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August 19, 2019
38 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Megan English Braga, Doug Brown, Susan Moran, Doug Jones, Sam Patterson
Absent: None
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Proclamation: Suicide Prevention Awareness Week - September 8 - 15, 2019
Proclamation: Suicide Prevention Awareness Week - September 8 - 15, 2019
As a motion.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown read the proclamation as a motion. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Approve Application for Special One-Day Wine and Malt Liquor License -WM Cycling Events, Inc. - Cape Cod Fairgrounds, 12
Approve Application for Special One-Day Wine and Malt Liquor License -WM Cycling Events, Inc. - Cape Cod Fairgrounds, 1220 Nathan Ellis Hwy. - Saturday, 11/2/19 & Sunday, 11/3/19
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Approve Application for Special One-Day Wine and Malt Liquor License - Belonging to Each Other Annual Gala - St. Barnaba
Approve Application for Special One-Day Wine and Malt Liquor License - Belonging to Each Other Annual Gala - St. Barnabas Church, 91 W. Main St. - Thursday, 9/12/19
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Moran)
Approve Application for Special One-Day Wine and Malt Liquor License - Barnstable County Agricultural Society - Comedy F
Approve Application for Special One-Day Wine and Malt Liquor License - Barnstable County Agricultural Society - Comedy Fest - Cape Cod Fairgrounds, 1220 Nathan Ellis Hwy. - Saturday
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. Moran motion approval. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Moran, second: Brown)
Approve Application for Special One-Day All Alcohol Liquor License - Falmouth Theatre Guild - Concerts - Highfield Hall,
Approve Application for Special One-Day All Alcohol Liquor License - Falmouth Theatre Guild - Concerts - Highfield Hall, 7 Highfield Drive. - Friday, 9/20/19 & Saturday, 9/21/19
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. Moran motion approval. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Moran, second: Brown)
Approve Application for Special One-Day Wine and Malt Liquor License - Sea Around Us - Beth Colt, Quicks Hole LLC, 6 Lus
Approve Application for Special One-Day Wine and Malt Liquor License - Sea Around Us - Beth Colt, Quicks Hole LLC, 6 Luscombe Ave. - Sunday, 9/15/19
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Moran)
Approve Eversource Energy Petition to Install one (1) 3" Conduit on Scranton Avenue, South of Lowry Road
Approve Eversource Energy Petition to Install one (1) 3" Conduit on Scranton Avenue, South of Lowry Road
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. Moran motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Moran, second: Patterson)
Ms. Moran motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0.
Ms. Moran motion approval
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. Moran motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Moran, second: Patterson)
Approve Eversource Energy Petition to Install one (1) 4" Conduit and One (1) Handhole #214/H9 on Allen Avenue, North of
Approve Eversource Energy Petition to Install one (1) 4" Conduit and One (1) Handhole #214/H9 on Allen Avenue, North of Clinton Avenue
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approval of the plaque
Approval of the plaque.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval of the plaque. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Authorize Marine and Environmental Services Application to Division of Marine Fisheries for $15,000 Grant Funding for Wa
Authorize Marine and Environmental Services Application to Division of Marine Fisheries for $15,000 Grant Funding for Waquoit Bay Boat Ramp
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Vote to Approve Letter of Support for Regional Economic Development Organization (REDO) Grant Request by the Cape Cod Ec
Approve Letter of Support for Regional Economic Development Organization (REDO) Grant Request by the Cape Cod Economic Development Council, Inc
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. Moran motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Moran, second: Patterson)
Vote to Approve Conservation Department Application to the MassWildlife Habitat Management Grant Program in the amount o
Approve Conservation Department Application to the MassWildlife Habitat Management Grant Program in the amount of $43,000 for Invasive Plant Control and Management at
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. Moran motion approval. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Moran, second: Brown)
Vote to Accept Donation from Keegan's Jewelers in the amount of $600.00 to the Recreation Department Donation Account an
Accept Donation from Keegan's Jewelers in the amount of $600.00 to the Recreation Department Donation Account and to Approve Expenditure from the Recreation Department
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approve Falmouth Youth Baseball Application for CPC Funding to Replace the Athletic Fencing at the Falmouth Youth Baseba
Approve Falmouth Youth Baseball Application for CPC Funding to Replace the Athletic Fencing at the Falmouth Youth Baseball Complex Located at 575 Gifford St
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Main Street Mile - Falmouth Track Club - Village Green to Surf Dr. Beach House - Sunday, 9/8/19
Main Street Mile - Falmouth Track Club - Village Green to Surf Dr. Beach House - Sunday, 9/8/19
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Moran)
Falmouth Dream Cruise - Falmouth Classic Car Club - Shore St. Extension - Saturday, 9/21/19
Falmouth Dream Cruise - Falmouth Classic Car Club - Shore St. Extension - Saturday, 9/21/19
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. Moran motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Moran, second: Patterson)
Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride - Buzzards Bay Coalition - Bike Path (from Old Dock Rd. to Woods Hole) end at MBL - Sunday,
Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride - Buzzards Bay Coalition - Bike Path (from Old Dock Rd. to Woods Hole) end at MBL - Sunday, 10/6/19
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. Moran motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Moran, second: Patterson)
Main Street Stroll - Falmouth Chamber of Commerce & Falmouth Village Association - Main Street Closure (from Shore St. E
Main Street Stroll - Falmouth Chamber of Commerce & Falmouth Village Association - Main Street Closure (from Shore St. Ext. to Village Green) - Saturday, 12/7/19
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. Moran motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Moran, second: Patterson)
Jingle Jog & Elf Run - Falmouth Chamber of Commerce - Academy Lane to Walker Street to Shore Street and back to Academy
Jingle Jog & Elf Run - Falmouth Chamber of Commerce - Academy Lane to Walker Street to Shore Street and back to Academy Lane) Saturday, 12/7/19
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Moran)
Sea Around Us - Woods Hole Business Association - Waterfront Park and Luscombe Ave., Woods Hole - Sunday, 9/15/19
Sea Around Us - Woods Hole Business Association - Waterfront Park and Luscombe Ave., Woods Hole - Sunday, 9/15/19
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Brown)
Wedding Ceremony - Old Silver Beach (Public Side) - Lifshin - Saturday, 10/5/19
Wedding Ceremony - Old Silver Beach (Public Side) - Lifshin - Saturday, 10/5/19
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to close the hearing. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Approval
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Flow Neutral Bylaw - Evaluation of Request for Variance - James Curtis, Managing Member, Falmouth Commons, LLC - 200 Wor
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to close the hearing. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to close the hearing. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Close the hearing at 8:47 p.m
To close the hearing at 8:47 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to close the hearing at 8:47 p.m. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Brown)
Reopen the hearing
To reopen the hearing.
Yes: Braga, Brown, Moran, PattersonNo: Jones
From the minutes
“Ms. Moran motion to reopen the hearing. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-1 (Mr. Jones.).” (Motion: Moran, second: Patterson)
Conservation Commission Susan Warren
Appoint alternate term ending 6/30/22
To appoint alternate term ending 6/30/22.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to appoint alternate term ending 6/30/22. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Solid Waste Advisory Committee or Energy Committee Zachary Ellis
Appoint Mr. Ellis to a term ending 6/30/22
To appoint Mr. Ellis to a term ending 6/30/22.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to appoint Mr. Ellis to a term ending 6/30/22. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Annual Committee Reappointment - Veterans' Council Committee
Appoint Teixeira to a term ending 6/30/20
To appoint Teixeira to a term ending 6/30/20.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to appoint Teixeira to a term ending 6/30/20. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Sign Variance - Off-Premise Special Event Signage - Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride
Sign Variance - Off-Premise Special Event Signage - Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Moran)
Approve going to Town Meeting and getting their opinion
To approve going to Town Meeting and getting their opinion.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to approve going to Town Meeting and getting their opinion. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Presentation of Seacoast Shores Association Beach Plan and Request to file with Conservation Commission
Continue to another date
To continue to another date.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to continue to another date. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Public Session July 22, 2019
Approve minutes: Public Session July 22, 2019
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Moran)
Review and/or Discuss Correspondence Received
Adjourn at 10:55 p.m
To adjourn at 10:55 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to adjourn at 10:55 p.m. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
From the Falmouth Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s Agenda and Meeting Management portal (CivicClerk), linked from the Select Board page. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: The Falmouth Enterprise (capenews.net), by Gene M. Marchand and Devin Ankeney, and an Enterprise campaign photo of Heather Goldstone.
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