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

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)

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 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.

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 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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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 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

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

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

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

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

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)

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 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 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

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

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 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

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

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