Half Staff NotificationPlease be advised that as a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on August 27, 2025, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and in accordance with a Presidential Proclamation, Governor Maura T. Healey has ordered the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings beginning August 27, 2025, until sunset on August 31, 2025. This gubernatorial order applies to: 1. The main or administration building of each public institution of the Commonwealth, e.g. town and city halls 2. Other state-owned or state-controlled buildings 3. All state military installations
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Labor Day ClosuresChatham Town Offices, the Community Center, and the Center for Active Living will be closed on Monday, September 1st in recognition on Labor Day. The Transfer Station will be open normal operating hours. |
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Fire Department Recognition CeremonyThe Chatham Fire Department hosted a recognition ceremony on Monday, August 25th to honor members of the Department and community for their service and actions that resulted in the saving of a life. Service Awards were presented to members of the Department in recognition of years of public safety service, provided at the conclusion of each five-year increment (including service as Call FF). A Merit Award was presented to Lieutenant Tim Hunter whose contribution of time and effort to the community as Lead Instructor at the Cape Cod Regional Technical High School Firefighting program goes above and beyond the call of duty, which as a result reflects a positive image and credit on the department. Performance Awards were presented to Captain RJ Silvester for his consistently high standard of performance for his work on FEMA MA Task Force-1, Barnstable Country Technical Rescue Team, SWRT, Drone Team, Training Captain and his deployment in response to Hurricane Helene. Unit Citations were presented to Department personnel who, as a result of their collective and extraordinary or meritorious actions and teamwork contributed to saving a life or preventing further pain, suffering or injury. Deputy Chief Clarke, Capt. RJ Silvester, Capt. Dave Ready, Capt. Ryan Holmes, Capt. Mike Lopriore, Lt. Tim Hunter, Inspector Rich Shevory, FF/P Nick Ruggiere, FF/P Bill Delande, FF/EMT Tom Devlin, FF/P Kristen Taylor, FF/EMT Ryan Friel, FF/P David Caruso, FF/EMT Kali Burnham were honored for their response to the motor vehicle accident at Larry’s PX on November 28, 2024. Captain Silvester and FF/P Ruggiere were honored for their response to a boating accident at Stage Harbor on July 22, 2024. Life Saving Awards were presented to FF/EMT Connor Brickley and FF/P Bill Delande who each contributed to the saving of a life, by responding to choking incidents at local restaurants while off duty. Unit Life Saving Awards were presented to FF/P David Caruso, FF/P Vance Bates, FF/EMT Connor Brickley who, as a result of their collective actions and teamwork and display of proficiency in the performance of their duty, contributed to the saving of a life for their response to a Priority 1 trauma incident at 64 Indian Hill Rd. North December 12, 2024 and to Captain RJ Silvester, Captain Ryan Holmes, FF/P Bill Field, FF/EMT Dan Deering, FF/EMT Peter Hennigan, FF/P Tyler Baker, FF/P Kristen Taylor, FF/EMT Ryan Friel, FF/EMT Kali Burnham for their response to a Priority 1 trauma incident at 67 Mill Hill Rd. Saltwater Farm on July 31, 2025. A Community Life Saving Award was presented to Naomi Norcross who, as the result of her actions, contributed to the saving of a life at 67 Mill Hill Rd. Saltwater Farm on July 31, 2025. Community Life Saving Awards were presented to Joey Joseph and Judd St. Aubin who, as the result of their actions, contributed to the saving of a life for their response to an overturned vessel in the North Inlet on August 20, 2025. |
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Back to School InformationAnd just like that, our Sharks are swimming back to school! Monomoy Regional School’s Grades 1-12 return to classes on Tuesday, September 2nd, Kindergarteners and the Chatham Elementary School Pups Pre-K return on Thursday, September 4th, and the Harwich Elementary School Integrated Preschool begins on Monday, September 8th. The School District’s website has a page full of Back to School information and all Bus Route information is available as well. We wish all students the best of luck in the coming year!
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Irrigation Meter Installation ProcedureIf you received a warning letter regarding the installation of a second water meter on your irrigation system and are still wondering what to do next, here’s the procedure: Complete an application for an Irrigation Meter. You can complete one at the Department of Public Works (DPW), 221 Crowell Road, or print one here and mail it to Water Division, 221 Crowell Road, Chatham, MA 02633. There is a $200 fee for the Irrigation Meter that must accompany the application. Register your Irrigation System with the Town. The Irrigation System Registration form may be completed at the DPW or print one here and mail it in. The one-time registration fee is $50 and must accompany the registration form. You will need to hire a plumber to “t-off” the existing waterline into your home to accommodate the second meter. Once the plumber has completed that work a Water Technician will install the second meter. If your plumber has any questions or requires your water service to be shut off at the street to complete the work, please have them contact the Water Division at 508-945-5150. Thank you to all the property owners who have already contacted the Town in response to the irrigation compliance letter to register their irrigation system or arrange the installation of an irrigation meter. As a reminder, per the Water Rules and Regulations, no new irrigation systems may be connected to the municipal water supply as of January 1, 2021. (Article VI 2.)
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Water Conservation Measures Remain in Effect Water conservation measures remain in effect until further notice. All non-essential outdoor water use is restricted to no more than two days per week. Watering by sprinkler or irrigation is allowed on customer assigned days only before 9:00 AM and after 5:00 PM. • Odd numbered addresses are assigned Tuesdays and Thursdays. • Even numbered addresses are assigned Wednesdays and Fridays. As a reminder, non-essential uses include: • Irrigation of lawns via sprinklers or automatic irrigation systems • Washing of vehicles, except in a commercial car wash or as necessary for operator safety • Washing of exterior building surfaces, parking lots, driveways, or sidewalks (except as necessary to apply surface treatments such as paint, preservatives, stucco, pavement, or concrete). Households and businesses that draw water from private wells are exempt from these restrictions; however, the Town encourages their participation given their impact on our shared aquifer. Mandatory water restrictions will help protect our resources and possibly reduce water shortages this summer. The Chatham Water Department respectfully requests the support of our property owners, visitors and the business community in complying with these restrictions to ensure the future health and adequacy of our water supply. Thank you in advance for your continued cooperation. |
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If you have installed an irrigation well, please contact the Water Division at 508-945-5150 or email Director of Public Works Rob Faley to ensure that required inspections have been completed and records have been updated. |
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Don’t Forget Your Dinghy!Does Labor Day weekend mark the end of the boating season for you? If you are un-stepping your mast or hauling the boat for the season, remember to remove your dinghy, kayaks, and other watercraft stored along the shore on Town-owned property. Per Harbormaster Regulations Section 1022(5) and Town Landing Regulations Section 13, they must be removed by November 30th unless in active use by the owner. The Harbormaster Division will remove remaining watercraft from Town landings and other Town-owned property in December.
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Upcoming Public HearingsThe 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. September 2To consider a request for increased sewer flow of 907.925 gallons per day (gpd) for the property located at 16 Seaquanset Road, West Chatham to accommodate a change in use to 256 sq. ft. of retail (12.80 gpd), 50 fast food seats (1,000 gpd), for a total of 1,012.80 gpd. NOTICE WAS PUBLISHED BUT THIS ITEM WILL BE WITHDRAWN DUE TO A NEED FOR A REDESIGN BY VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC.: To consider a petition from Verizon New England, Inc. to install one (1) new pole numbered 22/5/5 fifty-five (55) feet Southeast of existing pole numbered 22/5 on Mill Pond Road and to install new conduit from the proposed pole numbered 22/5.5 Southeast along Mill Pond Road approximately one hundred-eight (180) feet to new Mill Pond Road pumping station project. This work is necessary to support permanent power for the Mill Pond Road pumping station project owned by the Town of Chatham. To consider implementation of the Classification Act. The Board will hear testimony as to what will be the residential factor which will determine the share of taxes each classification of property will pay, what will be open space factor and whether to adopt a residential or small commercial exemption. September 16To consider installation of two (2) rapid flashing beacons on Sam Ryder Road at the intersection of Sam Ryder Road and the Old Colony Rail Trail. To consider a request for a new Seasonal All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant license for CCNY, LLC. d/b/a Pain d’Avignon, Mario Mariani, Manager. The owners are seeking this license in addition to the Annual Wine and Malt Only Beverages Restaurant license already in place at this location. All interested parties are encouraged to attend in-person or through the link in the posted agenda.
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Enroll Now for September ClassesThe Community School at Cape Cod Regional Technical High School is now accepting registrations for fall classes. Popular and practical courses offered included Veterinary Assistant Program, Electrical Code & Theory, and Bicycle Repair and Maintenance to name a few. For a full listing of fall classes and registration deadlines visit the Community School’s website and check out the course catalog. The Community School is committed to helping Cape Codders achieve their goals and build fulfilling careers aligned with the Cape’s unique needs, offering dynamic adult education in the trades and diverse enrichment opportunities.
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Tuesday Talks at the AtwoodThe Atwood House Museum’s September ‘Tuesday Talks’ lecture on Tuesday, September 9th, at 5:00 p.m. will feature Dr. Michael Pregot. Dr. Pregot will be discussing his new book, Slavery and Abolitionism on Cape Cod. Books will be available for purchase and signing afterwards. Michael Pregot is an educator, writer, and admirer of local history. Dr. Pregot has intensely researched this subject to create a comprehensive examination of this often-overlooked part of Cape Cod history. The book discusses religious views, political platforms, economic factors, and social movements that existed during the pre-Civil War period to help readers gain insight into the mindset of the era. It also highlights several profiles of notable Black enslaved individuals living in Massachusetts and demonstrates the enormous contributions they made to the overall growth of our state and country. Tickets are available through the Museum’s website - $10 per person, free for current members.
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Next Select Board Meeting - September 2, 2025 @ 5:00 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. July 9 and October 8, 2024 II. Public Announcements and Agenda Item Requests III. Public Hearings 1. NOTICE WAS PUBLISHED BUT THIS ITEM WILL BE WITHDRAWN DUE TO A NEED FOR A REDESIGN BY VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC.: Consider Petition from Verizon New England, Inc. to install one (1) new pole numbered 22/5/5 fifty-five (55) feet Southeast of existing pole numbered 22/5 on Mill Pond Road and to install new conduit from the proposed pole numbered 22/5.5 Southeast along Mill Pond Road approximately one hundred eighty (180) feet to new Mill Pond Road pumping station project. 2. Consider, as Water and Sewer Commissioners, the request for Additional Sewer Flow at 16 Seaquanset Road, West Chatham 3. Fiscal Year 2026 Tax (Rate) Classification IV. Public Comments on Business Agenda V. Business Agenda 1. Consider Proclamation of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month 2025 2. Consider Acceptance of Shellfish Seed Donation from Chatham Shellfish Company 3. Consider Request to Use Town Property – Chatham Police / Monomoy Regional Middle School Back to School Party at Hardings Beach, Friday September 5, 2025 4. Consider Vote to Approve Final Version of Conservation Restriction for Chatham Drinking Water Well 10 and to Vote to Authorize the Chair to Act as Dual Representative of both the Select Board and the Water and Sewer Commissioners in Signing the Conservation Restriction for Chatham Drinking Water Well 10 5. Review of Draft Request for Proposals (RFP) for Affordable and Attainable Housing Development at Stepping Stones Road (Agenda Item Requested by Member S. Davis 7/8/25 and Chatham Resident K. McClellan 7/22/25) – Public Comment will be accepted 6. Review of Expired Town Counsel Contract (Agenda Item Requested by Clerk S. Smith 8/5/25) 7. Discussion on Returning to a Weekly Meeting Schedule Starting September 9, 2025 (Agenda Item Requested by Clerk S. Smith 8/5/25) 8. Consider Amending the Select Board Meeting Public Participation Policy (Agenda Item Requested by Member C. Metters 5/20/25 and 6/10/25) - Public Comment will be accepted 9. Consider Committee Appointments a. Historical Commission Representative to the Community Preservation Committee b. Taxation Aid Committee c. Cultural Council d. Airport Commission |
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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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