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MRSD's Portrait of a Graduate

Monomoy Regional School District is embarking on the process of creating a "Portrait of a Graduate."

The creation of a Portrait of a Graduate will help inform Monomoy educators from elementary school through high school about the skillsets and mindsets today’s students and graduates need to be successful in their futures. As part of this process, there will be a number of focus groups held for students, parents and caregivers, staff, town officials, and business and community members, at which attendees can share their vision for Monomoy schools.

The dates for each focus group as well as more information on Monomoy’s Portrait of a Graduate endeavor can be found on the District's website. In the coming weeks, there will also be a survey sent out to allow stakeholders to share their input on this process. MRSD looks forward to hearing from many voices to help develop this “Portrait” to guide Monomoy schools in better preparing students for college, careers, and life.

Moving On Up - Internal Promotions

Two Team Chatham members have been promoted to new roles within our organization recently.

Michele Clarke is celebrating her 16th anniversary with the Town as our new Projects and Operations Assistant after serving as the Office Manager for the Community Development Department. Her experience working closely with the Principal Planner, Planning Board, and as the staff liaison the the Historical Commission uniquely qualifies her to take on new responsibilities on a variety of special projects,

Former Inspections Division Secretary Christina Bassett is stepping into the vacancy created by Michele's promotion and will serve as the Community Development Department's Office Manager. She has been a key collaborator in the Department in developing innovative and efficient departmental workflow processes.

Congratulations to Michele and Christina!

So, who will be our next Inspections Division Secretary? Stay tuned! (And if you are interested in joining Team Chatham, check out the opportunities.)

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Mark Your Calendar - Community Center Closure

The Community Center will be closed on Thursday, October 20th for required maintenance. The PARK program will be held as scheduled - field trip!

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Voter Information

The deadline to vote in the upcoming election on November 8th is Saturday, October 29th.

In-person early voting will be held at the Town Clerk's Office, 549 Main Street, beginning on Saturday, October 22nd and continue through Friday, November 4th. Hours for in-person early voting will be 8:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m. on Saturdays and 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mondays- Fridays. There is no in-person early voting on Sundays.

If you have already submitted a postcard to vote by mail for "all elections this year" in 2022, you are all set! Your ballot will be mailed to you by mid-October. The last day to request a ballot by mail is November 1st. Completed ballots may be deposited in the Town Clerk's Ballot Dropbox, hand delivered to the Town Clerk's Office (both located at 549 Main Street) or mailed in the provided envelope. Ballots may not be hand delivered to the polls on Election Day.

Please remember to sign your ballot envelope - your ballot can not be counted without it!

Polls will be open on Election Day at the Community Center, 702 Main Street, from 7 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Any questions? Please call the Town Clerk's Office at 508-945-5101 for the answers!

Serving the Greater Community

Chatham Fire/Rescue personnel exemplify dedication to community and for many of them, that dedication reaches well beyond Chatham's borders.

Captain RJ Silvester is currently deployed with FEMA Massachusetts Task Force 1 in Florida assisting with search and rescue efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.

MA Task Force 1 is one of 28 Urban Search & Rescue units in the country trained and equipped by FEMA.

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Follow the COA on Facebook

The Council on Aging's Program and Communications Coordinator Jessica Rogers has jumped into her new role with both feet!

You can stay up-to-date with all the latest on COA programs and services offered at the Center for Active Living and the Community Center by following the COA's new Facebook account - Chatham Council on Aging.

Autumn Drive Through Lunch at the Council on Aging on Wednesday October 12th

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Last Chance This Year!

Your last chance to rid your home of household hazardous waste safely through Barnstable County's Hazardous Household Waste Disposal program is tomorrow, Saturday, October 8th.

Bring your household hazardous waste to the Harwich Transfer Station, 209 Queen Anne Road, between 9 a.m. and 12 noon. Not sure what qualifies as household hazardous waste? Check the informational brochure.

Shelter Cape Cod

Join the American Red Cross and Barnstable County Regional Emergency Planning Committee to ensure our neighbors are safe during and after a storm event by training to be a shelter worker.

For more information please call 1-800-564-1234 or email the Red Cross. Help Cape Codders weather the storm!

Next Select Board Meeting - October 11, 2022 @ 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

October 4, 2022

II. Public Announcements and Agenda Item Requests

III. Consider Amendments to Water Conservation Restrictions

IV. Consent Agenda

1. Special One Day Alcohol Permits; Witches Walk, Monomoy Community Services, October 29, 2022 (Theresa Malone)

2. Sales on Town Property; Holiday Shopping Fair, Community Center, November 5, 2022, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Sue Frederick Community Services/Recreation Division)

3. Reappoint Town Representative to the Cape Cod & Islands Water Protection Fund Management Board; Dr. Robert Duncanson

V. Public Comments on Business Agenda

VI. Business Agenda (Board Discussion Items)

1. Donation Acceptance

a. Bench at Community Center; Margaret Stenberg

b. Bench at Sears Park; Betty Magnusson

c. Bench at Forest Beach; Sally Barre

2. Town Boards/Committee Review

3. Board of Health DRAFT Short Term Rental Bylaw (Health Agent Judith Giorgio)

4. Trap Dock Utility Shed (Director of Natural Resources Dr. Robert Duncanson)

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!

Town of Chatham website www.chatham-ma.gov