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June 16, 2026
17 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. June 9, 2026
Approve the minutes of June 9, 2026
To approve the minutes
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to approve the minutes. Second: Ms. Potash Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Stuart Smith: yes Randi Potash: yes Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Potash)
A. To consider an application for a new annual entertainment license for outdoor
Grant a new annual entertainment license for acoustic music with no amplification or amplified microphone on Thursday nights from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at The Chatham Inn
To grant a new annual entertainment license for acoustic music with no amplification or amplified microphone on Thursday nights from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at The Chatham Inn
From the minutes
“Ms. Potash made a motion to grant a new annual entertainment license for acoustic music with no amplification or amplified microphone on Thursday nights from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at The Chatham Inn. Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Randi Potash: yes Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes.” (Motion: Potash, second: Smith)
B. To consider an application from This is my Jam LLC d/b/a Hey Joe and Jam, for a
Continue the public hearing to June 30, 2026
To continue the public hearing to June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to continue the public hearing to June 30, 2026. Second: Ms. Potash Roll Call Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Randi Potash: yes Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Potash)
C. To consider an application for a new annual entertainment license for outdoor live
Continue the public hearing to June 30, 2026
To continue the public hearing to June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to continue the public hearing to June 30, 2026. Second: Roll Call Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Randi Potash: yes Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes.” (Motion: Metters)
A. Award – General Obligation Loan
Award the $8,780,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2026 Bonds dated June 25, 2026 (the “Bonds”) to Fidelity Capital Markets, in accordance with the terms set forth in the attached...
To award the $8,780,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2026 Bonds dated June 25, 2026 (the “Bonds”) to Fidelity Capital Markets, in accordance with the terms set forth in the attached bid and notice of sale, relating to the Bonds, and as detailed in the attached “Vote of the Select Board”
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to award the $8,780,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2026 Bonds dated June 25, 2026 (the “Bonds”) to Fidelity Capital Markets, in accordance with the terms set forth in the attached bid and notice of sale, relating to the Bonds, and as detailed in the attached “Vote of the Select Board”. Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Randi Potash: yes Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Smith)
B. Consider FY2027 Orleans Adult Supportive Day Memorandum of Agreement
Approve and sign the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Chatham and the Town of Orleans for the Orleans COA Adult Supportive Day Program
To approve and sign the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Chatham and the Town of Orleans for the Orleans COA Adult Supportive Day Program
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to approve and sign the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Chatham and the Town of Orleans for the Orleans COA Adult Supportive Day Program. Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Randi Potash: yes Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Smith)
D. 90 Bridge Street - Budget update, Bid report for the 90 BRIDGE STREET
Authorize the Town Manager to execute a contract with Dura-Tech Industrial & Marine Limited for the 90 Bridge Street Redevelopment – Shellfish Propagation Equipment project, in the amount of...
To authorize the Town Manager to execute a contract with Dura-Tech Industrial & Marine Limited for the 90 Bridge Street Redevelopment – Shellfish Propagation Equipment project, in the amount of $510,055.00 representing the total Base Bid
From the minutes
“Ms. Potash made a motion to authorize the Town Manager to execute a contract with Dura-Tech Industrial & Marine Limited for the 90 Bridge Street Redevelopment – Shellfish Propagation Equipment project, in the amount of $510,055.00 representing the total Base Bid. Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Randi Potash: yes Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes.” (Motion: Potash, second: Smith)
F. Consider Committee Appointments/Reappointments
Appoint the slate of candidates as presented for reappointment through June 30, 2029 for full member seats and through June 30, 2027 for alternate/associate member seats unless sooner revoked or a...
To appoint the slate of candidates as presented for reappointment through June 30, 2029 for full member seats and through June 30, 2027 for alternate/associate member seats unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Ms. Potash made a motion to appoint the slate of candidates as presented for reappointment through June 30, 2029 for full member seats and through June 30, 2027 for alternate/associate member seats 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: Potash, second: Metters)
Appoint Lee Gatewood as a member of the Airport Commission until June 30, 2029 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Lee Gatewood as a member of the Airport Commission until June 30, 2029 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Ms. Potash made a motion to appoint Lee Gatewood as a member of the Airport Commission 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)
Appoint Robert B. Franz as a member of the Board of Assessors until June 30, 2029 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Robert B. Franz as a member of the Board of Assessors until June 30, 2029 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to appoint Robert B. Franz as a member of the Board of Assessors 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: Nicastro, second: Smith)
Appoint Griffin Lloyd as a member of the Board of Health until June 30, 2029 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Griffin Lloyd as a member of the Board of Health until June 30, 2029 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
Yes: Dykens, Metters, Nicastro, SmithAbstained: Potash
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to appoint Griffin Lloyd as a member of the Board of Health 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: abstain Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Smith)
Appoint Tom Beaver as a member of the Council on Aging Board of Directors until June 30, 2029 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Tom Beaver as a member of the Council on Aging Board of Directors until June 30, 2029 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Ms. Potash made a motion to appoint Tom Beaver as a member of the Council on Aging Board of Directors 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)
Appoint Morgan White as a member of the Energy and Climate Action Committee until June 30, 2029 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Morgan White as a member of the Energy and Climate Action Committee until June 30, 2029 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Ms. Potash made a motion to appoint Morgan White as a member of the Energy and Climate Action 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)
Appoint Maura Cook as an alternate member of the Historical Commission until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Maura Cook as an alternate member of the Historical Commission until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Ms. Potash made a motion to appoint Maura Cook as an alternate member of the Historical Commission until June 30, 2027 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)
Appoint Bruce Bogardus as a member of the Water and Sewer Advisory Committee until June 30, 2029 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Bruce Bogardus as a member of the Water and Sewer Advisory Committee until June 30, 2029 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to appoint Bruce Bogardus as a member of the Water and Sewer Advisory Committee until June 30, 2029 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: Dykens, second: Metters)
Appoint Debbie Aikman as a member of the Water and Sewer Advisory Committee until June 30, 2029 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Debbie Aikman as a member of the Water and Sewer Advisory Committee until June 30, 2029 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to appoint Debbie Aikman as a member of the Water and Sewer Advisory Committee until June 30, 2029 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Ms. Potash Roll Call Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Randi Potash: yes Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Potash)
VII. Executive Session – MGL Ch. 30A, §21(6) – To consider the purchase, exchange, lease,
Enter executive session under MGL Ch. 30A, §21(6) – To consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property (231 & 243 Crowell Road; 31 Meetinghouse Road; 0 Taylors Pond Road), if the...
To enter executive session under MGL Ch. 30A, §21(6) – To consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property (231 & 243 Crowell Road; 31 Meetinghouse Road; 0 Taylors Pond Road), if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the governmental body with NO RETURN to open session
From the minutes
“Ms. Potash made a motion to enter executive session under MGL Ch. 30A, §21(6) – To consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property (231 & 243 Crowell Road; 31 Meetinghouse Road; 0 Taylors Pond Road), if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the governmental body with NO RETURN to open session. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Randi Potash: yes Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes.” (Motion: Potash, second: Metters)
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