News Flash

Posted on: April 13, 2022

Can Reducing our Garbage Help our Climate?

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In a word, yes!

Greenhouse gases - which warm our atmosphere, make glaciers melt and contribute to extreme weather conditions - are reduced when we cut down on garbage by practicing the 3 R's - Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

How so? Take soda cans for ...

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Chatham Recycles
Posted on: April 13, 2022

What about E-Waste?

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E-WASTE:  REUSING TRUMPS RECYCLING

When it comes to computers (as well as TV's and many other appliances) while recycling is always a better option than simply throwing it away, did you know that there is an even more environmentally-friendly way ...

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Chatham Recycles
Posted on: April 13, 2022

Tap Vs. Bottled

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TAP vs. BOTTLED.....AND THE WINNER IS!.......

Glug, glug, glug--that's the sound a ginormous number of us make as we sip bottled water in our cars, at the gym, behind our desks, etc.

The sound you DON'T hear is the thwack of 60 million bot...

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Chatham Recycles
Posted on: April 13, 2022

Why don't some people recycle?

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Why don't some people Recycle???

Survey answers & matching tips.

#1 Reason: Too difficult or inconvenient at home.

#2: I don't have enough to recycle.

#3: Too difficult or inconvenient at the Transfer Station.

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#1: Set up a...

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Chatham Recycles
Posted on: April 13, 2022

Water Bottle Refill Stations

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They're HEERE!!!

ChathamRecycles is happy, proud and grateful to report that the three Water Bottle Refill Stations approved by Chatham residents at the May, 2019 Annual Town Meeting - in spite of a myriad of delays including other scheduled town ...

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Chatham Recycles

News Flash

News Flash

Posted on: April 12, 2023

Housing Visioning & Survey Results

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Presented at the April 11, 2023 Affordable Housing Trust Meeting.

View the Presentation... Housing News
Posted on: April 5, 2023

Community Housing Survey Results

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Community Housing Survey Results

Survey results will be presented, and feedback solicited, at the meeting of the Affordable Housing Trust, April 11, 2023, after the Select Board Meeting

At the April 11th meeting of the Affordable Housing Trust, consultants ...

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Housing News
Posted on: February 22, 2023

Community Housing Survey

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Community Housing Survey

Open February 22 through March 12

The Town of Chatham would like to hear from you!

Please take the 5-8 minute survey about affordable and attainable housing development scenarios at two Town-owned properties:  Main Street, W...

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Housing News
Posted on: February 10, 2023

Second Community Engagement Forum for Affordable & Attainable Housing

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Second Community Engagement Forum for Affordable and Attainable Housing Wednesday February 15 at 5:00 pm

This hybrid meeting will take place in the large meeting room at the Town Hall Annex

The Town of Chatham, along with Consultants Barrett Planning Group ...

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Housing News

News Flash

Posted on: June 1, 2023

Non-Resident Beach Passes Available for Purchase

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Non-resident daily, weekly, and seasonal beach passes are now available to purchase for 2023.

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Posted on: June 1, 2023

Chatham Retains AAA Bond Rating by S&P Global

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Finance Director Heilala announced on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 that the Town received competitive bids from bond underwriters for a $7,455,000 20-year General Obligation (GO) bond issue.   Fidelity Capital Markets was the winning bidder on the Bon...

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Town of Chatham News & Updates
Posted on: May 30, 2023

Chatham's Water Quality Report

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Chatham's  2022 annual  “Water Quality Report,” prepared by the Department of Public Works Water Division, is now available.  The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) requires that this report be prepared to inform you, our customers,...

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Read the Report here. Town of Chatham News & Updates
Posted on: May 23, 2023

Chatham North Beach Closes to Oversand Vehicle (OSV) Travel

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NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 23, 2023 

Media Contact: 

Robert Duncanson, Director of Health & Natural Resources - Town of Chatham 

(508) 945-5165 

rduncanson@chatham-ma.gov

Chatham North Beach Closes to Oversand...

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Town of Chatham News & Updates
Posted on: December 16, 2022

Sewer Construction Update - May 25, 2023

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Work will continue for Phase 1D-2A: Route 137 – Morton Road Sewer Extension Project (1D-2A) and for the Queen Anne Pumping Station (QAPS). N&M Excavating LLC will be continuing work for the Crowell Road Phase 2 & Chatham Fish Pier Infrastructure Project.

View the Press Release... Town of Chatham News & Updates
Posted on: May 4, 2023

Low Lying Roads Project Public Workshop

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On Wednesday, May 31 at 7:00 P.M. there will be a virtual workshop hosted by the Town of Chatham and Cape Cod Commission.

Additional Info... Town of Chatham News & Updates
Posted on: April 18, 2023

Water Conservation Measures Rescinded

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On April 11, 2023, at their regularly scheduled meeting, the Select Board acting as
Water and Sewer Commissioners, voted to rescind ALL water conservation and outdoor watering restrictions as last voted on September 20, 2022.

Additional Info... Town of Chatham News & Updates
Posted on: April 14, 2023

Crowell Road Paving Update

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N&M Construction recently installed drainage beneath Crowell Road near the Public Works building as part of a contract with the Town of Chatham. Under our contract warranty, to ensure the ground has been properly compacted and to allow for settlement,...

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Town of Chatham News & Updates
Posted on: April 18, 2023

New Website for Recreational Program Sign Ups!

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To enroll in Town recreational programs, everyone is required to create a new login on the new platform.

Visit New Website... Town of Chatham News & Updates
Posted on: March 2, 2023

Barnstable County Launches ‘AquiFund’

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This program will help homeowners afford septic system replacements and upgrades. The County’s Community Residential Septic Loan Program Expansion will also help improve Cape Cod’s water quality.

Read the Press Release... Town of Chatham News & Updates
Posted on: November 15, 2022

Affordable Connectivity Program

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The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a U.S. government program run by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program to help low-income households pay for internet service and connected devices like a laptop or tablet.

View the ACP's Website... Town of Chatham News & Updates
Posted on: August 24, 2022

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Sign up for Emergency and Non-Emergency Notifications

Non-Emergency Notifications - Notify Me!

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Town of Chatham News & Updates
Posted on: November 22, 2016

Stay connected!

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Town of Chatham News & Updates
Posted on: November 22, 2016

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With the MyAccount feature, you can customize your viewing experience, sign up for notifications, and engage in information you care about. Check out Notify Me today!

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Town of Chatham News & Updates

News Flash

Posted on: August 6, 2021

The Mainsheet - May 26, 2023

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The name of our e-newsletter, selected from submissions by our community, reflects Chatham’s maritime history, is reminiscent of the front page of a newspaper, and it is a fun play on Main Street, where you go to be part of all that is happening in Town!

View the Mainsheet... Town Spotlight
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Welcome Video from Town Manager Jill R. Goldsmith

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Chatham Town Manager Jill Goldsmith welcomes the public to the new website and introduces town departments and services.

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Town Spotlight