MassVoter.com← Chatham Select BoardChatham Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
March 17, 2026
12 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. Consider Seasonal Liquor License Renewals
Approve the seasonal liquor license renewals as recommended
To approve the seasonal liquor license renewals as recommended
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve the seasonal liquor license renewals as recommended. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Metters)
v. Citizen Petition Article Submitted by S. Taylor - Reduce Tax-Deferred
Recommend the article (Citizen Petition Article Submitted by S. Taylor - Reduce Tax-Deferred)
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)
vi. Citizen Petition Article Submitted by S. Taylor - Consolidation of Tax-Title
Recommend the article (Citizen Petition Article Submitted by S. Taylor - Consolidation of Tax-Title)
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)
i. Zoning Bylaw Amendment – Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) Bylaw
Place the article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant (Zoning Bylaw Amendment – Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) Bylaw)
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. 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 (Zoning Bylaw Amendment – Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) Bylaw)
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)
ii. Budget Transfers for Storm-Related Expenses
Place the article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant (Budget Transfers for Storm-Related Expenses)
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 (Budget Transfers for Storm-Related Expenses)
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)
iii. Acceptance of Bequest from the Estate of Priscilla Ford for the Property
Place the article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant with the struck language retained
To place the article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant with the struck language retained
From the minutes
“Mr. Smith made a motion to place the article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant with the struck language retained. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Smith, second: Dykens)
Recommend the article (Acceptance of Bequest from the Estate of Priscilla Ford for the Property)
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)
iv. Citizen Petition Article Submitted by C. Wray - New Bylaw: Regulatory
Recommend the article (Citizen Petition Article Submitted by C. Wray - New Bylaw: Regulatory)
To recommend the article
No: Davis, Dykens, Metters, Nicastro, Smith
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to recommend the article. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Shareen Davis: no Jeffrey Dykens: no Cory Metters: no Stuart Smith: no Dean Nicastro: no.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Metters)
C. Discussion of a Potential Academic Research Collaborative at Ryder’s Cove /
Formalize the creation of a Select Board working group, named the Chatham Academic Research Collaborative Working Group, comprised of the individuals who were involved previously, with the...
To formalize the creation of a Select Board working group, named the Chatham Academic Research Collaborative Working Group, comprised of the individuals who were involved previously, with the addition of current Director of Natural Resources Greg Berman and with the understanding that if additional names are proposed, they can be added to the group
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to formalize the creation of a Select Board working group, named the Chatham Academic Research Collaborative Working Group, comprised of the individuals who were involved previously, with the addition of current Director of Natural Resources Greg Berman and with the understanding that if additional names are proposed, they can be added to the group. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
D. Review and Analysis of Factors Causing the Implementation of a Residential
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to adjourn the meeting. 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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