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Dean Nicastro
Elected townwide · 10 terms in this record
Dean P. Nicastro
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2026–2027 Board
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- Counted from the official minutes, for 2026–2027 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Nicastro as present or absent at the start.
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Attendance
At the start of 11 of 13 Select Board meetings in 2026–2027 Board.
Missed
- Jun 2, 2026 · Regular: Absent
- May 26, 2026 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (13)
- Sep 15, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Sep 1, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Aug 25, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Aug 11, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jul 28, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jul 14, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 25, 2026 · Joint: Present
- Jun 16, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 9, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 2, 2026 · Regular: Absent
- May 26, 2026 · Regular: Absent
- May 19, 2026 · Regular: Present
- May 15, 2026 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2026–2027 Board
Sep 15Grant a special one-day alcohol license for wine and…Motion: to grant a special one-day alcohol license for wine and malt…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Nicastro: Yes
September 15, 2026: 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…
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
Voted: Yes
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)
Sep 15Grant a special one-day alcohol license for wine and…Motion: to grant a special one-day alcohol license for wine and malt…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Nicastro: Yes
September 15, 2026: 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…
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
Voted: Yes
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)
Sep 15Invite MyTownGovernment to a future Select Board meeting to…Motion: to invite MyTownGovernment to a future Select Board meeting to hear…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Nicastro: Yes
September 15, 2026: 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
Voted: Yes
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)
Sep 1The Select Board continue to tax all classes at…Motion: that the Select Board continue to tax all classes at the…Passed 4–1 · Nicastro: Yes
September 1, 2026: 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…
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.
Voted: Yes
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)
Aug 25Approve the consent agenda less item B – Consider…Motion: to approve the consent agenda less item B.Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Nicastro: Yes
August 25, 2026: 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.
Voted: Yes
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)
Aug 11Establish the fee for a Short-Term Rental registration or…Motion: to establish the fee for a Short-Term Rental registration or renewal…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Nicastro: Yes
August 11, 2026: 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
Voted: Yes
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)
Jul 28Nominate Vice Chair Cory Metters as the alternate Select…Motion: nominate Vice Chair Cory Metters as the alternate Select Board member…Passed 4–0 · Nicastro: Yes
July 28, 2026: Nominate Vice Chair Cory Metters as the alternate Select Board member to the Monomoy Regional Agreement Working Group
Nominate Vice Chair Cory Metters as the alternate Select Board member to the Monomoy Regional Agreement Working Group
Voted: Yes
Yes: Dykens, Nicastro, Potash, SmithAbstained: Metters
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens nominated Vice Chair Cory Metters as the alternate Select Board member to the Monomoy Regional Agreement Working Group. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Randi Potash: yes Cory Metters: abstain Jeffrey Dykens: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
Jul 14Grant a Seasonal All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant license for…Motion: to grant a Seasonal All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant license for PM,…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Nicastro: Yes
July 14, 2026: 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
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
Voted: Yes
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)
Jul 14Approve the consent agenda (Consider Special One-Day Entertainment License;…Motion: to approve the consent agendaPassed Unanimous, 5 present · Nicastro: Yes
July 14, 2026: Approve the consent agenda (Consider Special One-Day Entertainment License; Music on the Porch with Old Exit)
To approve the consent agenda
Voted: Yes
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)
Jul 14Approve the consent agenda (Consider Special One-Day Entertainment License;…Motion: to approve the consent agendaPassed Unanimous, 5 present · Nicastro: Yes
July 14, 2026: Approve the consent agenda (Consider Special One-Day Entertainment License; Music on the Porch with Old Exit)
To approve the consent agenda
Voted: Yes
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)
Votes with no disagreement (74)
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