- MA
- Barnstable County
- 8/19/24
- 08/19/2024
- 30 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Chatham Board of Health held a meeting on August 19, 2024, where the main agenda item was the approval of a variance request for a fifth bedroom at a Minglewood Homes property. The meeting also covered the installation of NARCAN boxes in public spaces and upcoming reports on community health needs and short-term rental regulations.
- MA
- Barnstable County
- 8/5/24
- 08/05/2024
- 57 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Chatham Board of Health met on August 5, 2024, to deliberate on several key variance applications related to septic systems, addressing concerns about environmental impact, property rights, and community health regulations. The meeting was marked by discussions on the variance requests for the Wilson property on Cockal Cove Road, which received attention due to neighbor opposition.
- MA
- Barnstable County
- 5/20/24
- 05/20/2024
- 86 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the recent Chatham Board of Health meeting, concerns were addressed, including the PFAS contamination in town water wells and the problematic conditions at a property on M Hill Road. The board discussed proactive measures for water quality assurance, including the construction of a new PFAS Filtration plant and the treatment of contaminated wells. Additionally, they debated the enforcement of sanitary conditions on the M Hill Road property, where residents reported unsanitary conditions and illegal dumping.
- MA
- Barnstable County
- 5/6/24
- 05/06/2024
- 59 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At the recent Chatham Board of Health meeting, attention was given to the regulation of short-term rentals and septic system variances for local properties. The board approved a variance hearing for a property transfer on Kent Road, contingent on the installation of an adequate septic system in the new house. A key discussion item was the short-term rental regulations, particularly in relation to a property on Fox Hill Road, which was granted a variance with numerous conditions and restrictions. Additionally, the Board addressed a backlog in rental registration applications and announced the hiring of a new administrative assistant and housing inspector.
- MA
- Barnstable County
- 4/22/24
- 04/22/2024
- 47 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In an effort to manage the development and renovation of properties while maintaining public health standards, the Chatham Board of Health addressed several variance requests during their April 22, 2024 meeting. Among the most significant items approved was a variance for a property on Main Street, which included an extension of the timeline for sewer system connection and imposed conditions ensuring buyer agreement to the terms.