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August 25, 2026
13 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
Minutes – August 11, 2026
Approve the minutes of August 11, 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)
Public Hearing – To consider the petition from NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy to install one (1) new…
Approve the petitions as presented – To consider the petition from NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy to install one (1) new FO Pole 7/14A with Anchor & Guy on Crows Pond Road +/-
To approve the petitions as presented.
From the minutes
“Ms. Potash made a motion to approve the petitions as presented. Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Randi Potash: yes Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes.” (Motion: Potash, second: Smith)
Public Hearing – Acting under the authority granted them by the acceptance of Article 16 of the Annual Town Meeting…
Uphold the Shellfish Constable’s denial of the permit
To uphold the Shellfish Constable’s denial of the permit.
From the minutes
“Mr. Smith made a motion to uphold the Shellfish Constable’s denial of the permit. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Randi Potash: yes Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes.” (Motion: Smith, second: Dykens)
Public Hearing – To consider applications for a Change of Manager on the two (2) Annual All
Approve the change of manager on the two (2) Annual All Alcoholic Beverages Hotel Licenses for CBI Operations LLC d/b/a Chatham Bars Inn from Shaun Linehan to Philip Amidon for the business located…
To approve the change of manager on the two (2) Annual All Alcoholic Beverages Hotel Licenses for CBI Operations LLC d/b/a Chatham Bars Inn from Shaun Linehan to Philip Amidon for the business located at 297 and 286 Shore Road, Chatham.
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to approve the change of manager on the two (2) Annual All Alcoholic Beverages Hotel Licenses for CBI Operations LLC d/b/a Chatham Bars Inn from Shaun Linehan to Philip Amidon for the business located at 297 and 286 Shore Road, Chatham. Second: Ms. Potash Roll Call Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Randi Potash: yes Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Potash)
Public Hearing – To consider the following:
Approve the recommendation of the Traffic Safety Committee to place no parking signs on the south side of Bay Lane as presented
To approve the recommendation of the Traffic Safety Committee to place no parking signs on the south side of Bay Lane as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Smith made a motion to approve the recommendation of the Traffic Safety Committee to place no parking signs on the south side of Bay Lane as presented. Second: Ms. Potash Roll Call Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Randi Potash: yes Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes.” (Motion: Smith, second: Potash)
Approve moving the “No Parking” signs as recommended by the Traffic Safety Committee
To approve moving the “No Parking” signs as recommended by the Traffic Safety Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Smith made a motion to approve moving the “No Parking” signs as recommended by the Traffic Safety Committee. Second: Ms. Potash Roll Call Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Randi Potash: yes Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes.” (Motion: Smith, second: Potash)
Continue the public hearing for Bell Road until September 29, 2026 at 5:30 pm
To continue the public hearing for Bell Road until September 29, 2026 at 5:30 pm.
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to continue the public hearing for Bell Road until September 29, 2026 at 5:30 pm. Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Randi Potash: yes Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Smith)
Consent Agenda – Consider Use of Town Property; Employee Recognition Event, Harding’s Beach
Approve the consent agenda less item B – Consider Use of Town Property; Employee Recognition Event, Harding’s Beach
To approve the consent agenda less item B.
Stuart Smith recused and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to approve the consent agenda less item B. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Dean Nicastro: yes Randi Potash: yes Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Metters)
Approve Consent Agenda Item B – Proclamation of National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
To approve Consent Agenda Item B – Proclamation of National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to approve Consent Agenda Item B – Proclamation of National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Second: Ms. Potash Roll Call Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Randi Potash: yes Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Potash)
Business Agenda – Discussion of the Recent Coast Guard Removal of the Beacon from Chatham
Authorize the drafting of a letter to the legislative representatives, copying the US Coast Guard, substantially consistent with the information presented, requesting confirmation of Chatham Light’s…
To authorize the drafting of a letter to the legislative representatives, copying the US Coast Guard, substantially consistent with the information presented, requesting confirmation of Chatham Light’s approved and installed specifications, a collaborative operational review of offshore and nearshore visibility, evaluation of corrective options, if warranted, and preservation of the removed DCB 2240 beacon pending completion of the review.
From the minutes
“Ms. Potash made a motion to authorize the drafting of a letter to the legislative representatives, copying the US Coast Guard, substantially consistent with the information presented, requesting confirmation of Chatham Light’s approved and installed specifications, a collaborative operational review of offshore and nearshore visibility, evaluation of corrective options, if warranted, and preservation of the removed DCB 2240 beacon pending completion of the review. Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Randi Potash: yes Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes.” (Motion: Potash, second: Smith)
Business Agenda – Consider Recommended Prohibition of Large Events on North Beach and North Beach Island
Endorse a policy prohibiting large private events on the Chatham portion of North Beach/Nauset Beach and on North Beach Island and to ask staff to look into how to restrict access to North Beach…
To endorse a policy prohibiting large private events on the Chatham portion of North Beach/Nauset Beach and on North Beach Island and to ask staff to look into how to restrict access to North Beach Island during those times, such as 4th of July, when those events are likely to take place and the Town allows for transportation of people from Town property.
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to endorse a policy prohibiting large private events on the Chatham portion of North Beach/Nauset Beach and on North Beach Island and to ask staff to look into how to restrict access to North Beach Island during those times, such as 4th of July, when those events are likely to take place and the Town allows for transportation of people from Town property. Second: Ms. Potash Roll Call Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Randi Potash: yes Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Potash)
Business Agenda – Review Proposed Community Survey (Continued from 7/28/2026)
Staff incorporate the suggested staff edits into the survey and return it to the Board for final review and approval and include the Select Board edits that were outlined during discussion
That staff incorporate the suggested staff edits into the survey and return it to the Board for final review and approval and include the Select Board edits that were outlined during discussion.
From the minutes
“Mr. Smith made a motion that staff incorporate the suggested staff edits into the survey and return it to the Board for final review and approval and include the Select Board edits that were outlined during discussion. Second: Ms. Potash Roll Call Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Randi Potash: yes Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes.” (Motion: Smith, second: Potash)
Business Agenda – Town Manager’s Monthly Report – July 2026
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“Ms. Potash made a motion to adjourn. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Randi Potash: yes Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes.” (Motion: Potash, second: Nicastro)
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