MassVoter.com← Chatham Select BoardChatham Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
August 11, 2026
12 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
During the meeting:
- Stuart Smith stepped aside (recused) for at least one item (“Mr. Smith recused himself and stepped away from the dais.”).
Every vote, in order
A. June 25, 2026
Approve the minutes of June 25, 2026
To approve the minutes
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to approve the minutes. Second: Ms. Potash Roll Call Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Randi Potash: yes Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Potash)
B. July 28, 2026
Approve the minutes of July 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: Ms. Potash Roll Call Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Randi Potash: yes Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Potash)
A. To consider, as Water & Sewer Commissioners, a request for increased sewer flow
Approve the request for 1615 Main Street for an increase in sewer flow of 59 gpd
To approve the request for 1615 Main Street for an increase in sewer flow of 59 gpd
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to approve the request for 1615 Main Street for an increase in sewer flow of 59 gpd. 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. To consider an application for a new annual entertainment license for indoor
Grant an annual entertainment license to TPG Chatham Wayside LLC d/b/a Chatham Wayside Inn at 512 Main Street, Chatham for indoor amplified live and recorded music with no musical entertainment...
To grant an annual entertainment license to TPG Chatham Wayside LLC d/b/a Chatham Wayside Inn at 512 Main Street, Chatham for indoor amplified live and recorded music with no musical entertainment activities on Fridays from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm during the Town Band Concert season
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made motion to grant an annual entertainment license to TPG Chatham Wayside LLC d/b/a Chatham Wayside Inn at 512 Main Street, Chatham for indoor amplified live and recorded music with no musical entertainment activities on Fridays from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm during the Town Band Concert season. 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 increase to the current Town of Chatham Short-Term Rental (STR)
Establish the fee for a Short-Term Rental registration or renewal at $200 for registration certificates issued for calendar year 2027 and thereafter
To establish the fee for a Short-Term Rental registration or renewal at $200 for registration certificates issued for calendar year 2027 and thereafter
Stuart Smith stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to establish the fee for a Short-Term Rental registration or renewal at $200 for registration certificates issued for calendar year 2027 and thereafter. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Randi Potash: yes Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Metters)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
Stuart Smith stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to close the public hearing. Second: Ms. Potash Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Randi Potash: yes Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Potash)
B. Consider the Use of Town Property, Request for Special One-Day Entertainment
Approve the use of Town Property and grant permission for the sale of goods on Town property for the Endeavour Foundation Beach Run and Swim to benefit the Navy SEAL Foundation on Saturday...
To approve the use of Town Property and grant permission for the sale of goods on Town property for the Endeavour Foundation Beach Run and Swim to benefit the Navy SEAL Foundation on Saturday September 12, 2026 (rain date September 13, 2026) from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm in the second lot of Harding’s Beach
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to approve the use of Town Property and grant permission for the sale of goods on Town property for the Endeavour Foundation Beach Run and Swim to benefit the Navy SEAL Foundation on Saturday September 12, 2026 (rain date September 13, 2026) from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm in the second lot of Harding’s Beach. Second: Ms. Potash Roll Call Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Randi Potash: yes Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Potash)
Grant a special one-day entertainment license to Paker Loftus for amplified recorded music and announcements on Saturday September 12, 2026 (rain date September 13, 2026) from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm...
To grant a special one-day entertainment license to Paker Loftus for amplified recorded music and announcements on Saturday September 12, 2026 (rain date September 13, 2026) from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at Harding’s Beach
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to grant a special one-day entertainment license to Paker Loftus for amplified recorded music and announcements on Saturday September 12, 2026 (rain date September 13, 2026) from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at Harding’s Beach. Second: Ms. Potash Roll Call Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Randi Potash: yes Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Potash)
Grant a special one-day alcohol license for all alcoholic beverages to Rory Nickerson of Cape Cod Mobile Mixers for Saturday September 12, 2026 (rain date September 13, 2026) from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
To grant a special one-day alcohol license for all alcoholic beverages to Rory Nickerson of Cape Cod Mobile Mixers for Saturday September 12, 2026 (rain date September 13, 2026) from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to grant a special one-day alcohol license for all alcoholic beverages to Rory Nickerson of Cape Cod Mobile Mixers for Saturday September 12, 2026 (rain date September 13, 2026) from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Second: Ms. Potash Roll Call Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Randi Potash: yes Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Potash)
C. Request to Change Existing Town Landing Special Use Permit for Andrew Buckley
Amend Mr. Buckley’s existing Special Use Permit to include the use of 90 Bridge Street
To amend Mr. Buckley’s existing Special Use Permit to include the use of 90 Bridge Street
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to amend Mr. Buckley’s existing Special Use Permit to include the use of 90 Bridge Street. Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Randi Potash: yes Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Smith)
D. Review Draft Request for Proposals (RFP) for Affordable and Attainable
Approve the RFP with the requested changes as discussed
To approve the RFP with the requested changes as discussed
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to approve the RFP with the requested changes as discussed. Second: Ms. Potash Roll call Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Randi Potash: yes Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Potash)
I. Town Counsel Services Requests for Qualifications – Interview Process and
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro 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: Nicastro, second: Potash)
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