MassVoter.com← Chatham Select BoardChatham Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
April 7, 2026
14 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
Every vote, in order
A. March 17, 2026
Approve the minutes of March 17, 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 31, 2026
Approve the minutes of March 31, 2026 as amended
To approve the minutes as amended
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. 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. To Consider a request for new annual entertainment license for indoor live and
Grant an annual entertainment license to Hemm Fam LLC d/b/a Chatham Moods, 1617 Main Street, for indoor live and recorded music
To grant an annual entertainment license to Hemm Fam LLC d/b/a Chatham Moods, 1617 Main Street, for indoor live and recorded music
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to grant an annual entertainment license to Hemm Fam LLC d/b/a Chatham Moods, 1617 Main Street, for indoor live and recorded music. 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. To Consider a petition from NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy to
Approve the petition as presented (To Consider a petition from NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy to)
To approve the petition as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to approve the petition as presented. Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Smith)
C. To consider a petition from Verizon New England, Inc. to install one (1) new pole
Continue to April 28, 2026
To continue to April 28, 2026
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to continue to April 28, 2026 Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
B. Consider Use of Town Roads and Special One-Day Entertainment License; 8th
Approve the consent agenda as presented (Consider Use of Town Roads and Special One-Day Entertainment License; 8th)
To approve the consent agenda as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Smith made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Smith, second: Dykens)
A. Consider Sale of Goods on Town Property; Addition of Food Truck to Previously
Approve the request to add a food truck to the Chatham Garden Club Annual Plant Sale
To approve the request to add a food truck to the Chatham Garden Club Annual Plant Sale
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve the request to add a food truck to the Chatham Garden Club Annual Plant Sale. Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Smith)
B. Consider Stepping Stones Road Right of Entry and License Agreement
Approve the right of entry and license agreement with the discussed amendments for the property at 0 Stepping Stones Road for the purposes of due diligence and pre-development activities by...
To approve the right of entry and license agreement with the discussed amendments for the property at 0 Stepping Stones Road for the purposes of due diligence and pre-development activities by Housing Assistance Corporation (HAC) and authorize the Select Board Chair to sign on behalf of the Select Board
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve the right of entry and license agreement with the discussed amendments for the property at 0 Stepping Stones Road for the purposes of due diligence and pre-development activities by Housing Assistance Corporation (HAC) and authorize the Select Board Chair to sign on behalf of the Select Board Second: Ms. Davis Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
D. Consider Commission Appointment; Barnstable County Human Rights
Appoint Karen McPherson as the Town of Chatham liaison to the Barnstable County Human Rights Advisory Commission until June 30, 2029 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed
To appoint Karen McPherson as the Town of Chatham liaison to the Barnstable County Human Rights Advisory Commission until June 30, 2029 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to appoint Karen McPherson as the Town of Chatham liaison to the Barnstable County Human Rights Advisory Commission until June 30, 2029 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: Dykens, second: Davis)
C. Design Guidelines Draft – 127 Old Harbor Road
Establish the design guidelines with the number of buildings to include 2-3 buildings
To establish the design guidelines with the number of buildings to include 2-3 buildings
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to establish the design guidelines with the number of buildings to include 2-3 buildings. Second: Ms. Davis Meredith Fry, Chatham and Chair of Parks and Recreation Commission, stated that the Board should carefully consider the number of buildings and do its best to stay true to the wishes of the donor. She also spoke about the need to ensure that the property fit into the neighborhood and offered opportunities for families to reside there. Carol Gordon, Chatham, asked if there had been a public hearing on the design guidelines and asked if the public would be able to review final designs and allowed to comment on them. Chair Nicastro stated that it would be a public process. Brian Phillips, Chatham, asked if the abutters and neighbors had submitted any additional comments and was told that no additional correspondence had been received to date. The Chair called for a vote. Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
Accept the design guidelines of four to six units
To accept the design guidelines of four to six units
Yes: Davis, Dykens, Metters, NicastroNo: Smith
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to accept the design guidelines of four to six units. Second: Mr. Dykens It was stated that the Board voted unanimously to adopt the Goals and Objectives around increasing affordable and attainable housing in the Town. Moving forward with four to six units would help further that goal. Elaine Gibbs, Chatham, stated that the Board needs to remember that they fought to maintain the will of Kate Gould for Kate Gould Park and should do the same for Mrs. Ellis’ wishes for the use of this property. Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: no Dean Nicastro: yes The motion passed 4-1-0.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
Include “encouragement of the remodeling, renovation, or rebuilding of the Ellis house” in the guidelines
To include “encouragement of the remodeling, renovation, or rebuilding of the Ellis house” in the guidelines
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to include “encouragement of the remodeling, renovation, or rebuilding of the Ellis house” in the guidelines. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
That that Director McPherson would work with Utile to finalize the design guidelines and come back to the Select Board for final approval
That that Director McPherson would work with Utile to finalize the design guidelines and come back to the Select Board for final approval
Yes: Davis, Metters, Nicastro, SmithJeffrey Dykens is not listed in this roll call.
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion that that Director McPherson would work with Utile to finalize the design guidelines and come back to the Select Board for final approval. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykesn: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
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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