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Chatham Former Select Board member

Michael Schell

Elected townwide · 3 terms in this record

J. Michael Schell; Mike Schell

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2024–2025 Board2023–2024 Board2022–2023 Board
Election Day · Tuesday, Nov 3

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Record at a glance · 2024–2025 Board

43 of 43meetings attended (100%) · whole board 93%
382votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
8no votes (2% of votes cast) · whole board 2%
2 of 14split votes where Schell was in the minority (14%) · whole board 26%
0abstained
3terms in this record

On split votes, Schell voted the same way as…

How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2024–2025 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Schell as present or absent at the start.
  • Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
  • Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
  • A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
  • “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.

These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.

Attendance

At the start of 43 of 43 Select Board meetings in 2024–2025 Board.

Missed none.

Every meeting (43)

Votes where members disagreed · 2024–2025 Board

May 6Grant a special license to Barry Bacon on behalf…Motion: to grant a special license to Barry Bacon on behalf of…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Schell: Yes

May 6, 2025: Grant a special license to Barry Bacon on behalf of Spicy Water Distillers LLC d/b/a Spicy Water Distillery for the sale of wine produced by Farmer-Winery for Off-Premise consumption at…

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To grant a special license to Barry Bacon on behalf of Spicy Water Distillers LLC d/b/a Spicy Water Distillery for the sale of wine produced by Farmer-Winery for Off-Premise consumption at the Chatham Farmers Market held Tuesdays from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm from May 20, 2025 through October 21, 2025 at 60 Meetinghouse Road, Chatham, MA

Voted: Yes

Shareen Davis stepped aside (recused).

From the minutes

“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to grant a special license to Barry Bacon on behalf of Spicy Water Distillers LLC d/b/a Spicy Water Distillery for the sale of wine produced by Farmer-Winery for Off-Premise consumption at the Chatham Farmers Market held Tuesdays from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm from May 20, 2025 through October 21, 2025 at 60 Meetinghouse Road, Chatham, MA. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

May 6Rescind the affirmative recommendation on Article 52Motion: to rescind the affirmative recommendation on Article 52Passed 4–1 · Schell: Yes

May 6, 2025: Rescind the affirmative recommendation on Article 52

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To rescind the affirmative recommendation on Article 52

Voted: Yes

Yes: Dykens, Metters, Nicastro, SchellNo: Davis

From the minutes

“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to rescind the affirmative recommendation on Article 52. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Shareen Davis: no Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Metters)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Apr 8Approve alcohol on Town property at the Chatham Municipal…Motion: to approve alcohol on Town property at the Chatham Municipal Fish…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Schell: Yes

April 8, 2025: Approve alcohol on Town property at the Chatham Municipal Fish Pier and lower parking lot and to grant a special one day alcohol license to Shannon Eldredge for Sunday June…

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve alcohol on Town property at the Chatham Municipal Fish Pier and lower parking lot and to grant a special one day alcohol license to Shannon Eldredge for Sunday June 1, 2025 from 2:00 – 5:00 pm at the Chatham Fish Pier and Lower Parking lot

Voted: Yes

Shareen Davis stepped aside (recused).

From the minutes

“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve alcohol on Town property at the Chatham Municipal Fish Pier and lower parking lot and to grant a special one day alcohol license to Shannon Eldredge for Sunday June 1, 2025 from 2:00 – 5:00 pm at the Chatham Fish Pier and Lower Parking lot. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Mar 18Place the West Chatham Neighborhood Center boundary article on…Motion: to place the West Chatham Neighborhood Center boundary article on the…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Schell: Yes

March 18, 2025: Place the West Chatham Neighborhood Center boundary article on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To place the West Chatham Neighborhood Center boundary article on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant

Voted: Yes

Jeffrey Dykens stepped aside (recused).

From the minutes

“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to place the West Chatham Neighborhood Center boundary article on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Metters)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Mar 18Recommend the article to Town Meeting (Zoning Bylaw Amendment…Motion: to recommend the article to Town MeetingPassed Unanimous, 4 present · Schell: Yes

March 18, 2025: Recommend the article to Town Meeting (Zoning Bylaw Amendment – West Chatham Neighborhood Center)

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To recommend the article to Town Meeting

Voted: Yes

Jeffrey Dykens stepped aside (recused).

From the minutes

“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to recommend the article to Town Meeting. Second Mr. Metters Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Metters)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Mar 18Place the zoning article on the 2025 Annual Town…Motion: to place the zoning article on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Schell: Yes

March 18, 2025: Place the zoning article on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To place the zoning article on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant

Voted: Yes

Jeffrey Dykens stepped aside (recused).

From the minutes

“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to place the zoning article on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Metters)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Mar 18Recommend the article to Town Meeting (Zoning Bylaw Amendment…Motion: to recommend the article to Town MeetingPassed Unanimous, 4 present · Schell: Yes

March 18, 2025: Recommend the article to Town Meeting (Zoning Bylaw Amendment – West Chatham Neighborhood Center)

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To recommend the article to Town Meeting

Voted: Yes

Jeffrey Dykens stepped aside (recused).

From the minutes

“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to recommend the article to Town Meeting. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Shareen Davis: yes Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Metters)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Mar 18Recommend the article to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting…Motion: to recommend the article to the 2025 Annual Town MeetingFailed 2–2 · Schell: No

March 18, 2025: Recommend the article to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting (March 4, 2025 Certified article)

ApproveFailed · 2–2

To recommend the article to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting

Voted: No

Yes: Metters, NicastroNo: Dykens, SchellAbstained: Davis

From the minutes

“Mr. Metters made a motion to recommend the article to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: no Shareen Davis: abstain Dean Nicastro: yes Michael Schell: no.” (Motion: Metters, second: Dykens)

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Mar 18Recommend the article (Citizen Petition Article – Report of…Motion: to recommend the articleFailed 0–5 · Schell: No

March 18, 2025: Recommend the article (Citizen Petition Article – Report of Tax-Title Accounts and Free)

ApproveFailed · 0–5

To recommend the article

Voted: No

No: Davis, Dykens, Metters, Nicastro, Schell

From the minutes

“Mr. Dykens made a motion to recommend the article. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Cory Metters: no Jeffrey Dykens: no Shareen Davis: no Dean Nicastro: no Michael Schell: no.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 17 (PDF)

Mar 18Recommend the article (Citizen Petition Article - Pay Outstanding…Motion: to recommend the articleFailed 1–4 · Schell: No

March 18, 2025: Recommend the article (Citizen Petition Article - Pay Outstanding Tax-Title Lien Held by the)

ApproveFailed · 1–4

To recommend the article

Voted: No

Yes: MettersNo: Davis, Dykens, Nicastro, Schell

From the minutes

“Mr. Dykens made a motion to recommend the article. Second: Mr. Nicastro Roll Call Cory Metters: yes Jeffrey Dykens: no Shareen Davis: no Dean Nicastro: no Michael Schell: no.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 18 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (317)

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