Traffic Alert - Chatham in the Fall 10K

The Chatham in the Fall 10K Road race steps off from the intersection of Crowell Road and Stony Hill/Stepping Stones Roads at 9 a.m. this Sunday, November 23rd.

Runners will head south on Crowell Road, cross Route 28 onto Queen Anne Road and around Oyster Pond on Pond Street and Stage Harbor Road before heading down Cedar Street. They will head south on Battlefield, and east on Champlain before traversing Bridge Street. The route then turns north onto Main Street and continues onto Shore Road to Barcliff Avenue and back to Crowell Road and the start/finish line.

There will be temporary diversions and delays along the route with officers and signage assisting vehicle travelers. If you are driving anywhere near the route on Sunday morning, please be patient and use extra caution.

The race is administered by the Cape Cod Athletic Club and benefits Sharing Kindness and the WCOD Stuff-A-Bus Annual Toy Drive.

Grateful Gatherings 

Head over to the Center for Active Living on Wednesday, November 26th from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for a cozy morning of connection, conversation, and seasonal cheer at a community coffee hour sponsored by the Friends of the Council on Aging. Whether you are new to the area, far from family, or simply looking to share some community warmth, you are welcome!

There will be fresh coffee and refreshments, a screening of the classic “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” at 10:45 a.m., and a Sound Meditation program with Ashley Woodworth available at 11:00 a.m. Stay for it all or just what speaks to you! Please call 508-945-5190 to register.

Upcoming Citizen’s Police Academy

The Chatham Police Department is currently accepting applications for its next Citizen's Police Academy starting on Monday, January 5, 2026.  The Academy is an opportunity for residents to gain further knowledge and a better understanding of the day-to-day workings of the Police Department through a series of classroom style sessions integrated with a hands-on application of various aspects of Police work.  

Some of the areas of instruction include Traffic Enforcement, Patrol Procedures, Crash Investigation and Reconstruction, Criminal Law, Use of Force/Firearms, Constitutional Law Issues, Domestic Violence Issues & Child Abuse Issues, Emergency Dispatch & 911 Call Taking, Interview & Interrogation, Arrest/Booking and Detention of Arrestees and Court Procedures.

The program is scheduled for eleven (11) consecutive weekly sessions meeting on Mondays from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.  Classes will be held at the Chatham Police Department, 240 George Ryder Rd.  Space is limited to fifteen participants.  Light refreshments will be served.

Interested individuals should understand that this program does not lead to any offer of employment within the Police Department and does not lead to any law enforcement certification.  It is intended to provide residents and business owners of Chatham with a broader understanding of the Chatham Police Department and how we serve our community.

Applications are accepted online through the Town of Chatham’s website and should be submitted as soon as possible for processing.

Select Board Action – November 18th

The Select Board held two public hearings to start its November 18th meeting. In the first, the Board approved a petition from NSTAR Electric Company dba Eversource Energy to install 35 feet +/- of 1-3” conduit and one new handhole at 229 Scatteree Road.

In the second, the Board approved an application to transfer the annual all alcoholic beverages restaurant license from Skorpios Enterprises Inc. dba Knot’s Landing Bar & Grill, Phillip Malitas, Manager to Uncle Tony’s LLC dba Knot’s Landing Bar & Grill, Sophia Malita, Manager, for the business located at 1077 Main Street.

Director of Public Works Rob Faley reviewed the October monthly water report. He noted that the pumps were pumping 6-15 hours per day. He reviewed photos of the progress on the Water Treatment Plant for Wells 5 & 8. He said the new plant will have a smaller but similar signs as is located at the Morton Road treatment plant. He noted that Well 10 is contributing to the Town’s water supply and that combined testing of water from Wells 10 & 11 tested well below the State standards for PFAS. He provided an update on the process to bring property owners into compliance with irrigation meter requirements. He reviewed the pumping report for the month.

The Select Board approved requests from five establishments holding seasonal liquor licenses to remain open beyond the November 30th expiration of their seasonal licenses. Viera on Main may continue to serve alcoholic beverages through December 31st, Pisces Restaurant & Bar and The Captain’s Table through January 1st, and Chatham Moods and Chatham Sunrise Café through January 15th.

The Board approved several Special One Day Wine & Malt Beverages Only for downtown business for the Christmas Stroll weekend and First Night events.

Select Board Chair Dean Nicastro reviewed the action of Town Meeting to declare the property at 127 Old Harbor Road surplus and designate it use for housing. He noted the receipt by the Board of letters received from two local attorneys regarding the development of the property for housing. Town Counsel Jay Talerman reviewed his opinion that the gift of the property to the Town consisted of one which served a clear public purpose (playground) for which the deed restriction would be perpetual. He said the second aspect of the gift (maintain the existing buildings) did not have a clear public purpose as no use for the buildings was specified and therefore the deed restriction on that component of the property would expire after 30 years. After hearing from its members and members of the public, the Select Board voted to proceed with the pursuit of the design guidelines for housing ownership on the property.  

The Select Board approved a recommendation from the Golf Advisory Committee to increase golf rates at Seaside Links Municipal Golf Course for the 2026 season. The rates for 9 holes and 18 holes will increase $3 each to $25 and $37 respectively. Rates for all membership categories will increase 10%.

The Select Board voted to bring the question of a fee increase for entities conducting a private business on Town property under the Facility Use Policy back to the Board for further review.

The Select Board reviewed a listing of license, permits, and utility petitions provided by Town Counsel that may be taken up as part of a Consent Agenda and agreed to have the Chair review items for placement on upcoming Select Board agendas.

Director of Public Works Rob Faley reviewed the variety of pump station locations in Town and the process of determining the most suitable design, landscaping, and signage for each. It was suggested that the colors of the fencing and signage could be more in keeping with each neighborhood’s character and not include the word sewage on signs.

The Select Boad discussed minor changes to its existing goals and objectives and will vote at an upcoming meeting.

Gary Toenniessen was elevated from an Alternate member to a full member of the Open Space Committee.

Final Sewer Construction Update of 2025

No sewer related roadwork or closures are planned until the spring. Intermittent pumping station work may be needed during this fall and winter but will be limited to site work only.

Enjoy the off season! Thank you for your patience during our ongoing work to protect our natural resources.