MassVoter.com← Chatham Select BoardChatham Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
September 1, 2026
8 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
Public Hearing – Fiscal Year 2027 Tax (Rate) Classification Hearing
The Select Board continue to tax all classes at the same rate by adopting a factor of “1”, grant the Residential Tax Exemption for Fiscal Year 2027 at 20%, and reject the open space discount and…
That the Select Board continue to tax all classes at the same rate by adopting a factor of “1”, grant the Residential Tax Exemption for Fiscal Year 2027 at 20%, and reject the open space discount and small commercial exemption.
Yes: Dykens, Nicastro, Potash, SmithNo: MettersThe roll call spells Dean Nicastro’s name “Nicatro”; The Town Clerk's office confirmed on October 7, 2026 (public records request #26-297) that this was just a typo.
From the minutes
“Mr. Smith made a motion that the Select Board continue to tax all classes at the same rate by adopting a factor of “1”, grant the Residential Tax Exemption for Fiscal Year 2027 at 20%, and reject the open space discount and small commercial exemption. Second: Ms. Potash Roll Call Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicatro: yes Randi Potash: yes Cory Metters: no Jeffrey Dykens: yes The motion passed in a vote of 4-1-0..” (Motion: Smith, second: Potash)
Business Agenda – Consider the Recommendations from the Water & Sewer Advisory Committee on the Enforcement of Water…
Endorse the matrix as a continuing tool of guidance for the Select Board and specifically endorsing the categories of fines and directing the Water & Sewer Advisory Committee to follow-up as needed…
To endorse the matrix as a continuing tool of guidance for the Select Board and specifically endorsing the categories of fines and directing the Water & Sewer Advisory Committee to follow-up as needed and accommodate the change in fine gradations for level 3 and 4 so that the second offense is $200 in each case and the third offense is $300 in each case.
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to endorse the matrix as a continuing tool of guidance for the Select Board and specifically endorsing the categories of fines and directing the Water & Sewer Advisory Committee to follow-up as needed and accommodate the change in fine gradations for level 3 and 4 so that the second offense is $200 in each case and the third offense is $300 in each case. 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 of Communication of Notifications to Select Board (Select Board Agenda Item request by S.…
The Select Board adopt this as a Select Board policy with the suggested edits incorporated
That the Select Board adopt this as a Select Board policy with the suggested edits incorporated.
From the minutes
“Mr. Smith made a motion that the Select Board adopt this as a Select Board policy with the suggested edits incorporated. 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 – Committee Appointments
Appoint Elizabeth Pease to the Chatham Housing Authority until the next Annual Town Election in May 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Elizabeth Pease to the Chatham Housing Authority until the next Annual Town Election in May 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Smith made a motion to appoint Elizabeth Pease to the Chatham Housing Authority until the next Annual Town Election in May 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Randi Potash: yes Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes.” (Motion: Smith, second: Dykens)
Appoint John Giorgio to the Conservation Commission until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint John Giorgio to the Conservation Commission until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to appoint John Giorgio to the Conservation Commission until June 30, 2028 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Randi Potash: yes Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Nicastro)
Appoint Christopher Roy to the Railroad Museum Committee until June 30, 2029 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Christopher Roy to the Railroad Museum Committee until June 30, 2029 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to appoint Christopher Roy to the Railroad Museum 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)
Appoint Allen Bonde as a member of the Cultural Council until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Allen Bonde as a member of the Cultural Council until June 30, 2027 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to appoint Allen Bonde as a member of the Cultural Council until June 30, 2027 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: Metters, second: Potash)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to adjourn the meeting. 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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