Painting of Chatham Band playing in bandstand in Kate Gould Park

Band Concerts are Back!

The Chatham Band will begin its 89th season tonight at 8 p.m. at Kate Gould Park! Concerts will be held every Friday through September 3rd.

We've had a mixed bag of weather this summer and if the weather is questionable on concert day, the decision to play or not will be made at 5 p.m. and notice will be posted the Chatham Band's website.

Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy Band Night in Chatham!

Coast Guard Celebrates 231 Years

The Coast Guard celebrated its 231st "Birthday" on August 4. It was originally formed as the Revenue Marine by Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton in 1790.

The Town of Chatham has a deep-rooted and storied relationship with the Coast Guard and the importance of Station Chatham to our commercial fleet, recreational boaters, and entire maritime community cannot be understated.

If you agree that Station Chatham is a vital resource to Chatham and our neighboring communities, please contact Senator Edward Markey (https://www.markey.senate.gov/contact/share-your-opinion) and Congressman Bill Keating (https://keating.house.gov/contact/email) to request a roundtable discussion with Coast Guard and community leaders on the future designation, staffing, and equipping of Station Chatham be scheduled.

North Beach Open to Oversand Vehicles

The Chatham portion of Nauset Beach (aka North Beach) re-opened to Oversand Vehicles (OSV) access at 12 noon on Thursday, August 5th.

There is no requirement for self-escorting. A valid 2021 OSV permit is required.

Due to beach profile a portion of the front beach is closed between Trails 7 & 8. To access the Inlet area follow the Inner Trail from the Town line or, if on the front beach, follow the signs to the Inner Trail at Trail 7 and then access the front beach again at Trail 8.

Please respect all "Nauset Beach Rules and Regulations for OSVs."

David Lusher sitting in front of file cabinets

Lusher Promoted to Foreman

David Lusher was appointed as our new Transfer Station Foreman in the spring. Mr. Lusher had been acting as the Interim Transfer Station Foreman since November 30, 2020.

Mr. Lusher has worked for the Town for the last 3 years as a Senior Heavy Equipment Operator at the Transfer Station. Prior to that, he was the Distribution Operator for Weston & Sampson providing contract operations for the Town’s water and sewer systems.

Dave has advanced in his professional career, obtaining additional licenses and certifications, since joining us in 2018 and has been commended by his supervisors and by the employees he is managing for the level of expertise and stability that he has brought to the role. Congratulations Dave!

Environmental Assessment Available for Review

The Chatham Municipal Airport, in coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, FAA Orders 1050.1F, has completed an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed Avigation Easement Acquisition, Vegetation Obstruction Removal and Development of Hangars at the Chatham Municipal Airport, Chatham, MA. Copies of the document are available on the Town’s website and the EA will be available for review at 549 Main Street, Chatham, MA 02653.

Written comments on the EA are requested from interested parties and will be accepted no later than September 3, 2021. Written comments should be directed to:
Federal Avigation Administration
New England Region, Airports Division
1200 District Avenue
Burlington, MA 01803

Comments may also be emailed to Mr. Richard Doucette.

Please make your comments as specific as possible as they relate to the proposed action, and include your name, address, and if possible, telephone number and email address.

All substantive comments will be carefully reviewed. In accordance with Federal Regulations, the FAA will not decide whether to implement the proposed projects or take an alternative action until the review process is completed and an environmental finding is issued.

In Case You Missed It

Future goals and use of technology were some of the highlights from Town Manager Jill Goldsmith and Finance Director Alexandra Heilala presentation on the State of the Town at the 75th Annual Summer Town Meeting held on August 3rd, 2021.

Watch the complete Summer Town Meeting through our video archive.

Next Select Board Meeting

Participate in the meeting online.

I. Minutes
July 27, 2021

II. Public Announcements and Agenda Item Requests

III. New Business

A. Corona virus (COVID-19) Update (Director of Natural Resources Dr. Robert Duncanson and Town Manager Jill Goldsmith)
B. Drinking Water Testing and Pumping Update (Public Works Director Tom Temple)
C. Public Comments on Business Agenda
D. Public Hearings

Mooring Appeal Hearing; John Marsh - Revocation of Stage Harbor Marine Mooring Rental/Assignment for John Marsh [7/20 – request to postpone by Mr. Marsh] Harbormaster Stuart Smith
Consider Recommendations from Traffic Safety Committee; “No Parking – Tow Zone” Hammond Lane

D. Business Agenda (Board Discussion Items)

Donation Acceptance; Oysters; Chatham Shellfish Company
Cape Cod Water Protection Collaborative – Funding for Chatham (Finance Director Alix Heilala, Director of Natural Resources Dr. Robert Duncanson)
Appointments; Registrar and Election Officials

The Mainsheet

The name of our e-newsletter was selected from submissions by our community. It 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!

Town of Chatham website www.chatham-ma.gov