The Chatham Historical Commission cleared five demolition-delay cases and required wood decking at a Main Street porch rehab. Vice Chair Nancy Barr led the September 15 meeting, confirming Peter Donovan as a full regular member and finding none of the five properties warranted a demolition delay.
This week's Chatham obituary notices column carries two entries. Gulow, John Edward, 94, formerly of Parsippany, N.J., died June 20, 2026; his notice, posted by Casper Funeral & Cremation Services, was newly listed this week. Thomas, William Edward, 96, died September 7, 2026, with arra…
One Chatham obituary notice appeared this week: Borde, Nanci S., 69. Her death was reported August 29, 2026, with funeral arrangements under the care of Nickerson Funeral Home of Chatham. No additional biographical details, such as profession, family, or service information, were includ…
Chatham Select Board narrowly approves a 20% residential tax exemption, 4-1.
Chatham's obituary notices this week include one resident: Rushworth, Paula Jean, age 72, who died August 26, 2026, according to an obituary posted to Echovita. The notice lists Chatham, Massachusetts as her residence and identifies Chapman Family Funeral Homes of South Yarmouth as the …
Chatham zoning board splits 4-1 over a shorefront addition, continues two contested teardown-rebuilds. Chair David S. Nixon cast the lone dissent on a special permit for 128 Woodcarver Knoll, warning "we get complaints in town about houses that just keep getting bigger, bigger, bigger."
Chatham Conservation Commission floats tree fund, orders hydrangea removal from wetland buffer.
Chatham Zoning Board delays vote on 42-unit Penrose affordable housing plan over sidewalk dispute.
Chatham panel delays Wayside Inn tent renewal over historic district fit.
Two Chatham obituaries were posted this week: Avellar, Eric Nelson, 62, and Mitchell, Stephen W., 73, both of Chatham, Massachusetts, who died August 8, 2026. Mitchell's arrangements are with Nickerson Funeral Home of Chatham; Avellar's are with Chapman Family Funeral Homes of South Yar…