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April 21, 2026
5 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
I. Executive Session – MGL Ch. 30A, §21(a)(6) to discuss strategy with respect to the
Enter executive session pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A, sec. 21(a)(6) to discuss strategy with respect to the potential acquisition of easements and land to facilitate access to the following Chatham...
To enter executive session pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A, sec. 21(a)(6) to discuss strategy with respect to the potential acquisition of easements and land to facilitate access to the following Chatham Town Landings/Water Access Sites if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the body WITH RETURN to open session: 1) Andrew Harding’s Lane, 2) Barn Hill, 3) Battlefield, 4) Bearse’s Lane, 5) Bridge Street, 6) Bridge Street East, 7) Champlain Rd., 8) Claflin, 9) Cotchpinicut, 10) Cow Yard, 11) Crows Pond 12) Eliphamet’s Lane, 13) Fish Pier, 14) Goose Pond, 15) Holway Str., 16) Little Mill Pond, 17) Mill Creek, 18) Mistover Lane, 19) Morris Island Dike, 20) Old Mill Boat Yard, 21) Oyster Pond Furlong, 22) Port Fortune, 23) Ridgevale Road South, 24) Ryder’s Cove, 25) Scatteree, 26) Sear’s Road, 27) Stage Harbor Point, 28) Strong Island, 29) Taylor’s Pond, 30) Vineyard, 31) Water Street East, 32) Water Street West, 33) White Pond
From the minutes
“Chair Nicastro made a motion to enter executive session pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A, sec. 21(a)(6) to discuss strategy with respect to the potential acquisition of easements and land to facilitate access to the following Chatham Town Landings/Water Access Sites if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the body WITH RETURN to open session: 1) Andrew Harding’s Lane, 2) Barn Hill, 3) Battlefield, 4) Bearse’s Lane, 5) Bridge Street, 6) Bridge Street East, 7) Champlain Rd., 8) Claflin, 9) Cotchpinicut, 10) Cow Yard, 11) Crows Pond 12) Eliphamet’s Lane, 13) Fish Pier, 14) Goose Pond, 15) Holway Str., 16) Little Mill Pond, 17) Mill Creek, 18) Mistover Lane, 19) Morris Island Dike, 20) Old Mill Boat Yard, 21) Oyster Pond Furlong, 22) Port Fortune, 23) Ridgevale Road South, 24) Ryder’s Cove, 25) Scatteree, 26) Sear’s Road, 27) Stage Harbor Point, 28) Strong Island, 29) Taylor’s Pond, 30) Vineyard, 31) Water Street East, 32) Water Street West, 33) White Pond Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
A. Fishermen’s Storage Area (FSA) – Discussion of License Status and Direction on
Authorize the renewal of the license of the three current licensees for a period of three-years subject to Town Counsel’s review and revision accordingly
To authorize the renewal of the license of the three current licensees for a period of three-years subject to Town Counsel’s review and revision accordingly
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to authorize the renewal of the license of the three current licensees for a period of three-years subject to Town Counsel’s review and revision accordingly. Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Smith)
i. Request for Airport Commission to Live Broadcast Meetings (Citizen
Approve the policy as presented with the addition of “or any other body at the discretion of the Select Board”
To approve the policy as presented with the addition of “or any other body at the discretion of the Select Board”
From the minutes
“Mr. Smith made a motion to approve the policy as presented with the addition of “or any other body at the discretion of the Select Board”. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Smith, second: Davis)
Pursuant to the authority just enacted by the Select Board in the previous vote, that the Airport Commission move their meetings from the small meeting room to the large meeting room of the Town...
Pursuant to the authority just enacted by the Select Board in the previous vote, that the Airport Commission move their meetings from the small meeting room to the large meeting room of the Town Office Annex and be live broadcast with remote participation available
Yes: Davis, Dykens, Metters, SmithNo: Nicastro
From the minutes
“Mr. Smith made a motion, pursuant to the authority just enacted by the Select Board in the previous vote, that the Airport Commission move their meetings from the small meeting room to the large meeting room of the Town Office Annex and be live broadcast with remote participation available. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: no The motion passed in a vote of 4-1-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Davis)
D. Discussion on Committee Reappointment Process for 2026
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to adjourn. Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Smith)
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