West Chatham Build-Out Analysis Presentation MondayThe Planning Board will receive a presentation from BSC Group on the West Chatham Neighborhood Center Build-Out Analysis at its meeting on Monday, October 28th beginning at 5 p.m. in the large meeting room at the Town Office Annex, 261 George Ryder Road. The build-out analysis is a broad estimate of the development that could occur in a community based on future proposed zoning and environmental limitations. The analysis consists of maps and data showing proposed zoning, constraints to development, and land suitable for development. The analysis is a step in the process to inform the Planning Board’s work to bring a Protective (Zoning) Bylaw amendment to create a West Chatham Neighborhood Center District to 2025 Annual Town Meeting. Future presentations will be made at Planning Board meetings as information becomes available. Remote participation in the meeting will be available through the link in the posted agenda. The meeting may also be viewed on Xfinity Channel 1072 or streamed through the Town’s website or Chatham TV's YouTube channel.
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Voter Registration ClosesLast Call for Early VotingIf you are not already registered to vote in Chatham, your last chance to register to vote in the State/Presidential Election on November 5th is tomorrow, Saturday, October 26th by 5 p.m. You can register to vote in person at the Town Clerk’s office, 549 Main Street, or online through the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s online voter portal. https://www.sec.state.ma.us/OVR/ Early voting continues Saturday, October 26th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Monday through Friday, October 28th through November 1st from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Town Offices, 549 Main Street. If you prefer to vote in person on Election Day, November 5th, polls will be open at the Community Center, 702 Main Street, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Caruso Joins Fire DepartmentThe Fire Department welcomed David (Dave) Caruso as Chatham’s newest Firefighter/Paramedic on Monday, October 21st. Firefighter Caruso worked for the Yarmouth Fire Department as a Firefighter/Paramedic in a full-time capacity since 2013, after serving as a Call Firefighter there for five years. He is a graduate of Dennis-Yarmouth High School and holds a certificate in Paramedicine from Cape Cod Community College.
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Budget Summit Re-CapThe Select Board was joined by the Finance Committee and representatives of the Monomoy Regional School Committee for the Town’s 13th Annual Budget Summit to kick off the budget review process for FY2026 on Tuesday, October 22nd. Lead by Town Manager Jill Goldsmith and Finance Director Carrie Mazerolle, the Budget Summit presents the Town’s current fiscal state, information on budgetary components, and preliminary projected revenues, including estimated local receipts, and operating expense forecasts. The 5-year draft capital plan was previewed with Director Mazerolle noting that the deadline for submitting capital requests had not yet been reached and additional requests may be submitted. The Town’s current debt was discussed. Monomoy Regional School District Superintendent Scott Carpenter and District Business Manager Michael MacMillan provided preliminary information on the District’s budget including information on enrollment and School Choice. Throughout the Summit members of the Select Board and Finance Committee asked questions and provided input on priorities for budgetary consideration. The next step in the budgeting process is the submission of Department and Division operating budget proposals to Town Manager Goldsmith by November 15th. The Budget Summit may be viewed in its entirety through Chatham TV’s on-demand archive.
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Upcoming Public HearingsThe Select Board will hold the following public hearings on Tuesday, October 29th at 5:30 p.m. in the large meeting room of the Town Office Annex, 261 George Ryder Road: To consider a petition from NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy to install a 35’ +/- of 1-3” conduit under Capris Lane to provide new underground service to 35 Capri Lane. To consider a petition from NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy to install 250’ +/- of 2-4” conduit in the Right of Way of Training Field Road to provide new underground service for a new building at 114 Training Field Road (Water Treatment Facility). To consider extension of “No Parking” Zone from the corner of Claflin Landing east past the second driveway of the Hawthorne Hotel at 196 Shore Road; the installation of W1-4R curve sign with an advisory 20 mph plaque affixed on the eastbound side of Fox Hill Road; and the installation of two (2) new “Stop” signs at the intersection of Barcliff Avenue and Old Harbor Road, on opposite corners from the existing signs. All interested parties are encouraged to participate in-person or remotely through the link in the posted agenda.
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Film Permit IssuedA film permit has been issued to Flop Films for limited filming on Saturday, October 26th from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Four crew members (no actors) with camera, tripod, and sound boom will be gathering footage along sidewalks on the east end of Main Street and various other locations for a documentary.
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Advance Notice of Road WorkThe Town will be undertaking road work in several areas of Town in the coming weeks. Drainage work will be done on Seaview Street, just north of Main Street, prior to the reconstruction and paving of Seaview Street from Main Street to Highland Avenue. It is likely that Seaview Street will be closed during construction due the width of the street and work location. Old Harbor Road north from the intersection with Shore Road to Scatteree Road and Stony Hill Road north of Route 28 to Kendrick Road are also slated for reconstruction and paving.
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FY2025 Tax Bills DueFY2025 Real Estate and Personal Property tax payments are due Friday, November 1st! Have your payment in to the Treasurer/Collector's office by 4 p.m. to avoid interest and penalties. Pay in-person, by mail, or online. |
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Sewer Construction UpdateWork for the week of Oct. 28th – Nov. 1st:Meetinghouse Road/Morton RoadSite work is expected to continue at Pump Station #3 (Meetinghouse Road) and Pump Station #4 (Twine Field Drive) expected. Queen Anne Pump StationSite work is expected to continue at pump station site (40 Queen Anne Road; south side of Queen Anne Road and Oyster Pond Furlong intersection). On Monday October 28th, sidewalk work is expected near the pump station. For public safety reasons, the southbound lane of Queen Anne Road will be closed from the Chatham Village Market to the Oyster Pond Furlong intersection. Local traffic only but access may be limited depending on the construction. Police details and signage will be in place. On Tuesday October 29th, final paving expected. For public safety reasons, both lanes are expected to be closed. Police detail(s) and signage will be in place. Stage Harbor Road Sewer Extension ProjectSite work is expected to continue at the pump station site (Old Mill Boat Yard/Harbormasters Garage) and the Harbormaster’s Office. Mill Pond Pump StationSewer work will continue on Mill Pond Road. Road closures are expected, local traffic only. Police detail(s) will be onsite to assist motorists. Please note that work associated with the Mill Pond Pumping Station will close access to the Town Landing. Oyster Pond Sewer Extension ProjectSewer work on Wood Carver Knoll is expected to continue through mid-week. Access will be limited; police detail(s) will be onsite to assist residents. Sewer work will begin on Pond View West expected. Access will be limited; police detail(s) will be onsite to assist residents.
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Lost and FoundDid you leave a red Talbot’s trench/raincoat behind at Oktoberfest last Saturday? It was found as crews were cleaning up from the festivities and is being held for return to its owner by the Chatham Merchants Association. Please reach out to cmaevents@chathaminfo.com to claim it. |
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Halloween Parade ThursdayMark your calendars for Chatham Elementary School’s annual Halloween parade on Thursday, October 30th. The kids will step off from the Community Center at 4 p.m. and head down Main Street past our downtown merchants. Come out to see and cheer on our local ghouls and goblins as they show off their costumes and warm up for trick or treating!
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Cape Cod Bridges Open HouseThe Massachusetts Department of Transportation is holding an Open House for the Cape Cod Bridges Program (https://www.mass.gov/cape-cod-bridges-program ) on Monday, November 18th, with sessions running from 12 noon to 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Bourne Veteran’s Memorial Community Center, 239 Main Street, Buzzards Bay. The purpose of the Open House is to provide updates on the Cape Cod Bridges Program to replace the Bourne and Sagamore bridges and will include graphics and displays regarding recommended highway interchange options, proposed build alternatives, and next steps. Public comments submitted in response to the Open House will be reviewed and considered to the maximum extent possible. No registration is required to attend Open House sessions. The Bourne Veteran’s Memorial Community Center is an ADA compliant location and translation services will be available in Spanish, Portuguese, American Sign Language, and by request. Project inquiries may be emailed to massdotmajorprojects@dot.state.ma.us . Written comments regarding the Cape Cod Bridges Program may be submitted to Carrie A. Lavallee, Suite 7410, 10 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116, Attention: Highway Division, Project File No. 608020.
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Next Select Board Meeting - October 29, 2024 @ 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 A. October 15, 2024 B. October 22, 2024 II. Public Announcements and Agenda Requests III. Public Hearings A. Utility Hearing: To Install 250’ +/- 2-4” conduit in the Right of Way of Training Field Road, Chatham to provide new underground service for a new building at 114 Training Field Road B. Utility Hearing: To Install 35’ +/- 1-3” conduit under Capri Lane to provide new underground service to 35 Capri Lane C. Consider Extension of “No Parking” Zone on Shore Rd; Installation of W1-4R Curve Sign with 20 MPH Speed plaque on Fox Hill Rd; Installation of two (2) new stop signs on Barcliff Ave and Old Harbor Rd. IV. Committee/Board/Commission Update A. Summer Residents Advisory Committee V. Public Comments on Business Agenda VI. Business Agenda A. Approval to Open the 2024-2025 Bay Scallop Season (starting November 1) – Shellfish Constable Renee Gagne B. Consider Reduction in Membership from nine (9) to seven (7) members on the Chatham Cultural Council – Co-Chair Barry Desilets C. Update on New Parking Ticket Software and 2024 Parking Ticket Statistics – Police Chief Michael Anderson and IT Director Craig Rowe D. 2024 Ballot Question 6 – Barnstable Count Commissioner Ron Bergstrom and Chatham Assembly Delegate Randi Potash E. Review of FY2026/CY2025 Select Board and Town Manager Goals and Objectives F. 2024 Annual Review of the Intermunicipal Nauset Beach Agreement – Director of Natural Resources Greg Berman G. Discuss and Allocate Responsibility for Developing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Stepping Stones Road Property – Chair Mike Schell – Public Comment will be accepted on this item H. Appointments i. Railroad Museum Committee I. Town Manager Report – September 2024 |
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The MainsheetThe name of our e-newsletter was selected from submissions by our community.
In nautical terms a mainsheet is the line connected to the boom which allows a sailor to control the speed of a boat. We think that is fitting for an e-newsletter that can be used to quickly send out important information to our community or at a more leisurely rate for less pressing matters. It reflects Chatham’s maritime history, is reminiscent of the front page of a newspaper, and it is a fun play on Main Street, where you go to be part of all that is happening in Town! Subscribe to The MainsheetSubscribe today to have the latest issue of The Mainsheet delivered directly to your inbox each week! Sign-up through Notify Me! by entering your email address and clicking on the envelope icon next to the "Government" subscription list. |
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