Falmouth, MA

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The Falmouth Select Board will meet to discuss and vote on liquor license applications, including transfers and changes of manager, as well as a wetland/dock hearing for a pier project. The board will also consider housing funding applications, approve a groundwater discharge rights assignment for the YMCA project, and review the proposed FY2027–FY2036 Capital Plan.

• Vote on Special One-Day All Alcohol Liquor License for Lupus Foundation event at Cape Cod Fairgrounds (1220 Nathan Ellis Hwy., E. Falmouth, 8/8/26)
• Vote on transfer of All-Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant license for Teaticket Cafe Inc. d/b/a Johnny's Cafe (734 Teaticket Hwy., East Falmouth)
• Wetland/Dock Hearing for fixed pier with ramp and float at 113 Teaticket Path, Perch Pond
• Vote on funding application from Falmouth Housing Corporation for project at 545 Main Street
• Vote to execute Collateral Assignment of Groundwater Discharge Rights for YMCA project (487 Brick Kiln Road)

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The Select Board will hold public hearings on alleged liquor license violations at Pier 37 Boathouse and Falmouth Raw Bar, and consider placing a debt exclusion on the November ballot to fund a new East Falmouth Library. They will also discuss the proposed FY2027-2036 Capital Plan and a status report on the new police station design. Consent agenda items include utility pole installations and a grant for tablets.

• Debt exclusion vote for new East Falmouth Library at 310 East Falmouth Highway
• Public hearing on liquor license violations at Pier 37 Boathouse, 88 Scranton Avenue
• Public hearing on liquor license violations at Falmouth Raw Bar, 56 Scranton Avenue
• Presentation of proposed Capital Plan for FY2027-FY2036
• Status report on design of new police station at 100 Brick Kiln Road

The Select Board affirmed the appointment of John Arnett as Finance Director and waived the Department Head residency requirement for him. The Board also approved several committee appointments and a consent agenda including a one-day liquor license and utility poles. A public hearing regarding alcohol license violations at Pier 37 Boathouse was continued.

• Affirmed appointment of John Arnett as Finance Director (5-0)
• Waived Department Head residency requirement for John Arnett (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including one-day wine/malt license for West Falmouth Library (5-0)
• Approved Eversource/Verizon petitions for poles on Hatchville Road and conduit on Davisville Road (5-0)
• Appointed Amy Roth to Board of Health (5-0)
• Appointed Hannah Park and Emiliana Pachano to Cultural Council (5-0)
• Reappointed Robert Mascali to Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority (4-0-1)
• Reappointed Colin Reed to EDIC (4-0-1)

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The Falmouth Select Board will hold public hearings on alleged violations of two restaurant liquor licenses and consider several housing-related items, including land disposition and funding for projects at 0 Locustfield Road. The board will also interview and appoint members to multiple regulatory and non-regulatory committees, and vote on consent agenda items such as special one-day liquor licenses and fee waivers.

• Public hearings on alleged liquor license violations for Pier 37 Boathouse and Falmouth Raw Bar
• Land Disposition Agreement for 0 Locustfield Road with Falmouth Housing Corporation and others
• Vote on $27,900 FY26 Community Compact Grant for Municipal Fiber
• Quitclaim deed transferring 20 Brigantine Drive to Falmouth Housing Trust
• Eversource update on Falmouth TAP Substation Expansion Project

The Select Board voted unanimously to execute a Land Disposition Agreement for affordable housing at 0 Locustfield Road and a Regulatory Agreement for a Habitat for Humanity project at 48 Benjamin Nyes Lane. The board also approved several liquor licenses, fee waivers, and sign variances, and appointed members to multiple regulatory and non-regulatory committees. No substantive decisions were made on the short-term rental advisory committee dissolution, which was discussed but not voted on.

• Approved Land Disposition Agreement for affordable housing at 0 Locustfield Road (3-0)
• Approved Regulatory Agreement for Habitat for Humanity project at 48 Benjamin Nyes Lane (3-0)
• Approved sign variance for Penzance Road Trust at Bar Neck Road and Gosnold Road, subject to permit and removal of unauthorized sign (3-0)
• Appointed David Kent, Elizabeth Gladfelter, and Michael Beckerle to Conservation Commission (3-0)
• Appointed Edward Haddad to Historical Commission (3-0)
• Appointed James Morse and Anthony Petrucci to Zoning Board of Appeals (3-0)
• Approved slate of appointments to non-regulatory boards including Community Preservation, Golf Advisory, Shellfish Advisory, and Waterways committees (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including liquor licenses, fee waivers, and grant acceptance (3-0)

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The Select Board will consider submitting the Draft Environmental Impact Report for Falmouth's Ocean Outfall Project to the MEPA office, vote on an AI policy, and discuss a $350,000 grant application for Surf Drive nourishment. Other items include alcohol licenses for the College Light Opera Company, a housing trust award rescission, and long-term fiscal planning.

• Vote to submit Draft Environmental Impact Report for Ocean Outfall Project to MEPA
• Vote to adopt an Artificial Intelligence policy
• Vote to authorize $350,000 grant application to NFWF for Surf Drive nourishment with $50,000 town match
• Public hearing on alcohol license amendments for Holly Park, Inc.
• Discussion on rescinding financial award from Affordable Housing Fund to Bushwood 550, LLC

The Select Board approved a consent agenda including multiple liquor licenses for the College Light Opera Company, an AI policy, and a $350,000 grant application for Surf Drive dune nourishment. They also approved a liquor license amendment for Holly Park Inc. and continued a shade tree hearing for two white oaks on Hudson Street. No substantive decisions were made on the tree removal request.

• Approved consent agenda items including liquor licenses for College Light Opera Company (5-0)
• Adopted Artificial Intelligence policy (5-0)
• Authorized $350,000 grant application for Surf Drive dune nourishment with $30,000 match (5-0)
• Approved liquor license amendments for Holly Park Inc. (5-0)
• Continued shade tree hearing for two white oaks on Hudson Street

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The Falmouth Select Board will meet on June 1, 2026, to discuss and vote on several items, including funding applications for affordable housing projects, a donation of a defibrillator to the police department, and the installation of new utility poles. The meeting will also include public hearings on tree removal and a liquor license amendment, as well as discussions on environmental purchasing policies and an artificial intelligence policy.

• Vote to approve $1,973.06 AED donation from Bands for Badges for Falmouth Police Department
• Vote to approve Eversource Energy and Verizon New England installation of 11 new utility poles on Nathan Ellis Highway
• Public hearing on removal of two White oaks on Hudson Street for house #122 Jericho Path
• Vote to approve funding applications for affordable housing projects at 21 Pheasant Lane and 20 Brigantine Drive
• Vote to adopt an Environmentally Preferable Products (EPP) Purchasing Policy

The Select Board unanimously elected Heather Goldstone as Chair and Colin Reed as Vice Chair/Clerk. The board approved a consent agenda including several licenses and administrative orders, and voted 5-0 to send a letter opposing the Steamship Authority's 5:30 AM ferry service. A fee reduction for church worship services at Surf Drive Beach was approved 4-1.

• Elected Heather Goldstone as Chair (5-0)
• Elected Colin Reed as Vice Chair/Clerk (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including Bad Martha's license change, West Falmouth Library one-day licenses, police AED donation, sign variance for Artisans at the Harbor, Farmers Market fee reduction, and Eversource/Verizon pole installation (5-0)
• Approved letter opposing Steamship Authority 5:30 AM ferry service (5-0)
• Approved fee reduction for John Wesley United Methodist Church worship services at Surf Drive Beach (4-1)
• Removed Special Town Meeting consideration for North Falmouth School roof repairs due to insurance coverage

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The Select Board will discuss and vote on a $1.2 million One Stop for Growth grant application to build a new roadway and utilities for an affordable housing development at 0 Locustfield Rd. Other major items include a vote on a $150,000 grant for a town plan update, a sewer betterment assessment for Great Pond Phase 1, and a vote to rescind an Affordable Housing Fund award to Bushwood 545, LLC. The board will also consider several liquor and entertainment licenses for events including the Barnstable County Fair and the Falmouth Road Race after party.

• $1.2M grant application for roadway at 0 Locustfield Rd affordable housing
• $150,000 grant application for Local Comprehensive Plan update
• Rescission of Affordable Housing Fund award to Bushwood 545, LLC
• Great Pond Phase 1 Sewer Betterment Assessment discussion
• Eversource TAP Substation Project and intervenor petition vote

The Select Board approved the naming of the Shining Sea Bikeway Extension as the "Patty and Leonard Johnson Bikeway Extension" (4-0). They also approved entertainment licenses for the Barnstable County Fair and the Shipwrecked/ASICS Falmouth Road Race After Party (both 5-0). The consent agenda, including several liquor licenses and a $1.2M grant application for affordable housing road construction, was approved unanimously.

• Approved naming Shining Sea Bikeway Extension as 'Patty and Leonard Johnson Bikeway Extension' (4-0)
• Approved entertainment license for Barnstable County Fair, July 20-26, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved one-day entertainment license for Shipwrecked/ASICS Falmouth Road Race After Party, Aug. 16, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including 6 liquor licenses, $1.2M One Stop for Growth grant application, and animal inspector appointments (5-0)
• Approved transfer of all-alcoholic beverages restaurant license to The Old Casino LLC at 286 Grand Ave., Suite 9 (5-0)

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The Falmouth Select Board will decide on liquor licenses for local businesses, sign variances, and housing fund matters. They will also hear updates on town projects, including the Steamship Authority, housing initiatives, and a winter storm report.

• Vote on All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License for The Rebel Room at 291 Main Street
• Approve Regulatory Agreement for deed-restricted affordable housing units at 464 Main Street
• Consider rescinding financial award to Bushwood 545, LLC from Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund
• Approve revised license agreement with U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary for radio repeater installation
• Vote to endorse Local Initiative Program Application for affordable housing project at 21 Pheasant Lane

The Select Board approved an All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License and Common Victualler License for Devour Artisan Eatery LLC d/b/a The Rebel Room at 291 Main Street, as well as annual Entertainment and Sunday Entertainment Licenses. The Board also approved two Entertainment/Sunday Entertainment Licenses for Falmouth Yacht Club and an Above Ground Storage Tank license for Sun Retreats Cape Cod. A regulatory agreement for affordable housing units at 464 Main Street was tabled for further review.

• Approved All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License and Common Victualler License for The Rebel Room (4-0)
• Approved annual Entertainment and Sunday Entertainment Licenses for The Rebel Room (4-0)
• Approved two Entertainment/Sunday Entertainment Licenses for Falmouth Yacht Club (4-0)
• Approved Above Ground Storage Tank license for Sun Retreats Cape Cod (4-0)
• Tabled regulatory agreement for affordable housing units at 464 Main Street for further review
• Approved Consent Agenda items 1-6 and 8 (4-0)

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The Select Board will hold a 90-minute presentation and discussion on operating, capital, and debt forecast models, followed by a discussion on revisions to the fee waiver policy. The board will also vote on several license renewals, including a lodging house license for Beach Breeze Inn with a requested name change to Shore Haven Inn.

• Presentation and discussion of operating, capital and debt forecast models (90 minutes)
• Discuss revisions to the fee waiver policy (20 minutes)
• Vote on seasonal common victualler license renewals for Eulinda's, Jim's Clam Shack, and The Village Café of West Falmouth
• Vote on lodging house license renewal for Beach Breeze Inn, 321 Shore Street, with requested name change to Shore Haven Inn
• Vote on second-hand dealer, pool table, bowling alley, and movie theater license renewals

The Select Board discussed operating, capital, and debt forecast models, focusing on projected deficits, tax burden on median households, and potential override strategies. No binding votes were taken on budget or tax policy; the discussion was informational and preparatory for future decisions.

• Approved consent agenda including seasonal licenses, second-hand dealer, lodging house, pool table, bowling alley, and movie theater licenses (5-0)
• Approved renewal of Beach Breeze Inn lodging house license with name change to Shore Haven Inn, pending certificate of inspection (5-0)