Falmouth public meetings in 2023

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will hold a public hearing on tax classification and discuss the FY25 operating budget, along with votes on funding for 5 Esker Place, a solid waste agreement extension with Bourne, and a parking lot lease amendment with the Steamship Authority. The board will also consider a letter of support for a state bill and approve numerous 2024 license renewals for restaurants, clubs, and other businesses.

• Vote to approve funding for 5 Esker Place
• Approve one-time five-year extension of Solid Waste Management Intermunicipal Agreement with Town of Bourne
• Approve fourth amendment and extension of parking lot lease agreement with Steamship Authority
• Approve annual license renewals for 2024 (list of ~100 establishments)
• Consider Letter of Support for Sen. Moran's Senate Bill 1315

The Board granted $73,859 to the Falmouth Housing Trust for property rehabilitation and extended a solid waste agreement with the Town of Bourne for five years. Members also voted to maintain current tax rates while directing the Town Manager to explore a residential tax exemption.

• Approved $73,859 grant to Falmouth Housing Trust for 5 Esker Place (4-0)
• Approved 5-year extension of solid waste agreement with Town of Bourne (4-0)
• Voted to continue taxing all classes at the same rate (factor of 1) (4-0)
• Directed Town Manager to explore residential tax exemption options (4-0)
• Approved 1-year parking lot lease extension with Steamship Authority (4-0)
• Approved change of manager for Portuguese American Assoc. alcohol license (4-0)
• Approved 2024 annual license renewals, including Timber (4-0)
• Authorized support letter for Sen. Moran’s Senate Bill 1315 (4-0)

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board is holding a public hearing to decide whether to implement the Classification Act for Fiscal Year 2024, which determines how the town's tax levy is allocated among property classes (residential, commercial, etc.). The Board of Assessors will present data on the fiscal effects of the available options. This is a public hearing, so residents can provide input before the board makes a decision.

• Public hearing on tax classification for FY2024
• Decision on implementing the Classification Act
• Allocation of the FY2024 tax levy among property classes
• Presentation by the Board of Assessors on fiscal effects

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will hold a public hearing to establish and promulgate fees for various town departments, effective January 1, 2024. The proposed changes include increases to beach sticker fees for in-person transactions, new fees for resident/voter and employee non-resident stickers, and numerous adjustments to wastewater, water, fire, inspectional, marine, and police fees. Some fees are proposed to be deleted, such as conservation dock inspection fees and septage disposal per-gallon charges.

• Beach resident/taxpayer sticker: $40 online/mail, $45 in-person; new $100 resident/voter sticker
• Wastewater application fee: single-family from $50 to $100; commercial/industrial from $200 to $400
• New sewer privilege fee of $10/gallon for increased wastewater flow
• Water meter pit installation: 1-inch from $530 to $1,300; 2-inch from $1,100 to $5,500
• Marine transient slip rates: minimum fees added for May–September; seasonal slip rates increase by $2/ft

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will hold a public hearing on proposed 2024 fee changes and vote on a grant application for a feasibility assessment of beach and dune nourishment along Surf Drive. They will also discuss a real estate transfer fee, consider funding for the Affordable Housing Fund, and approve annual license renewals for 2024.

• Public hearing and vote on proposed 2024 fee changes
• Authorize grant application for beach and dune nourishment feasibility along Surf Drive
• Discuss real estate transfer fee
• Vote to request funding from Community Preservation Committee for Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund
• Approve annual license renewals for 2024 (list of restaurants, package stores, etc.)

The Select Board voted 3-2 to authorize the Town Manager to send a letter supporting the rail-with-trail design for the proposed Bourne rail trail connection, rejecting a motion to hold the letter for further public discussion. The board also approved the 2024 fee schedule, authorized a grant application for a Surf Drive beach and dune nourishment feasibility study, and recommended $1.5M for the Affordable Housing Fund. All votes were 5-0 unless otherwise noted.

• Authorized sending letter supporting rail-with-trail for Bourne bikeway (3-2)
• Approved 2024 fee schedule as proposed (5-0)
• Authorized grant application for Surf Drive beach and dune nourishment feasibility study (5-0)
• Recommended $1.5M request to CPC for Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund (5-0)
• Reappointed Peter Jeffrey to Steamship Authority Board of Governors (5-0)
• Appointed Richard Merrick to Solid Waste Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Approved all 2024 annual license renewals (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Eversource cable project and $500 donation (5-0)

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will meet to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the Firefighters Union, vote on the 2024 meeting calendar, and approve annual license renewals for local businesses. Public hearings include a tree removal request and a dedication proposal for the Menauhant Bridge.

• Vote on 2024 Select Board meeting calendar
• Public hearing on removal of one Norway maple tree at 78 Sliver Beach Avenue, North Falmouth
• Approve annual license renewals for 2024 (17 businesses including restaurants and liquor stores)
• Consent agenda includes three special one-day alcohol licenses for Falmouth Theatre Guild and West Falmouth Library events
• Accept $39,950 Municipal Road Safety Grant Program award for traffic enforcement

The Select Board approved a series of annual license renewals for 2024, including restaurants, package stores, and entertainment venues. The Board also approved the 2024 meeting calendar and authorized the removal of a Norway maple tree at 78 Silver Beach Avenue. Additionally, the Board accepted a $39,950 municipal road safety grant and approved several special event permits.

• Approved 2024 annual license renewals (5-0)
• Approved 2024 Select Board meeting calendar (5-0)
• Approved removal of Norway maple at 78 Silver Beach Ave (5-0)
• Approved change of manager for Soprano's Casino by the Sea (5-0)
• Accepted $39,950 municipal road safety grant (5-0)
• Approved three special one-day alcohol licenses for Theatre Guild (5-0)
• Tabled Steamship Authority parking lot lease amendment
• Approved minutes for Aug 28, Nov 6, and Nov 13 meetings (5-0)

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board is meeting to discuss and vote on motions and reports for the November 2023 Annual Town Meeting, along with any other business as needed. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items listed.

• Discussion and vote on motions and reports for November 2023 Annual Town Meeting

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board is meeting to discuss and vote on motions and reports for the November 2023 Annual Town Meeting, and to set the date for the April 2024 Town Meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific policy items listed.

• Discuss/vote motions and reports to November 2023 Annual Town Meeting
• Discuss, consider and vote date for April 2024 Town Meeting

The Select Board met to finalize preparations for the November 2023 Annual Town Meeting and to schedule the upcoming spring meeting. No changes were reported for the November meeting agenda. The board voted unanimously to set the date for the April 2024 Town Meeting.

• Approved April 8, 2024, for the April 2024 Town Meeting (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will consider reallocating $144,923 in ARPA funds toward urine diversion outreach and water main replacements. The meeting also includes public hearings for liquor license applications and committee appointments.

• Reallocation of $144,923 in ARPA funds for urine diversion ($80,000) and water main replacements ($64,923)
• Liquor license hearing for John's Liquor Store at 729 Main Street
• All-alcoholic restaurant license hearing for The Vine at 824 Main Street
• Authorization of a new full-time custodian position for Senior Services
• Appointment of Harold David Leslie to the Energy Committee

The Falmouth Select Board voted to reallocate $144,923 in unspent American Rescue Plan Act funds to urine diversion outreach and water main replacements. The Board also approved annual license renewals, appointed a new Energy Committee member, and authorized a new full-time custodian position for Senior Services. Additionally, the Board approved a liquor license transfer for John's Liquor Store and a new restaurant liquor license for The Vine.

• Appointed Harold David Leslie to the Energy Committee for a term ending 6/30/2026 (4-0)
• Approved annual 2024 license renewals for common victuallers, used car dealers, fortune tellers, and taxi-limousine services (4-0)
• Authorized reallocation of $144,923 in unspent ARPA grant funds for urine diversion outreach ($80,000) and water main replacements ($64,923) (4-0)
• Approved application for change of ownership and managers for Falmouth Fine Wines & Spirits, LLC d/b/a John's Liquor Store at 729 Main Street (4-0)
• Approved All-Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License for Vine Food and Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a The Vine at 824 Main Street (4-0)
• Authorized re-classification of a part-time custodian position to a full-time custodian position for the Senior Services Department (4-0)
• Approved adjournment at 6:30 p.m. start (4-0)

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will hold a public hearing on the renewal of a shellfish aquaculture license for Daniel Ward's Ward Aquafarms. The hearing is scheduled for October 30, 2023, at 6:45 p.m. at the Falmouth Senior Center. The application seeks to grow Eastern Oysters at a 0.5-acre site in Eel Pond, west of Washburn Island.

• Public hearing on renewal of Shellfish Aquaculture License A19-03 for Daniel Ward, Ward Aquafarms
• Proposed site: 0.5-acre suspended aquaculture site in Eel Pond, 200 feet west of Washburn Island
• Mooring to be rented from the Town of Falmouth within the site, in about 8 feet of water at mean low tide
• Application received October 18, 2023; hearing notice published October 20, 2023

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will hold a public hearing on the renewal of Shellfish Aquaculture License A19-02 for Mary M. Murphy of the Falmouth Shellfish Cooperative. The license would allow growing Eastern Oysters in a suspended aquaculture site in Eel Pond, about 150 feet west of Washburn Island. The hearing is scheduled for Monday, October 30, 2023 at 6:45 p.m. at the Falmouth Senior Center.

• Public hearing on renewal of Shellfish Aquaculture License A19-02
• Applicant: Mary M. Murphy, Falmouth Shellfish Cooperative, Woods Hole
• Site: 0.5-acre suspended aquaculture site in Eel Pond, 150 feet west of Washburn Island
• Mooring to be rented from Town of Falmouth within the site, in about 6 feet of water at mean low tide
• Hearing at Falmouth Senior Center, 780 Main Street, at 6:45 p.m.

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board is holding a public hearing on October 30, 2023, to consider renewing Shellfish Aquaculture License A19-04 for Matthew V. Weeks of Nantucket Sound Shellfish Company. The license would allow growing Eastern Oysters in a suspended aquaculture site of about 0.5 acre in Eel Pond, approximately 150 feet west of Washburn Island. The application was received on October 17, 2023, and the hearing is required under state law.

• Public hearing on renewal of Shellfish Aquaculture License A19-04 for Matthew V. Weeks
• Site: 0.5-acre suspended aquaculture site in Eel Pond, 150 feet west of Washburn Island
• Applicant: Nantucket Sound Shellfish Company, 282 Trotting Park Road, Teaticket
• Mooring to be rented from Town of Falmouth within the site, in about 6 feet of water at mean low tide
• Hearing at Falmouth Senior Center, 780 Main Street, at 6:45 p.m.

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board is holding a public hearing to solicit comments on a request to name the connector from the Shining Sea Bikeway to the crossing at Palmer Ave. onto Katharine Lee Bates Rd. as the "Kevin Lynch Connector" and to place a plaque in his honor. The hearing is required by the Select Board Naming Policy for Public Facilities and Places. Comments may also be sent via email to [email protected].

• Public hearing on naming connector from Shining Sea Bikeway to Palmer Ave. crossing onto Katharine Lee Bates Rd. as "Kevin Lynch Connector"
• Request to place a plaque in Kevin Lynch's honor
• Hearing at Falmouth Senior Center, 780 Main Street, Falmouth, MA 02540 at 6:45 p.m. on October 30, 2023
• Comments accepted via email to [email protected]

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will hold public hearings on renewing three shellfish aquaculture permits in Eel Pond and on naming two Shining Sea Bikeway connectors after Kevin Lynch and Bob Fitzpatrick. The board will also interview and appoint committee members, vote on a water superintendent appointment and an AFCEE fund expenditure, and consider a sign code variance for The Wilder Company. Consent agenda items include a $11,601 grant for an ATV and several license and grant approvals.

• Public hearings on renewal of shellfish aquaculture permits #A19-03 (Ward Aquafarms), #A19-02 (Falmouth Shellfish Cooperative), and #A19-04 (Matthew Weeks) in Eel Pond
• Request to name bikeway connector to Katharine Lee Bates Rd. as 'Kevin Lynch Connector' and to Goodwill Park as 'Bob Fitzpatrick Connector'
• Vote on Water Quality Management Committee request for AFCEE fund expenditure
• Request for sign code variance for The Wilder Company at 137 Teaticket Highway
• Approve FY23 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Grant of $11,601 for ATV purchase

The Select Board approved the Falmouth Library Association contract renewal in executive session, announced upon reconvening. The board also approved three shellfish aquaculture permit renewals, named two bikeway connectors, affirmed the Water Superintendent appointment, and approved a $6,500 water quality sampling expenditure. All votes were unanimous (4-0) with one member absent.

• Approved Falmouth Library Association contract renewal (unanimous, executive session)
• Approved shellfish aquaculture permit renewal #A19-03 for Ward Aquafarms (unanimous)
• Approved shellfish aquaculture permit renewal #A19-02 for Falmouth Shellfish Cooperative (unanimous)
• Approved shellfish aquaculture permit renewal #A19-04 for Matthew Weeks (unanimous)
• Named bikeway connector 'Kevin Lynch Connector' with plaque (unanimous)
• Named bikeway connector 'Bob Fitzpatrick Connector' with plaque (unanimous)
• Affirmed appointment of Matt Lanen as Water Superintendent with residency waiver (unanimous)
• Approved up to $6,500 AFCEE fund expenditure for water quality sampling (unanimous)

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will hold its regular meeting, including interviews for committee appointments, updates on the sewer design for Northeast Maravista and Teaticket Path, reports from several committees, and a discussion on pickleball noise mitigation. The board will also vote on adopting the FY23-FY27 Strategic Plan and reclassifying the Conservation Agent position to full-time. The consent agenda includes a one-day liquor license for a cycling event and acceptance of a $10,440 bulletproof vest grant.

• Update on Annual Town Meeting Article 6: Sewer Design and Permitting for Northeast Maravista and Teaticket Path Peninsula Service Area
• Vote to adopt FY23-FY27 Select Board Strategic Plan
• Vote to reclassify part-time Conservation Agent to full-time
• Request from Mark and Cynthia Albers for sediment nourishment at Lot B, 0 Great Bay Street
• Accept $10,440 FY2023 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program award

The Select Board approved a revised five-year strategic plan committing to a full-time six-fire station model and the addition of at least 100 deed-restricted affordable rental units. The Board also reclassified the Conservation Agent position from part-time to full-time. No action was taken on proposed pickleball noise mitigation measures.

• Adopted FY23-FY27 Strategic Plan with edits to fire staffing and housing goals (5-0)
• Created new full-time Conservation Agent position to replace part-time role (5-0)
• Appointed Dr. Michael Bihari to Human Services Committee (5-0)
• Appointed Paul (Rick) Hill to Waterways Committee (5-0)
• Approved sediment nourishment request for Lot B, 0 Great Bay Street (5-0)
• Approved one-day wine and malt license for WM Cycling, Inc. (5-0)
• Authorized Town Manager to sign SRF grant/loan documents for Wastewater Treatment Facility (5-0)
• Accepted $10,440 award from FY2023 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program (5-0)

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will hold a public hearing on an entertainment license for Cape Symphony Presents, then discuss and vote on several items including a bond sale, reports from advisory committees, a sign variance request, and recommendations for the November 2023 Annual Town Meeting. The consent agenda includes routine licenses, administrative orders, and grant acceptances.

• Entertainment license application for Cape Symphony Presents at 60 Highfield Drive
• Bond sale approval
• Sign variance request for Barlo Signs International on behalf of The Wilder Company at 137 Teaticket Highway
• Vote on article recommendations for November 2023 Annual Town Meeting
• Accept $10,516.00 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Grant for police crash investigation equipment

The Select Board voted to recommend several articles for the November 2023 Town Meeting, including a urine diversion pilot project, four new town positions, and senior citizen tax exemptions. The board also tabled a sign variance request for The Wilder Company and recommended indefinite postponement of a sidewalk encroachment petition article. The meeting included public comment on housing, short-term rentals, and wastewater planning.

• Approved Entertainment License for Cape Symphony Presents at 60 Highfield Drive (4-0)
• Approved bond sale with interest rate below 4% (4-0)
• Tabled sign variance request for The Wilder Company, 137 Teaticket Highway (4-0)
• Recommended indefinite postponement of Article 12, sidewalk encroachment petition (3-1)
• Recommended Article 13, urine diversion pilot project, as printed (4-0)
• Recommended Article 14, adding four town positions, as printed (4-0)
• Recommended Articles 17-20, senior citizen and blind tax exemptions, as printed (4-0 each)
• Approved Consent Agenda including licenses, grants, and appointments (3-0, 1 abstention)

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will hold public hearings on two tree removal requests and vote on several items, including accepting a conservation easement, using grant funds for the Outfall Project, and exercising a right of first refusal on a Route 151 property. The board will also discuss and vote on an application for ownership of Nobska Lighthouse and approve the warrant for the November 2023 Annual Town Meeting, which includes several petition articles. Reports from the Council on Aging, Steamship Authority, and Library Trustees are also scheduled.

• Shade tree hearings for tree removals at 259 Old Main Road and 196 Elm Road
• Vote to accept easement for Upper Coonamessett bogs wetland restoration
• Vote on Right of First Refusal for 31.7-acre property on Route 151
• Discussion and vote on Nobska Lighthouse ownership application
• Vote to approve November 2023 Annual Town Meeting warrant and petition articles

The Select Board voted 4-0 not to exercise the Town's right of first refusal on a 31.7-acre Route 151 property and authorized extending the owner's deadline to close the sale to July 6, 2025. The Board also directed staff to explore building an accessible play space on Parcel 81 while tabling affordable housing on the Emerald property, and approved $550,000 in AFCEE grant funds for the Outfall Project.

• Not to exercise right of first refusal on 31.7-acre Route 151 property; extended sale deadline to July 6, 2025 (4-0)
• Directed staff to explore Option #1 with no affordable housing, build accessible play space on Parcel 81, and seek alternatives for play space on Town-owned property
• Approved use of $550,000 AFCEE Nutrient Management Grant funds for Outfall Project (4-0)
• Approved removal of shade tree at 259 Old Main Rd., North Falmouth (4-0)
• Approved removal of Eastern Red Cedar tree at 196 Elm Rd. for safety concerns (4-0)
• Accepted easement for wetland restoration of Upper Coonamessett bogs (4-0)
• Authorized letter of support for Friends of Nobska Light application for ownership; not to pursue Town ownership (3-0)
• Voted articles and executed November 2023 Annual Town Meeting warrant, deleting Article 21 (4-0)

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will hold a public hearing under the town’s wetlands regulations for an application to permit an existing bottom-anchored float system in Jenkins Pond. The hearing is scheduled for August 28, 2023 at 6:45 p.m. in the Select Board Meeting Room at Town Hall.

• Public hearing on wetlands permit for Wendy Nicodemus’ existing float system in Jenkins Pond, 7 Compass Circle, East Falmouth
• Area affected: Jenkins Pond
• Hearing date: August 28, 2023 at 6:45 p.m.

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will hold public hearings and vote on several items, including a wetlands permit for a dock on Jenkins Pond, filing watershed permit notices for nitrogen-sensitive areas, and a sign code variance for the Cape Verdean Club. They will also review an entertainment license for Timber, receive a capital plan presentation, and consider consent agenda items including a grant for fish passage design and a beach donations withdrawal.

• Wetlands/Dock hearing: Wendy Nicodemus, 7 Compass Circle, bottom anchored float system in Jenkins Pond
• Vote on filing Watershed Permit Notices of Intent for all Falmouth watersheds designated as Nitrogen Sensitive Areas
• Six-month compliance review of entertainment license for Town Hall Partners, LLC d/b/a Timber, 23 Town Hall Square
• Request for sign code variance by The Cape Verdean Club of Falmouth, Inc., 126 Sandwich Road
• Consent agenda: NRCS grant $83,400 for fish passage design on Quashnet River under Martin Road; withdraw $7,046.40 from Beach Donations Account for staff awards banquet

The Select Board approved the Town Manager's Capital Plan for submission to the Finance Committee and voted to file Watershed Permit Notices of Intent for nitrogen-sensitive areas. The board also appointed a member to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee and approved a dock permit.

• Approved Town Manager's Capital Plan for submission to Finance Committee (5-0)
• Approved filing Watershed Permit Notices of Intent for nitrogen-sensitive areas by Jan 7, 2024 (5-0)
• Appointed Julie Boettiger to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved dock permit for existing float system at 7 Compass Circle (5-0)
• Tabled sign variance request for The Cape Verdean Club of Falmouth, Inc. (5-0)
• Accepted $83,400 NRCS Technical Assistance Grant for Quashnet River fish passage design (5-0)
• Approved $7,046.40 withdrawal from Beach Donations Account for staff awards banquet (5-0)
• Approved Falmouth Yacht Club manager and officer changes (5-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to vote on the FY25 Operating Budget Policy and a water main easement for a condominium project at 213 North Falmouth Highway. The board will also discuss the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan Status Report and consider support for the Resilient Woods Hole Walking Trail Project.

• Water main easement for condominium project at 213 North Falmouth Highway
• Vote to adopt the FY25 Operating Budget Policy
• Select Board support for the Resilient Woods Hole Walking Trail Project
• License reversal for Shiverick’s Café and Bar at 285 Main Street
• $2,000 request for Trotting Park Pickleball Complex sound study

The Select Board adopted the FY25 Operating Budget Policy and approved a water main easement for a condominium project. The Board also granted a one-day liquor license for Striper Fest and reversed a liquor license for Shiverick’s Café and Bar. Additionally, support was approved for the Resilient Woods Hole Walking Trail Project.

• Adopted FY25 Operating Budget Policy (5-0)
• Approved water main easement for 213 North Falmouth Highway condominium project (5-0)
• Approved support for Resilient Woods Hole Walking Trail Project (5-0)
• Approved one-day wine and malt liquor license for On the Water, LLC (Striper Fest) (5-0)
• Approved reversal of All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License to Olive Restaurants, Inc. d/b/a Shiverick’s Café and Bar (5-0)
• Proclaimed September 2023 as National Suicide Prevention and Action Month (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including a Common Victualler License for The Portuguese and a $2,000 sound study expenditure (5-0)
• Approved minutes from March 27, 2023 meeting (5-0)

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will hold public hearings on water and sewer rates, and on a possible entertainment license violation by Cape Cod Winery. They will also vote on creating an alternate position on the Plastic Reduction Advisory Committee, approving Naloxboxes in municipal buildings, and other business items.

• Public hearing on water rate increase (continued from June 26, 2023)
• Public hearing on sewer rate increase
• Hearing on alleged violations of entertainment license for Cape Cod Winery at 4 Oxbow Road
• Vote to approve placement of Naloxboxes in select municipal buildings
• Vote to create alternate position on Plastic Reduction Advisory Committee

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will hold a public hearing to establish and promulgate new sewer rates, effective with the November 2023 billing. The proposed rates change the fee structure from a flat annual fee to a tiered usage-based system, with annual fees varying by meter size and usage tiers.

• Proposed sewer rates shift from flat annual fees to tiered usage-based charges
• Annual fees change for all meter sizes, e.g., 5/8" from $268 to $124, 6" from $3,540 to $6,200
• New tiered usage rates: Tier 1 $4.46, Tier 2 $5.60, Tier 3 $6.75 per unit (1 unit = 100 cf = 748 gallons)
• Public hearing scheduled for August 7, 2023, at 6:45 p.m. at Town Hall, 59 Town Hall Square

Select Board

This is a workshop meeting with no public comment. The Select Board will review the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan and priorities, discuss the strategic planning process, and review plan updates. The only business item is a request to amend a special one-day wine and malt liquor license for Coast Fest at the Bandshell/Marina Park on August 5, 2023.

• Request to amend Special One-Day Wine & Malt Liquor License for Coast Fest, Bandshell/Marina Park, 8/5/23
• Review of 2023-2027 Strategic Plan and priorities
• Discussion of strategic planning process
• Review of plan updates

The Falmouth Select Board unanimously approved an amendment to a special one-day wine and malt liquor license for Crooked Coast's Coast Fest at Bandshell/Marina Park, allowing the entire venue to be considered the gates. The board also held a strategic planning workshop to review the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan, discussing priorities including a new police station, housing, and sustainability, but no formal decisions were made on those items.

• Approved amended liquor license for Coast Fest (5-0)
• Discussed adding police station to strategic plan priorities
• Discussed housing, energy, and coastal resiliency goals
• No formal votes on strategic plan items

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will vote on a traffic calming policy, approve funding for affordable housing projects, and consider several other items including a letter of support for a road safety audit and ARPA fund allocations. The board will also interview and appoint committee members and handle consent agenda items such as donations and licenses.

• Vote to approve a Traffic Calming Policy
• Vote to approve Falmouth Housing Trust application to Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund for Club Valley Drive
• Vote to allocate $40,000 supplemental funding (total $70,000) for consultant to update Housing Production Plan
• Vote to authorize ARPA funding allocations
• Accept $35,000 donation from Falmouth Together We Can, Inc. for Swift Playground parking lot paving

The Falmouth Select Board approved a new traffic calming policy, allocated remaining ARPA funds to water main replacements and Edward Marks Building renovations, and granted $125,000 to the Falmouth Housing Trust for an affordable home on Club Valley Drive. The board also approved supplemental funding for the Housing Production Plan and several other items.

• Approved traffic calming policy (5-0)
• Approved $125,000 grant to Falmouth Housing Trust for affordable home on Club Valley Drive (5-0)
• Approved $40,000 supplemental funding for Housing Production Plan update (5-0)
• Approved ARPA allocations: $398,993 for water main replacements and $135,000 for Edward Marks Building renovations (5-0)
• Approved letter of support for MassDOT road safety audit on Route 28A (5-0)
• Approved sign variance for Cub Scout Pack 41 (5-0)
• Approved sign variance for Pastimes Golf (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including donations and licenses (5-0)

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will hold its regular meeting on July 10, 2023, starting with an executive session on litigation and collective bargaining. The open session includes committee interviews, a public hearing for an entertainment license, and several business items, including a vote on a 300-unit rental housing proposal and year-end budget transfers. The board will also consider license changes, a pedestrian walkway support letter, and consent agenda items.

• Vote on 300-unit rental housing proposal at 375 Sandwich Road (40B comprehensive permit)
• Public hearing: Entertainment license for The Black Dog Heights Café at 465 Grand Avenue
• Vote to authorize year-end budget transfers under M.G.L. c. 44 § 33B
• License changes: Garrett's Family Market (change of manager/DBA) and The Tea Room (common victualler)
• Approve letter of support for pedestrian walkway along Woods Hole Road

The Falmouth Select Board approved an entertainment license for The Black Dog Heights Café at 465 Grand Avenue, allowing acoustic music with limited amplification, provided sound stays within the property. The board also made several appointments, approved budget transfers, and authorized a letter opposing a 300-unit housing proposal at 375 Sandwich Road.

• Approved entertainment license for Black Dog Heights Café with limited amplification and sound confined to property (5-0)
• Appointed Peter McConarty to Cape Cod Water Protection Collaborative (5-0)
• Appointed Michael Reghitto to Upper Cape Regional Water Supply Cooperative (5-0)
• Appointed Peter McConarty to Upper Cape Regional Transfer Station (5-0)
• Appointed Wayne Geyer to Waterways Committee (5-0)
• Appointed Dr. Sandra Faiman-Silva to Barnstable County Human Rights Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Authorized year-end budget transfers under M.G.L. c. 44 § 33B (5-0)
• Authorized letter to MA Housing stating inability to support 300-unit 40B proposal at 375 Sandwich Road (4-1)

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will hold a public hearing to consider establishing new water rates for fiscal years 2024-2026. The proposed rates would increase annual fees for all meter sizes and introduce tiered usage rates, effective with November 2023 billing. The hearing is required under the Town Code.

• Proposed water rate increases for all meter sizes, e.g., 5/8" meter annual fee from $124 to $104 (FY24), $122 (FY25), $145 (FY26)
• New tiered water usage rates: Tier 1 $2.50/unit (FY24), $2.95 (FY25), $3.40 (FY26); Tier 2 $3.13, $3.69, $4.25; Tier 3 $3.75, $4.43, $5.10
• Excess water usage rate remains $3.50 per unit
• Public hearing scheduled for June 26, 2023 at 6:45 p.m. at Town Hall, 59 Town Hall Square
• Rates effective with November 2023 billing

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will hold public hearings on Sunday entertainment licenses for the Falmouth Yacht Club and on water rates, then vote on a $177,293.96 grant to Megansett Crossing, LLC for 10 affordable rental units. The board will also discuss a non-union wage plan update, transportation recommendations, and an embarkation fund policy. Several appointments and consent agenda items are scheduled.

• Vote to grant $177,293.96 to Megansett Crossing, LLC for 10 affordable deed restricted rental units
• Public hearing on water rates
• Public hearing on four one-day Sunday entertainment licenses for Falmouth Yacht Club at 290 Clinton Avenue
• Authorize update to non-union wage plan for Technical Administrative and Management employees
• Vote to approve license for Seacoast Shores Association to transport beach sand over Bayside Drive right-of-way

The Falmouth Select Board approved a $177,293.96 grant from the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund to Megansett Crossing, LLC to supplement funding for 10 affordable deed-restricted rental units, with a 4-1 vote. The Board also authorized a 15% wage increase for non-union Technical Administrative and Management employees, approved four one-day Sunday entertainment licenses for the Falmouth Yacht Club, and made multiple board appointments. The water rate hearing was left open for continued discussion at the next meeting.

• Granted $177,293.96 to Megansett Crossing, LLC for affordable housing (4-1)
• Authorized FY2024 wage rates for Technical Administrative and Management employees, 15% increase (5-0)
• Approved four one-day Sunday entertainment licenses for Falmouth Yacht Club (5-0)
• Appointed Kevin O'Brien to Conservation Commission, term ending 6/30/2026 (5-0)
• Appointed Christian Valle to Historical Commission, term ending 6/30/2026 (5-0)
• Appointed Samuel Patterson to EDIC as low-income/affordable housing representative (5-0)
• Approved Embarkation Fund policy as drafted (4-1)
• Approved Seacoast Shores Association license for beach sand transport over Bayside Drive (5-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will interview and vote on several committee appointments, including the Plastic Reduction Advisory Committee. The board will also consider funding for affordable rental units and various licensing and permit requests.

• Grant $177,293.96 to Megansett Crossing, LLC for 10 affordable deed restricted rental units
• Interview and appoint members to the Plastic Reduction Advisory Committee and various regulatory and non-regulatory boards
• Public hearings for restaurant license transfers at 285 Main Street and 339 East Falmouth Highway
• Affirm Police Chief appointment
• Vote on grant applications to Coastal Zone Management for storm water management on Thomas B. Landers Road and Surf Drive

The Select Board unanimously affirmed the appointment of Brian Lourie as Police Chief, with the interim town manager citing his qualifications as the best choice. The board also approved several committee appointments, including to the new Plastic Reduction Advisory Committee, and voted to send a letter to the EPA objecting to a proposed machine gun range at Joint Base Cape Cod due to concerns about the sole source aquifer. Two liquor license transfers were approved, and a request for a special event fee waiver for a Tai Ji club was granted.

• Affirmed Brian Lourie as Police Chief (5-0)
• Approved letter to EPA objecting to machine gun range at Joint Base Cape Cod (5-0)
• Appointed 7 members to Plastic Reduction Advisory Committee (various votes)
• Approved liquor license transfer to Peppercorn Restaurant, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved liquor license transfer to RGMD CORP d/b/a Ristorante Avellino (5-0)
• Waived special event permit fee for Cape Cod Guang Ping Tai Ji Quan Club (4-1)
• Approved sign code variance for Falmouth Art Market (5-0)
• Deferred amusement device license for Shipwrecked (5-0)

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, May 22, 2023, at 6:45 p.m. to consider an application by Logan Huffman for permission to rebuild an existing licensed dock in the same location and orientation at 29 Juniper Point Road, Woods Hole. The affected area is Great Harbor. 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 Logan Huffman to rebuild existing licensed dock
• Location: 29 Juniper Point Road, Woods Hole, MA
• Affected area: Great Harbor
• Meeting at Falmouth Town Hall, 59 Town Hall Square

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will hold a public hearing on a request by Falmouth Holdings Corp. to modify a condition of a special permit issued November 10, 2022, for construction at 278 Scranton Ave. (Falmouth Marine and Yachting). The proposed change would extend the permit's lapse date to three years from issuance, allowing phased construction over two or more years once begun. The hearing is under the town's Wetlands Regulations and concerns the Falmouth Inner Harbor area.

• Public hearing on modification of Condition 3 of Special Permit issued Nov. 10, 2022
• Proposed change: permit lapses 3 years from issuance if construction not begun, except for good cause
• Location: 278 Scranton Ave. (Falmouth Marine and Yachting), Falmouth Inner Harbor
• Hearing at 6:45 p.m., May 22, 2023, Select Board Meeting Room, Town Hall, 59 Town Hall Square

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing to solicit comments on naming the new senior center the 'John V. Magnani Senior Center' and keeping the old senior center's name as the John DeMello building. Comments can be submitted by email or in person at the meeting.

• Public hearing on naming new senior center 'John V. Magnani Senior Center'
• Old senior center to retain name of John DeMello
• Comments accepted via email to [email protected]
• Hearing at 6:45 p.m. on May 22, 2023, in Select Board meeting room, Town Hall

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will hold public hearings on dock permits and liquor licenses, and discuss water rates, delinquent tax collection, and affordable housing. A key vote will support a Mass Development application for workforce housing at 545 Main Street. The board will also consider several administrative items, including a new Town Manager contract.

• Public hearing: Taco Blanco all-alcoholic beverages and common victualler license at 870 Main St., Unit E
• Vote to support Mass Development application for workforce housing at 545 Main Street
• Discussion of water rate presentation and delinquent real estate tax collection options
• License renewals: Jim's Clam Shack seasonal common victualler license
• Approve Town Manager contract

The Falmouth Select Board voted unanimously to move forward with hearings on a proposed tiered water rate increase to fund infrastructure work. The Board also issued a letter of support for a workforce housing redevelopment at 545 Main Street and approved several licenses and permits, including a new restaurant license for Taco Blanco. A decision on naming the new senior center was continued to a future meeting.

• Approved moving forward with hearings on tiered water rate increase (5-0)
• Approved letter of support for workforce housing at 545 Main Street (5-0)
• Approved Taco Blanco restaurant license contingent on certificates (5-0)
• Approved dock rebuild at 29 Juniper Point Road (5-0)
• Approved special permit modification for 278 Scranton Ave (5-0)
• Approved sending letter of interest for Nobska Light property (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including licenses and appointments (5-0)
• Continued senior center naming decision to future meeting (4-0)

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including a $500,000 request from the Falmouth Housing Trust for an affordable housing project on Sam Turner Road, a water rate study presentation, and a police vehicle replacement policy. The board will also interview and appoint committee members, and handle routine licenses and donations.

• Vote on $500,000 from Affordable Housing Fund for Falmouth Housing Trust project on Sam Turner Road
• Presentation on water rate study
• Authorize Water Superintendent to amend water usage restrictions based on drought
• Update on Nobska Light land disposition
• Approve police vehicle replacement policy

The Falmouth Select Board approved a $500,000 request from the Falmouth Housing Trust for an affordable housing project on Turner Road, and also approved a letter of support for a residential occupancy deed restriction. The board amended the police vehicle replacement policy to allow exceptions to the hybrid vehicle requirement, and approved several committee appointments and mission statements. The water rate study was discussed but no rate changes were approved; the board committed to a June hearing.

• Approved $500,000 for Falmouth Housing Trust affordable housing project (5-0)
• Approved letter of support for residential occupancy deed restriction (5-0)
• Amended police vehicle replacement policy to allow non-hybrid patrol vehicles (5-0)
• Appointed Milene Chioatto, Amy Bower, and Chinna Mapp to Affirmative Action Committee (5-0 each)
• Approved mission statement for Plastic Reduction Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Amended Beach Committee mission statement to clarify volunteer roles (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including licenses and donations (5-0)
• Approved minutes of April 10, 2023 meetings (5-0 and 4-0-1)

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will hold public hearings on transferring and altering liquor licenses for Simply Divine and Kappy's, and an entertainment license for Simply Divine. The board will also hear presentations on a water main replacement plan and an affordable housing proposal at 375 Sandwich Road, and vote on several administrative items including a library construction grant application and a remote work policy.

• Public hearing: Transfer of all-alcoholic-beverages retail restaurant license to ICA Pizza LLC d/b/a Simply Divine, 271 Main Street
• Public hearing: Entertainment license for Simply Divine, 271 Main Street
• Public hearing: Transfer of package store license to Falmouth Kappy's Inc. d/b/a Kappy's Fine Wine & Spirits, 21 Spring Bars Road
• Presentation: Water main replacement plan
• Presentation: Affordable housing proposal at 375 Sandwich Road by Saxon Partners

The Falmouth Select Board unanimously approved several licenses, including a change of manager for the Falmouth Yacht Club's alcohol license and transfers for Simply Divine and Kappy's, all contingent on background checks. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included various licenses, administrative orders, and license renewals, as well as a remote work policy for non-union employees and a grant application for the East Falmouth library. No substantive decisions were made on the affordable housing proposal at 375 Sandwich Road, as the board deferred action pending more information.

• Approved change of manager for Falmouth Yacht Club alcohol license, contingent on background check (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including licenses, administrative orders, and renewals (5-0)
• Approved transfer of alcohol license for Simply Divine (5-0)
• Approved entertainment license for Simply Divine (5-0)
• Approved transfer of package store license for Kappy's, contingent on background check (5-0)
• Approved remote work policy for non-union employees (5-0)
• Authorized grant application for East Falmouth library construction (5-0)
• Approved waiver of special event permit fee for Falmouth Farmers Market (5-0)

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board is meeting on April 20, 2023, with the agenda consisting solely of an executive session to discuss strategy for contract negotiations with non-union personnel (the Town Manager). No other business items are listed, so the meeting is limited to this one discussion.

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

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board is holding a brief meeting to vote on placing a Proposition 2½ override on the May 16, 2023 election ballot. The agenda contains only this one business item, plus the call to order and adjournment.

• Vote to place Proposition 2½ override on the May 16, 2023 election ballot

The Falmouth Select Board voted unanimously to place a $950,000 proposition 2 ½ override question on the May 16, 2023 election ballot to fund fourteen firefighters. The meeting was adjourned shortly after at approximately 9:40 p.m.

• Placed a $950,000 proposition 2 ½ override question for fourteen firefighters on the May 16, 2023 election ballot (4-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at approximately 9:40 p.m. (4-0)

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will discuss and vote on reducing previously approved funding for an affordable, age-restricted housing project at 24 Scranton Avenue & 763 Main Street. They may also discuss motions for Special Town Meeting and set the date for the November 2023 Town Meeting.

• Vote to reduce funding for affordable housing project at 24 Scranton Avenue & 763 Main Street
• Discuss and vote motions for Special Town Meeting
• Consider and vote date for November 2023 Town Meeting

The Board reduced a subsidy for an age-restricted housing project and updated the recipient entity. They also approved budget amendments for Town Meeting and scheduled the November Town Meeting for November 13, 2023.

• Amended Select Board/Town Manager Line 9 to $696,246 (5-0)
• Amended DPW Parks Line 175 to $1,118,027 (5-0)
• Approved new Main Motion for Article 32 regarding Flow Neutral Bylaw (5-0)
• Set November Town Meeting date for Monday, November 13, 2023 (5-0)
• Reduced award for Scranton and Main Project from $4,800,000 to $3,785,000 (5-0)
• Changed recipient of $3,785,000 award from Falmouth Housing Corporation to Scranton Main LLC (5-0)

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will hold public hearings on entertainment license applications, consider a consent agenda of licenses and renewals, and vote on the appointment of a Town Manager. They will also discuss an application to Mass Housing for the Acapesket Gardens project, job descriptions for Sustainability Coordinator and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, and several fee waiver requests.

• Vote to appoint Town Manager
• Public hearings on entertainment licenses for West Falmouth Library, Coonamessett Inn, and Quahog Republic Dive Bar
• Application to Mass Housing for Acapesket Gardens at 0 Acapesket Road and 0 Old Bayberry Lane, East Falmouth
• Waiver/reduction requests for special event permit fees for Arts Alive Festival, Sunday Worship Services at Surf Drive Beach, Falmouth Art Market, and Earth Day Concert
• Seasonal license renewals for multiple establishments including Falmouth Raw Bar, Landfall Restaurant, and The Woods Hole Wharf

The Select Board voted 4-1 to appoint Mike Renshaw as Town Manager after interim Town Manager Peter Johnson-Staub withdrew his candidacy, citing lack of unanimous support. The Board also approved several entertainment licenses, including the Coonamessett Inn with amended outdoor hours, and approved multiple fee waivers and sign variances for community events.

• Appointed Mike Renshaw as Town Manager (4-1)
• Approved West Falmouth Library entertainment license (5-0)
• Approved Coonamessett Inn entertainment license amendment with outdoor entertainment ending at 10 p.m. (4-0)
• Approved Quahog Republic Dive Bar entertainment license amendment (5-0)
• Held Flying Bridge Marina vehicle license application pending further information (5-0)
• Approved ArtsFalmouth special event fee waiver (5-0)
• Approved John Wesley United Methodist Church fee waiver and sign variance (5-0)
• Approved Falmouth Art Market fee waiver (5-0)

Select Board

This is a workshop meeting where the Select Board will discuss several policy items. Topics include the usage of the Embarkation fund, updates to fiscal policy, and regulations for short-term rentals. There will be no public comment during this session.

• Embarkation fund usage discussion
• Fiscal policy update discussion
• Short-term rental regulation discussion

The Select Board approved a fiscal policy update regarding the allocation of room excise tax revenue. The Board also voted to have the Town Manager draft a policy for the use of the embarkation fund and discussed potential future regulations for short-term rentals.

• Approved fiscal policy to allocate the greater of 1/6th of estimated rooms excise tax revenue or $850,000 to affordable housing (5-0)
• Approved motion to have Town Manager craft a broad and flexible policy for accessing the embarkation fund (3-2)
• Authorized Town Manager to work with staff to develop short-term rental preparations for Town Meeting

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will hold a public hearing on a new fee for recycling at the Waste Management Facility, interview and vote on two committee appointments, and discuss town manager candidates (no vote). They will also consider a sign code variance for a wellness fair and blood drive, and vote on several consent agenda items including licenses and spending approvals.

• Fee hearing for recycling at Waste Management Facility
• Interview and appointment of Rabbi Elias Lieberman to Commission on Substance Use and Colin Reed to EDIC
• Discussion of Town Manager candidates (no appointment vote)
• Vote to opt in to Early Voting in Person for May 16 Annual Town Election
• Approve withdrawal of up to $14,000 from Manduano Gift Account for parking attendant booths

The Select Board appointed new members to the Commission on Substance Use and the Economic Development & Industrial Corporation. The board also voted to implement early in-person voting for the May 16th Annual Town Election. A hearing regarding recycling fees was closed, and a request for a sign code variance was approved.

• Appointed Rabbi Elias Lieberman to Commission on Substance Use (5-0)
• Appointed Colin Reed to Economic Development & Industrial Corporation (5-0)
• Opted in to early in-person voting for May 16th Annual Town Election (5-0)
• Approved sign code variance for Wellness Fair and Blood Drive lawn signs (5-0)
• Approved $14,000 withdrawal from Manduano Gift Account for parking booths (5-0)
• Approved spending over $500 from Fire Rescue donation account for CPR mannequins (5-0)
• Approved Letter of Support for Falmouth Housing Corporation's Section 8 bid (5-0)
• Continued West Falmouth Library entertainment license hearing to 4/3/23 (5-0)

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews with three candidates: Peter Johnson-Staub, Michael Renshaw, and Matthew Wojcik. The agenda does not specify the position being interviewed for. The meeting is scheduled from 2:00 to 5:00 PM, with a general business meeting to follow at 6:30 PM.

• Interviews with Peter Johnson-Staub at 2:00 p.m.
• Interviews with Michael Renshaw at 3:00 p.m.
• Interviews with Matthew Wojcik at 4:00 p.m.

The Falmouth Select Board held a public meeting to interview the three finalists for the Town Manager position: Peter Johnson-Staub, Michael Renshaw, and Matthew Wojcik. No decisions were made during this meeting; it was solely for the purpose of conducting the interviews. The meeting adjourned with a unanimous 5-0 vote.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board scheduled a public meet-and-greet to allow residents to meet the three finalists for the next town manager position. The event took place in the Select Board Meeting Room at Town Hall.

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will hear public liquor license applications and vote on shellfish regulations and intermunicipal agreements. They will also discuss tax exemption options and municipal broadband updates.

• Vote on liquor license changes for Falmouth Cinema Pub, Añejo Mexican Bistro, The Black Dog Heights Café, Flying Bridge Restaurant, and Green Pond Yacht Club
• Vote to approve 2023-2024 Shellfish Resource Management Regulations
• Vote to approve intermunicipal agreement with Brewster for oyster seed sale
• Vote to reduce Falmouth Human Services Committee membership to 7
• Approve Eversource and Verizon petition to relocate utility pole at 140 Sippewissett Road

The Select Board identified three finalists for the Town Manager role and approved several liquor license alterations and sign code variances. The Board also authorized the town manager to sign TEVA opioid settlement agreements and approved a commemorative plaque for the Sandwich Road playground.

• Authorized town manager to sign TEVA opioid settlement agreements
• Approved Chinna Mapp to Affordable Housing Committee (5-0)
• Approved liquor license changes for Falmouth Cinema Pub, Añejo Mexican Bistro, Black Dog Heights Café, Flying Bridge Restaurant, and Green Pond Yacht Club (5-0 each)
• Approved change of manager for Seacoast Shores Assn., Inc. license (5-0)
• Approved sign code variances for Falmouth Commodores, Cape Cod Master Gardener Association, and St. Barnabas Church (5-0 each)
• Approved installation of a commemorative plaque for the Sandwich Road playground (5-0)
• Approved 2023-2024 Shellfish Resource Management Regulations via consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved application for downtown parking management plan (5-0)

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will vote on the warrant and article recommendations for the April 10, 2023 Special Town Meeting. They will also hear a report on the cost of the Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements project and vote on whether to seek a second referendum due to increased costs. A consent agenda item approves a fire rescue grant application.

• Vote to approve warrant for April 10, 2023 Special Town Meeting
• Vote on article recommendation for Special Town Meeting
• Owner's Project Manager's Report on Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements cost by Weston & Sampson
• Vote to authorize application to Division of Local Services for possible second referendum on wastewater project
• Approve Falmouth Fire Rescue FY2022 Emergency Management Planning Grant application

The Falmouth Select Board approved the warrant for the April 10, 2023 Special Town Meeting and accepted the Owner's Project Manager's report on the Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements Project, authorizing an application to the Division of Local Services regarding a second referendum. Additionally, the board approved a fire department grant application and meeting minutes on the consent agenda.

• Approved the warrant for the April 10, 2023 Special Town Meeting (4-0)
• Accepted Owner's Project Manager's Report on Cost of Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements Project and authorized application to Division of Local Services (4-0)
• Approved Falmouth Fire Rescue Department application for FY2022 Emergency Management Planning Grant (4-0)
• Approved and released public session minutes from January 23, 2023 (4-0)

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will hold a public meeting with an executive session on collective bargaining, followed by committee interviews, a wetlands/dock hearing, and several business items. Key decisions include voting on a 5% local retirement COLA, discussing an affordable housing plan, and considering a special town meeting for April 10, 2023. The board will also vote on article recommendations for the Annual Town Meeting and authorize a SAFER grant application for additional fire department personnel.

• Vote on 5% local retirement COLA option
• Discuss Emerald Properties Affordable Housing and Community Play Space Plan
• Consider calling Special Town Meeting April 10, 2023
• Authorize application for SAFER Grant to fund additional Fire Department personnel
• Approve Eversource petitions for conduit installation at 30 Westmoreland Drive and 267 Clinton Avenue

The Falmouth Select Board voted 3-2 to recommend indefinite postponement of Article 15, which would have allowed soil testing for a Mayflower Wind project. The board also approved a 5% COLA increase for retirees, authorized a SAFER Grant application for six additional firefighters, and voted to hold a Special Town Meeting on April 10, 2023. Several other articles were recommended as printed, and committee appointments were made.

• Recommended indefinite postponement of Article 15 (Mayflower Wind testing) (3-2)
• Approved 5% local retirement COLA increase (5-0)
• Authorized SAFER Grant application for 6 additional firefighters (5-0)
• Voted to hold Special Town Meeting on 4/10/23 (5-0)
• Closed Special Town Meeting warrant on 3/1/23 (5-0)
• Appointed Richard Corey Jr. to Commission on Substance Use (5-0)
• Approved wetlands/dock modification at 209 Seapit Road (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including licenses and administrative orders (5-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will review updates on wastewater capital projects and police staffing. The meeting includes public hearings for entertainment licenses and presentations of petition articles for the April 2023 Town Meeting.

• Public hearing for Timber Axe Bar & Bowl entertainment license at 23 Town Hall Square
• Entertainment license amendment for Portuguese American Association of Falmouth at 55 Ashumet Road
• Vote on $9,500 for an affordable housing video and $30,000 for a Housing Production Plan consultant
• Presentation of five petition articles for the April 2023 Town Meeting
• Appointment of Beach Committee members: Gerard Cogliano, Trisha Herlihy, and Susan DiPasquale

The Select Board approved a 6-month entertainment license for Timber Axe Bar & Bowl, requiring the applicant to install sufficient sound-absorbing material and return for review. The board also approved two affordable housing fund expenditures, appointed Trisha Herlihy to the Beach Committee, and approved the consent agenda. Several petition articles for Town Meeting were presented but not voted on.

• Approved 6-month entertainment license for Timber Axe Bar & Bowl (4-0, Brown recused)
• Approved $9,500 for affordable housing video from Housing Fund (5-0)
• Approved $30,000 for Housing Production Plan consultant from Housing Fund (5-0)
• Appointed Trisha Herlihy to Beach Committee unexpired term (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including fence license, DLTA funding, naming policy amendment, seasonal wage schedule (5-0)
• Approved minutes of Oct 24, 2022 meeting (5-0)
• Proclaimed February 2023 as Black History Month (5-0)

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will hold public hearings on entertainment and liquor license applications, discuss dog control at town beaches, and vote on a wage override for the Fire Department. They will also vote on articles for the April 2023 Annual Town Meeting and discuss the police chief selection process. The meeting includes an executive session on collective bargaining.

• Public hearing: Entertainment license for Timber Axe Bar & Bowl, 23 Town Hall Square (continued)
• Public hearing: Alteration of Farmer-Winery Pouring License for Cape Cod Winery, 4 Oxbow Road
• Public hearing: New Sunday Entertainment License for Cape Cod Winery, 4 Oxbow Road
• Vote: Override for Fire Department wages and expenses and Stabilization Fund
• Vote: Articles and warrant for April 2023 Annual Town Meeting

The Select Board voted 4-0 to place a $950,000 operating override on the May 16, 2023 ballot to fund hiring 14 additional firefighters and a stabilization fund. The board also approved the warrant for the April 2023 Annual Town Meeting, continued the Timber Axe Bar & Bowl entertainment license hearing to February 13, and approved a farmer-winery license alteration for Cape Cod Winery. The police chief selection process was discussed but no decision was made.

• Approved $950K firefighter override for May 16, 2023 ballot (4-0)
• Approved warrant for April 2023 Annual Town Meeting (4-0)
• Continued Timber Axe Bar & Bowl entertainment license hearing to 2/13/23 (4-0)
• Approved Cape Cod Winery farmer-winery license alteration (4-0)
• Approved Cape Cod Winery Sunday entertainment license with conditions (4-0)
• Deferred Cape Verdean Club license change to 2/13/23
• Approved consent agenda including Falmouth Food Mart license change (4-0)

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including an update on COVID-19, seasonal wage rates for FY2024, a possible override for fire staffing, and a review of April 2023 Town Meeting articles. The board will also consider consent agenda items such as licenses and administrative orders.

• Vote on seasonal wage rates for FY2024
• Discuss override for fire staffing
• Review of April 2023 Town Meeting articles
• Approve three special one-day wine and malt liquor licenses for West Falmouth Library
• Approve Payment in Lieu of Taxes agreement with SCS Nathan Ellis 011282 Falmouth West, LLC

The Falmouth Select Board approved a 15% increase for FY2024 seasonal wage rates and an 11% increase for election positions. The board also approved a consent agenda covering multiple liquor licenses and administrative agreements, along with meeting minutes from December and January. Additionally, the board reviewed upcoming April 2023 Town Meeting articles and fire staffing override options.

• Approved FY2024 seasonal wage rates (4-0)
• Approved three Special One-Day Wine and Malt Liquor Licenses for West Falmouth Library (4-0)
• Approved letter of support for Town of Sandwich special legislation (4-0)
• Approved Payment in Lieu of Taxes agreement with SCS Nathan Ellis 011282 Falmouth West, LLC (4-0)
• Approved 2023 Seasonal Population Increase Estimation Form (4-0)
• Approved open session minutes for December 19, 2022, January 7, 2023, January 9, 2023, and January 11, 2023 (4-0)

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board is holding a brief open session focused on gathering community input regarding the selection of a town manager. The agenda includes only procedural items—call to order, opening remarks, community input, closing remarks, and adjournment—with no other substantive decisions or discussions listed.

• Community input on Town Manager Selection

The Select Board held a listening session to gather community input on characteristics for a new town manager. No formal decisions were made; the session was for feedback only. The Board confirmed that Groux-White Consulting has been hired to oversee the search, a screening committee has been appointed, and the position has been posted.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will hold public hearings on five license applications, including entertainment licenses, a hotel liquor license, and a taxi fare increase. The board will also vote on the FY2024 budget, a borrowing note sale, and the Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, among other business items.

• Public hearing: Entertainment license for Timber Axe Bar & Bowl, 23 Town Hall Square
• Public hearing: New all-alcoholic hotel license for Holiday Inn Falmouth, 291 Jones Road
• Public hearing: Request to increase taxi fare under Vehicle for Hire Regulations
• Vote to adopt FY2024 budget and submit to Finance Committee
• Vote to approve borrowing anticipation note sale

The Falmouth Select Board approved the FY2024 budget and submitted it to the Finance Committee, including a $10,000 request from the Falmouth Cultural Council. The board also approved several entertainment and liquor licenses, including a continued hearing for Timber Axe Bar & Bowl pending a soundproofing investigation. A taxi fare increase was approved, along with a borrowing anticipation note sale and the Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan.

• Approved FY2024 budget and sent to Finance Committee (5-0)
• Included $10,000 Falmouth Cultural Council request in budget (5-0)
• Continued Timber Axe Bar & Bowl entertainment license hearing to Jan. 30 pending soundproofing review (3-1)
• Approved Moto Pizza entertainment license for 4-9 p.m. (5-0)
• Approved Shiverick's Café Sunday entertainment license, amended to 11 p.m. (5-0)
• Approved Holiday Inn Falmouth all-alcoholic-beverages hotel license (5-0)
• Approved amended taxi fare increase (5-0)
• Approved borrowing anticipation note sale (5-0)

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will hold a public hearing on a request by Falmouth Taxi to increase the per-mile fare rate in the Vehicles for Hire regulations. The proposed change would raise the charge for each additional one-fifth mile from 65 cents to 75 cents, while the minimum charge for the first two-fifths mile would remain $3. The hearing is scheduled for January 9, 2023, at Town Hall.

• Public hearing on Falmouth Taxi fare increase request
• Proposed rate: additional 1/5 mile charge rises from $0.65 to $0.75
• Minimum charge for first 2/5 mile stays at $3.00
• Hearing at 6:45 p.m. in Select Board Meeting Room, 59 Town Hall Square

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board is holding a workshop meeting to discuss needs not included in the proposed FY2024 budget, including fire staffing and other departments. They will consider spending reductions and a potential override. This is a workshop with no public comment.

• Budget workshop on FY2024 proposed budget
• Discussion of fire staffing needs
• Consideration of spending reductions
• Potential override discussion

The Select Board held a workshop to discuss funding for fire department staffing and other unfunded needs. A motion to recommend a $1.5 million override for the fire department failed in a 2-3 vote. The board will continue discussions and must decide on an override amount by January 30, 2023.

• Rejected motion to submit $1.5M fire department override to voters (2-3)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)