Eldredge Garage Project Update

The Eldredge Garage Parking Lot will be open for Memorial Day weekend (Friday – Monday) but will then close to allow for the demolition of the old gas station building. Parking Lot operations will resume toward the end of June and be available through Labor Day.  Don’t forget, residents and taxpayers with a valid beach, transfer station, or recycling sticker can park in the Eldredge Garage Parking Lot for free. 

Low Lying Roads Project Workshop

The Town of Chatham and the Cape Cod Commission invite you to a virtual public workshop on the Low Lying Roads Project on Wednesday, May 31st at 7 p.m.

The workshop will provide an opportunity to learn about the goals and objectives of the Project and hazards associated with coastal flooding. Town roads most vulnerable to coastal flooding will be evaluated and discussed. Priority road segments that should be considered for adaption solutions in the next Project phase will be identified.

Contact Dr. Robert Duncanson with any questions. Join the meeting online (Passcode: join) or call 929-205-6099; Meeting ID 935 5189 6265 to participate by phone.

Affordable Condo Lottery by HAC

Housing Assistance Corporation Cape Cod is selling two affordable condominium units by lottery with an application deadline of June 14th at 5 p.m. 

The 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit in Chatham is located at 15 Balfour Lane and listed at $215,000 with a $220 monthly HOA fee.  The 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit in Dennisport is located at 321 Main Street and is listed at $75,000 with a $50 monthly HOA fee.

Both properties are subject to resale restrictions to assure future affordability. Eligible applicants must be first-time homebuyers (with certain exceptions), with income at or below 80% AMI, and have less than $75,000 in assets.

For more information, please call Gael Kelleher at 508-771-5400 ext. 284. For more information on these and other available properties, and instruction on how to apply, visit the Housing Assistance Corporation's website.

Monthly Crime Prevention Tip

From Police Chief Anderson

Home improvements and repairs can cost thousands of dollars and are the subject of frequent complaints. When selecting a contractor:

· Get recommendations and references. Talk to friends, family, and others who have used the contractor for similar work. 

· Get at least three written estimates. Insist that contractors come to your home to evaluate what needs to be done. Be sure the estimates are based on the same work so you can make meaningful comparisons. 

· Check contractor complaint records with your state or local consumer protection agency or the Better Business Bureau. 

· Make sure the contractor meets licensing and registration requirements. Your state or local consumer protection agency can help you determine the necessary requirements. 

· Get the names of suppliers and ask them whether the contractor makes timely payments. 

· Contact your local building inspection department to check for permits and inspection requirements. Be wary if the contractor asks you to get the permit; it could mean the firm is not licensed. 

· Be sure your contractor is insured. The contractor should have personal liability, property damage, and workers’ compensation insurance for workers and subcontractors. 

· Insist on a written contract that states exactly what work will be done, the quality of materials that will be used, warranties, timetables, the names of any subcontractors, the total price of the job, and the schedule of payments. 

· Try to limit your down payment. Some states have laws limiting the amount of down payment required. 

· Understand your payment options. Compare the cost of getting your own loan versus contractor financing. 

· Don’t make a final payment or sign a final release until you are satisfied with the work and know that subcontractors and suppliers have been paid. Beware: some state laws allow unpaid subcontractors and suppliers to put a lien on your home for bills the contractor failed to pay. 

· Pay by credit card when you can. You may have the right to withhold payment to the credit card company until problems are corrected. 

Be especially cautious if the contractor: 

· Comes door-to-door or seeks you out.

· Happens to have material left over from a recent job.

· Offers you discounts for finding other customers.

· Quotes a price that is out of line with other estimates. 

· Pressures you for an immediate decision. 

· Can only be reached by leaving messages with an answering service. 

· Has no physical address for the business. 

· Has out-of-state license plates.

· Asks you to pay for the entire job up front. 

Next Select Board Meeting - May 30, 2023 @ 5:30 p.m.

All are welcome to attend and participate in our open and public meetings. The agenda for each meeting is posted 48 business hours prior to the scheduled meeting time and can be accessed through the Select Board’s webpage.
 
Attend in-person at the Town Office Annex, Large Meeting Room. Join the meeting on-line or participate by phone by dialing 1-508-945-4410 and entering Conference ID 203 386 491#. 

I.  Minutes

May 16, 2023

May 23, 2023  

II. Public Announcements and Agenda Item Requests

III. Public Hearing

A. Sewer Flow Request; Salon Fabulous, 595 Main Street

IV. Public Comments on Business Agenda

V. Business Agenda (Board Discussion Items)

A. Special One Day Alcohol Permits

1. Chatham Chamber of Commerce & Merchants Association; July 11, 2023, 4-6 p.m., Kate Gould Park

2. Cape Cod Fishermen’s Alliance; June14, 2023, 5-7 p.m., 1566 Main Street

B. Seasonal Shellfish Closures for Mill Creek, Taylor’s Pond, Muddy Creek, Champlain Creek

C. Update on Reclassification of Ryder’s Cove for Shellfishing

D. FY2024 Orleans Adult Supportive Day Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Town of Orleans - “Rock Harbor Respite (RHR) Program” (Director of Community Services Leah LaCross)

E. Board/Committee/Commission Appointments (July 1, 2023)

F. Town Manager’s Report; Monthly Department Report for April 2023