MassVoter.com← Chatham Select BoardChatham Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
September 15, 2026
13 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Jeffrey Dykens was absent.
Present: Cory Metters, Randi Potash, Dean Nicastro, Stuart Smith
Absent: Jeffrey Dykens
During the meeting:
- Cory Metters stepped aside (recused) for at least one item (“Vice Chair Metters recused himself from the next item and stepped away from the dais at 6:33 pm.”).
Every vote, in order
A. August 25, 2026
Approve the minutes of August 25, 2026 as amended
To approve the minutes as amended
From the minutes
“Ms. Potash 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.” (Motion: Potash, second: Nicastro)
B. September 1, 2026
Approve the minutes of September 1, 2026 as amended
To approve the minutes as amended
From the minutes
“Ms. Potash 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.” (Motion: Potash, second: Nicastro)
A. To consider an application for a Change of Manager on the Annual All Alcoholic
Approve the change of manager on the annual all alcoholic beverages hotel license for TPG Chatham Beverage LLC d/b/a Chatham Wayside Inn from Cletus E. Panchum to Scott Mullen for the business...
To approve the change of manager on the annual all alcoholic beverages hotel license for TPG Chatham Beverage LLC d/b/a Chatham Wayside Inn from Cletus E. Panchum to Scott Mullen for the business located at 512 Main Street, Chatham
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to approve the change of manager on the annual all alcoholic beverages hotel license for TPG Chatham Beverage LLC d/b/a Chatham Wayside Inn from Cletus E. Panchum to Scott Mullen for the business located at 512 Main Street, Chatham. Second: Ms. Potash Roll Call Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Randi Potash: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Potash)
A. Review Fines and Enforcement for Individuals who Completed Court Proceedings
Authorize Town Counsel to pursue Superior Court litigation in these cases as appropriate
To authorize Town Counsel to pursue Superior Court litigation in these cases as appropriate
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to authorize Town Counsel to pursue Superior Court litigation in these cases as appropriate. Second: Ms. Potash Roll Call Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Randi Potash: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Potash)
A. Consider Special One-Day Alcohol License; EXPRESSIONS Gallery on October 3,
Grant a special one-day alcohol license to Kristen Anderson of EXPRESSIONS Gallery on October 3, 2026 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm at 578 Main Street, Chatham
To grant a special one-day alcohol license to Kristen Anderson of EXPRESSIONS Gallery on October 3, 2026 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm at 578 Main Street, Chatham
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to grant a special one-day alcohol license to Kristen Anderson of EXPRESSIONS Gallery on October 3, 2026 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm at 578 Main Street, Chatham. Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Randi Potash: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Smith)
B. Consider Special One-Day Alcohol Licenses; Chatham Chamber of Commerce and
Grant a special one-day alcohol license for wine and malt beverages only to Olivia Gundy of Cape Cod Winery on behalf of the Chatham Chamber of Commerce at the Chatham Bars Avenue Parking Lot of...
To grant a special one-day alcohol license for wine and malt beverages only to Olivia Gundy of Cape Cod Winery on behalf of the Chatham Chamber of Commerce at the Chatham Bars Avenue Parking Lot of Kate Gould Park and to Connor Gundy of Cape Cod Winery on behalf of the Chatham Chamber of Commerce at the Town Hall Parking Lot (549 Main Street), Chatham from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm on October 17, 2026
Cory Metters stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to grant a special one-day alcohol license for wine and malt beverages only to Olivia Gundy of Cape Cod Winery on behalf of the Chatham Chamber of Commerce at the Chatham Bars Avenue Parking Lot of Kate Gould Park and to Connor Gundy of Cape Cod Winery on behalf of the Chatham Chamber of Commerce at the Town Hall Parking Lot (549 Main Street), Chatham from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm on October 17, 2026. Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Randi Potash: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Smith)
Grant a special one-day alcohol license for wine and malt beverages only to Charlie Ballou of Whalers Brewing Co. on behalf of the Chatham Chamber of Commerce at the Town Hall Parking Lot (549...
To grant a special one-day alcohol license for wine and malt beverages only to Charlie Ballou of Whalers Brewing Co. on behalf of the Chatham Chamber of Commerce at the Town Hall Parking Lot (549 Main Street), Chatham from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm on October 17, 2026
Cory Metters stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to grant a special one-day alcohol license for wine and malt beverages only to Charlie Ballou of Whalers Brewing Co. on behalf of the Chatham Chamber of Commerce at the Town Hall Parking Lot (549 Main Street), Chatham from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm on October 17, 2026. Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Randi Potash: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Smith)
C. Consider Use of Town Property and Sale of Goods on Town Property; 19th Annual
Approve the use of Town property and the Sale of Goods on Town property for the 19th Annual Holiday Fair at the Chatham Community Center on Saturday November 21, 2026 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
To approve the use of Town property and the Sale of Goods on Town property for the 19th Annual Holiday Fair at the Chatham Community Center on Saturday November 21, 2026 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to approve the use of Town property and the Sale of Goods on Town property for the 19th Annual Holiday Fair at the Chatham Community Center on Saturday November 21, 2026 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Second: Ms. Potash Roll Call Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Randi Potash: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Potash)
D. Consider Acceptance of Donation for Chase Park Flagpole Flower Bed
Accept the donation from the Chatham Garden Club to reconstruct the Chase Park flagpole flower bed contingent upon a positive recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Commission
To accept the donation from the Chatham Garden Club to reconstruct the Chase Park flagpole flower bed contingent upon a positive recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Commission
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to accept the donation from the Chatham Garden Club to reconstruct the Chase Park flagpole flower bed contingent upon a positive recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Commission. Second: Ms. Potash Roll Call Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Randi Potash: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Potash)
E. License to Use Town Property (Formalize Past Authorization) – Yankee Ingenuity,
Formalize the authorization granted by the then Chatham Board of Selectmen on April 23, 1996 by approving a License to Use Town Property with the owners of 525 Main Street and authorize the Town...
To formalize the authorization granted by the then Chatham Board of Selectmen on April 23, 1996 by approving a License to Use Town Property with the owners of 525 Main Street and authorize the Town Manager to execute it with the suggested amendments including that a change of ownership would terminate the license and require application to the Select Board for a new license
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to formalize the authorization granted by the then Chatham Board of Selectmen on April 23, 1996 by approving a License to Use Town Property with the owners of 525 Main Street and authorize the Town Manager to execute it with the suggested amendments including that a change of ownership would terminate the license and require application to the Select Board for a new license. Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Randi Potash: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Smith)
G. Demonstration of CivicPlus Agenda and Meeting Management Module and
Invite MyTownGovernment to a future Select Board meeting to hear their online presentation
To invite MyTownGovernment to a future Select Board meeting to hear their online presentation
The roll call lists "Carrie Mazerolle: yes". The Town Clerk's office confirmed on October 7, 2026 (public records request #26-297) that this should have been Cory Metters.
From the minutes
“Mr. Smith made a motion to invite MyTownGovernment to a future Select Board meeting to hear their online presentation. Second: Ms. Potash Roll Call Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Randi Potash: yes Carrie Mazerolle: yes.” (Motion: Smith, second: Potash)
H. Review Draft Community Survey (Continued from 8/25/2026)
Approve the survey subject to any resolution Communications Manager Shanna Nealy makes pursuant to the Board’s discussion for publication and insertion in the tax bill
To approve the survey subject to any resolution Communications Manager Shanna Nealy makes pursuant to the Board’s discussion for publication and insertion in the tax bill
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to approve the survey subject to any resolution Communications Manager Shanna Nealy makes pursuant to the Board’s discussion for publication and insertion in the tax bill. Second: Ms. Potash Roll Call Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Randi Potash: yes Cory Metters: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Potash)
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.” (Motion: Potash, second: Nicastro)
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