MassVoter.com← Chatham Select BoardChatham Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
May 19, 2026
9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Jeffrey Dykens, Cory Metters, Randi Potash, Dean Nicastro, Stuart Smith
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
A. May 12, 2026
Approve the minutes of May 12, 2026
To approve the minutes
Yes: Dykens, Metters, Nicastro, SmithAbstained: Potash
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to approve the minutes. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Randi Potash: abstain Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Nicastro)
A. Consider Seasonal Shellfish Closures; Muddy Creek, Champlain Creek, Mill Creek,
Approve the seasonal shellfish closures at Muddy Creek, Champlain Creek, Mill Creek, and Taylor’s Pond with an effective date of June 1, 2026
To approve the seasonal shellfish closures at Muddy Creek, Champlain Creek, Mill Creek, and Taylor’s Pond with an effective date of June 1, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to approve the seasonal shellfish closures at Muddy Creek, Champlain Creek, Mill Creek, and Taylor’s Pond with an effective date of June 1, 2026. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Randi Potash: yes Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Nicastro)
B. Consider Approval of July 2nd Entertainment and Fireworks Event – Chatham
Approve the recommendations of Chief Tavano to make the changes to the July 2 Firework event as presented
To approve the recommendations of Chief Tavano to make the changes to the July 2 Firework event as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to approve the recommendations of Chief Tavano to make the changes to the July 2 Firework event as presented. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Randi Potash: yes Cory Metter: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Metters)
Approve the license agreement with an edit on page 2, line 6 to change the word “limit” to “limited” and in line 9 to revise the word to “as”
To approve the license agreement with an edit on page 2, line 6 to change the word “limit” to “limited” and in line 9 to revise the word to “as”
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to approve the license agreement with an edit on page 2, line 6 to change the word “limit” to “limited” and in line 9 to revise the word to “as”. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Randi Potash: yes Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Metters)
Grant a special one-day entertainment license to Steve West of the Chatham Athletic Association for amplified live music on July 2, 2026 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm at Veterans Field, Chatham
To grant a special one-day entertainment license to Steve West of the Chatham Athletic Association for amplified live music on July 2, 2026 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm at Veterans Field, Chatham
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to grant a special one-day entertainment license to Steve West of the Chatham Athletic Association for amplified live music on July 2, 2026 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm at Veterans Field, Chatham. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Randi Potash yes Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Nicastro)
D. Consider Select Board Representative to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund
Nominate Randi Potash as the representative to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees
Nominate Randi Potash as the representative to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro nominated Randi Potash as the representative to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees. Second: Mr. Dykens Ms. Potash accepted the nomination. Roll Call Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Randi Potash: yes Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
Appoint Ms. Potash as the Select Board representative to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Ms. Potash as the Select Board representative to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro offered a clarifying motion to appoint Ms. Potash as the Select Board representative to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Randi Potash: yes Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Metters)
F. Consider Committee Appointments; Advisory Committees with No New
Approve the slate of candidates (attached to these minutes), with the exception of the Summer Residents Advisory Committee members both full and alternate, with the exception of Steve West
To approve the slate of candidates (attached to these minutes), with the exception of the Summer Residents Advisory Committee members both full and alternate, with the exception of Steve West
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to approve the slate of candidates (attached to these minutes), with the exception of the Summer Residents Advisory Committee members both full and alternate, with the exception of Steve West. Second: Ms. Potash Roll Call Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Randi Potash: yes Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Potash)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to adjourn. Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Randi Potash: yes Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Smith)
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