Community Climate Survey

Part 2 – Energy Use

The Town's Energy and Climate Action Committee wants to hear from you!

Please share info on your current energy uses and thoughts on your future energy uses. Help shape Chatham’s climate action strategies and build a more resilient future.

Take the survey today - https://www.chatham-ma.gov/FormCenter/Boards-Committees-Forms-22/Chatham-Community-Climate-Survey-Part-2--101

Upcoming Public Hearings

The Select Board will hold the following public hearings during their regularly scheduled meetings on Tuesdays, beginning at 5:00 p.m., in the large meeting room at the Town Office Annex, 261 George Ryder Road.

August 12

To consider amendments to the Water Rules and Regulations Article VI.15.b.ii, currently stated as:

ii. On or After January 1, 2020

1. In the case of a first violation, a written Warning to the property owner of record by certified mail return receipt requested.

2. In the case of a second violation after 7 days have elapsed following a written Warning, a fine of One Hundred dollars ($100).

3. In the case of a third violation after 7 days have elapsed following a 2nd Violation, a fine of Two Hundred dollars ($200).

4. In the case of a fourth or more violation(s) after 7 days have elapsed following a third violation, shall result in disconnection of the irrigation system water meter.

To be amended to read as follows:

ii. On or After January 1, 2020

1. For all irrigation systems that are noncompliant after this date, a written Warning to the property owner of record shall be sent prior to the imposition of any fines. Such letter shall set forth a requirement that the process for installation of a second meter, as prescribed by the water department, commenced within thirty days from the date of the letter, and completed within ninety days following commencement of the process.
2. In the event that a property owner fails to comply with the foregoing requirements (either commencement of the process or installation of the meter), a fine of Three Hundred dollars ($300) may be imposed for each day of non-compliance.
3. In addition to monetary fines, the Department, by and through the Select Board, may initiate suit in a court of competent jurisdiction to enforce the requirements of this bylaw. Such suit may include, but not be limited to, a request for an immediate disconnection of any irrigation system.

And;

To consider implementing updated water rates no sooner than the start of the second summer quarter of 2025 for households with irrigation systems but without a separate irrigation meter to be billed based on an estimated usage split – 80% of total water consumption billed at the higher irrigation rate and 20% at the standard household rate, once the Town has the capability to implement such billing.

August 19

To consider a petition from NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy to install one (1) manhole 10239/010 and 97’ +/- of 2-4” conduit. This construction is necessary to provide new underground service to the customer located at 38 Sandy Shoes Lane.

September 2

To consider, as Water & Sewer Commissioners, a request for additional sewer flow at 16 Seaquanset Road, West Chatham

September 16

To consider installation of two (2) rapid flashing beacons on Sam Ryder Road at the intersection of Sam Ryder Road and the Old Colony Rail Trail.

All interested parties are encouraged to attend in-person or through the link in the posted agenda.

Select Board Action – August 5th

The Select Board held three public hearings at its meeting on August 5th.

The Board approved a petition from NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy to install 50’ +/- 1-3” conduit and one handhole 57/HA10 to provide new underground service to 161 Old Queen Anne Road.

The Board did not approve a request to place two temporary speed bumps on Kent Place from May through October as recommended by the Traffic Safety Committee. The Board instead directed the Town Manager to assign staff to explore dead-ending Kent place to reduce traffic on the street.

The Board granted a new Annual Entertainment License for Hey Joe & Jam, 16 Seaquanset Road, West Chatham for live indoors and outdoor amplified music.

The Select Board approved the use of Town Property and One Day Entertainment Permit for Monomoy Yacht Club’s annual beach party at Harding’s Beach, 1st parking lot, on Wednesday, September 3rd.

The Board approved the Use of Town Roads, Use of Town Property, Sale of Goods on Town Property, and a One Day Entertainment Permit for the Chatham Turkey Trot event on November 27th and pre-registration pick-up at the Community Center on November 26th. 

The Board approved entering into a Commonwealth Site Readiness Program Technical Assistance Grant Agreement, for $175,000 for the design and engineering of the access roadway for affordable and attainable housing development at 0 Meetinghouse Road.

The Board made the following appointments and re-appointments: 

Council on Aging Board of Directors - Cindy Kreisher

Cape Cod National Seashore Federal Advisory Commission – John Whelan

Public Ceremonies – Ted Miller and Brian Miner

Conservation Commission Representative to the Community Preservation Committee – Karen Lattin

The Board entered Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property (31 Meetinghouse Road) and did not return to open session.

The public is encouraged to view the meeting in its entirety through Chatham TV's on-demand archive.

Benjamin Godfrey Windmill Tours

The Benjamin Godfrey Windmill in Chase Park will be open for tours from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, August 15th - Sunday, August 17th.

If the weather cooperates, the sails will be spinning, and corn will be ground on Saturday, August 16th.

“Suddenly In Command” Class Offered

What happens if the captain of the boat you are riding in becomes incapacitated or falls overboard? Or, have you purchased a boat for the first time? You are “Suddenly in Command.”

The Chatham Flotilla of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will offer a special boating safety class, “Suddenly in Command” on Wednesday, Aug. 20 at 5:45 p.m. at the Chatham Community Center. The class is designed specifically to prepare those who are not generally at the helm for on-the-water emergencies.

The three-hour emergency skills course is intended for family members or other less experienced recreational boaters, to provide information on various types of recreational vessels, boating nomenclature and operating principles such as starting the engine, basic boat handling and on-board equipment. The session will also include common causes of boating mishaps and how to minimize them.

To enroll in the course, go to the Chatham Flotilla website: www.chathamcgaux.org and follow the link to “Boating Courses.” Class fee is $30 for all participants and may be paid by PayPal, or credit or debit card via PayPal. Course materials will be provided to class members at the Community Center. Participants are encouraged to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the class, as instruction will begin promptly at 5:45 p.m.

The Coast Guard Auxiliary is the uniformed volunteer component of the U.S. Coast Guard and supports the Coast Guard in nearly all its service missions. The Auxiliary was created by Congress in 1939. For more information, please visit www.cgaux.org.