MassVoter.com← Chatham Select BoardChatham Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
June 9, 2026
9 recorded votes, 2 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 26, 2026
Approve the minutes of May 26, 2026
To approve the minutes
Yes: Dykens, Metters, Potash, SmithAbstained: Nicastro
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to approve the minutes. Second: Ms. Potash Roll Call Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: abstain Randi Potash: yes Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Potash)
B. June 2, 2026
Approve the minutes of June 2, 2026
To approve the minutes
Yes: Dykens, Metters, Potash, SmithAbstained: Nicastro
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to approve the minutes. Second: Ms. Potash Roll Call Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: abstain Randi Potash: yes Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Potash)
A. 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. Nicastro made a motion to approve the petition as presented. Second: Ms. Potash Roll Call Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Randi Potash: yes Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Potash)
B. Consider Request to Waive Fee for Tent Permit for Monomoy Community Services
Approve the consent agenda (Consider Request to Waive Fee for Tent Permit for Monomoy Community Services)
To approve the consent agenda
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Second: Ms. Potash Roll Call Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Randi Potash: yes Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Potash)
A. Consider Enhanced Security and Safety Measures for Chatham’s Public Beaches
Support the decision of the Chatham Park and Recreation Commission and the Chatham Police Department to amend the closing times of all Chatham public beaches from 10:00 pm to one hour before...
To support the decision of the Chatham Park and Recreation Commission and the Chatham Police Department to amend the closing times of all Chatham public beaches from 10:00 pm to one hour before sunrise to 9:00 pm to one hour before sunrise for the dates of July 2 – 5, 2026 and any other date through Labor Day 2026, if conditions dictate, as determined by the Chatham Police Department
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to support the decision of the Chatham Park and Recreation Commission and the Chatham Police Department to amend the closing times of all Chatham public beaches from 10:00 pm to one hour before sunrise to 9:00 pm to one hour before sunrise for the dates of July 2 – 5, 2026 and any other date through Labor Day 2026, if conditions dictate, as determined by the Chatham Police Department. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Randi Potash: yes Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Metters)
B. Consider Entering into Decorative Pole Attachment Agreement with Verizon New
That the Town enter into agreements with Verizon New England and Eversource Energy to place decorative attachments on select utility poles for the Independence Day Parade
That the Town enter into agreements with Verizon New England and Eversource Energy to place decorative attachments on select utility poles for the Independence Day Parade
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion that the Town enter into agreements with Verizon New England and Eversource Energy to place decorative attachments on select utility poles for the Independence Day Parade. Second: Ms. Potash Roll Call Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Randi Potash: yes Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Potash)
D. Annual Review of Town Counsel Contract/Appointment
That the Town issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Town Counsel Services with the response dates to be set at the discretion of the Town Manager and with the understanding that the Town...
That the Town issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Town Counsel Services with the response dates to be set at the discretion of the Town Manager and with the understanding that the Town will continue with Mead, Talerman, and Costa as Town Counsel during the process of obtaining, reviewing, and evaluating the RFQs
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion that the Town issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Town Counsel Services with the response dates to be set at the discretion of the Town Manager and with the understanding that the Town will continue with Mead, Talerman, and Costa as Town Counsel during the process of obtaining, reviewing, and evaluating the RFQs. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Randi Potash: yes Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Metters)
E. Consider Committee Appointment; Economic Development Advisory Committee
Appoint Peter Wildman to the Economic Development Advisory Committee until June 30, 2029 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Peter Wildman to the Economic Development Advisory Committee until June 30, 2029 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Ms. Potash made a motion to appoint Peter Wildman to the Economic Development Advisory Committee until June 30, 2029 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Randi Potash: yes Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes.” (Motion: Potash, second: Smith)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to adjourn. Second: Ms. Potash Roll Call Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Randi Potash: yes Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Potash)
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