MassVoter.com← Chatham Select BoardChatham Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
May 12, 2026
13 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
During the meeting:
- Shareen Davis stepped aside (recused) for at least one item (“Ms. Davis recused herself from the next item and stepped away from the dais.”).
Every vote, in order
A. April 21, 2026
Approve the minutes of April 21, 2026 as amended
To approve the minutes as amended
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Dykens)
B. April 28, 2026
Approve the minutes of April 28, 2026 as amended
To approve the minutes as amended
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Dykens)
C. May 5, 2026
Approve the minutes as amended
To approve the minutes as amended
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Dykens)
B. To consider a petition from NSTAR Electric d/b/a Eversource Energy to install 48’
Approve the petition as presented (To consider a petition from NSTAR Electric d/b/a Eversource Energy to install 48’)
To approve the petition as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve the petition as presented. 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. To consider the transfer of the Seasonal All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant
Grant the transfer of the seasonal all alcoholic beverages restaurant license from TPJ Chatham Group LLC d/b/a The Chatham Cut, Matthew W. Keough, Manager to Beacon and Buoy LLC d/b/a Beacon and...
To grant the transfer of the seasonal all alcoholic beverages restaurant license from TPJ Chatham Group LLC d/b/a The Chatham Cut, Matthew W. Keough, Manager to Beacon and Buoy LLC d/b/a Beacon and Buoy, Melissa Ramsey, Manager, for the business located at 1200 Main Street, Chatham
Shareen Davis stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to grant the transfer of the seasonal all alcoholic beverages restaurant license from TPJ Chatham Group LLC d/b/a The Chatham Cut, Matthew W. Keough, Manager to Beacon and Buoy LLC d/b/a Beacon and Buoy, Melissa Ramsey, Manager, for the business located at 1200 Main Street, Chatham. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Metters)
A. Consider Use of Town Roads and Property; American Lung Association 42nd Annual
Approve the consent agenda (Consider Use of Town Roads and Property; American Lung Association 42nd Annual)
To approve the consent agenda
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve the consent agenda. 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. 2026 Annual Town Meeting Follow-Up Discussion/Action Items
File the Home Rule petition in Article 34 as approved at the 2026 Annual Town Meeting
To file the Home Rule petition in Article 34 as approved at the 2026 Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to file the Home Rule petition in Article 34 as approved at the 2026 Annual Town Meeting. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
File the Home Rule petition in Article 59 as approved at the 2026 Annual Town Meeting
To file the Home Rule petition in Article 59 as approved at the 2026 Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to file the Home Rule petition in Article 59 as approved at the 2026 Annual Town Meeting. 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. Discussion on Senior Work-off Program (Agenda Item Request by Select Board
Increase the hourly rate of the Senior Tax Work-Off Program from $8.00/hour for 62.5 hours with a credit/abatement of $500 to the MA State minimum wage of $15.00/hour for 50 hours with a maximum...
To increase the hourly rate of the Senior Tax Work-Off Program from $8.00/hour for 62.5 hours with a credit/abatement of $500 to the MA State minimum wage of $15.00/hour for 50 hours with a maximum credit/abatement of $750 starting July 1, 2026 and staff draft a warrant article for the 2027 Annual Town Meeting to increase the total Senior Tax Work-Off Abatement to $2000 per household, with a limit of 20 participants per year
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to increase the hourly rate of the Senior Tax Work-Off Program from $8.00/hour for 62.5 hours with a credit/abatement of $500 to the MA State minimum wage of $15.00/hour for 50 hours with a maximum credit/abatement of $750 starting July 1, 2026 and staff draft a warrant article for the 2027 Annual Town Meeting to increase the total Senior Tax Work-Off Abatement to $2000 per household, with a limit of 20 participants per year. Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Smith)
Approve the Senior Tax Work-Off Program Guidelines as revised
To approve the Senior Tax Work-Off Program Guidelines as revised
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to approve the Senior Tax Work-Off Program Guidelines as revised. Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Smith)
C. Consider Proposed Pilot Program of Dogs Being Allowed on the Marsh Trail at
Approve a pilot program allowing leashed dogs on the Marsh Trail of Hardings Beach starting May 12, 2026 and placement of seasonal advisory signs
To approve a pilot program allowing leashed dogs on the Marsh Trail of Hardings Beach starting May 12, 2026 and placement of seasonal advisory signs
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to approve a pilot program allowing leashed dogs on the Marsh Trail of Hardings Beach starting May 12, 2026 and placement of seasonal advisory signs. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Metters)
D. Consider Committee Appointment; Cultural Council
Appoint Connie Hebert as a member of the Cultural Council until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed
To appoint Connie Hebert as a member of the Cultural Council until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to appoint Connie Hebert as a member of the Cultural Council until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Metters)
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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