Town Manager Jill Goldsmith, Housing & Economic Development Secretary Mike Kennealy & Director of Coastal Resources Red Keon on the beach.

Dig It!

The Town has been awarded a $550,000 grant from the Massachusetts Dredging Program for the Stage Harbor Entrance Channel Dredging Project.

The Town will dredge an estimated 25,000 cubic yards of sand from the entrance channel. Dredging will preserve all-tide navigation in the Harbor, which operates as the southern hub of our community’s maritime economy and provides a secondary offloading location for the largest fishing fleet on Cape Cod and the third largest fleet in Massachusetts. Stage Harbor is home to three private marinas, over 50 commercial fishing vessels, and nearly 1,300 moorings and dockage slips.

The grant announcement was made by Housing and Economic Development Secretary Mike Kennedy yesterday in Wellfleet. Town Manager Jill Goldsmith and Ted Keon, Director of Coastal Resources, were on hand to accept the grant.

Also attending were Wellfleet Select Board Chair Ryan Curley, Senator Julian Cyr, Representative Sarah Peake's Chief of Staff Dottie Smith and local officials from other the beneficiary towns of Barnstable, Bourne, Dennis, Harwich, Mattapoisett, Newburyport, and Plymouth.

Town of Chatham Council on Aging minibus parked in front of the COA building.

Join Our Team

The COA is prioritizing transportation to medical appointments as one of the next steps in the scaling up of services. In order to meet this demand, we have immediate need of qualified bus drivers. Do you know an experienced driver who might be interested? Please encourage them to apply!

The Town of Chatham seeks a qualified individual to fill a part-time Bus Driver position for the COA. Join a tight-knit team that is passionate about serving our community of older adults and their caregivers. The ideal candidate will have a customer-service oriented approach and positive attitude. Utilizing COA buses and van, the driver provides door-to-door transportation for medical appointments, adult day programming, shopping and COA services. Hours are variable and will be 19 hours or less, 8am-4pm Mon-Fri; position is “intermittent employee” status. A valid Massachusetts driver’s license with an excellent driving record is required along with the ability to work independently and be flexible to adjust to the needs of the COA. The position will require a Department of Transportation physical along with CPR and AED certifications, which the COA will provide. Additionally, drivers are subject to drug and alcohol screening and training as required by Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority. While the position is not eligible for benefits, there are other rewards that come from working with these diverse and grateful clientele!

Please email cover letter and resume to jobs@chatham-ma.gov
Attention: Megan Downey, HR/Benefits Administrator.

Detours Ahead

Detours continue around drainage work on Crowell Road. Beginning Monday, July 26 traffic will be detoured around Stony Hill Road on the northside and Tip Cart and Barcliff Ave. on the southside. Check the Town's website for the latest maps and detour routes.

Collage of images representing the arts including photography theater drama dance painting and writing

Funding Local Arts Programs

In Massachusetts public funding for the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences are provided through the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Local Cultural Councils representing every city and town in the Commonwealth receive funds from the State Council for distribution to local grant applicants.

In FY2021 the Chatham Cultural Council granted full or partial funding to 21 out of 23 applicants. Field trips and enrichment programs for students at Chatham Elementary School and in the Monomoy Regional School District and programs for the senior community are regularly funded by the Council. In addition to the allotment from the State Council and funds appropriated by the Town, Cultural Council members conduct fundraising campaigns and events.

Unfortunately, fundraising efforts were halted by the pandemic and several Council members have decided to step down, so we are in a re-building year. If you are looking for an opportunity to volunteer in our community and have an interest in the arts, please consider applying to serve.

Swap Shop Update

The Swap Shop at the Transfer Station is scheduled to be open Friday through Monday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please be aware that daily operations are dependent on volunteer availability and it may not be open each day. If you are interested in volunteering at the Swap Shop please contact Human Resources/Benefits Coordinator Meagan Downey.

Next Select Board Meeting

The next Select Board meeting is on July 27 at 5:30 p.m. You can still participate in the meeting remotely or you are welcome to join us at the Town Office Annex, 261 George Ryder Road in the large meeting room.

I. Minutes
July 13, 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. Public Comments on Business Agenda

C. Business Agenda (Board Discussion Items)

Special One Day Alcohol Permit; If The Shoe Fits, 400 Main Street
2021 Parade Awards/Independence Day Parade Committee
Drinking Water Testing and Pumping Update (Public Works Director Tom Temple)
Bike Path Easement between the Town and Bailey’s Path HOA; formerly with the developer (Principal Planner Aly Sabatino)
Draft Incentive Historic Preservation Bylaw - First Reading (Frank Messina & Principal Planner Aly Sabatino)
Comcast Cable License Renewal Negotiations Extension of the 120-day timeframe for the Issuing Authority’s decision on Comcast’s formal Renewal License proposal dated March 11, 2021. (Finance Director Alix Heilala)
Committee Appointments

Town of Chatham website www.chatham-ma.gov