Falmouth public meetings in 2022

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will meet to discuss and vote on several items, including funding applications for affordable housing projects and the renewal of various alcohol and entertainment licenses. The board will also hear a presentation on the proposed fiscal year 2024 budget and receive updates on broadband and the town manager selection process.

• Vote on $2,500,000 additional funding for affordable, age-restricted housing project at 24 Scranton Avenue & 763 Main Street
• Vote on $32,000 additional funding for affordable housing project at 33 Pheasant Lane
• Consider approval of access agreement for Mayflower Wind studies at Worcester Park, Central Park, and “Kite Park” at 0 Grand Ave.
• Approve annual license renewals for 2023, including 14 alcohol restaurant licenses, 1 club license, and 1 common victualler license
• Approve preservation restriction for West Falmouth Library at 575 West Falmouth Highway

The Select Board approved significant funding for affordable senior housing and established a screening committee and salary range for a new Town Manager. The Board denied a request from Mayflower Wind to conduct studies at three local parks. Annual business license renewals and several Eversource easements were also approved.

• Approved $2.5M additional funding for 48-unit senior housing at 24 Scranton Ave & 763 Main St (5-0)
• Approved $32,500 additional funding for affordable housing at 33 Pheasant Lane (4-0-1)
• Denied Mayflower Wind request for access to Worcester Park, Central Park, and Kite Park (4-1)
• Approved Town Manager screening committee and appointed Keith Schwegel as Chair (5-0)
• Approved Town Manager salary range of $180,000-$210,000 (5-0)
• Approved 2023 annual license renewals for various alcohol, victualler, dealer, and hire licenses (4-0)
• Approved Eversource easements for Surf Dr. and Mill Rd. via consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved preservation restriction for West Falmouth Library (5-0)

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will discuss and vote on allocating $120,000 from federal relief funds for improvements to the Edward Marks Building. They will also hear a continued request for a flow-neutrality bylaw variance for a project at 13 Davis Straits. Other items include public hearings on tax classification and an entertainment license for Shiverick’s Café, and approval of annual alcohol licenses for 2023.

• Allocate $120,000 from Direct American Rescue Plan funds to Edward Marks Building Improvements
• Evaluate request for Flow Neutral Bylaw variance – New Creek LLC, 13 Davis Straits
• Public hearing on Tax Classification Hearing
• Application for Entertainment License – Olive Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Shiverick’s Café & Bar, 285 Main Street
• Approve annual alcohol license renewals for 2023 (24 establishments listed)

The Board affirmed Eduard Senteio as Finance Director for a two-year term and waived his residency requirement. It voted to maintain a uniform tax rate for all classes, rejecting residential, commercial, and open space exemptions. Additionally, the Board endorsed letters to MADEP opposing proposed Title V regulations.

• Affirmed appointment of Eduard Senteio as Finance Director (5-0)
• Waived residency requirement for Finance Director Eduard Senteio (5-0)
• Endorsed two letters to MADEP regarding Draft Title V Regulations (5-0)
• Adopted tax factor of '1' and rejected residential, commercial, and open space exemptions (5-0)
• Approved entertainment license for Shiverick’s Café & Bar (5-0)
• Approved withdrawal of New Creek LLC variance application without prejudice (5-0)
• Approved withdrawal of Town of Bourne from regional municipal services agreement (4-0-1)
• Allocated $120,000 in ARPA funds for Edward Marks Building Improvements (5-0)

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will hold a public hearing to decide whether to implement the Classification Act for Fiscal Year 2023, which determines how the tax levy is allocated among property classes. The Board of Assessors will present data on the fiscal effects of available options. This is a public hearing, so residents can provide input.

• Public hearing on tax classification for FY2023
• Decision on implementing the Classification Act
• Presentation by Board of Assessors on tax levy allocation

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will consider numerous annual license renewals for restaurants, clubs, and package stores. The board will also discuss forming a subcommittee to review naming the new senior center the 'John V. Magnani Senior Center'.

• Public hearing for Leeside, Inc. d/b/a Quahog Republic's Leeside Pub license transfers
• Vote to form a subcommittee regarding naming the new senior center
• Variance request for signage illumination at 878 Sandwich Road Fire Station
• Annual license renewals for various alcohol, entertainment, and used car dealer licenses
• Request to increase Shellfish and Aquaculture Revolving account spending limit to $150,000

The Falmouth Select Board approved the annual license renewals for 2023 covering restaurants, inns, clubs, package stores, entertainment, and other licenses. The board also approved a sign code variance for the Sandwich Road Fire Station, appointed a subcommittee member to review the senior center naming request, and approved a conservation restriction for a property on Boxberry Hill Road.

• Approved 2023 annual license renewals for all listed establishments (5-0)
• Approved sign code variance for illuminated sign at Sandwich Road Fire Station (5-0)
• Appointed Scott Zylinski to review senior center naming request (4-0, Taylor recused)
• Approved conservation restriction for Ed Brown-Leger property at 0 Boxberry Hill Road (4-0, Zylinski abstained)
• Approved transfer of liquor and entertainment license to Leeside Inc. d/b/a Quahog Republic's Leeside Pub (4-0, Patterson did not vote)
• Approved new Sunday entertainment license for Leeside Inc. (5-0)
• Approved 2023 Select Board meeting calendar with changes (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items except 2c, including license extensions and appointments (5-0)

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board is holding a regular meeting with a brief agenda. The main business is to discuss and vote on motions and reports to Town Meeting as needed, along with other business as needed. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific substantive items listed.

• Discuss/Vote Motions and Reports to Town Meeting as Needed
• Other Business As Needed

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will meet to discuss and vote on motions and reports to Town Meeting, consider and vote on a date for the April 2023 Town Meeting, and handle other business as needed. The meeting is procedural and does not include specific zoning, contracts, or ordinance votes.

The Select Board met to establish the date for the April 2023 Town Meeting. No other substantive business or reports to Town Meeting were presented.

• Approved April 10, 2023, for Town Meeting (5-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold public hearings on 2023 fees, a flow neutral bylaw variance, and various local permits. The board will also vote on an interim Town Manager agreement and several annual license renewals.

• Public hearing to establish and promulgate fees for 2023
• Flow Neutral Bylaw variance request for New Creek LLC at 13 Davis Straits
• Vote on Interim Town Manager Agreement
• Acceptance of $6,525.00 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program Award
• Approval of multiple annual license renewals for restaurants, clubs, and inns

The Falmouth Select Board approved the 2023 fee schedule, annual license renewals, and several other items, all by unanimous 5-0 votes. The board also continued the Flow Neutral Bylaw variance hearing for New Creek LLC to December 5, 2022, and deferred action on two Veterans Council appointments.

• Approved 2023 fee schedule (5-0)
• Approved wetlands/dock permit for Webb property at 51 Siders Lane (5-0)
• Approved alcohol license amendments for Sweet Rice (5-0)
• Approved removal of two Norway Maple trees at 8 Orchard Street (5-0)
• Approved Interim Town Manager Agreement (5-0)
• Approved annual license renewals for 2023 (5-0)
• Continued Flow Neutral Bylaw variance hearing to 12/5/22 (5-0)
• Deferred Veterans Council appointments to future date (5-0)

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will hold a public hearing to establish and promulgate new fees for town departments and agencies, effective January 1, 2023. The proposed changes cover multiple departments including Beach, Public Works, Health, Inspectional Services, Marine and Environmental Services, and the Select Board itself.

• Beach Department swimming lesson fees reduced: first child from $30 to $5, family cap from $70 to $20
• Water Department tapping charges increased: 6" tap from $1,600 to $3,800, 1" tap and service from $1,500 to $2,800
• Health Department permit fees added for septic systems >2000 gallons/day ($350) and >5000 gallons/day ($500)
• Marine fees adjusted: seasonal slips increased by $2/ft, transient slips in May increased from $1.00 to $1.50/ft
• Select Board to add $25/day one-day entertainment license fee

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will hold a public hearing on a wetlands permit application by Daniel H. and Mary E. Webb to allow an existing seawall and construct a ramp to a small float in Siders Pond at 51 Siders Lane. The hearing is scheduled for November 7, 2022, at 7:15 p.m. in the Select Board Meeting Room at Falmouth Town Hall. Interested parties may review the application file at the Select Board office.

• Public hearing under Section 240-14.8 (Wetlands Regulations) of the Zoning Bylaws
• Application by Daniel H. and Mary E. Webb for seawall and ramp to float in Siders Pond
• Location: 51 Siders Lane, Falmouth, MA
• Hearing date and time: November 7, 2022, 7:15 p.m. at Falmouth Town Hall

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will hold a public hearing on November 7, 2022, to consider an application by Mary Van Holde Todd and David and Steven Van Holde to remove two Norway maple trees at 8 Orchard Street. The trees are said to have weak branching structure and a risk of failure during a wind event, potentially damaging the house. The board will decide whether to grant the removal request.

• Public hearing for removal of two Norway maples at 8 Orchard Street
• Applicants: Mary Van Holde Todd, David and Steven Van Holde
• Reason: weak branching structure, codominant stems, included bark, risk of failure in wind
• Potential target: house if tree failure occurs

Select Board

The Select Board will hold public hearings on zoning, liquor licenses, and marina improvements. The board will also consider a $100,000 request for an affordable housing building assessment.

• Public hearing for New Creek LLC variance at 13 Davis Straits
• Wetlands/Dock hearing for Falmouth Holdings Corp. at 278 Scranton Avenue
• $100,000 application for affordable housing building condition assessments
• Appointment of Human Resources Director
• Approval of $1,438.35 for D.A.R.E. Halloween bags and $127.09 for RAD Kid's Class supplies

The Select Board granted $100,000 to the Falmouth Housing Authority for a consultant to assess aging housing units. The Board also approved a revised Strategic Plan and granted special permits for marina reconstruction and restaurant alterations.

• Granted $100,000 to Falmouth Housing Authority for needs assessment (5-0)
• Approved Strategic Plan with edits to sustainability and wastewater language (5-0)
• Approved special permit for Falmouth Holdings Corp. bulkhead and pier reconstruction (5-0)
• Approved alteration of premises for Bucatino Restaurant outdoor expansion (5-0)
• Affirmed appointment of Susan Lumping as Human Resources Director (5-0)
• Appointed Kristine Copley to Solid Waste Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Appointed Frank Duffy to Zoning Board of Appeals (5-0)
• Tabled entertainment license for Shiverick’s Café & Bar to notify abutters

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will hold a public hearing under wetlands regulations to consider an application from Falmouth Holdings Corp. to reconstruct a bulkhead, piers, and a ticket office at 272 Scranton Ave. The project includes boat wash facilities and stormwater management within the Falmouth Inner Harbor. Residents may review the application at the Select Board office.

• Public hearing under Zoning Bylaws Section 240-14.8 for wetlands regulations
• Application by Falmouth Holdings Corp. to reconstruct bulkhead, piers, and ticket office at 272 Scranton Ave.
• Includes construction of boat wash pad with subsurface holding tank and stormwater leaching trenches
• Project located within previously altered area in Falmouth Inner Harbor

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will meet to discuss and vote on several liquor license applications, including transfers and special one-day licenses, as well as a request for extended hours by Shiverick Café. The board will also hear updates on traffic improvements, a report from Resilient Woods Hole, and recommendations for the November 2022 Town Meeting. A public hearing will be held for a common victualler license transfer at the Holiday Inn Falmouth.

• Vote on transfer of common victualler license for Holiday Inn Falmouth, 291 Jones Road
• Approve extended hours for Shiverick Café & Bar (8:00 am–1:00 am Mon–Sat, 10:00 am–1:00 am Sun)
• Approve special one-day alcohol licenses for Falmouth Theatre Guild, Shipwrecked, and TAPPED
• Update on traffic improvements at Route 151 intersections (Boxberry Hill/Cloverfield and Worcester Court/Spring Bars Road)
• Vote on Article Recommendations for November 2022 Annual Town Meeting

The Select Board approved a liquor license transfer for the Holiday Inn and established a quote-based solicitation process for hiring a Town Manager. The Board also issued recommendations for several November 2022 Annual Town Meeting articles and appointed a full member to the Conservation Commission.

• Appointed Melissa Freitag as full member of Conservation Commission (5-0)
• Approved transfer of all alcoholic Innholder license to Wagner Hospitality/Holiday Inn (5-0)
• Approved solicitation of at least three quotes for Town Manager hiring process (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Town Meeting Articles 6 and 13 (5-0)
• Indefinitely postponed Town Meeting Articles 11, 12, and 14 (5-0)
• Approved transfer of Common Victualler License for Pie in the Sky (5-0)
• Approved several special one-day liquor licenses for Falmouth Theatre Guild, Shipwrecked, and TAPPED (5-0)
• Approved extended service hours for Shiverick Café & Bar (5-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a workshop meeting to discuss FY24 budget priorities and complete the strategic plan. This is a workshop meeting and there will be no public comment.

• FY24 Budget Priorities discussion
• Strategic Plan completion

The Select Board approved continuing the construction of the Hatchville Station on its current schedule. Members discussed FY2024 budget priorities, specifically the funding and hiring of additional firefighters to staff six stations, and reviewed edits to the Town's Strategic Plan.

• Approved continuing Hatchville Station construction on current timeline (4-0-1)

Select Board

The Select Board will review the town manager hiring process and an interim contract. The meeting includes public hearings on local bylaws and waterfront permits, as well as presentations for November 2022 Annual Town Meeting petition articles.

• Application for $100,000 from Falmouth Housing Trust for 33 Pheasant Lane
• Public hearing for New Creek LLC variance at 13 Davis Straits
• Special Permit application for seawall replacement at 353 Edgewater Drive West
• Cape Cod Country Club Land Donation Memorandum of Understanding
• Petition articles regarding plastic water bottle bans and single-use black plastic containers

The Select Board voted to hire a consultant to manage the search for the next Town Manager. The Board also approved a non-binding MOU for a solar project at the Cape Cod Country Club and granted $100,000 for an affordable housing project.

• Approved hiring a consultant for Town Manager search (4-1)
• Approved non-binding MOU for Amp Energy solar project at Cape Cod Country Club (5-0)
• Approved $100,000 for affordable single-family house at 33 Pheasant Lane (4-0, 1 recused)
• Approved special permit for seawall replacement at 353 Edgewater Drive West (5-0)
• Appointed Mark Twichell to the Beach Committee (5-0)
• Continued Flow Neutral Bylaw variance hearing for 13 Davis Straits to 10/24/22 (5-0)
• Accepted donation from Lawrence-Lynch Corp. for Old Dock Road parking lot paving (5-0)
• Approved proclamations for Eagle Scout Owen J. Lovell and Suicide Prevention Month (5-0)

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will meet to discuss contract negotiations, hiring processes, and approve grants and licenses. Key decisions include a $30,000 grant for the Great Harbor Woods Hole commercial fishing dock refurbishment and a waiver of annual fees for Tony Andrews Farm. Public hearings cover a wetlands/dock permit and a liquor license application.

• Approve $30,000 grant for Great Harbor Woods Hole commercial fishing dock refurbishment
• Waive annual Entertainment and Sunday Entertainment License fees for Tony Andrews Farm (394 Old Meetinghouse Road)
• Public hearing on Special Permit for elevated walkway, ramp, and float system at 31 Southview Way, East Falmouth
• Public hearing on Wine and Malt Common Victualler License for Dilly’s Taqueria (281 Main Street)
• Approve Eversource petition to install new electric service to 345 Grand Avenue

The Select Board approved the articles and executed the warrant for the November 2022 Annual Town Meeting. The board also granted a wetlands permit for a float system at Flax Pond and a wine and malt license for Dilly’s Taqueria. Additionally, several new members were appointed to town committees.

• Approved November 2022 Annual Town Meeting warrant (5-0)
• Approved special permit for walkway and float system at 31 Southview Way (5-0)
• Approved wine and malt license for Dilly’s Taqueria (5-0)
• Approved entertainment licenses for Tony Andrews Farm (5-0)
• Approved letter of support for Bike path Overpass Mural (5-0)
• Appointed Doris Kraemer to Commission on Substance Use (5-0)
• Appointed Tom Crane to Community Preservation Committee (5-0)
• Appointed Nicole Engstrom and George Scharr to Cultural Council (5-0)

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will hold a closed workshop meeting to discuss long-term planning and receive an informational update from the Waterways Committee on the Eel River West coastal resiliency grant study and annual report. There will be no public comment period.

• Waterways Committee informational update on Eel River West Coastal Resiliency Grant Study and Annual Report (20 minutes)
• Strategic Planning Discussion

The Select Board held a work session to discuss a draft strategic planning document and potential budget priorities. No substantive votes were taken on the proposed items, and the Board agreed to review a revised draft at the next session.

• Agreed to review a revised strategic planning draft at the next work session

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board is holding a workshop meeting to discuss strategic planning priorities and fire staffing for fiscal year 2024. This is a working session with no public comment, and the board may vote on any listed item.

• Strategic planning priorities discussion
• Fire staffing for FY24 discussion

The Select Board held a work session where members shared personal lists of five strategic priorities for the town. The board also reviewed the timeline and staffing plans for the Fire Department. No formal votes were taken on the proposed priorities.

• Adjourned meeting at 11:50am (4-0)

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will meet to act on a mutual separation agreement with Town Manager Julian M. Suso, rescind related performance review documents, and reverse prior termination actions. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss contract negotiation and litigation strategy.

• Act on mutual separation agreement and release between Julian M. Suso and Town of Falmouth
• Act on rescinding all documents relating to Julian M. Suso’s 2022 performance review
• Act on rescinding the May 12, 2022 resolution to terminate Julian M. Suso and the June 27, 2022 vote to terminate

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will hold public hearings on two wastewater flow variance requests under the Flow Neutral Bylaw: one for a proposed 130-seat restaurant at 159 Main Street and another for a redevelopment of Falmouth Plaza into 156 rental apartments at 13 Davis Straits. The board will also hear reports, discuss the FY24 budget and capital plan, and consider several license applications and consent agenda items.

• Public hearing: Flow Neutral Bylaw variance for Blue Moon Sea Grille, Inc., 159 Main Street (parcel 47A 07 070 000)
• Public hearing: Flow Neutral Bylaw variance for New Creek LLC, 13 Davis Straits (parcel 39 15 049D 004)
• FY24 Operating Budget Policy, Financial Policy Update, and Capital Plan Presentation ($9,669,710 proposed capital spending)
• Barnstable County ARPA Grant Applications
• Consent agenda includes liquor license changes, donations to Beach Donations Account, and authorization of letter to Attorney General regarding Holtec radioactive water

The Select Board approved a mutual separation agreement with Town Manager Julian M. Suso, including a $235,000 lump sum payment. The Board also approved a Capital Plan and a flow-neutral bylaw variance for a new restaurant on Main Street.

• Approved mutual separation agreement with Julian M. Suso (5-0)
• Rescinded Julian M. Suso's 2022 performance review and previous termination votes (5-0)
• Approved $235,000 lump sum payment to Julian M. Suso as part of separation (5-0)
• Approved flow-neutral bylaw variance for Blue Moon Sea Grille at 159 Main St (5-0)
• Continued flow-neutral bylaw variance hearing for 13 Davis Straits to Sept 26 (5-0)
• Approved Capital Plan including $1.6M from Capital Stabilization Fund for fire/EMS vehicles (5-0)
• Authorized $4.2M ARPA grant applications for Teaticket wastewater systems (4-0-1)
• Appointed John Waterbury to the Board of Health for a three-year term (5-0)

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board is meeting to discuss and potentially vote on a settlement with former Town Manager Julian M. Suso. The agenda includes an executive session for strategy on contract negotiations with non-union personnel and potential litigation, followed by an open session item on the settlement.

• Executive session for contract negotiation strategy with non-union personnel
• Executive session for potential litigation strategy
• Potential settlement with former Town Manager Julian M. Suso

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will hold public hearings on rules for municipal dinghy floats and docks, and a new liquor license for Dilly's Taqueria. They will also discuss amending the water supply conservation ban, receive reports from committees, and consider several consent agenda items including grants and expenditures.

• Public hearing: rules for municipal dinghy floats and docks
• Public hearing: new wine and malt license for Dilly's Taqueria, 281 Main Street
• Amend water supply conservation ban on irrigation
• NOAA grant application for Coonamessett River restoration (~$1.75 million)
• Consent: $5,000 AFCEE expenditure for Shorewood Drive PRB monitoring

The Select Board approved a ban on all outdoor irrigation except for hand watering to address municipal water supply demand. The board also approved new regulations for municipal dinghy floats and docks and granted a wine and malt beverage license to Dilly’s Taqueria.

• Approved ban on all outdoor irrigation except hand watering (5-0)
• Approved rules and regulations for municipal dinghy floats and docks (5-0)
• Approved wine and malt beverage license for Dilly’s Taqueria (5-0)
• Approved $1.75M NOAA grant application for Coonamessett River Restoration (5-0)
• Authorized Acting Town Manager to open collective bargaining for Firefighters Union Minimum Shift Staffing (5-0)
• Approved Farmers Market Week 2022 proclamation (5-0)
• Approved $2,500 for Library Department refrigerator replacement (5-0)
• Approved $5,000 for Shorewood Drive monitoring costs (4-0)

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will hold a public hearing to consider adopting new Rules and Regulations for Municipal Dinghy Floats and Docks. The hearing is scheduled for August 8, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. in the Select Board Meeting Room at Town Hall. Interested parties can review the draft regulations at the Harbormaster's Office or online.

• Public hearing on Rules and Regulations for Municipal Dinghy Floats and Docks
• Draft regulations available at Harbormaster's Office or online
• Hearing at Town Hall, 59 Town Hall Square, Falmouth, MA

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will hold a public hearing to decide on Stephen Proia's application to rebuild an existing dock at 317 Edgewater Drive West in East Falmouth. The hearing is held under the town's wetlands regulations and will take place at 7:30 p.m. on July 25, 2022, in the Select Board Meeting Room at Falmouth Town Hall.

• Public hearing on dock rebuild application at 317 Edgewater Drive West under Zoning Bylaws Section 240-14.8 (Wetlands Regulations)
• Hearing scheduled for July 25, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. in Falmouth Town Hall, 59 Town Hall Square

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will hold a public hearing on a wetlands/dock special permit application to rebuild a licensed dock at 31 Edgewater Drive West in East Falmouth. The board will also vote on liquor license changes, grant approvals, and administrative orders, including wastewater treatment grants and police equipment funding.

• Wetlands/Dock special permit for dock rebuild at 31 Edgewater Drive West, East Falmouth
• Vote on Change of Management Agreement for wine license at 50 Teaticket Highway (Ocean State Job Lot)
• Approval of two special one-day wine licenses for Quissett Yacht Club (70 Quissett Harbor Road) on 7/29/22 and 7/30/22
• Authorization of $10,516 Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for police crash reconstruction equipment
• Approval of $600 donation from Teaticket Civic Association to Veterans Department

The Select Board appointed new members to the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Cape Light Compact. The Board also approved a special permit to rebuild a dock at 31 Edgewater Drive West and set the November 2022 Annual Town Meeting schedule.

• Appointed Susanne Murphy to Zoning Board of Appeals (5-0)
• Appointed Marc Finneran to Zoning Board of Appeals (5-0)
• Appointed Matthew Patrick to Cape Light Compact (5-0)
• Appointed Scott Mueller as alternate to Cape Light Compact (5-0)
• Approved special permit for dock reconstruction at 31 Edgewater Drive West (5-0)
• Approved November 2022 Annual Town Meeting schedule (5-0)
• Approved various liquor licenses and administrative orders (5-0)
• Authorized ARPA grant for Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements (5-0)

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will hold a regular meeting with an executive session on collective bargaining and a public session covering proclamations, committee appointments, and several business items. Key discussions include a report on a Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness grant for flood-resiliency sewer improvements, preliminary FY2024 budget priorities, and a possible lease of 10 Pumping Station Road. The consent agenda includes Eversource utility permits, a special event fee waiver, and a letter supporting state clean water funding.

• Discussion on possible lease of 10 Pumping Station Road
• Report on MVP Action Grant for flood-resiliency sewer infrastructure
• FY2024 Budget Priorities preliminary discussion
• Approve Eversource petition for new electric service at 141 Sippewissett Road
• Approve letter supporting $200,000,000 Massachusetts Clean Water Trust proposal

The Select Board approved a collective bargaining agreement for AFSCME Unit C Dispatchers featuring a 13.5% wage plan increase. The Board also appointed new members to the Beach Committee and the Barnstable County HOME Consortium Advisory Council. Several administrative orders and utility petitions were approved via the consent agenda.

• Approved AFSCME Unit C (Dispatchers) contract with 13.5% wage plan increase (5-0)
• Appointed Geralyn Schad to the Beach Committee through 6/30/25 (5-0)
• Appointed Kimberly Fish to the Barnstable County HOME Consortium Advisory Council (5-0)
• Approved Eversource petition for conduit and cable installation on Sippewissett Road (5-0)
• Approved Eversource petition for new pole installation on Scranton Avenue (5-0)
• Approved waiver of special event permit fee for Waquoit Congregational Church (5-0)
• Approved sign code variance for Spohr Gardens Trust (5-0)
• Tabled approval of meeting minutes from June 6, 13, and 21, 2022 (5-0)

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board is meeting to consider entering executive session to discuss contract negotiations with the Town Manager, a non-union position. The agenda includes only this item, which is procedural in nature, with no other public business listed.

• Motion to convene in executive session for contract negotiation strategy with non-union personnel (Town Manager)
• Executive session under M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(2) for strategy regarding Town Manager contract

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will hold public hearings on two dock/pier special permits, a liquor license transfer for Kenyon's Market, and a new liquor license for Shiverick's Café & Bar. The board will also discuss a watershed management plan, a transportation report, trash collection updates, and an affordable housing proposal, plus act on several consent agenda items.

• Public hearing: Dock redevelopment at 8 Edgewater Drive East, East Falmouth (Streltsov)
• Public hearing: New 4'x32' pier at 23 Southview Way, East Falmouth (Graci)
• Liquor license transfer: Kenyon's Market, 769 East Falmouth Highway
• New liquor license: Shiverick's Café & Bar, 285 Main Street
• Affordable housing: Local Initiative Plan for one unit at 462 Teaticket Highway

The Select Board approved a draft nitrogen compliance plan for the Great Pond Watershed to begin state review. The board also approved several dock permits, liquor license transfers, and a local initiative for an affordable rental unit.

• Approved draft Great Pond Targeted Watershed Management Plan (4-0-1)
• Approved affordable rental unit at 462 Teaticket Highway (5-0)
• Approved dock redevelopment at 8 Edgewater Drive East (5-0)
• Approved new pier construction at 23 Southview Way (5-0)
• Approved liquor license transfer for Kenyon Market & Liquor, LLC (5-0)
• Approved new liquor license for Shiverick’s Café & Bar (5-0)
• Appointed Lee Drescher to Historical Commission as alternate (5-0)
• Approved various one-day event liquor licenses and sign variances (5-0)

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will hold a hearing and vote on whether to remove the Town Manager, as provided by the Town Charter. The meeting begins with an executive session to discuss contract negotiations with the Town Manager, followed by the open hearing and vote.

• Hearing and vote on removal of Town Manager under Charter section C5-10(F)
• Executive session to discuss contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Town Manager)

The Falmouth Select Board met on June 27, 2022. At 5 p.m. it voted unanimously (5-0 roll call) to enter executive session under M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(2) to discuss contract negotiation strategy for non-union personnel (Town Manager). Reconvening in open session at 6 p.m., the Board held a hearing and voted under Falmouth Town Charter section C5-10(F) on whether the Town Manager should be removed; the motion to remove passed with Mr. Patterson, Mr. Brown, Ms. Scott Price, and Chair Taylor voting aye and Mr. Zylinski abstaining. Chair Taylor stated the Board would not hear public comment on the matter, and the Board then adjourned 5-0 and said it would reconvene at 7 p.m. in open session.

• Voted 5-0 (roll call) to enter executive session under M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(2) to discuss contract negotiation strategy for non-union personnel (Town Manager)
• Motion to remove the Town Manager under Falmouth Town Charter section C5-10(F) passed; roll call: Patterson aye, Brown aye, Scott Price aye, Taylor aye, Zylinski abstain
• Chair Taylor stated the Select Board will not hear public comment in the Town Manager removal matter
• Voted 5-0 to adjourn; Chair Taylor stated the Board would reconvene at 7 p.m. in open session

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will hold a public hearing on an application by Simon and Irina Streltsov for a permanent license to replace an interim license and allow redevelopment of an existing dock in Childs River at 8 Edgewater Drive East, East Falmouth. The hearing is under the town's Wetlands Regulations. Interested parties may review the file at the Select Board office.

• Public hearing on permanent dock license to supersede interim License #4487
• Redevelopment of existing dock at 8 Edgewater Drive East, East Falmouth
• Affected area: Childs River
• Hearing under Section 240-14.8 of Zoning Bylaws

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 27, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. to consider an application by John P. Graci, Sr. and Diane M. Graci for a private residential pier in Flax Pond. The proposed work includes a 4' x 32' pier with two 6' x 8' "T" ends, plus mitigation plantings and restoration of a resource area buffer at 23 Southview Way, East Falmouth. Interested parties may review the file at the Office of the Select Board.

• Public hearing under Section 240-14.8 (Wetlands Regulations) of the Zoning Bylaws
• Application for private residential 4' x 32' pier with two 6' x 8' "T" ends in Flax Pond
• Mitigation plantings and restoration of resource area buffer on property at 23 Southview Way, East Falmouth
• Hearing scheduled for June 27, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. in Select Board Meeting Room, Falmouth Town Hall

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing to consider the removal of Town Manager Julian M. Suso. The board will also hold an executive session to discuss contract negotiation strategy with non-union personnel. Public comment will not be accepted during the hearing.

• Public hearing to consider removal of Town Manager Julian M. Suso
• Executive session regarding contract negotiation strategy with non-union personnel

The Falmouth Select Board held a public hearing on June 21, 2022, to state its reasons for initiating removal proceedings against Town Manager Julian M. Suso. Board members read individual statements citing leadership, communication, and policy implementation concerns; Suso and his attorney disputed the process and the allegations. The Board scheduled the next hearing for Monday, June 27, 2022, at 6:00 p.m., when it will decide whether to remove Suso. No final decision on removal was made at this meeting.

• Voted 5-0 to authorize Chair Taylor to read Board members' written reasons for initiating removal process
• Voted 5-0 to schedule the removal decision hearing for Monday, June 27, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.
• Voted 5-0 to adjourn the session
• Held public hearing; no vote taken on actual removal of Town Manager

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will hold a public hearing to consider the removal of Town Manager Julian M. Suso, as authorized by the Town Charter. The hearing is scheduled for June 21, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. in the Select Board Meeting Room at Town Hall.

• Public hearing on removal of Town Manager Julian M. Suso

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board is holding a joint meeting with the Affordable Housing Committee to discuss the Home Opportunity Purchase Program and Down Payment/Closing Cost Assistance Program. The board will also vote on an ARPA allocation correction for Nye Park and Water Projects, an Andrews Farm lease extension, and a Zoning Board of Appeals appointment. The agenda includes proclamations, public comment, and consent agenda items for Eversource utility work.

• Joint meeting with Affordable Housing Committee on Home Opportunity Purchase Program and Down Payment/Closing Cost Assistance Program
• ARPA allocation correction for Nye Park and Water Projects
• Andrews Farm lease extension
• Appointment of Susanne Murphy to Zoning Board of Appeals until 6/30/22
• Eversource petitions for conduit/cable installation at #8 Mast Road, #17 Shoreview Avenue, and pole relocation at #58 Montauk Street

The Select Board authorized COVID-19 premium pay for DPW and Town employees and approved a 15-year lease extension for the Tony Andrews Farm. The Board also adjusted ARPA fund allocations for water and park projects and directed staff to research two new affordable housing programs.

• Authorized $1,000 Covid-19 premium pay for each DPW union and non-union Town employee
• Approved 15-year extension for Tony Andrews Farm lease (5-0)
• Approved ARPA allocation of $110,000 for Nye Park and $200,000 for water well treatment upgrades (5-0)
• Adjusted wastewater treatment upgrades ARPA funding to $1,334,782 (5-0)
• Appointed Susanne Murphy to Zoning Board of Appeals until 6/30/22 (5-0)
• Approved Eversource petitions for conduit/cable installation at 8 Mast Road and 17 Shoreview Avenue (5-0)
• Held Eversource petition to relocate pole 211/3 at 58 Montauk Street (5-0)
• Approved proclamations for Eagle Scout Edward H. Heywood and Falmouth Station 150th Anniversary (5-0)

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board is meeting to discuss strategy for contract negotiations with non-union personnel, specifically the Town Manager. The meeting will be held in executive session and will not return to open session, so no public votes or discussions are expected.

• Executive session to discuss contract negotiation strategy with non-union personnel (Town Manager)

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board is holding a public forum on the Mayflower Wind proposal, featuring a presentation from Mayflower Wind followed by questions and comments from the audience. The meeting is dedicated solely to this topic, with public comment limited to 3 minutes per person.

• Public forum on Mayflower Wind proposal
• Mayflower Wind presentation
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per person

The Select Board held a public forum on June 8, 2022, to gather community input on Mayflower Wind's proposal to bring an underground electric transmission cable ashore in Falmouth. The board has not made a decision on the project and no Host Community Agreement has been executed. Mayflower Wind representatives presented the project and answered questions; many residents spoke for and against. No vote was taken.

Select Board

The Select Board will interview and vote on appointments for various regulatory and non-regulatory boards. The meeting also includes a petition regarding surplus police department firearms and a public hearing for a pier reconstruction permit at Siders Pond.

• Interviews and appointments for 24 committee members across multiple boards
• Vote to affirm appointment of Building Commissioner
• Petition regarding surplus police department firearms
• Public hearing for pier and ramp reconstruction at 110 Siders Pond Road
• Allocation of County ARPA funds

The Falmouth Select Board allocated $1,334,782 in county ARPA funds for capital and wastewater projects, affirmed the appointment of the Building Commissioner, and filled numerous committee positions. The Board also approved several licenses and a special permit for a pier and float on Siders Pond, while hearing a citizen petition regarding surplus police department firearms.

• Allocated $1,334,782 in county ARPA funds for Nye Park hard courts, water treatment upgrades, and wastewater treatment facility upgrades (4-1)
• Affirmed the appointment of Gary Street as Building Commissioner (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved six One-Day Sunday Entertainment Licenses for the Falmouth Yacht Club (5-0)
• Approved Class I Motor Vehicle Dealer License for Capstan Yachts (5-0)
• Approved grant of license for a parking space at 102 Grand Avenue (5-0)
• Approved special permit for a pier, ramp, and float at 110 Siders Pond Road (5-0)
• Made numerous committee appointments and re-appointments to regulatory and non-regulatory boards
• Deferred appointment to the Affirmative Action Committee (4-0, 1 recused)

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to schedule a hearing requested by Julian M. Suso under Town Charter section C5-10(C.). No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Set hearing date for Julian M. Suso

The Falmouth Select Board met in open session and unanimously voted to schedule a hearing requested by Julian M. Suso under Town Charter section C5-10(C) for June 21 at 1:00 p.m. Special Counsel Robert Troy will represent the Select Board at the hearing.

• Scheduled a hearing requested by Julian M. Suso for June 21 at 1:00 p.m. (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:02 p.m. (5-0)

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will hold public hearings and discuss several business items, including a $100,000 grant from the Affordable Housing Fund to preserve affordability of a home at 51 Esker Place. They will also consider a bowling alley license amendment, police weapons procurement, and an accessible play space site selection. The meeting includes executive sessions for collective bargaining and non-union personnel negotiations.

• Public hearing on bowling alley license amendment for Town Hall Partners d/b/a Timber at 23 Town Hall Square
• Consider $100,000 from Affordable Housing Fund to Falmouth Housing Corp. for deed restriction at 51 Esker Place
• Status update on procurement of Police Department weapons
• Discussion of policy for disposition of items valued less than $10,000
• Vote to set date for hearing on removal of Town Manager

The Select Board approved a $100,000 grant from the Affordable Housing Fund to permanently restrict a home at 51 Esker Place. They also adopted two new policies for disposing of surplus items, including a specific policy for firearms that allows trade-ins with law enforcement. Additionally, the Board amended the Timber bowling alley license to reflect twelve lanes and reorganized its leadership.

• Approved $100,000 grant for 51 Esker Place affordability (5-0)
• Approved Disposal of Surplus Supplies Policy (5-0)
• Approved Surplus Firearms Disposal Policy (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Timber bowling alley license for 12 lanes (5-0)
• Elected Nancy Taylor as Chair and Onjalé Scott Price as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Appointed Rosemarie Gagnon to Commission on Disabilities (5-0)
• Appointed Dianna Mota to Commission on Disabilities (3-2)
• Approved revised Select Board meeting schedule (5-0)

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board voted to initiate the removal and suspension of Town Manager Julian M. Suso, citing a failure to implement board goals and policies under the town charter. The Board also authorized Assistant Town Manager Peter Johnson-Staub to perform the duties of the Town Manager until further action. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Initiated removal and suspension of Town Manager Julian M. Suso (5-0)
• Authorized Assistant Town Manager to perform duties of Town Manager (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0)

Select Board

The Select Board voted unanimously to request that Town Manager Julian Suso resign his employment agreement following a performance evaluation dispute. Mr. Suso declined the request. The Board also approved the 2022 Falmouth Road Race participant limit and several municipal licenses.

• Requested Town Manager Julian Suso resign his employment agreement (5-0)
• Approved 10,000 runners for the 2022 Falmouth Road Race (5-0)
• Adopted amended order of betterment for Little Pond Sewer Service Area (5-0)
• Approved Juneteenth as a Town holiday (5-0)
• Approved entertainment licenses for Pickle Jar Kitchen and Quicks Hole Taqueria, and a one-day liquor license for Striper Fest (5-0)
• Appointed Jack Simonds to the Agricultural Commission (5-0)
• Approved appointment of EDIC officers (5-0)
• Voted to repost the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer position (5-0)

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will hold public hearings on dock permits, a sewer betterment assessment, and several license applications, then discuss business items including a Comcast cable license, police weapons procurement, and an appeal by the Falmouth Road Race. The board will also consider consent agenda items such as license renewals and fee waivers.

• Public hearing: Special permit for fixed dock at 22 Flax Pond Road (George Botelho Jr.)
• Public hearing: Special permit for fixed pier and float at 60 Pheasant Lane (Andrew Goldman)
• Vote to adopt amended betterment assessment for Little Pond Sewer Service Area (Kendall Lane)
• New liquor license for Doggz & Hoggz at 781 Main Street
• Discussion of Falmouth Road Race appeal on participant numbers

The Select Board approved a cable renewal license for Comcast through 2032 and affirmed the appointment of Jed Cornock as Town Planner. Several special permits for docks and a liquor license were approved, while a decision on the Falmouth Road Race participant limit was tabled.

• Ratified 10-year Comcast cable license (5-0)
• Affirmed appointment of Town Planner Jed Cornock (5-0)
• Approved fixed dock permit at 22 Flax Pond Road (5-0)
• Approved fixed pier and float permit at 60 Pheasant Lane (5-0)
• Approved liquor license for Doggz & Hoggz (5-0)
• Tabled decision on Falmouth Road Race participant limit to May 9, 2022
• Continued Little Pond Sewer betterment assessment hearing to May 9, 2022
• Approved sign code variance for The Yoga Collaborative (5-0)

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will hold a public hearing on a wetlands regulation application to construct a 93-foot pier into Green Pond at 60 Pheasant Lane, East Falmouth. The hearing is scheduled for April 25, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. in the Select Board Meeting Room at Falmouth Town Hall.

• Public hearing on wetlands permit for 93-foot pier into Green Pond at 60 Pheasant Lane
• Pier includes 4-foot walkway and 6x16-foot float
• Application filed by Andrew Goldman

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will hold a public hearing on an application by George Botelho, Jr. to replace an existing floating dock with a fixed dock in the same footprint in Flax Pond at 22 Flax Pond Road, East Falmouth. The hearing is required under the town's Wetlands Regulations.

• Public hearing on dock replacement application under Section 240-14.8 (Wetlands Regulations)
• Applicant: George Botelho, Jr.
• Location: 22 Flax Pond Road, East Falmouth, MA
• Proposal: Replace floating dock with fixed dock in same footprint in Flax Pond

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will meet to discuss and potentially vote on easement values and litigation strategy for the Mayflower Wind project, as well as review a housing trust funding application. The meeting also includes public hearings on liquor license changes and a sign code variance, along with votes on town licenses and administrative appointments.

• Vote on easement values and litigation strategy for Mayflower Wind Electric Cable project (EFSB 21-03/D.P.U. 21-142 & 21-143)
• Discuss and vote on Falmouth Housing Trust’s LIP application for 33 Pheasant Lane, East Falmouth
• Public hearing on Flow Neutral Bylaw variance for 464 Main Street, Falmouth (parcel 47B 02 013 000)
• Vote to approve ballot questions for May 17, 2022 municipal ballot
• Approve Eversource petition to install conduit and cable for electric service to 118 Bywater Court

The Select Board voted 4-0 to approve the Falmouth Housing Trust's Local Initiative Program application to the state for a 40B affordable housing unit at 33 Pheasant Lane, a three-bedroom home built in 2019 on a substandard lot. It also approved a flow-neutral bylaw variance for a mixed-use building at 464 Main Street and a seasonal liquor license alteration for the Seacoast Shores Association. In executive session, the Board approved a two-year collective bargaining agreement with the Falmouth Public Library Association including 2% cost-of-living increases. Several items were procedural, including proclamations, license renewals, and minutes approvals.

• Approved Falmouth Housing Trust LIP application for 33 Pheasant Lane 40B affordable unit (4-0)
• Approved flow-neutral bylaw variance for mixed-use building at 464 Main Street (4-0)
• Approved alteration of licensed premises for Seacoast Shores Association, 7 Farview Lane (4-0)
• Approved sign code variance for John Wesley United Methodist Church, 270 Gifford Street (4-0)
• Approved two-year collective bargaining agreement with Falmouth Public Library Association, 2% COLA (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including license renewals, ballot questions, and appointments (3-0, 2 absent)
• Approved minutes of February 14, 2022 public session and March 14 and 28, 2022 executive sessions (3-0, 2 absent)
• Adopted Arbor Day and National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week proclamations (4-0)

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board is holding a regular meeting with a minimal agenda. The board will discuss and vote on motions and reports to Town Meeting as needed, and handle any other business that arises. The agenda contains no specific action items, contracts, or public hearings.

• Discuss/vote motions and reports to Town Meeting as needed
• Other business as needed

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will interview and appoint a member to the Barnstable County Assembly of Delegates, consider a new liquor license for Tiger Ramen at 587 Main Street, and discuss responses to an Open Meeting Law complaint. They will also vote on Town Meeting Article 26 language and set the date for the November 2022 Town Meeting.

• Interview and appoint Barnstable County Assembly of Delegates member (Daniel Gessen, Jack O'Connor, Robert Volosevich)
• New All Alcoholic Beverages Common Victualler License for Tiger Ramen, Inc. at 587 Main Street (continued from March 28)
• Authorize Town Manager and Town Counsel to respond to Open Meeting Law complaint by Ronald Beatty re: March 14, 22, 29 meetings
• Vote on Town Meeting Article 26 language: 'with the first election being held at the next municipal election'
• Set date for November 2022 Town Meeting

The Select Board appointed Daniel Gessen to the Barnstable County Assembly of Delegates and approved an all-alcoholic beverages license for Tiger Ramen. The Board also set the date for the November 2022 Town Meeting and authorized a response to an Open Meeting Law complaint.

• Appointed Daniel Gessen to Barnstable County Assembly of Delegates (5-0)
• Approved All Alcoholic Beverages Common Victualler License for Tiger Ramen at 587 Main Street (5-0)
• Authorized Town Manager and Town Counsel to respond to Open Meeting Law complaint by Ronald Beatty (5-0)
• Approved language clarification for Town Meeting Article 26 (5-0)
• Set November 2022 Town Meeting date for Monday, 11/14/22 (5-0)

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board is meeting on March 29, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. The agenda consists solely of an executive session to discuss strategy for contract negotiations with non-union personnel, followed by adjournment. The board will not return to open session, so no public votes or discussions are scheduled.

• Executive session under M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(2) for contract negotiation strategy with non-union personnel

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will hold public hearings and vote on several items, including ballot questions for the May municipal election on debt exclusions for the Sandwich Road fire station and wastewater treatment plant projects, as well as five Home Rule Charter amendments. They will also discuss and vote on rules for vessels on town property, dock reconstruction permits, a new liquor license for Tiger Ramen, and respond to a petition for a non-binding advisory question on nuclear waste disposal in Cape Cod Bay. The meeting includes an executive session on Mayflower Wind easements and litigation, and a demolition lien settlement.

• Vote on ballot questions for debt exclusions for Sandwich Road fire station and wastewater treatment plant projects
• Vote on ballot questions for five Falmouth Home Rule Charter amendments
• Public hearing: New All Alcoholic Beverages Common Victualler License for Tiger Ramen, Inc. at 587 Main Street
• Public hearings: Dock reconstructions at 139 Edgewater Drive West (Eel Pond) and 124 North Falmouth Highway (Wing Pond)
• Executive session: Mayflower Wind Electric Cable easements and litigation strategy (EFSB 21-03/D.P.U. 21-142 & 21-143)

The Falmouth Select Board approved ballot language for May municipal election debt exclusions for a Sandwich Road fire station and a wastewater treatment plant, and for five Home Rule Charter amendments. It also approved a non-binding advisory question on nuclear waste disposal in Cape Cod Bay, and approved a Shipwrecked entertainment license with noise and scheduling parameters. A liquor license for Tiger Ramen was postponed to April 4, 2022.

• Approved ballot language for debt exclusions for Sandwich Road fire station and wastewater treatment plant (5-0)
• Approved ballot language for five Home Rule Charter amendments (5-0 each)
• Approved non-binding advisory question on nuclear waste disposal in Cape Cod Bay (5-0)
• Approved Shipwrecked entertainment license amendment with parameters including no music noise past property line, entertainment no longer than three hours, Friday-Monday (5-0)
• Postponed Tiger Ramen all-alcoholic beverages license vote to April 4, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved new Solid Waste Advisory Committee mission statement (5-0)
• Approved Emerald House Community Garden expansion, conditional and revokable if usage changes (5-0)
• Approved vessel regulations for Town property with minor edits (5-0)

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will hold a public hearing on a wetlands permit application by Adamo and Carol Rufo to reconstruct a pier, ramp, and float in Eel Pond at 139 Edgewater Drive West, East Falmouth. The hearing is scheduled for March 28, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. in the Select Board Meeting Room at Town Hall. Interested parties can review the application file at the Select Board office.

• Public hearing on wetlands permit for pier, ramp, and float reconstruction in Eel Pond
• Applicants: Adamo and Carol Rufo
• Location: 139 Edgewater Drive West, East Falmouth
• Regulation: Section 240-14.8 (Wetlands Regulations) of the Zoning Bylaws
• File available at Office of the Select Board

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will hold a public hearing on an application by Jay Rao for permission to reconstruct a dock in the waters of Wing Pond at 124 North Falmouth Highway, North Falmouth. The hearing is under Section 240-14.8 (Wetlands Regulations) of the Zoning Bylaws. Interested parties may review the file at the Office of the Select Board.

• Public hearing on dock reconstruction application by Jay Rao
• Location: 124 North Falmouth Highway, North Falmouth
• Wetlands Regulations Section 240-14.8
• Area affected: Wing Pond

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board is meeting to discuss and potentially vote on items, but the only substantive action is an executive session to prepare for contract negotiations with non-union personnel. The board will not return to open session, so no public decisions are expected.

• Executive session under M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(2) for strategy on non-union contract negotiations

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will hold an executive session to discuss the value of Mayflower Wind electric cable easements and related regulatory matters, followed by an open session with public hearings and business items. The board will also consider a wetlands/dock permit, CCRTA digital signage, a sign variance for Falmouth Commodores, fire station staffing, and a nutrient management bylaw discussion.

• Executive session on Mayflower Wind cable easements and regulatory tribunals
• Wetlands/dock hearing for Nicholas and Amy Lowell at 27 Atamannsit Road, Hatchville
• Request for sign variance for Falmouth Commodores baseball clinics and game day signs
• Discussion of Nutrient Management Bylaw
• Vote to approve 2022-2023 Shellfish Resource Management Regulations

The Select Board approved a strategic priority to keep the West Falmouth fire station staffed until a combined North-West station is built, and supported a firefighter staffing policy discussion. It approved a seasonal pier replacement at 27 Atamannsit Road, a CCRTA digital bus sign pilot, and off-premise promotional signs for the Falmouth Commodores. The Board also supported a nitrogen bylaw education flyer and approved several consent agenda items, including a shellfish regulation update and responses to an Open Meeting Law complaint.

• Approved strategic priority to staff West Falmouth fire station until North-West station is built (5-0)
• Approved seasonal pier replacement at 27 Atamannsit Road, Hatchville (5-0)
• Approved CCRTA digital bus schedule signage pilot (5-0)
• Approved sign variance for Falmouth Commodores baseball clinics and game day signs (5-0)
• Supported nitrogen bylaw education flyer with water bills (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved consent agenda with edits, including 2022-2023 Shellfish Resource Management Regulations (5-0)
• Authorized Town Manager and Town Counsel to respond to Open Meeting Law complaint (5-0)
• Authorized grant application for Edward Marks Building exterior improvements (5-0)

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will hold a public hearing on a wetlands permit application for a waterfront improvement project at 27 Atamannsit Road, Hatchville. The project involves removing an existing pier and building a seasonal timber pier with float and pipe piles in Coonamessett Pond. The hearing is scheduled for March 14, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. in the Select Board Meeting Room at Town Hall.

• Public hearing on wetlands application under Section 240-14.8
• Applicants: Nicholas and Amy Lowell
• Project: removal of existing pier, construction of seasonal timber pier, float, and pipe piles with disk feet
• Location: 27 Atamannsit Road, Hatchville, MA
• Affected area: Coonamessett Pond

Select Board

The Select Board will meet virtually to discuss and vote on a recommendation regarding Article 22. This item concerns authorizing easements for NStar Electric dba Eversource.

• Vote recommendation on Article 22 to authorize NStar Electric dba Eversource easements
• Executive session to discuss value of real property easements for Martha’s Vineyard cable

The Select Board voted 5-0 to recommend Article 22, which authorizes easements letting Eversource (NStar Electric) build an undersea cable coming ashore at Surf Drive and running via Mill Road, the bike path, Jones Road and Stephen's Lane to an existing substation. The agreement includes $800,000 from Eversource for town projects tied to construction impacts and relocation of utility poles now in the Palmer Avenue sidewalk. In executive session the board also voted to authorize the Town Manager to enter into the agreement with Eversource; the roll call to enter that session was 5-0. The board adjourned at 5:58 p.m.

• Voted 5-0 to enter executive session on Eversource easement values (M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Sec. 21(a)(6))
• Authorized the Town Manager to enter into the agreement with Eversource (vote recorded in executive session)
• Recommended Article 22 authorizing Eversource easements, 5-0 roll call
• Adjourned at 5:58 p.m., 5-0

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss a recommendation for Town Meeting Article 25 and review policies regarding the disposition of items valued under $10,000.00. The board may also discuss other internal policies during the open session.

• Discussion of Town Meeting Article 25 recommendation
• Discussion of policy for items valued less than $10,000.00
• Executive session regarding collective bargaining with Falmouth Firefighters Local 1397

In executive session, the Select Board approved a collective bargaining agreement package with Falmouth Firefighters Local 1397 covering July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2025, by a 4-1 roll call vote with Chair Brown opposed. In open session, the Board declined to act on Town Meeting Article 25, leaving in place its prior recommendation as written, and approved a policy for disposing of items valued under and over $10,000, including destruction of items under $10,000. The Board also discussed numerous draft policies — ambulance billing, memorial benches, moorings, vehicle use, permits, shellfish and herring, whistleblower, parking, and meeting end times — without taking final votes, and scheduled further discussion for March 14 and March 28, 2022.

• Approved collective bargaining agreement package with Falmouth Firefighters Local 1397, covering FY22 and FY23-FY25 (4-1, Brown opposed)
• Declined to act on Town Meeting Article 25; prior recommendation stands as written
• Approved policy for items under $10,000 (destruction) and over $10,000 (storage until another option identified) (5-0)
• Adjourned open session (5-0)
• Adjourned executive session and returned to open session (5-0)

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will hold public hearings on a variance request for a floor business, liquor license alterations for two establishments, and discuss several business items including a COVID-19 update, the Sandwich Road Fire Station cost, and wastewater articles. They will also vote on recommendations for the April 2022 Annual Town Meeting and consider a waiver of right of first refusal for 31.2 acres on Route 151.

• Public hearing: Flow Neutral Bylaw variance request for Nilton's Floors, Inc., 231 Teaticket Highway, East Falmouth
• Public hearing: License alteration for Falmouth Pier 37 Boathouse, LLC, 88 Scranton Avenue
• Public hearing: License alteration for Falmouth Yacht Club, Inc., 290 Clinton Avenue
• Vote on Article Recommendations for April 2022 Annual Town Meeting
• Waiver of Right of First Refusal for 31.2 acres on Route 151 until December 31, 2024

The Select Board approved a $10 million appropriation request for a new Sandwich Road Fire Station and extended the right of first refusal waiver for a Route 151 property until December 2024. They voted to change the town's mask mandate to an advisory and approved several alcohol license alterations. A request to relocate historic horse troughs was discussed but not voted on, pending further research.

• Approved $10M appropriation request for Sandwich Road Fire Station
• Extended right of first refusal waiver for Route 151 property to 12/31/24 (4-1)
• Changed mask mandate to mask advisory (5-0)
• Approved alteration of licensed premises for Falmouth Pier 37 Boathouse (5-0)
• Approved flow neutral variance for Nilton’s Floors (5-0)
• Approved revisions to Special Events Policy (5-0)
• Affirmed appointment of IT Director Dawn Lewis and waived residency requirement (5-0)
• Postponed Article 24 (noise bylaw) indefinitely (5-0)

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board is attending a Zoning Board of Appeals workshop on Saturday, February 26, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. in the Select Board Meeting Room at Town Hall. The agenda for the Zoning Board of Appeals is referenced via a link, but no specific items are listed in this notice.

• Select Board attendance at Zoning Board of Appeals Workshop
• Workshop at Town Hall, 59 Town Hall Square, Falmouth, MA

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will hold public hearings on a dock construction at Coonamessett Pond and a liquor license alteration for Shipwrecked, LLC. They will also discuss the COVID-19 mask mandate, receive a Complete Streets presentation, hear petition articles for the April Town Meeting, and vote on revisions to the Special Events Policy. The board will consider a letter of concern about Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant decommissioning and act on several licenses and administrative items.

• Public hearing: dock, stairway, and boat launch at 95 Atamannsit Road, Hatchville
• Public hearing: liquor license alteration for Shipwrecked, LLC at 263 Grand Avenue
• Discussion of COVID-19 mask mandate
• Vote on revisions to Special Events Policy
• Discussion of Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant decommissioning and possible letter of concern

The Select Board approved a 47-foot dock at Coonamessett Pond and an alteration to a liquor license for Shipwrecked, LLC. The Board also appointed three members to town committees and approved a letter of concern to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission regarding the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant.

• Appointed Stephen Craft to Affordable Housing Committee (5-0)
• Appointed Adrian Merryman and Mark Lowenstein to EDIC (5-0)
• Approved dock construction at 95 Atamannsit Road (5-0)
• Approved liquor license alteration for Shipwrecked, LLC (5-0)
• Approved letter of concern to NRC regarding Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant (5-0)
• Approved entertainment licenses for Woho, LLC (5-0)
• Allowed Auto Camp to withdraw liquor license application without prejudice (5-0)
• Approved sign permit fee waiver for St. Barnabas Church (5-0)

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will hold a public hearing on an application by Daniel M. Solien and Kris M. Horiuchi for permission to construct a stairway, walkway, and boat launch in Coonamessett Pond at 95 Atamannsit Road, Hatchville. The hearing is required under the town's Wetlands Regulations. Interested parties may review the application file at the Select Board office.

• Application for stairway, walkway, and boat launch in Coonamessett Pond
• Location: 95 Atamannsit Road, Hatchville, MA
• Public hearing under Section 240-14.8 (Wetlands Regulations)
• Hearing date: February 14, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. in Falmouth Town Hall

Select Board

The Select Board will vote on articles and the warrant for the April 2022 Annual Town Meeting. The meeting includes public hearings for alcoholic beverage licenses, wetland/dock installations, and a flow neutral bylaw variance request.

• Vote to affirm appointment of Town Counsel
• Public hearings for new alcoholic beverage licenses at 284 Main Street and 87 Water Street
• Wetlands/dock hearings at 306 Scranton Avenue, 91 Atamannsit Road, and 94 Emmons Road
• Vote to execute warrant for April 2022 Annual Town Meeting
• Discussion on distribution of County ARPA Funds

The Select Board voted 3-2 to petition the state for a special election, to be held with the November 2022 state general election, on creating a Municipal Light Plant Board — but only if Town Meeting approves it. The board also approved two new all-alcoholic beverages licenses, three wetlands/dock applications, a flow-neutral bylaw variance, and a sign-code variance for St. Barnabas Church, and voted 5-0 to put draft articles 1-38 on the April 2022 Annual Town Meeting warrant. It directed the Town Manager to send a follow-up letter asking that County ARPA funds be redistributed to Cape Cod municipalities by population. Public comment covered road conditions, fire apparatus, firearms disposal, and a proposed power line through Worcester Court Park.

• Voted 3-2 to petition the state for a November 2022 special election on a Municipal Light Plant Board, contingent on Town Meeting approval (Dr. Taylor and Ms. Scott Price opposed)
• Approved new all-alcoholic beverages common victualler license for Limani, LLC, 284 Main Street (5-0)
• Approved new all-alcoholic beverages common victualler license for Woho, LLC d/b/a Provisions, 87 Water Street, Units 1 and 2, Woods Hole (5-0)
• Approved Nina's Marina Realty Trust bulkhead project at 306 Scranton Avenue after closing the wetlands/dock hearing (5-0)
• Approved Daniel M. Solien's dock at 91 Atamannsit Road, Hatchville, with the existing 5-horsepower pond limit as a condition (5-0)
• Approved George Psyhojos's pier, ramp and float at 94 Emmons Road, Siders Pond (5-0)
• Approved flow-neutral bylaw variance for Jeffrey and Donna Stearns, 156 Teaticket Highway (5-0)
• Voted 5-0 to include draft articles 1-38 on the April 2022 Annual Town Meeting warrant

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will hold a public hearing regarding a wetlands regulation application. George and Alyssa Psyhojos are seeking permission to build a pier, ramp, and float at 94 Emmons Road.

• Public hearing for pier, ramp, and float construction at 94 Emmons Road
• Wetlands Regulations application for Siders Pond

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing regarding a wastewater flow variance application. The request is for the redevelopment of commercial and residential property at 156 Teaticket Highway.

• Public hearing for wastewater flow variance at 156 Teaticket Highway
• Application by Jeffrey and Donna Stearns under the Flow Neutral By-law

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will hold a public hearing on an application by Daniel M. Solien for permission to permit and license a light duty dock, including existing cobble riprap, in Coonamessett Pond at 91 Atamannsit Road, Hatchville. The hearing is scheduled for Monday, January 31, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. in the Select Board Meeting Room at Falmouth Town Hall. Interested parties may review the file at the Office of the Select Board.

• Public hearing under Section 240-14.8 (Wetlands Regulations) of the Zoning Bylaws
• Application by Daniel M. Solien for a light duty dock and existing cobble riprap
• Location: 91 Atamannsit Road, Hatchville, MA
• Affected area: Coonamessett Pond
• File available for review at the Office of the Select Board

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will hold a regular meeting with discussions on Charter Review Committee recommendations, allocation of rooms excise tax revenue from short-term rentals and hotels/motels, potential large-scale infrastructure projects, a Coastal Resiliency report, and the FalmouthNet Board. The board will also vote to exempt a member from certain conflict of interest provisions.

• Vote to exempt Nancy R. Taylor from Conflict of Interest Law provisions
• Discussion of Charter Review Committee recommendations
• Discussion of short-term rental revenue allocation (rooms excise tax)
• Discussion of potential future large-scale infrastructure projects
• Coastal Resiliency report

The Select Board approved a plan to allocate $500,000 from short-term rental taxes to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund and $500,000 to the schools, plus an additional 1% tax increase for affordable housing. The board also accepted a coastal resiliency report and moved to petition the state for an earlier Municipal Light Plant board election.

• Approved allocation of $500,000 short-term rental tax to Affordable Housing Trust Fund and $500,000 to schools (5-0)
• Approved 1% increase in short-term rental/hotel motel tax for Affordable Housing Trust Fund (5-0)
• Approved petitioning State legislature for Municipal Light Plant board election in November 2022 (5-0)
• Accepted Coastal Resiliency report as submitted, but not as policy (5-0)
• Approved conflict of interest exemption for member Nancy R. Taylor (4-0, 1 recused)

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will hold a regular meeting with an executive session, public hearings, and multiple votes. Key actions include adopting the FY2023 budget, approving Eversource utility work, and signing a petition to remove the Police Department from Civil Service. The board will also discuss COVID-19, PFAS issues, and other updates.

• Vote to adopt FY2023 budget and submit to Finance Committee
• Approve Eversource conduit installations on Nickerson Street and Bridge Street
• Sign petition to remove Falmouth Police Department from Civil Service
• Public hearing on bulkhead replacement at 306 Scranton Avenue
• Increase Senior Services revolving account spending limit to $250,000

The Select Board approved the FY2023 budget for submission to the Finance Committee and voted to require indoor masks at all town-controlled facilities. The board also authorized several administrative orders, including a spending limit increase for Senior Services and a petition to remove the police department from Civil Service.

• Adopted FY2023 budget (5-0)
• Required indoor masks at all Town-controlled facilities (5-0)
• Increased Senior Services revolving account spending limit to $250,000 (5-0)
• Approved petition to remove Falmouth Police Department from Civil Service (5-0)
• Approved two Eversource petitions for conduit and cable installation (5-0)
• Approved letter of support for Woods Hole Diversity Advisory Committee grant (5-0)
• Approved Conservation Restriction for Florence Sylvia Woodland (5-0)
• Waived fees for eleven osprey pole installation applications (5-0)

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board is meeting to review a presentation of the proposed fiscal year 2023 budget and to vote on authorizing the Town Manager to execute a license extension with the Coast Guard for Nobska Light. The agenda also includes administrative orders, board member reports, and the Town Manager's report.

• Vote to authorize Town Manager to execute license extension with Coast Guard for Nobska Light
• Presentation of proposed fiscal year 2023 budget

The Select Board received Finance Director Jennifer Mullen's presentation of the proposed fiscal year 2023 budget, which was forwarded to the board before the holiday with adjustments provided at the meeting. The board voted 5-0 to authorize the Town Manager to execute a license extension with the Coast Guard for Nobska Light. No vote was taken on the budget itself, and discussion of short-term rental revenue allocation and beach nourishment funding was deferred or left for future meetings. The Board of Health recommended a mandatory mask order for Town Buildings, which was noted as needing to be placed on a future Select Board agenda.

• Approved license extension with Coast Guard for Nobska Light (5-0)
• No vote taken on proposed FY2023 budget; presentation only
• Short-term rental revenue allocation discussion deferred to another meeting
• Beach nourishment funding increase discussion referred to future joint meeting
• Board of Health recommended mandatory mask order for Town Buildings; not voted on by Select Board