorded votes, 1 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. To consider an application to change the DBA for Uncle Tony’s LLC from d/b/a
Approve the change of the DBA for Uncle Tony’s LLC from d/b/a Knot’s Landing Bar & Grill to d/b/a TK’s Sports Bar for the business located at 1077 Main Street, Chatham
To approve the change of the DBA for Uncle Tony’s LLC from d/b/a Knot’s Landing Bar & Grill to d/b/a TK’s Sports Bar for the business located at 1077 Main Street, Chatham
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve the change of the DBA for Uncle Tony’s LLC from d/b/a Knot’s Landing Bar & Grill to d/b/a TK’s Sports Bar for the business located at 1077 Main Street, Chatham. 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. To consider increases to the current list of Town of Chatham Transfer Station fees
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 Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Dykens)
Stating that non-resident users of the Transfer Station be charged a rate of three times what the resident might be charged
Stating that non-resident users of the Transfer Station be charged a rate of three times what the resident might be charged
From the minutes
“Mr. Smith offered an amendment stating that non-resident users of the Transfer Station be charged a rate of three times what the resident might be charged. There was discussion as to whether the amendment was beyond the scope of the public hearing. The public hearing as posted, allowed for the vote on increasing the rates as proposed. A new public hearing would need to be held in order to propose the higher rates for non-residents versus residents. Mr. Milley spoke about out-of-Town haulers using the Transfer Station, and expressed his support of the phased in approach. Mr. Nickerson expressed a preference for the phased approach. The motion made by Mr. Dykens and amended by Mr. Metters was called to a vote. Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Smith)
Exclude fire extinguishers
To exclude fire extinguishers
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters offered an amendment to exclude fire extinguishers. Second: Mr. Dykens Kim Burcin, Chatham, asked that the Select Board clarify what is meant by resident and non-resident. It was stated that some fees in Town are assessed for residents and non-resident property owners, which is where the distinction applies. It was stated that Town Counsel would be consulted to discuss if it was possible to have different rates. Mr. Hallgren was in favor of fire extinguishers being removed from the fee schedule. The motion made by Mr. Dykens and amended by Mr. Metters was called to a vote. Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Dykens)
B. Consider Request to Use Town Property; Castleberry Fairs on July 11 – 12, August
Approve the consent agenda (Consider Request to Use Town Property; Castleberry Fairs on July 11 – 12, August)
To approve the consent agenda
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to approve the consent agenda. 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. Town Manager Appointment Extension and Amendment to Employment
Approve an appointment extension for July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2031 for Jill R. Goldsmith as Town Manager and; approve the Amendment to the Town Manager Employment Agreement dated December 6, 2022
That the Select Board vote to approve an appointment extension for July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2031 for Jill R. Goldsmith as Town Manager and; approve the Amendment to the Town Manager Employment Agreement dated December 6, 2022
Yes: Davis, Dykens, NicastroNo: SmithAbstained: Metters
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion that the Select Board vote to approve an appointment extension for July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2031 for Jill R. Goldsmith as Town Manager and; approve the Amendment to the Town Manager Employment Agreement dated December 6, 2022. Second: Mr. Dykens It was stated that Labor Counsel was not present at the executive sessions. Chair Nicastro and Vice Chair Dykens met with Labor Counsel to review the amendment and it was stated that Labor Counsel does not represent the Town Manager. Labor Counsel’s proposed changes to the amendment were clarified with input from Chair Nicastro and Vice Chair Dykens but he was not in attendance at the executive sessions. Labor Counsel did state that it is advantageous to review Town Manager agreements a full year ahead, which would be June. While the Select Board may be taking this up earlier than the norm, some members of the Board stated they were not concerned about the timing of the review and discussion and stated that considering this item at this time reinforces a commitment to stable, professional governance. The motion made by Chair Nicastro and seconded by Vice Chair Dykens was called to a vote. Roll Call: Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: abstain Stuart Smith: no Dean Nicastro: yes The motion passed in a vote of 3-1-1.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
i. Overlay Funding for Real Estate Exemption
Place the article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant (Overlay Funding for Real Estate Exemption)
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 (Overlay Funding for Real Estate Exemption)
To recommend the article
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to recommend the article. Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Smith)
1. Clause 22G – Property; Exemptions (BRAVE Act)
Place the article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant (Clause 22G – Property; Exemptions (BRAVE Act))
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: Mr. Smith Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Smith)
Recommend the article (Clause 22G – Property; Exemptions (BRAVE Act))
To recommend the article
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to recommend the article. Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Smith)
3. Clause 22J – Property; Exemptions (HERO Act)
Place the article for Clause 22I and the article for Clause 22J on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To place the article for Clause 22I and the article for Clause 22J on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to place the article for Clause 22I and the article for Clause 22J on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Smith)
Recommend the two articles (Clause 22J – Property; Exemptions (HERO Act))
To recommend the two articles
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to recommend the two articles. Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Smith)
iii. Boston Gas Company Easement; 128 Training Field Road
Place the article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant (Boston Gas Company Easement; 128 Training Field Road)
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 (Boston Gas Company Easement; 128 Training Field Road)
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)
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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