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- Barnstable County
- 5/14/24
- 05/14/2024
- 68 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent Chatham Select Board meeting, a significant grant award to establish an adult supportive day program at the Chatham Center for Active Living was a primary focus. The grant, totaling $273,600, is poised to offer a new avenue of support for adults with special needs, particularly benefiting dementia patients and their caregivers. The board’s discussions touched on various concerns regarding the program’s implementation, including the potential displacement of current programs and the transition of Chatham residents from a similar program in Orleans.
- MA
- Barnstable County
- 4/30/24
- 04/30/2024
- 120 Minutes
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Overview: The Chatham Select Board’s meeting on April 30th, 2024, primarily focused on advancing the town’s infrastructure and affordable housing initiatives, approving utility installations, and addressing concerns regarding sewer connections. Critical discussions included the appointment of special substitute Town Council Mina Macarius for the annual town meeting, as well as the board’s unanimous support for an increase in sewer flow to facilitate a new 110-seat restaurant.
- MA
- Barnstable County
- 4/23/24
- 04/23/2024
- 156 Minutes
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Overview: The Chatham Select Board meeting was dominated by discussions on the transparency of affordable housing projects and the implementation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. Key decisions included the examination of the proposal review process for two housing developments, the appointment of new members to local boards, and the establishment of a policy for the management of public EV charging stations.
- MA
- Barnstable County
- 4/22/24
- 04/22/2024
- 134 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent meeting, the Chatham Select Board addressed the town’s housing crisis through proposed zoning changes aimed at increasing the availability of affordable and year-round housing. One notable issue discussed was the new zoning bylaw for the West Chatham Neighborhood Center, which is intended to create a mixed-use area with housing options accessible to various income levels. Significant debate centered around the definitions of “qualified household” and “principal residence,” as well as the occupancy requirements to ensure year-round residency and prevent loopholes that could undermine the intended purpose of the bylaw.
- MA
- Barnstable County
- 4/16/24
- 04/16/2024
- 53 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The Chatham Select Board recently approved a allocation of funds for the Waterfront infrastructure bond project totaling $11.4 million. This decision was a key focus of the board’s latest meeting, where several items of importance were discussed, including the management changes of local businesses, an Arbor Day tree sapling giveaway, and improvements to facilitate mobile food vending.
