Chatham Select Board Targets Housing and Zoning Reforms

Overview: In a recent Chatham Select Board meeting, discussions centered around proposed zoning reforms and housing developments in the West Chatham Neighborhood Center. The primary focus was on the draft language for a bylaw aimed at encouraging attainable housing and regulating short-term rentals. The board debated the percentage of affordable units in new developments, building height limitations, and parking regulations. Further, the receipt of a DLTA grant to update the buildout analysis for the area was acknowledged. The board also touched on the need for improved transparency rules for commercial building facades and considerations for sidewalk requirements in new subdivisions.

Chatham Select Board Tackles School Siding Repairs and Budget Concerns

Overview: The Chatham Select Board recently convened to address various town matters, with discussions surrounding a costly proposal for siding repairs at the Monomoy Regional Middle School and concerns over budget clarity and transparency. The meeting, rich in debate and community involvement, also explored funding for a new adult day program, property acquisitions, bylaw proposals, and the upcoming Independence Day parade.

Chatham Select Board Deliberates Community Center Renovation

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Chatham Select Board extensively discussed the renovation and expansion of the Community Center, a topic of significant interest due to the proposed project’s impact on the town’s infrastructure and budget. The board reviewed detailed presentations outlining multiple scenarios for the building’s redesign, weighing the benefits against the projected costs, which range from $530,000 for basic improvements to over $6.5 million for a full renovation and expansion.