Town of
Chatham
Massachusetts
Phone: 508-945-5100
Town Manager:
Jill GoldsmithSelect Board:
Shareen Davis
Jeffrey Dykens
Cory Metters
Dean Nicastro
Michael Schell
Annual Town Meeting:
May 13, 2024May, 2nd Monday (unless the Select Board votes on or before December 31st of the preceding year to establish another date within the month of May)
Municipal Election:
May 16, 2024takes place within an eight-day period after the commencement of the Annual Town Meeting
Demographics
| Population | 6,703 | |
| Population Density | 416 | |
| Registered Voters | 5,964 | |
| Income Per Capita | $70,620 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $1,308,187 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 88.3% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $791,700 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,272 | |
| Total Households | 3,289 | |
| Average Household Size | 1.96 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $3.88 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $3.88 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $52,545,254 | |
| Total Expenditures | $44,667,472 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $38,480,334 | |
| State Aid | $234,694 | |
| Local Receipts | $11,083,900 | |
| CPA Year Enacted | 2,002 | |
| CPA Surcharge | 33.0% | |
| CPA Exemptions | Low income, first $100,000 - residentialLow income, first $100,000 - residential |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Founded in 1712, Chatham maintains its small-town charm and historic character. It’s a highly desirable place to live and visit, uniquely located at the “elbow” of Cape Cod with more than 60 miles of shoreline.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,712 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Manager | |
| Policy Board | Select Board | |
| Size of Policy Board | 5 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Barnstable | |
| Area | 16.1 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 122.1 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Cape Cod Commission |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
William Keating
Mass. Senate
Julian Cyr
Mass. House
Sarah Peake