Preliminary Results of Presidential Primary

The preliminary results of the March 5th Presidential Primary are available for review on the Town Clerk's webpage.

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Congratulations to MRSD Winter Athletes

Congratulations to all the winter athletes in the Monomoy Regional School District for their hard work and dedication throughout the season!

A special shoutout goes to the boys high school basketball team for their remarkable achievement in advancing to the “Sweet 16” round of the Division 4 State Championships. Although the journey ended with a heartbreaking loss in overtime to the #2 seed Bourne Canalmen, your perseverance and teamwork have made our community proud.

Additionally, a huge round of applause to the Nauset/Monomoy girls hockey team for their outstanding performance in reaching the “Elite 8” round of the Division 2 State Championship. Your resilience and talent shone brightly throughout the tournament, culminating in a thrilling matchup against Algonquin. While the final score may not have been in your favor (Algonquin 2, Nauset/Monomoy 1), your efforts and sportsmanship have truly exemplified the spirit of competition.

To all the athletes, coaches, and supporters involved, congratulations once again on a fantastic winter sports season. Proud to be a Shark!

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Change the Clock, Change your Batteries

Don't forget to spring forward and stay safe this weekend!

With the arrival of daylight savings time, remember to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. These life-saving devices are your first line of defense in emergencies so take a few minutes this weekend to ensure your alarms are working properly and keep your loved ones protected.

Real Estate & Personal Property Tax Bills

The second installment of FY2024 Real Estate and Personal Property tax bills will be mailed out on March 25th with payments due by 4 p.m. on May 1st.

Online payments can be made through the Town of Chatham’s website through City Hall Systems.

As a reminder, online features through City Hall Systems include e-billing, a single shopping cart for multiple bill types, as well as giving the online user the ability to view and print original bill copies for this current or past fiscal year which will be useful when filing annual taxes. All ACH (electronic check) transactions are free of charge. Credit/debit card payments are charged 2.95% ($1 minimum) of the amount charged.

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Water System Flushing to Begin

The Department of Public Works' Water Division will begin its annual water system flushing on Monday, March 18th.

Flushing of the water distribution system is weather permitting and will continue through May. Signs will be posted on the side of roads where the flushing is taking place. Please refrain from doing laundry from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. if flushing is taking place in your area.

You may experience some discolored water during the flushing process. The water should clear after running for a short period of time. If the problem persists, call the Public Works' Water Division at 508-945-5150.

The Water Division and Weston & Sampson operations staff thank you for your cooperation and understanding during this important maintenance process and apologize for any inconvenience.

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Upcoming Public Hearings

The Select Board will hold the following public hearings during its regularly scheduled meetings beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the large meeting room at the Town Office Annex, 261 George Ryder Road.

Remote participation is available through the link in the posted agendas.

March 12

To consider proposed increases to the Annual Shellfish Permit fees.

March 26

To consider a petition from NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy to install 40' +/- of 1"-4" PVC conduit encased in concrete from new handhold 108/H1A at base of pole 108/1 to customer installed handhole 108/H1B on Youngs road. The installation is being requested by Eversource to provide new underground service to the customer located at 132 Barn Hill Road.

To consider a request for a new entertainment license for live and recorded music/performances for Aplaya Kitchen and Tiki Bar, 483 Main Street.

Flood Safety Awareness Week March 10th-16th

Next week is Flood Safety Awareness Week in Massachusetts and we join the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency in preparing our community to Rise Above the Flood. The best way to minimize the impacts flooding will have on your family is to be prepared in advance.

Know your risk! Find out if your property is located in a flood zone by searching your address in the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) flood maps. If you have questions about unique features in your neighborhood, reach out to our local Emergency Management Director to discuss any additional risks or mitigating factors.

Stay informed by subscribing to Emergency Alerts through Smart911!

Review your family's emergency plan and if you don't have one, create one!

In Case You Missed It

The Town and the Cape Cod Commission held the second virtual public meeting on the Low-Lying Road project on Thursday, February 29th to review possible solutions to address flooding for the Town's priority road segments identified as Morris Island Road and Ridgevale Road.

Alternatives for both roads including cost estimates were presented and participants were able to ask questions about the alternatives and about the project in general. If you were unable to participate on the 29th, the recording of the meeting is now available on the Low Lying Roads Project's Chatham webpage on the Materials tab.

Thank you to all who participated in the meeting and joined the discussion. If you are interested in being informed of issues that affect property owners on low-lying roads in Town, you are encouraged to subscribe to Low-Lying Road Alerts through NotifyMe!.

Journaling Workshop at the Center for Active Living on March 27.

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Stroll the Cape Walking Group

The Visiting Nurse Association of Cape Cod and the Health Departments of Chatham, Orleans, and Eastham have joined together to offer Stroll the Cape Walking Group to families of the three towns with stroller aged children (8 weeks to 3 years old) to stay active and meet other families.

The Group will meet at various walking trails on the Lower Cape on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. with indoor options during inclement weather. The program will run from April 30th to June 25th and walks will be led by a Maternal Child Health Nurse.

Advance registration is required and new moms must be 8 weeks postpartum to participate. For more information or to sign up, please contact the VNA of Cape Cod at 508-957-7423.

Funds Secured for Replacement of Canal Bridges

The Fiscal Year 2024 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act includes $350 million in federal funding for the replacement of the Bourne and Sagamore Bridges.

Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass) and Congressman Bill Keating (MA-09) released the following joint statement:

"We are pleased to have secured $350 million in the fiscal 2024 appropriations bills for the Cape Cod Bridges project. This funding is another major step towards replacing the aging Sagamore and Bourne bridges and delivering much-needed federal investment to Cape Cod, the Islands, and the surrounding region. We are grateful for Senate Appropriations Chair Patty Murray for prioritizing the Brides and appreciate the ongoing partnership of Governor Healey and the Biden administration to make this project a reality."

The funding builds upon the $372 million grant that the US Department of Transportation awarded Massachusetts in December for the replacement of the Cape Cod Bridges.

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!

Subscribe to The Mainsheet

Subscribe today to have the latest issue of The Mainsheet delivered directly to your inbox each week! Sign-up through Notify Me! by entering your email address and clicking on the envelope icon next to the "Government" subscription list.

Town of Chatham website www.chatham-ma.gov