FY2026 Real Estate and Personal Property Tax Bills

Tax bills were issued on September 19, 2025. If you have not yet received your bill, please allow sufficient time for mailing.

If you need a copy of your bill, you may access it through City Hall Systems without making an online payment.

How to Obtain a Copy of Your Bill through City Hall Systems

Go to City Hall Systems. https://epay.cityhallsystems.com/selection
Select the bill type (Real Estate or Personal Property).
Enter the required search information (such as last name, property location, or account number).
Once your account appears, you may view and print a copy of your bill without making an online payment.

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Climate Impacts in Chatham

The Department of Natural Resources hosted a community climate event on Thursday, September 25th to highlight how climate change is already affecting Chatham, what the future may hold for the community, and the steps the Town may take to mitigate those impacts.

The event was kicked off by Chris Gloninger, Senior Climate Scientist, Woods Hole Group, who provided high level information on the impacts of humans on climate change. He correlated the general trend in rising global temperatures to the rise in CO2 emissions since the industrial revolution and suggested ways to have productive conversations focused on the scientific data on climate change.

Joe Famely, Climate & Sustainability Team Lead, Group Woods Hole, discussed coastal vulnerabilities due to climate change. He covered projected sea level rise and coastal storms and their contribution to erosion. He discussed work done on the Low-Lying Roads project and discussed the four strategies to address coastal vulnerabilities – avoid, retreat, protect, and accommodate.

Natural Resources Director Greg Berman said that coastal resiliency has been and continues to be a consideration in all Town projects. He covered projections of changes to the barrier beaches and the importance of those beaches and salt marshes to Chatham.

Coastal Resilience Director Catherine Ricks discussed the living shoreline approach to coastal resiliency and discussed methods to stabilize and re-establish salt marshes.

Following the presentations, the panel fielded questions from the audience

A recording of the meeting will be posted to Chatham TVs on-demand archive next week.

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Building Department Online Permitting

Online Permitting through the Building Department will be offline for scheduled maintenance and updates beginning Tuesday September 30^th at 3:00 PM. Every effort will be made to have the updates completed no later than October 1^st at 4:00 PM.

We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause and appreciate your patience.

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Fall Sticker Office Hours

Tuesday, September 30th is the last day for sales at the Sticker Office in the Town Office Annex, 261 George Ryder Road.

Beginning Thursday, October 2nd, and throughout the fall and winter, sticker sales will be conducted on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon at the front desk of the Town Offices, 549 Main Street.

Fun sticker facts:

1,776 beach stickers, 1,318 transfer station stickers and 3,818 combination beach/transfer stickers were sold this season!

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Harbormaster Holm Presents to CMC

Harbormaster Jason Holm will be the featured speaker at the Chatham Men’s Club’s meeting on Friday, October 3rd. The Men’s Club meets most Fridays from October through May at the at the Community Center, 702 Main Street, at 1 p.m. with presentations beginning at 1:30 p.m. Guests and visitors are welcome.

For more information on the Chatham Men’s Club email crma1712@gmail .com or visit the Club’s website.

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The Town is updating our Hazard Mitigation Plan—a roadmap that helps us prepare for and reduce risks from things like storms, flooding, and other natural hazards.

To make sure the plan reflects the real needs and experiences of our community, we’re asking YOU to take a few minutes to complete our Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Survey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GRP6SN3.

Your input will ensure that the Plan reflects our community’s values and priorities and will help guide how we keep Chatham safe and resilient for years to come.

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts—it really makes a difference!

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Temporary Closure - Muddy Creek Bridge

The Muddy Creek Bridge (Route 28) will be temporarily closed to traffic on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

The closure is necessary to accommodate a dedication ceremony honoring World War II veteran Joseph Conrad Blute, who served as a Private in the 342nd Infantry, 44th Division of the United States Army. Private Blute was killed in action on December 17, 1944, and is interred at the Lorraine Cemetery in Saint-Avold, France.

The dedication ceremony will take place on the bridge beginning at 10:00 a.m. The event is expected to be attended by approximately 40–60 guests, including local dignitaries and members of the Patriot Riders motorcycle group.

Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes during the closure period. Police details will be on site to assist with traffic.

Parking will be available primarily along Bay Road in Harwich and along the roadside parking area on Route 28 at Bay Road. Chatham Police will control access to the Jackknife Harbor parking lot.

We appreciate the public’s cooperation and invite the community to join in honoring the memory and sacrifice of Private Blute.

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Community Preservation Act

Public Meeting

Chatham’s Community Preservation Committee (CPC) will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, October 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM in the small conference room at the Town Annex, 261 George Ryder Road. The purpose is to solicit input from Chatham citizens that can help guide the CPC’s decision-making on Community Preservation Act (CPA) project proposals.

Chatham adopted the CPA in 2002, approving a 3% property tax surcharge which, combined with funds from the State, support local projects addressing four allowable purposes; open space, historic preservation, outdoor recreation and community housing. To date, over $25 million has been approved at Town Meetings to fund 205 CPC recommended projects benefiting Chatham.

Any individual, non-profit organization, or Town entity may apply for funds and present their project to the CPC. The deadline in Chatham for submitting applications online for CPA funding in 2026 is November 1, 2025.

The Chatham CPC welcomes questions, comments and advice from any Town resident and we hope to see you at the Public Hearing.

Love Local Fest at Aselton Park, Hyannis on Sunday, Sept. 28 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Register Today for Vaccination Clinics

The VNA of Cape Cod, in collaboration with the Chatham Health Department, will be offering two drive thru vaccination clinics to Chatham residents at the Public Works facility, 221 Crowell Road on Wednesday, October 15th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Thursday, October 23rd from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

COVID-19 vaccines will be available for individuals 12 years of age and older and flu vaccines will be available for those 6 months and older.

Please reach out to the VNA of Cape Cod at 508-957-7737 with any questions. Registration is required and may be completed by clicking on your preferred date above.

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Tai Chi is offered to families at the Community Center on Fridays from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Sewer Construction Update

September 29th - October 3rd

Oyster Pond Sewer Extension Project

Site work is planned at the Oyster Pond Condominiums pumping station site (1233 Main Street).

Site work is planned at the Independence Lane pumping station site on Monday, September 29th.

Site work/electrical work is planned at the Pond View West pumping station site.

Stage Harbor Road Sewer Extension Project

Gas utility work is planned to continue for the Harbormasters Garage/Pumping Station on Stage Harbor Road on Thursday, October 2nd. Police detail(s) and signage will be in place in the vicinity of the work.

Mill Pond Pumping Station

Gas utility work is tentatively planned for the pumping station in the Mill Pond Road/Homestead Lane area. Police detail(s) and signage will be in place in the vicinity of the work.

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Upcoming Public Hearings

The Select Board will hold the following public hearings during their regularly scheduled meetings on Tuesdays, beginning at 5:00 p.m., in the large meeting room at the Town Office Annex, 261 George Ryder Road.

October 14

To consider a request for a new annual entertainment license for indoor concerts, live bands, and public shows including amplified live music for the Chatham Orpheum Theater at 637 Main Street, Chatham, MA.

All interested parties are encouraged to attend in-person or through the link in the posted agenda.

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Affordable Housing Opportunities

There are currently four (4) affordable rental housing lotteries open on the Cape:

There is currently one (1) affordable homeownership lottery:

Bigelow Landing in Falmouth.

Other affordable housing opportunities in Massachusetts can be found at: https://housingnavigatorma.org/ and https://www.mymasshome.org/find.

NE Fisheries Management Council

The New England Fishery Management Council is seeking commercial and recreational fishermen and stakeholders to serve on all its advisory panels. The deadline to apply is October 3, 2025.

Advisory panels (APs) support the Council’s Fishery Management Plans. APs provide guidance during the development of federal fishery management plans, actions, and measures. Terms run for three years from January 2026 through December 2028, and individuals may serve on more than one panel.

Existing AP members who wish to continue must reapply for consideration for the 2026–2028 term.

NEFMC seeks a diverse mix of members, and values applicants' unique perspectives on commercial or recreational sectors, different fisheries and gear types, geographic ranges, and social and economic backgrounds.

If you wish to apply, download and complete this application form and submit it to Sherie Goutier via email (sgoutier@nefmc.org) or by mail: New England Fishery Management Council, 50 Water Street, Mill 2, Newburyport, MA 01950. Paper copies are available by calling the NEFMC office at (978) 465-0492. The deadline is October 3, 2025.

NEFMC committees will review all applications, with final selections made by the Executive Committee. Nominees are also subject to review by NOAA’s Office of Law Enforcement and may be declined for marine resource violations.

Please contact Alex Dunn at adunn@nefmc.org or 978-465-0492 ext. 112 with questions.

The Mainsheet

The 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!

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