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February 24, 2020
41 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Megan English Braga, Doug Brown, Doug Jones, Sam Patterson
Absent: Susan Moran
Every vote, in order
Proclamation - White Ribbon Day - March 12, 2020
Proclamation - White Ribbon Day - March 12, 2020
As a motion.
From the minutes
“Chair English Braga read the proclamation as a motion. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent1..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Vote to Approve Application for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Chief Small made a PowerPoint presentation. T
Approve Application for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Chief Small made a PowerPoint presentation
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approve Grant of Revocable License to Thomas L. Messer, Marysia F. Messer and Joanna Bennett to Maintain a Retaining Wal
Approve Grant of Revocable License to Thomas L. Messer, Marysia F. Messer and Joanna Bennett to Maintain a Retaining Wall at 190 Goeletta Drive, East Falmouth
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Vote to Designate Members of the Citizens Advisory Committee-Future Fire Station as Special Municipal Employees for Purp
Designate Members of the Citizens Advisory Committee-Future Fire Station as Special Municipal Employees for Purposes of the Conflict of Interest Law
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Vote to Transmit Letter of Concern to State - Trunk River Bikeway Protection Revetment James McLoughlin, Town Engineer,
Approval to send the letter to the DEP, Governor, and State Legislature
Approval to send the letter to the DEP, Governor, and State Legislature.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval to send the letter to the DEP, Governor, and State Legislature. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Seagull Six Spring Classic Road Race - Start/Finish Woods Hole Community Center, Water St. - Sunday, 3/29/20
Seagull Six Spring Classic Road Race - Start/Finish Woods Hole Community Center, Water St. - Sunday, 3/29/20
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Falmouth Village Association 1) Easter Egg Scramble - Library Lawn and Peg Noonan Park - Saturday, 4/18/20
Falmouth Village Association 1) Easter Egg Scramble - Library Lawn and Peg Noonan Park - Saturday, 4/18/20
Approval of items 1, 2, 4, and 5.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval of items 1, 2, 4, and 5. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Liam Maguire's Irish Pub Almost Five Miler - Start/Finish Town Hall Square - Sunday, 5/10/20 Russ Pelletier, King Street
Liam Maguire's Irish Pub Almost Five Miler - Start/Finish Town Hall Square - Sunday, 5/10/20 Russ Pelletier, King Street, present
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Spring at Spohr - Spohr Gardens, Fells Road - Saturday, 5/16/20 (Rain date Saturday, 5/23/20)
Spring at Spohr - Spohr Gardens, Fells Road - Saturday, 5/16/20 (Rain date Saturday, 5/23/20)
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Stroll & Roll for CCALS - Bourne Farm-Bike Path-Old Dock Rd. - Saturday, 5/16/20
Stroll & Roll for CCALS - Bourne Farm-Bike Path-Old Dock Rd. - Saturday, 5/16/20
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Falmouth Farmer's Market - Marina Park - Thursdays, 5/28/20 - 10/8/20 + Tuesday, 11/24/20
Falmouth Farmer's Market - Marina Park - Thursdays, 5/28/20 - 10/8/20 + Tuesday, 11/24/20
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Chair English Braga. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Wounded Warrior Project Soldier Ride Cape Cod - Shining Sea Bike Path - N. Falmouth to Woods Hole to N. Falmouth - Frida
Wounded Warrior Project Soldier Ride Cape Cod - Shining Sea Bike Path - N. Falmouth to Woods Hole to N. Falmouth - Friday, 5/29/20
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Pedal to Parcels - Start/Finish Andrews Farm - Sunday, 5/31/20
Pedal to Parcels - Start/Finish Andrews Farm - Sunday, 5/31/20
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Falmouth Classic Car Club Cruise In Car Show - Marina Park - Sundays: 6/14/20, 7/19/20 and 8/9/20
Falmouth Classic Car Club Cruise In Car Show - Marina Park - Sundays: 6/14/20, 7/19/20 and 8/9/20
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Brown)
Juneteenth Festival - Peg Noonan Park, Saturday, 6/20/20
Juneteenth Festival - Peg Noonan Park, Saturday, 6/20/20
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Falmouth Education 5K - Falmouth Heights Ball Field Start/Finish - Sunday, 6/21/20
Falmouth Education 5K - Falmouth Heights Ball Field Start/Finish - Sunday, 6/21/20
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Walk for HOPE - Start/Finish Village Green - Sunday, 6/28/20
Walk for HOPE - Start/Finish Village Green - Sunday, 6/28/20
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Run Jack Run Family Fun Run/Walk - Trotting Park Soccer Field and Track - Saturday, 7/4/20
Run Jack Run Family Fun Run/Walk - Trotting Park Soccer Field and Track - Saturday, 7/4/20
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Fourth of July Fireworks - Falmouth Heights Beach and Ball Field - Saturday, 7/4/20 (Rain date Sunday, 7/5/20)
Fourth of July Fireworks - Falmouth Heights Beach and Ball Field - Saturday, 7/4/20 (Rain date Sunday, 7/5/20)
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Falmouth Sprint Triathlon - Surf Drive Beach - Sunday, 7/12/20 Chief Dunne said the triathlon organization did road clos
Falmouth Sprint Triathlon - Surf Drive Beach - Sunday, 7/12/20 Chief Dunne said the triathlon organization did road closure signs on their own, Mr. Suso told
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Brown)
Rockin' Recovery - Old Silver Beach and Parking Lots - Wednesday, 7/29/20 (Rain date Thursday, 7/30/20)
Rockin' Recovery - Old Silver Beach and Parking Lots - Wednesday, 7/29/20 (Rain date Thursday, 7/30/20)
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Coast Fest Concert - Marina Park/Bandshell - Saturday, 8/1/20 Last year Chair English Braga heard from a resident and co
Coast Fest Concert - Marina Park/Bandshell - Saturday, 8/1/20 Last year Chair English Braga heard from a resident and commercial abutter, commercial abutter
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Brown)
Butterfly Garden Day - Spohr Gardens, Fells Road - Saturday, 8/8/20 (Rain date Saturday, 8/15/20)
Butterfly Garden Day - Spohr Gardens, Fells Road - Saturday, 8/8/20 (Rain date Saturday, 8/15/20)
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Shakespeare at the Bandshell - Richard Mover - Bandshell - August 8, 10, 11, 2, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22 and 23
Shakespeare at the Bandshell - Richard Mover - Bandshell - August 8, 10, 11, 2, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22 and 23
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Brown)
The Falmouth Walk - Town Hall Square to St. Barnabas (sidewalks) - Saturday, 8/15/20
The Falmouth Walk - Town Hall Square to St. Barnabas (sidewalks) - Saturday, 8/15/20
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
New Balance Falmouth Road Race - Woods Hole to Falmouth Heights - Sunday, 8/16/20
New Balance Falmouth Road Race - Woods Hole to Falmouth Heights - Sunday, 8/16/20
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Brown)
Rotary Club Craft Fair - Bandshell & Marina Park - Saturday, 9/5/20 and Sunday, 9/6/20 (Rain date Monday, 9/7/20)
Rotary Club Craft Fair - Bandshell & Marina Park - Saturday, 9/5/20 and Sunday, 9/6/20 (Rain date Monday, 9/7/20)
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Brown, second: Jones)
Striper Fest - Marina Park and Bandshell - Saturday, 9/26/20 (Rain date Sunday, 9/27/20) Chris Megan, owner On the Water
Approval with condition that Mr. Megan follow up with those who wrote the letter and then follow up with the Town Manager's Office
Approval with condition that Mr. Megan follow up with those who wrote the letter and then follow up with the Town Manager's Office.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones approval with condition that Mr. Megan follow up with those who wrote the letter and then follow up with the Town Manager's Office. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
The Kirwin-Murray Memorial Bike Ride-Tour de Falmouth - Start/Finish Surf Drive Beach - Sunday, 10/11/20 (Rain date Mond
The Kirwin-Murray Memorial Bike Ride-Tour de Falmouth - Start/Finish Surf Drive Beach - Sunday, 10/11/20 (Rain date Monday, 10/12/20)
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Falmouth in the Fall Road Race - Woods Hole to Falmouth Heights Beach - Sunday, 11/1/20
Falmouth in the Fall Road Race - Woods Hole to Falmouth Heights Beach - Sunday, 11/1/20
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
June Jog - Falmouth Heights to East Falmouth Elementary School - Sunday, 6/7/20
June Jog - Falmouth Heights to East Falmouth Elementary School - Sunday, 6/7/20
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Brown)
Wedding Ceremony - Wright - Surf Drive Beach - Saturday, 6/6/20
Wedding Ceremony - Wright - Surf Drive Beach - Saturday, 6/6/20
Approval of items a and b.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval of items a and b. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Brown)
Bike Parade - Falmouth Village Association - Main Street to Shore St. Ext. - Saturday, 7/4/20 Not recommended because of
Approval for the amended date to 6/27/20
Approval for the amended date to 6/27/20.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval for the amended date to 6/27/20. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Discuss Memorandum of Understanding with Fire Union Mr. Suso explained that in January when hosted community meeting at
Approval of the MOU
Approval of the MOU.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval of the MOU. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Master Plan for 67 & 81 Davisville Rd.- Discussion of Potential Layout for Community Gardens and All Peoples Playground
Approve the master plan
To approve the master plan.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to approve the master plan. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Brown)
Presentation of Playground Design - Fuller Field, 790 Main Street, Falmouth, MA Mr. Johnson-Staub said this is to addres
Proceed with full poured in place rubber
To proceed with full poured in place rubber.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion to proceed with full poured in place rubber. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Presentation of Draft Mission Statement for Transportation Management Committee BOS discussed the updated draft in the p
Approve the draft mission statement, take it out of draft, and to an accepted statement
To approve the draft mission statement, take it out of draft, and to an accepted statement.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to approve the draft mission statement, take it out of draft, and to an accepted statement. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Brown)
Minutes of Meetings: Public Session - February 10, 2020
Minutes of Meetings: Public Session - February 10, 2020
Approval with edits.
The minutes say 5-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (Megan English Braga, Doug Brown, Doug Jones and Sam Patterson). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval with edits. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Brown)
Town Manager's Report
Adjourn at 10:45 p.m
To adjourn at 10:45 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to adjourn at 10:45 p.m. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
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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