A community conversation hosted at the Chatham Community Center
Chatham residents know better than most what’s at stake when regional planning decisions get made without local input — from waterfront access to development pressure to the character of our villages.
Join Eric Schwaab for an honest, plain-spoken look at how Barnstable County government works, what it actually controls, and why those decisions matter for Chatham’s water, its neighborhoods, and the way of life that makes this place worth protecting. Eric recently gave this presentation in Dennis, and it sparked an excellent discussion.
Eric will walk through a short presentation covering:
- What Barnstable County does and where its authority begins and ends
- How regional planning shapes growth decisions for generations
- Why housing, infrastructure, and environmental capacity have to be planned together
- What it looks like when residents have a real seat at the table — and what happens when they don’t
This isn’t a campaign rally. It’s a conversation. Bring your questions.
All are welcome — regardless of party affiliation.
To RSVP: Please email eschwaab@gmail.com or text/call 508-419-2239.
