MassVoter.com← Chatham Select BoardChatham Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
March 24, 2026
13 recorded votes, 2 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 (“Chair Nicastro and Mr. Metters recused themselves from this item and stepped away from the dais at 6:12 pm.”).
- Dean Nicastro stepped aside (recused) for at least one item (“Chair Nicastro and Mr. Metters recused themselves from this item and stepped away from the dais at 6:12 pm.”).
- Stuart Smith stepped aside (recused) for at least one item (“Clerk Stuart Smith recused himself from this item and stepped away from the dais at 7:01 pm.”).
Every vote, in order
A. March 3, 2026
Approve the minutes of March 3, 2026 as amended
To approve the minutes as amended
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. 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. March 10, 2026
Approve the minutes of March 10, 2026 as amended
To approve the minutes as amended
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Metters)
A. To Consider a petition from Verizon New England, Inc. to install one (1) new pole
Continue the public hearing to April 7, 2026
To continue the public hearing to April 7, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to continue the public hearing to April 7, 2026. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Dykens)
A. 2026 Annual Town Meeting Article Review; Vote to Place and Recommend
Place the article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant (2026 Annual Town Meeting Article Review; Vote to Place and Recommend)
To place the article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Smith 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: Smith, second: Davis)
Recommend the article (2026 Annual Town Meeting Article Review; Vote to Place and Recommend)
To recommend the article
From the minutes
“Mr. Smith 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: Smith, second: Davis)
ii. Monomoy Regional School District Operating Budget/Assessment FY2027
Place the article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant (Monomoy Regional School District Operating Budget/Assessment FY2027)
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 (Monomoy Regional School District Operating Budget/Assessment FY2027)
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)
iii. Citizen Petition Article Submitted by G. Hicks – Consider Amendment to
Recommend the article (Citizen Petition Article Submitted by G. Hicks – Consider Amendment to)
To recommend the article
Cory Metters stepped aside (recused). Dean Nicastro stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to recommend the article. Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Stuart Smith: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Smith)
iv. Citizen Petition Article Submitted by B. Phillips – Acceptance of Local
Recommend the article (Citizen Petition Article Submitted by B. Phillips – Acceptance of Local)
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)
B. Annual Town Meeting of May 11, 2026; Vote to Close and Sign Warrant
Close the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant and authorized the use of electronic signatures
To close the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant and authorized the use of electronic signatures
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to close the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant and authorized the use of electronic signatures. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
C. Consider Special One-Day Alcohol License; Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen’s
Grant Brigid Krug of the Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen’s Alliance a special one-day alcohol license for wine and malt beverages on April 1, 2026 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at 1566 Main Street, Chatham
To grant Brigid Krug of the Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen’s Alliance a special one-day alcohol license for wine and malt beverages on April 1, 2026 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at 1566 Main Street, Chatham
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to grant Brigid Krug of the Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen’s Alliance a special one-day alcohol license for wine and malt beverages on April 1, 2026 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at 1566 Main Street, Chatham. Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Smith)
E. Discussion of Short-Term Rental Policy/Regulation (Select Board Agenda Item
That the Board of Health consider aligning the Short- Term Rental Registration Certificate term with the calendar year and adjusting the STR fee to $200 to cover program administration costs
That the Board of Health consider aligning the Short- Term Rental Registration Certificate term with the calendar year and adjusting the STR fee to $200 to cover program administration costs
Stuart Smith stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion that the Board of Health consider aligning the Short- Term Rental Registration Certificate term with the calendar year and adjusting the STR fee to $200 to cover program administration costs. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
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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