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Chatham Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting

July 14, 2026

9 recorded votes, 4 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 30, 2026

Approve the minutes of June 30, 2026 as amended

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the minutes as amended

From the minutes

“Mr. Metter made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Randi Potash: yes Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Nicastro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

A. To consider an application for a new Seasonal All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant

Grant a Seasonal All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant license for PM, Inc. d/b/a Chatham House of Pizza, Philip Malitas, Manager, for the business located at 75 Old Harbor Road

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To grant a Seasonal All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant license for PM, Inc. d/b/a Chatham House of Pizza, Philip Malitas, Manager, for the business located at 75 Old Harbor Road

The roll call lists Dean Nicastro twice. The Town Clerk's office confirmed on October 7, 2026 (public records request #26-297) that the second listing should have been Jeffrey Dykens.

From the minutes

“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to grant a Seasonal All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant license for PM, Inc. d/b/a Chatham House of Pizza, Philip Malitas, Manager, for the business located at 75 Old Harbor Road. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Randi Potash: yes Cory Metters: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Metters)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

A. Consider Special One-Day Entertainment License; Music on the Porch with Old Exit

Approve the consent agenda (Consider Special One-Day Entertainment License; Music on the Porch with Old Exit)

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the consent agenda

The roll call lists Dean Nicastro twice. The Town Clerk's office confirmed on October 7, 2026 (public records request #26-297) that the second listing should have been Jeffrey Dykens.

From the minutes

“Mr. Metters made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Randi Potash: yes Cory Metters: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Nicastro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the consent agenda

The roll call lists Dean Nicastro twice. The Town Clerk's office confirmed on October 7, 2026 (public records request #26-297) that the second listing should have been Jeffrey Dykens.

From the minutes

“Mr. Metters made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Randi Potash: yes Cory Metters: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Nicastro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

F. Consider Request to Increase Membership on the Chatham Cultural Council

Increase the membership of the Chatham Cultural Council from seven to nine members

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To increase the membership of the Chatham Cultural Council from seven to nine members

From the minutes

“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to increase the membership of the Chatham Cultural Council from seven to nine members. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Randi Potash: yes Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Metters)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

i. Land Disposition Agreement (LDA) for the Sale and Redevelopment

Approve and execute the Land Disposition Agreement with Housing Assistance Corporation (HAC) for the sale and development of affordable and attainable ownership housing at the property at 0...

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve and execute the Land Disposition Agreement with Housing Assistance Corporation (HAC) for the sale and development of affordable and attainable ownership housing at the property at 0 Stepping Stones Road with the qualification that the number of units available for municipal and school district employees be revised to “up to six units.”

From the minutes

“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to approve and execute the Land Disposition Agreement with Housing Assistance Corporation (HAC) for the sale and development of affordable and attainable ownership housing at the property at 0 Stepping Stones Road with the qualification that the number of units available for municipal and school district employees be revised to “up to six units.” Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Randi Potash: yes Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Smith)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

ii. Letter of Support for Project Eligibility Letter Application

Approve and sign the letter of support for Housing Assistance Corporation’s (HAC) Project Eligibility Letter application to the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC)

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve and sign the letter of support for Housing Assistance Corporation’s (HAC) Project Eligibility Letter application to the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC)

From the minutes

“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to approve and sign the letter of support for Housing Assistance Corporation’s (HAC) Project Eligibility Letter application to the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC). Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Randi Potash: yes Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Metters)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

E. Consider Chatham Representatives to the Monomoy Regional Agreement

Appoint Chair Jeff Dykens as the Chatham Select Board representative and Stephen Daniel as the Chatham Finance Committee representative to the Monomoy Regional Agreement Working Group

Minutes, page 12

AppointPassed · 4–0

To appoint Chair Jeff Dykens as the Chatham Select Board representative and Stephen Daniel as the Chatham Finance Committee representative to the Monomoy Regional Agreement Working Group

Yes: Metters, Nicastro, Potash, SmithAbstained: DykensJeffrey Dykens abstained on his own appointment and voted yes for Mr. Daniel. The Town Clerk's office confirmed on October 7, 2026 (public records request #26-297) that this was voted as one motion.

From the minutes

“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to appoint Chair Jeff Dykens as the Chatham Select Board representative and Stephen Daniel as the Chatham Finance Committee representative to the Monomoy Regional Agreement Working Group. Second: Ms. Potash Roll Call Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Randi Potash: yes Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: Abstained from voting on his appointment; yes for Mr. Daniel.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Potash)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 13

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

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