Community Engagement Meeting on Affordable & Attainable Housing - Wednesday, February 15th The second of three community engagement meetings on affordable and attainable housing development scenarios on recently purchased properties on Main…

Transfer Station Closed Saturday, February 4th! The Transfer Station is CLOSED tomorrow, Saturday, February 4th, for the safety of our staff and the public due to extreme low temperatures and dangerous wind chill. SHORE Intern Takes on the FD…

Gift of Land - 1610 Main Street Local resident and Chatham business owner Bill Marsh has re-committed to donating property in West Chatham to the Town for the purpose of constructing a new senior center facility. Marsh first agreed to donate the…

Water Billing Overlap On May 26, 2022, the Town of Chatham Treasurer’s office as well as other Town offices were given notice by the current Vendor being utilized for all bill printing needs that they were no longer offering printing…

Paraskevidekatriaphobia? Yup, it's a thing - the fear of Friday the 13th! It's an extension of Triskaidekaphobia which is a fear of the number 13. It originates from Paraskevi which is Greek for Friday. According to fearof.net, nearly 8% of people…

Citizens Police Academy Scheduled The Police Department is now accepting applications for the Citizens Police Academy which will begin on January 25th and is scheduled to meet for 10 weeks on Wednesday evenings from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Police…

Countdown to First Night With less than 24 hours to go to the kick off of First Night you should have your button in hand and your plan in place to experience all the sights, sounds and activities taking place. Residents and visitors attending…

Merry Christmas Chatham! Wishing all who celebrate Christmas a joyful holiday. The Community Center will close at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 24th. The Transfer Station and Community Center will be closed on Sunday, Dec.25th. On Monday, Dec. 26th…

Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Received We are pleased to announce that the Chatham Fire Department has been awarded $13,367.45 by the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security and the Department of Fire Services. This competitive grant…

Christmas Stroll Weekend The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear! Meet at the Buoy Tree in Sears Park tonight at 5:45 p.m. and carol with St. Nick himself down to Kate Gould Park for the annual tree lighting at 6…

Community Engagement on Housing The Town, along with Barrett Planning Group, will hold the first of three community engagement meetings to look at affordable and attainable housing development scenarios on the recently purchased properties at 1533…

Holiday Closures All Town offices are closed on Thursday and Friday November 24th and 25th for the Thanksgiving holiday. The Transfer Station is closed on Thursday but open regular hours on Friday. Fire/Rescue Promotions Join Town officials,…

New Leadership At Fire/Rescue Effective December 1st, our current Deputy Fire Chief Justin Tavano will step into the role of Chief of the Fire Rescue Department. He will be joined at the helm by Ryan Clarke who will be promoted from Captain to…

Veterans Day Ceremony Chatham's Veterans Day ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow, November 11th, indoors at the Community Center, 702 Main Street. Please join us in honoring all who have served our country. Special Thanks We especially…

Election Day - Tuesday, November 8th Polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Chatham Community Center, 702 Main Street Acquisition for Affordable Housing The closing by the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees on the purchase of approximately…

Making a Difference Dr. Florence Seldin Preschool Family Support Thank you to the 2022 Annual Town Meeting voters for approving the appropriation of $425,000 to fund the Dr. Florence Seldin Preschool Family Support Program. The program…

Short-Term Rental Bylaw Working Group Formed In response to concerns about the variety of impacts short-term rentals have on our community, the Select Board and Town Manager have convened a working group to review and possibly amend a bylaw drafted…

Cyanobacteria Advisory Lifted The Cyanobacteria Advisory posted for Goose Pond on September 27th was lifted today as conditions have improved. All recreational activities may be resumed at the pond. The season for cyanobacteria blooms is winding…

MRSD's Portrait of a Graduate Monomoy Regional School District is embarking on the process of creating a "Portrait of a Graduate." The creation of a Portrait of a Graduate will help inform Monomoy educators from elementary school through high…

Goose Pond Health Advisory On September 27th a visible algal bloom was reported on the north side of Goose Pond. Samples collected by the Association to Preserve Cape Cod (APCC), show a Dolichospermum bloom, a type of Cyanobacteria, detected at…

Updated Water Restrictions On September 20, 2022, the Select Board implemented modified water conservation measures taking into account the State designation of a Level 3 - Critical Drought status for the Cape. The Board discussed the negative…

Water Conservation Measures CHATHAM – On September 20, 2022, the Select Board implemented modified water conservation measures taking into account the State designation of a Level 3 - Critical Drought status for the Cape. The Board…

Sewer Construction Update - September 16, 2022 Sewer Construction Update Chatham – C.C. Construction, Inc. will be continuing work for the Phase 1D-2A: Route 137 –Morton Road Sewer Extension Project (1D-2A) as outlined below.…

Council on Aging Happenings Two new staff members have recently joined the team at the Council on Aging. Kristi Eldredge began started work as the new receptionist on August 28th. Kristi has a wide array of administrative and customer service…

September 11th Ceremony Join members of the Fire Rescue and Police Departments at the Fire Station Sunday at 9 a.m. to remember the events of September 11, 2001 and to honor the memory of all who lost their lives that day. Jeff Thibodeau Joins Our…

Level 3 Critical Drought Status Our region remains in a Level 3 Critical drought. Please continue to adhere to the water conservation measures adopted by the Select Board acting as Water & Sewer Commissioners on August 10th. Please be…

Prioritizing Housing & Sustainability Gloria McPherson, Chatham’s first Housing & Sustainability Director in the Community Development Department began working for the Town on Monday, August 22nd. Ms. McPherson has extensive…

What is happening? To protect DTA clients and their benefits from known skimming scams, DTA will be requiring cardholders in certain cities and towns to set a new PIN to use their EBT card if they have not received a new card or changed their PIN…

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Water Conservation Measures CHATHAM – On August 10, 2022, the Select Board implemented enhanced water conservation measures taking into account the State designation of a Level 2 – Significant Drought status for the Cape. The Board…

Click Here To View The Town of Chatham - The Mainsheet August 5, 2022

The Board of the Chatham Council on Aging is in the process of choosing a new name for the Senior Center that will more accurately reflect the depth, breadth, and range of programs and services encompassed by the Council on Aging. Click here for a…

MA Dredging Grant Received On Tuesday, July 26th the Town hosted a meeting of the Seaport Economic Council and MA Dredging Program grant award event at the Harbormaster's office on Stage Harbor Road. Lt. Governor Karyn Polito announced $3.2…

Introducing Community Services The Town’s newly created Department of Community Services is taking shape with the appointment of the Town’s first Director of Community Services Leah LaCross who began work this week at the Council on…

Click Here To View The Town of Chatham - The Mainsheet July 8, 2022

Remembering Dick Hunter Retired Deputy Fire Chief Richard Hunter passed away on Sunday. Deputy Chief Hunter served the Town of Chatham in the Fire/Rescue Department for 36 years. He was hired as a Call Firefighter in April of 1975 and shortly…

Swim with Caution It's expected to be a warm weekend and many of you may be headed to your favorite swimming beach. Please be aware that we are still short a few lifeguards and some beaches may not be guarded over the next few days. Have fun but be…

BOSTON — Following recommendations from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Baker-Polito Administration today announced that Massachusetts children ages 6 months to 4 years old are now eligible to receive the Moderna…

Anderson Named Next Police Chief On Tuesday, June 14th Town Manager Jill Goldsmith announced her appointment of Deputy Police Chief Michael Anderson as Chatham's next Police Chief effective July 1st succeeding Chief Mark Pawlina upon his…

Congratulations Graduates! Monomoy Regional High School's class of 2022 graduates tomorrow! The Commencement ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. outdoors on the turf field. A large screen will be set up to display video footage of the ceremony to aid…

Memorial Day Ceremony The Town's Memorial Day Ceremony will be held on Monday, May 30th outdoors at the Community Center and will begin at 10 A.M. Colonel Benjamin Godfrey, Chatham's highest ranking Revolutionary War veteran, will be in…

Click Here To View The Town of Chatham Mainsheet May 20, 2022

Annual Town Meeting Tomorrow! 2022 Annual Town Meeting is tomorrow Saturday, May 14th at 1 p.m. on Veterans Field. Warrants have been mailed to the households of all registered voters. Voters should bring their copy with them to the Meeting.…

Outdoor Watering Ban Modified CHATHAM – On May 10, 2022, the Select Board modified the ban on outdoor watering to allow watering of lawns, shrubs, and flower gardens under specific conditions. The Board also clarified water use by the…

Thank You Cape Cod Five! A very special thank you to our community partners at the Chatham branch of the Cape Cod Five for providing our Treasurer/Collector staff a secure room at the bank to process incoming payments at the close of business each…

Click Here to view the Town of Chatham Mainsheet - April 29, 2022

Remembering Florence Seldin Florence Seldin was my hero. I don’t know if I would be here as your Town Manager without her input, guidance and friendship. She represented the best in all of us; incredibly smart and extremely kind. She…

Annual Easter Egg Hunt Returns The Annual Easter Egg Hunt takes place on Saturday, April 16th at Kate Gould Park. The Hunt begins at 11 a.m. sharp! No registration is required for this free event sponsored by the Chatham Chamber of Commerce and…