Half Staff Notification

Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, March 29, 2025, the date of interment, in honor of Private First Class Joseph R. Travers of Taunton, Massachusetts, who served in the United State Army, Dog Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division during the Korean War. The remains of Private First Class Joseph R. Travers, who passed while a prisoner of war in December of 1951, will be laid to rest in the Cedar Knoll Cemetery in East Taunton, Massachusetts.

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

EV Charging Stations Activated

The Electric Vehicle charging stations at the Eldredge Garage Visitors Center and Parking lot are now fully operational.

The eight new EV chargers include four Level 3 DC fast chargers and four Level 2 chargers. Fees are $.52 per kilowatt-hour for the Level 2 Chargers and $.62 per kilowatt-hour for the Level 3 Chargers. 

“The activation of EV charging stations at the Eldredge Garage Visitor Center is a significant step forward in our efforts to reduce our carbon footprint,” said Jill Goldsmith, Town Manager, Chatham. “By making it easier for everyone to own and operate EVs, we can help to reduce the number of traditional gasoline-powered vehicles on our roads, which will result in cleaner air and a healthier environment for all of us. I would like to thank all our partners who have helped make this project a reality.”

The project was made possible through the cooperative work of the Town with Rivermoor Energy, Weston & Sampson, Eversource and FLO.

Select Board Action - March 25th 

The Select Board returned to open session after holding an Executive Session pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A, sec. 21(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (32 Mill Hill Road).

The Board designated Jeffrey Dykens as its Liaison to Serve on the Chatham Chamber & Merchants Association Beautification Committee. Deputy Director of Public Works Tom Barr will also serve on the Committee.

A Non-Binding Petition Public Opinion Advisory Ballot Question regarding the discharge of wastewater and airborne pollutants from the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station by Holtec was voted for inclusion on the Annual Town Election ballot..

At the request of Lauren Arcomano, Executive Director of the Chatham Conservation Foundation, the Board proclaimed April 21-25, 205 as Earth Week in Chatham.

The Board accepted the donation and installation of 30 tree labels in Kate Gould Park and Chase Park from the Chatham Friends of Trees.

Representatives from Bartholomew & Company provided the annual review of the Town’s Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trust Fund.

Director of Natural Resources Greg Berman provided an update on the status of the Fish Pier South Jog Pedestrian Walkway project and the Board authorized an expenditure from the 2017 Waterfront Bond appropriation for the final engineering, plan & bid document development, and construction administration.

The Board accepted a new charge for the Aunt Lydia’s Cove Committee which broadens its purview to include activities in Aunt Lydia’s Cove, the Stage Harbor Trap Dock, and interests of the commercial fishing industry and to change the committee’s name to the Working Waterfront Advisory Committee.

Harbormaster Jason Holm provided an update on the Town’s current Mooring Management software.

The Select Board approved a Town Landing Special Use Permit for Andrew Buckley.

Town Manager Jill Goldsmith reviewed the Monthly Report for February 2025, noting current items and employee anniversaries.

The public is encouraged to view the meeting in its entirety through Chatham TVs on-demand archive.

February 2025 Monthly Report 

Take a deep dive into the workings of each Town Department for the month of February 2025 by reading the Town Manager's Monthly Report!

Each month the Department Heads compile statistics and narratives on the activities within their departments and report it all to the Town Manager who then delivers the information to the Select Board. 

The public is encouraged to review the report online.

Sewer Construction Update

Work for the week of March 31^st – April 4^th:

Oyster Pond Sewer Extension Project

Tentative - Sewer testing is tentatively planned in the Pond View neighborhood. A police detail will accompany the work crew to assist motorists.

Stage Harbor Sewer Extension Project

Site work is planned to continue at the pumping station site (Old Mill Boat Yard/Harbormasters Garage).

Mill Pond Pump Station

Continued sewer work is planned on Mill Pond Road. Road closures are planned for Mill Pond Road and Homestead Lane, local traffic only. Police detail(s) will be on-site to assist motorists. Work associated with the Mill Pond Pumping Station will close access to the Town Landing.

Resources for Energy Bill Assistance

Customers can sign up for “Balanced Billing” with their electric and gas utilities. This allows the high winter energy costs, that are the result of heating usage, to be spread across all 12 months of the year, helping consumers better plan for energy costs all year round.

Customers who are income eligible may qualify for discounted electricity pricing which can help lower energy costs significantly. See below for assistance to access these discounted rates or to get help with managing past due bills.

For help managing past due electric bills:

Go online or call Eversource at (866) 315-2496 and ask about their new Arrearage Forgiveness Program

To inquire about natural gas discount rates:

Go online or call National Grid at (800) 532-9600

To inquire about electric discount rates:

Go online or call Eversource at (800) 592-2000

To apply for fuel assistance:

Go online or call South Shore Community Action Council (508) 778-0870