Happy Thanksgiving!

Wishing you all a happy, safe and healthy Thanksgiving! We are thankful to be a part of this community and to call this beautiful place home!

COVID-19 Update

There have been 29 cases of COVID-19 reported in Town to date in November 2021. In 2020 there were 13 cases reported in the entire month of November. Of the 29 new cases, 22 are in vaccinated individuals, 2 are in unvaccinated individuals, and the remaining 5 individual's vaccination status is unknown.

Chatham's percent positivity and average daily incident rates have risen with the recent increase in cases.

Town of Chatham Mass seal noting incorporation date of June 11, 1712

Open and Closed for Thanksgiving

Chatham Town Offices are closed Thursday, November 25 and Friday, November 26 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

The Community Center is closed on Thursday, November 25 and open on Friday, November 26 for limited hours - 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

The Transfer Station is closed on Thursday, November 25 and open regular hours., 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Friday, November 26.

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Shop Small This Saturday

Support our local merchants by shopping small on Saturday, November 27th! Chances are you can find something for everyone on your holiday gift list right here in Town.

Our small businesses are the lifeblood of our community. They provide meaningful jobs for our friends and neighbors, support our local economy by turning their profits back into other local businesses and endeavors, contribute to the tax base which provides needed services, and play a large role in forming our community's identity. Please shop (and dine!) locally this weekend.

Cape and Islands Food Resource Guide

Barnstable County maintains the Cape & Islands Food Resource Guide. The publication is updated monthly by the Cape Cod Cooperative Extension and is available to download for free.

The Resource Guide list food resources offered Cape-wide and by Upper, Mid, Lower/Outer Cape regions with contact information, dates and times offered, and any eligibility requirements.

Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday is a global movement to drive giving and collective action in communities. Begun in 2012 with the simple idea of dedicating a day to encourage people to do good, the movement has grown exponentially over the last nine years.

Giving Tuesday 2021 is held on November 30th. On this day individuals are encouraged to show generosity in all forms by giving their time, their voice, or their financial support to communities and causes.

If you are inclined to participate in Giving Tuesday this year, please consider supporting a local human service or cultural organization here in Chatham. It has been a difficult two years for both sectors with human service organizations seeing increased demand and cultural organizations hampered by the closing of performance/exhibit venues, and limitations to fundraising opportunities for both.

Chatham is a strong community, united in the support of all its members. Please take part in some way and let's show our generosity locally.

Holiday Drive Thru Lunch

Reserve your meal early for this popular Council on Aging offering!

The 2021 Holiday Drive Thru will be held on Tuesday, December 14 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Council on Aging, 193 Stony Hill Road.

Entertainment will be provided by the Sound Dunes Combo. The lunch menu consists of polenta lasagne with hearty winter greens, winter squash bisque, and a chocolate peppermint cupcake.

Call 508-945-5190 to make your reservation!

Next Select Board Meeting - All Remote Participation

All are welcome to participate in our open and public meetings. The agenda for each meeting is posted 48 business hours prior to the scheduled meeting time and can be accessed through the Select Board’s webpage.

Join the meeting on-line or participate by phone by dialing 1-508-945-4410 and entering Conference ID 134 208 476#.

I. Public Announcements and Agenda Item Requests

II. New Business

A. Corona virus (COVID-19) Update (Health Agent Judith Giorgio)

B. Public Hearings

a. Change of Stock Interest; Annual All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License; Chatham Wayside Inn

C. Public Comments on Business Agenda

D. Business Agenda (Board Discussion Items)

a. Special One Day Alcohol Permits

i. Chatham Walkers; December 7, 2021; 4-8:30 p.m.; Chatham Community Center

ii. Fisherman’s Daughter; December 10, 2021; 5-9 p.m.; 521 Main Street

iii. Odin Smith Art Studio and Gallery; December 11, 2021; 4-7 p.m.; 895 Main Street

b. Seasonal Shellfish Area Openings; Mill Creek; Taylor’s Pond; Champlain Creek; Oyster Pond; Buck’s Creek (Renee Gagne)

c. Consider Renewals of Annual Alcoholic Beverages Licenses

d. Proposed changes to the Monomoy Regional School District Regional Agreement (Supt. Carpenter) Public Comment Will Be Accepted

e. Committee Appointments; Railroad Museum Group; Energy and Climate Action Committee

The Mainsheet

The name of our e-newsletter was selected from submissions by our community.
In nautical terms a mainsheet is the line connected to the boom which allows a sailor to control the speed of a boat. We think that is fitting for an e-newsletter that can be used to quickly send out important information to our community or at a more leisurely rate for less pressing matters. 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!

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