April Fools Mark 16th YearJoin the April Fools of the Chatham Fire Department on Saturday, April 1st at 11:30 a.m. at Hardings Beach for their annual polar plunge. Our Firefighters have rallied support for amazing community members over the years and the 2023 beneficiaries are no exception. This year the event is held in support of one of their own, Firefighter Vance Bates. Vance has been a Firefighter/Paramedic with the CFD since 2005. This past year he was diagnosed with prostate cancer and began treatment in December 2022. His treatments have taken a toll physically, requiring him to miss time from work. During his treatment Vance's wife Adrian suffered a hemorrhagic stroke on December 22, 2022. While she is making great strides in her recovery, Adrian is now also unable to work. Vance has taken care of his community with pride and professionalism and now it is time for us to take care of him. We hope this is the biggest and best attended swim yet! Donations of all amounts are graciously accepted. T-shirts will be available for $25 prior to the event and any remaining will be sold at the swim. A post-swim BBQ will be held at the Chatham VFW immediately following the swim. If you would like to donate but are not able to attend, you may donate online via the “Support for Vance and Adrian Bates” GoFundMe page, or cash and checks may be sent to: April Fools, Chatham Fire Department,135 Depot Rd., Chatham, MA 02633.
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Access Restrictions in Place at Fish PierWork continues on the Fish Pier South Jog Bulkhead replacement project to reconstruct the deck and stairways at the Wharfinger Building. The work requires the closure of the deck and stairways to the public and will result in the closure of access to the public restrooms at the Fish Pier. Weather permitting, this phase of the project is expected to last 6-7 weeks. |
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Cape Cod Bridges Program MeetingA live virtual public information meeting will be hosted on Zoom on Wednesday, March 22nd at 6:00 p.m. to provide updates on the Cape Cod Bridges Program. Mass DOT will present on the status of the Program, interchange alternatives for the Bourne Bridge, and next steps. There will be an opportunity for public comments and questions following the presentation. Public input will be reviewed and considered to the maximum extent possible. The Program includes the replacement of the Bourne and Sagamore Bridges, will provide new connections to the local roadway network, and improve multimodal accomodations within the Cape Cod Canal area. For more information visit the Project's website.
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Register to Vote TodayThe last day to register to vote in the 2023 Annual Town Meeting and Annual Town Election is Wednesday, April 26th, until 5 p.m. Don't wait until the last minute! Annual Town Meeting will be held on Saturday, May 6th, beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the Monomoy Middle School Gym, 425 Crowell Road. Annual Town Elections will be held on Thursday, May 11th at the Community Center. Polls will be open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Online voter registration is available through the Secretary of State's website. |
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Preventing Youth SuicideJoin the League of Women Voters of the Cape Cod Area and the YMCA Cape Cod Y Achievers for a virtual public forum and panel discussion "Preventing Youth Suicide - The Importance of Ensuring Access to Services" on Tuesday, March 28th from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Learn how schools, families, healthcare providers, first responders, law enforcement, faith-based organizations, community members, and friends can offer supportive practices and policies to prevent teen suicide and care for those who've been affected by the loss of a friend/loved one due to suicide. The program will highlight the significance of the recently passed Mental Health ABC Law and will help promote understanding of the experiences of Cape Cod young people. Guest panelists will include students from Cape Cod high schools, State Senator Julian Cyr, Executive Director of Sharing Kindness Kim Mead-Walters, MD, Director of Substance Use Disorders at Duffy Health Center Daniel Rodrigues, LICSW and Falmouth High School's School Adjustment Counselor Catherine Fauth. Executive Director of National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Cape Cod & the Islands Jackie Lane will moderate. The forum is open to the public. All are welcome. Spanish and Portuguese translations available. Click on or scan the QR code above to register and receive your link to the forum.
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Book and Media Swap Returns!The super popular Book and Media Swap is back after a COVID-19 hiatus on Saturday, April 1st from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Town Office Annex lower level, 261 George Ryder Road. Drop off your unwanted books, CDs, DVDs, VHS tapes, cassette tapes, vinyl records and puzzles from Monday, March 27th to Friday, March 31st only from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. PLEASE no homemade videos or cassette tapes, encyclopedias, electronic devices (VCR, CD, or DVD players), or moldy books. Remember, you don't have to contribute items during the week to take home free books, music, movies on Saturday. For more information visit Chatham Recycles, or call 508-945-5156.
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At-Home Licensed Childcare ForumFamily Childcare Providers, MA Department of Early Education and Care, and the Cape Cod Children's Place are holding a free roundtable discussion on Thursday, April 6th at Harwich Elementary School, 263 South Street, Harwich from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. to educate interested parties on how to open and operate an at-home licensed Family Childcare/School. There is a great need for childcare providers in our area and becoming one could be a great opportunity for a parent who is struggling to find childcare for their own children to earn an income. Dinner and limited childcare is available with required pre-registration. Email Lucy Gilmore or call 508-240-3310 to reserve your spot.
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Fresh Produce Distribution by Elder ServicesElder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands, Inc. will be distributing boxes of fress produce to individuals 60 years of age or older residing in Barnstable County. Each box is free of charge and will contain produce from CapeAbilities Farm. The produce will be distributed via a "grab and go" on Tuesday, April 25th between 12 noon and 1 p.m. at Elder Services of Cape Cod, located at 68 Route 134, South Dennis. There are a limited number of boxes to be distributed so reservations are required by Monday, April 17th at 3 p.m. Please call the Nutrition Department at Elder Services at 508-394-4630 ext. 412 to reserve yours! |
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Next Select Board Meeting - March 21, 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 March 7, 2023 March 14, 2023 II. Public Announcements and Agenda Item Requests III. Public Hearing A. Consider Transfer of Annual All Alcohol Package Store License from Deftos Liquor Store, Inc. dba South Chatham Liquors to SCLX, Inc. dba South Chatham Liquors IV. Film Permit Review – The Perfect Couple, Netflix - Various Private Property Locations/Temporary Public Roadway Disruptions [Public Comments Accepted] (Police Chief Mike Anderson) V. Public Comments on Business Agenda VI. Business Agenda (Board Discussion Items) A. Vote to Close the 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant (Formal Vote not Taken on 3/14/23) B. Seasonal Alcohol License Renewals C. Consider Request for Extended Sunday Hours; Dogfish Taco Co. D. Town Landing Special Permit for Ryders Cove; Ryan Winter E. Bartholomew Annual Financial Review Presentation F. Committee Appointments – Constable for the Town; Zoning Board of Appeals VII. Executive Session - MGL Ch 30a, §21 #3 To discuss strategy with respect to possible litigation (Thibodeau) and the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body with NO return to open session. |
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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! |
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