COVID-19 Update

There have been 751 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Chatham since the beginning of the pandemic. There have been 13 cases reported since the beginning of February 2022. Since January a significant drop-off of cases has occurred.

The Town’s 14-day positivity rate as of February 3rd for the preceding two weeks was 17.3%; Barnstable County’s was 18.3% and the Commonwealth was 10% for the same period. Chatham's rate was the 2nd highest on Cape. The Town's daily incident rate dropped to 82.1, which was the 9th highest on Cape.

February is Heart Health Month

The heart is an incredible organ - it beats about 100,000 times a day. According to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide, with heart attacks and strokes at the top of the list. Luckily, your risk of developing cardiovascular diseases can be lowered by making lifestyle changes.

Eat a balanced diet. The Council on Aging's monthly newsletter The Flash features heart healthy recipes this month.

Get regular exercise. Consider signing up for one of the many recreation and fitness programs offered at the Community Center.

Reduce Stress.The American Heart Association offers online stress management resources.

New Face at 549 Main

Welcome to Alec Pavlakis, the new Recording Secretary/ Department Assistant in the Select Board/Town Manager's office.

Alec is a graduate of Monomoy High School and Bridgewater State University. He is pursuing a Master Degree in Public Administration at Suffolk University.

Alec lives in Harwich and enjoys playing the guitar and collecting vinyl records.

We're Hiring!

Looking for a change? Join Team Chatham and serve the community you love!

Check out the complete list of full- and part-time job openings with the Town.

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First Time Homebuyer Workshop

The Housing Assistance Corporation (HAC) is holding a virtual workshop to prepare first time homebuyers for the process. Local experts in real estate, insurance, lending, home inspections, and the law offer insights into the steps you can take to become a homeowner on Cape Cod.

Two sessions are available: March 15, 17, & 22 and April 6 & 12. Register through HAC's website.

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Annual Native Plant Sale

The Cape Cod Cooperative Extension's Annual Native Plant Sale is underway. Residents can pre-order native plant varieties until March 18, 2022.

The Cooperative Extension aims to educate the general public on the importance of native plants and encourage their use in home gardens through its sale, noting their importance to local ecology and maintaining the regions biodiversity.

Young plants, rooted cuttings and seedlings are available for sale on a pre-order, first-come first-served basis. Please visit the Extension's website for a full brochure and order form.

All checks must be made payable to Barnstable County.
Customers will have until April 29-30 to pick up their plants at the Cape Cod Cooperative Extension Farm Office at 3675 Main Street, Barnstable, MA from 10 am to 2 pm.

Next Select Board Meeting

All are welcome to attend and 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. Minutes

February 8, 2022

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. Public Comments on Business Agenda

C. Business Agenda (Board Discussion Items)

a. FY2023 Budget Review/2022 Annual Town Meeting Articles Review

i. Town Department FY2023 Budget Presentations:

1. Department of Public Works including Highway, Transfer Station, Sewer, Cemetery, Grounds, Recreation & Beaches, Lighthouse Beach, Snow & Ice, Street Lighting, and Fuel Depot

2. Natural Resources including Health, Conservation, Coastal Resources, Harbormaster, Shellfish, Pleasant Bay Alliance

3. Public Safety Departments including Police, Animal Control, Fire, Emergency Management

4. Debt Services & Other Services

ii. Protective (Zoning) Bylaw Amendment – Referral to Planning Board

1. Runway Protection Zone

b. Vote to Engage Legal Counsel and Authorize the Town Manager To Sign Engagement Letter

c. Vote to Affirm or Reject Administrative Order #5; Filed January 21, 2022

d. Committee Appointments; Parks & Recreation Commission & Board of Health

e. Town Manager December Monthly Report

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!

Town of Chatham website www.chatham-ma.gov