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Chatham Member
Stuart Smith
Elected townwide · 2 terms in this record
Stuart F. X. Smith
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2025–2026 Board
On split votes, Smith voted the same way as…
- Cory Metters50% (14 of 28)
- Dean Nicastro19% (6 of 31)
- Shareen Davis17% (5 of 29)
- Jeffrey Dykens17% (5 of 30)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2025–2026 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Smith 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.
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Attendance
At the start of 48 of 48 Select Board meetings in 2025–2026 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (48)
- May 12, 2026 · Regular: Present
- May 5, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Apr 28, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Apr 21, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Apr 14, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Apr 7, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Mar 31, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Mar 24, 2026 · Regular: Present (Stuart Smith stepped aside (recused) for at least one item (“Clerk Stuart Smith recused himself from this item and stepped away from the dais at 7:01 pm.”).)
- Mar 17, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Mar 10, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Mar 3, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Feb 25, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Feb 17, 2026 · Special: Present
- Feb 17, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Feb 10, 2026 · Regular: Present (Stuart Smith stepped aside (recused) for at least one item (“Clerk Smith recused himself from this item but remained at the dais.”).)
- Feb 3, 2026 · Joint: Present
- Jan 27, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jan 20, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jan 13, 2026 · Special: Present
- Jan 13, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jan 6, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Dec 23, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Dec 16, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Dec 9, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Dec 3, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Dec 2, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Nov 25, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Nov 18, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Nov 4, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Oct 28, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Oct 21, 2025 · Joint: Present
- Oct 20, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Oct 14, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Oct 7, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Sep 30, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Sep 16, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Sep 2, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Aug 19, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Aug 12, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Aug 5, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jul 22, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jul 8, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jun 24, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jun 10, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jun 3, 2025 · Regular: Present
- May 27, 2025 · Regular: Present
- May 20, 2025 · Regular: Present
- May 16, 2025 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2025–2026 Board
May 12Grant the transfer of the seasonal all alcoholic beverages…Motion: to grant the transfer of the seasonal all alcoholic beverages restaurant…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Smith: Yes
May 12, 2026: Grant the transfer of the seasonal all alcoholic beverages restaurant license from TPJ Chatham Group LLC d/b/a The Chatham Cut, Matthew W. Keough, Manager to Beacon and Buoy LLC d/b/a…
To grant the transfer of the seasonal all alcoholic beverages restaurant license from TPJ Chatham Group LLC d/b/a The Chatham Cut, Matthew W. Keough, Manager to Beacon and Buoy LLC d/b/a Beacon and Buoy, Melissa Ramsey, Manager, for the business located at 1200 Main Street, Chatham
Voted: Yes
Shareen Davis stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to grant the transfer of the seasonal all alcoholic beverages restaurant license from TPJ Chatham Group LLC d/b/a The Chatham Cut, Matthew W. Keough, Manager to Beacon and Buoy LLC d/b/a Beacon and Buoy, Melissa Ramsey, Manager, for the business located at 1200 Main Street, Chatham. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Metters)
May 5Approve a special license for the Sale of Wine…Motion: to approve a special license for the Sale of Wine Produced…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Smith: Yes
May 5, 2026: Approve a special license for the Sale of Wine Produced by a Farmer-Winery for Off-Premises Consumption at Indoor or Outdoor Agricultural Event to Cheryl St. Onge of Spicy Water Distillers…
To approve a special license for the Sale of Wine Produced by a Farmer-Winery for Off-Premises Consumption at Indoor or Outdoor Agricultural Event to Cheryl St. Onge of Spicy Water Distillers LLC d/b/a Spicy Water Distillery
Voted: Yes
Shareen Davis stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to approve a special license for the Sale of Wine Produced by a Farmer-Winery for Off-Premises Consumption at Indoor or Outdoor Agricultural Event to Cheryl St. Onge of Spicy Water Distillers LLC d/b/a Spicy Water Distillery. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes The motion passed 4-0-0.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Metters)
Apr 21Pursuant to the authority just enacted by the Select…Motion: pursuant to the authority just enacted by the Select Board in…Passed 4–1 · Smith: Yes
April 21, 2026: Pursuant to the authority just enacted by the Select Board in the previous vote, that the Airport Commission move their meetings from the small meeting room to the large meeting…
Pursuant to the authority just enacted by the Select Board in the previous vote, that the Airport Commission move their meetings from the small meeting room to the large meeting room of the Town Office Annex and be live broadcast with remote participation available
Voted: Yes
Yes: Davis, Dykens, Metters, SmithNo: Nicastro
From the minutes
“Mr. Smith made a motion, pursuant to the authority just enacted by the Select Board in the previous vote, that the Airport Commission move their meetings from the small meeting room to the large meeting room of the Town Office Annex and be live broadcast with remote participation available. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: no The motion passed in a vote of 4-1-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Davis)
Apr 7Accept the design guidelines of four to six unitsMotion: to accept the design guidelines of four to six unitsPassed 4–1 · Smith: No
April 7, 2026: Accept the design guidelines of four to six units
To accept the design guidelines of four to six units
Voted: No
Yes: Davis, Dykens, Metters, NicastroNo: Smith
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to accept the design guidelines of four to six units. Second: Mr. Dykens It was stated that the Board voted unanimously to adopt the Goals and Objectives around increasing affordable and attainable housing in the Town. Moving forward with four to six units would help further that goal. Elaine Gibbs, Chatham, stated that the Board needs to remember that they fought to maintain the will of Kate Gould for Kate Gould Park and should do the same for Mrs. Ellis’ wishes for the use of this property. Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: no Dean Nicastro: yes The motion passed 4-1-0.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
Apr 7That that Director McPherson would work with Utile to…Motion: that that Director McPherson would work with Utile to finalize the…Passed 4–0 · Smith: Yes
April 7, 2026: That that Director McPherson would work with Utile to finalize the design guidelines and come back to the Select Board for final approval
That that Director McPherson would work with Utile to finalize the design guidelines and come back to the Select Board for final approval
Voted: Yes
Yes: Davis, Metters, Nicastro, SmithJeffrey Dykens is not listed in this roll call.
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion that that Director McPherson would work with Utile to finalize the design guidelines and come back to the Select Board for final approval. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykesn: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
Mar 31For support by the Select Board for the land…Motion: for support by the Select Board for the land use license…Passed 4–0 · Smith: Yes
March 31, 2026: For support by the Select Board for the land use license agreement between the Town of Chatham Airport Commission and Urban Sky, Inc. as presented
For support by the Select Board for the land use license agreement between the Town of Chatham Airport Commission and Urban Sky, Inc. as presented
Voted: Yes
Yes: Davis, Dykens, Metters, SmithDean Nicastro is not listed in this roll call.
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion for support by the Select Board for the land use license agreement between the Town of Chatham Airport Commission and Urban Sky, Inc. as presented. Second: Mr. Smith Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicatsro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Smith)
Mar 24Recommend the article (Citizen Petition Article Submitted by G.…Motion: to recommend the articlePassed Unanimous, 3 present · Smith: Yes
March 24, 2026: Recommend the article (Citizen Petition Article Submitted by G. Hicks – Consider Amendment to)
To recommend the article
Voted: Yes
Cory Metters stepped aside (recused). Dean Nicastro stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to recommend the article. Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Stuart Smith: yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Smith)
Mar 24That the Board of Health consider aligning the Short-…Motion: that the Board of Health consider aligning the Short- Term Rental…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Smith: Not recorded
March 24, 2026: That the Board of Health consider aligning the Short- Term Rental Registration Certificate term with the calendar year and adjusting the STR fee to $200 to cover program administration costs
That the Board of Health consider aligning the Short- Term Rental Registration Certificate term with the calendar year and adjusting the STR fee to $200 to cover program administration costs
Stuart Smith stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion that the Board of Health consider aligning the Short- Term Rental Registration Certificate term with the calendar year and adjusting the STR fee to $200 to cover program administration costs. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Davis)
Mar 17Recommend the article (Citizen Petition Article Submitted by C.…Motion: to recommend the articleFailed 0–5 · Smith: No
March 17, 2026: Recommend the article (Citizen Petition Article Submitted by C. Wray - New Bylaw: Regulatory)
To recommend the article
Voted: No
No: Davis, Dykens, Metters, Nicastro, Smith
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to recommend the article. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Shareen Davis: no Jeffrey Dykens: no Cory Metters: no Stuart Smith: no Dean Nicastro: no.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Metters)
Mar 10Reimburse Jade Schyler, as per the bylaw, in the…Motion: to reimburse Jade Schyler, as per the bylaw, in the amount…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Smith: Yes
March 10, 2026: Reimburse Jade Schyler, as per the bylaw, in the amount of $530.83, to be paid by the Town
To reimburse Jade Schyler, as per the bylaw, in the amount of $530.83, to be paid by the Town
Voted: Yes
Shareen Davis stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Mr. Dykens made a motion to reimburse Jade Schyler, as per the bylaw, in the amount of $530.83, to be paid by the Town. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Metters)
Votes with no disagreement (328)
From the Chatham Select Board’s official minutes on mytowngovernment.org, where the town posts them. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Town of Chatham (town website, Select Board Members).
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