Chatham Select Board Reviews FY 2026 Budget Amid Concerns Over Sewer Expansion and School Funding

Overview: The Chatham Select Board meeting on January 21, 2025, centered on the proposed fiscal year 2026 budget, with discussions on capital improvement projects, specifically the $32 million sewer expansion and increased school assessments. The town’s financial outlook, including a substantial free cash balance, also featured prominently in the conversation, alongside strategies for managing upcoming financial commitments.

Utility Pole Controversy Sparks Debate Over Chatham’s Approval Processes

Overview: The Chatham Select Board meeting on January 14, 2025, addressed several issues, including unexpected utility pole installations, traffic safety concerns, and budget discussions. A key point of contention arose from a procedural oversight involving a utility pole installation on Main Street, highlighting a need for improved communication between the town’s Public Works department and utility companies.

Chatham Select Board Grapples with Housing Density and Short-Term Rental Regulations

Overview: During the Chatham Select Board meeting, members engaged in discussions addressing the complexities of zoning bylaw amendments, focusing on housing density, affordable housing, and short-term rental regulations. The board weighed the implications of proposed changes.

Chatham Select Board Discusses $4.665 Million Senior Center Renovation Amid Community Concerns

Overview: The Chatham Select Board and the Council on Aging Board of Directors convened to deliberate on a $4.665 million renovation project for the Senior Center. The meeting included detailed presentations on the design updates, budget considerations, and community feedback, emphasizing the need for enhanced usability and accessibility of the center.

Chatham Select Board Discusses West Chatham Development, Housing Density, and Short-Term Rentals

Overview: During the Chatham Select Board meeting on December 23, 2024, members engaged in discussions about the evolution of the West Chatham Neighborhood Center, housing density proposals, and the implications of short-term rental regulations.

Chatham Select Board Reviews FY 2026 Budget Amid Concerns Over Sewer Expansion and School Funding

Utility Pole Controversy Sparks Debate Over Chatham’s Approval Processes

Chatham Select Board Grapples with Housing Density and Short-Term Rental Regulations

Chatham Select Board Discusses $4.665 Million Senior Center Renovation Amid Community Concerns

Chatham Select Board Discusses West Chatham Development, Housing Density, and Short-Term Rentals

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