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March 9, 2020
59 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Megan English Braga, Doug Brown, Doug Jones, Susan Moran, Sam Patterson
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Eagle Scout Proclamation - Sam Mack
Eagle Scout Proclamation - Sam Mack
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From the minutes
“Proclamation in the packet read as a motion by Mr. Patterson. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-5. No0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Eagle Scout Proclamation - Sam Mack Proclamation in the packet read as a motion by Mr. Patterson. Second Mr. Jones. Vote
In the packet as a motion
In the packet as a motion.
From the minutes
“Chair English Braga read the proclamation in the packet as a motion. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Approve Application for Special One-Day All Alcohol Liquor License - Belonging to Each Other - Trade Center Bowl, 89 Spr
Approve Application for Special One-Day All Alcohol Liquor License - Belonging to Each Other - Trade Center Bowl, 89 Spring Bars Road - Sunday, 3/15/20
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approve Application for Special One-Day Wine and Malt Liquor License - On the Water, LLC - Striperfest - Marina Park - S
Approve Application for Special One-Day Wine and Malt Liquor License - On the Water, LLC - Striperfest - Marina Park - Saturday, 9/26/20
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approve Application for Special One-Day Wine and Malt Liquor License - Beth Colt - Cinco de Mayo - Quicks Hole Taqueria/
Approve Application for Special One-Day Wine and Malt Liquor License - Beth Colt - Cinco de Mayo - Quicks Hole Taqueria/Woods Hole Inn Parking Lot, Luscombe Ave. - Saturday, 5/2/20
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approve Application for Special One-Day Wine and Malt Liquor License - Bands for Badges, Inc. - Bands for Badges Music F
Approve Application for Special One-Day Wine and Malt Liquor License - Bands for Badges, Inc. - Bands for Badges Music Festival - Cape Cod Fairgrounds - Saturday, 8/22/20
Approval.
Yes: Braga, Jones, Moran, PattersonAbstained: Brown
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Abstain-1. (Brown).” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approve Application for Special One-Day Wine and Malt Liquor License - Matt Gray, Cape Cod Brew Fest - Cape Cod Fairgrou
Approve Application for Special One-Day Wine and Malt Liquor License - Matt Gray, Cape Cod Brew Fest - Cape Cod Fairgrounds - Friday, 9/18/20 & Saturday, 9/19/20
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Approve Application for Entertainment License and Sunday Entertainment License - The Black Dog Heights Café, 465 Grand A
Continue for two weeks
To continue for two weeks.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to continue for two weeks. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Approve Application for Special One-Day Wine and Malt Liquor License - The Station Grill - 59 Depot Avenue - Tuesday, 3/
Continue for two weeks
To continue for two weeks.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to continue for two weeks. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Approve Application for One-Day Entertainment License - Falmouth EDIC - The Station Grill, 59 Depot Avenue - Tuesday, 3/
Approve Application for One-Day Entertainment License - Falmouth EDIC - The Station Grill, 59 Depot Avenue - Tuesday, 3/17/20
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. Moran motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Moran, second: Patterson)
Approve Eversource and Verizon New England Petition for the Installation of One (1) Joint Pole and the Removal of One (1
Approve Eversource and Verizon New England Petition for the Installation of One (1) Joint Pole and the Removal of One (1) Joint Pole on Brick Kiln Road, East of Jamie Lane
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Approve Letter of Commitment for the Cape Cod Blue Economy's Expedition Blue Project Mr. Suso explained the information
Approve Letter of Commitment for the Cape Cod Blue Economy's Expedition Blue Project Mr. Suso explained the information included with this, Cape Cod Chamber sponsoring this project
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. Moran motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Moran, second: Patterson)
Approve Grant of License Temporary Seasonal Canvas Vestibule at Water Street Kitchen, 56 Water Street, Woods Hole, conti
Approve Grant of License Temporary Seasonal Canvas Vestibule at Water Street Kitchen, 56 Water Street, Woods Hole, continued from 2/24/20
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Vote to Accept Donations from Falmouth Road Race and Friends of Falmouth Senior Center for Senior Center
Accept Donations from Falmouth Road Race and Friends of Falmouth Senior Center for Senior Center
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Vote to Approve Cape Cod Baseball League Memorandum of Understanding for Guv Fuller Field Mr. Johnson-Staub explained th
Approve Cape Cod Baseball League Memorandum of Understanding for Guv Fuller Field Mr. Johnson-Staub explained the MOU, continue same relationship the Town and Commodores
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. Moran motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Moran, second: Patterson)
Vote to Accept Check in the Amount of $1,300.00 from the Med Project USA Grant Program to the Falmouth Police Department
Accept Check in the Amount of $1,300.00 from the Med Project USA Grant Program to the Falmouth Police Department
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. Moran motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Moran, second: Patterson)
Vote to Affirm Appointment of Paul Grunden as the Commission on Disabilities Representative to the Transportation Manage
Affirm Appointment of Paul Grunden as the Commission on Disabilities Representative to the Transportation Management Committee
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. Moran motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Moran, second: Patterson)
J. asked about language in the charter to allow unexcused absence from 4 or more meetings shall vacate the office. He th
Request advertising for the position
To request advertising for the position.
From the minutes
“Ms. Moran motion to request advertising for the position. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes5. No-0..” (Motion: Moran, second: Patterson)
Vote to Approve Conservation Restriction from Buzzards Bay Coalition, Inc. to The 300 Committee Land Trust, Inc. on a 30
Approve Conservation Restriction from Buzzards Bay Coalition, Inc. to The 300 Committee Land Trust, Inc. on a 30.42-Acre Parcel of Land, Wheeler Forest Reserve, Quissett
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Vote Intention to Layout William Road and Refer to the Planning Board Mr. Suso noted in packet there is information from
Intention to Layout William Road and Refer to the Planning Board Mr. Suso noted in packet there is information from Town Counsel and Peter McConarty regarding
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Vote to Accept Donation of Fill from Cape Cod Aggregates and Labor to Repair Matt Sousa Conservation Area Dirt Roadway
Accept Donation of Fill from Cape Cod Aggregates and Labor to Repair Matt Sousa Conservation Area Dirt Roadway
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Cinco de Mayo - Elizabeth Colt - Quicks Hole Taqueria/Woods Hole Inn Parking Lot - Saturday, 5/2/20 (rain date Saturday,
Cinco de Mayo - Elizabeth Colt - Quicks Hole Taqueria/Woods Hole Inn Parking Lot - Saturday, 5/2/20 (rain date Saturday, 5/9/20)
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Moran)
Arts Alive Festival - ArtsFalmouth, Inc. - Library Lawn and Shore Street Extension - Friday - Sunday, 6/12 - 6/14/20
Arts Alive Festival - ArtsFalmouth, Inc. - Library Lawn and Shore Street Extension - Friday - Sunday, 6/12 - 6/14/20
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Moran)
Jazz Stroll - ArtsFalmouth, Inc. - Queen's Buyway, Main Street & Peg Noonan Park - Saturday, 10/17/20
Jazz Stroll - ArtsFalmouth, Inc. - Queen's Buyway, Main Street & Peg Noonan Park - Saturday, 10/17/20
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Moran)
Sunday Worship Services - Rev. Rebecca Mincieli, John Wesley United Methodist Church - Surf Drive Beach - Sundays, 6/28/
Sunday Worship Services - Rev
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Falmouth Art Market - Falmouth Cultural Council - Bandshell side of Marina Park - Thursdays, 7/2/20 - 8/27/20
Falmouth Art Market - Falmouth Cultural Council - Bandshell side of Marina Park - Thursdays, 7/2/20 - 8/27/20
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Brown)
Autumn Escape Bike Trek - Paul Curley, American Lung Association - Ride through Falmouth, Stop at Surf Drive Beach Lot a
Autumn Escape Bike Trek - Paul Curley, American Lung Association - Ride through Falmouth, Stop at Surf Drive Beach Lot and Bath House - Friday, 9/25/20
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Moran)
Harbor Light Illumination Concert Series & Night Market - Lillian Kazanis, New England Festivals, Inc. - Bandshell - Sat
Harbor Light Illumination Concert Series & Night Market - Lillian Kazanis, New England Festivals, Inc. - Bandshell - Saturdays: 7/18/20, 8/15/20 and 8/29/20
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Moran)
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)
No negative statements from people informed about it.
No negative statements from people informed about it
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Brown)
Wetland Hearing - Nikolas J., John S., Anthony P. Pentikis/James N. Pentikis Trust UDT for permission to license, retain
Continue to 4/27/2020
To continue to 4/27/2020.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to continue to 4/27/2020. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Application for New All Alcoholic Common Victualler License - Attwood, Inc. d/b/a Clarke's Pub to be exercised at 444 No
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)
Application for New All Alcoholic Common Victualler License - Attwood, Inc. d/b/a Clarke's Pub to be exercised at 444 North Falmouth Highway (Rt. 28A), North Falmouth, MA
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Moran)
Application to Amend Underground Storage Tank License - Cumberland Farms, Inc., 8 Old Meetinghouse Road, East Falmouth
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)
Application to Amend Underground Storage Tank License - Cumberland Farms, Inc., 8 Old Meetinghouse Road, East Falmouth
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Brown)
Status/Update on Proposed Tommy Leonard Monument at Edge of Town Hall Square; Vote to Authorize Tom Walrath, Russ Pellet
Authorize the monument described in pink granite with plaque
To authorize the monument described in pink granite with plaque.
From the minutes
“Ms. Moran motion to authorize the monument described in pink granite with plaque. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Moran, second: Patterson)
Vote to Approve Request for a Fee Waiver/Reduction of Special Event Permit Fee - Falmouth Art Market
Approve Request for a Fee Waiver/Reduction of Special Event Permit Fee - Falmouth Art Market
To reduce to $300.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to reduce to $300. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Review/Discuss Draft Policy on Use of Metal Detectors on Town Property Common practice to do metal detecting on beaches,
Review/Discuss Draft Policy on Use of Metal Detectors on Town Property Common practice to do metal detecting on beaches, public has right of access with guidelines and practice
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Vote April 2020 Town Meeting Article Recommendations Article 3 voting as printed
Approve Article 3 as printed
To approve Article 3 as printed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to approve Article 3 as printed. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Approve Article 4 as printed
To approve Article 4 as printed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to approve Article 4 as printed. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Approve Article 5 as printed with explanation
To approve Article 5 as printed with explanation.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to approve Article 5 as printed with explanation. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Approve Article 6 with edited recommendation
To approve Article 6 with edited recommendation.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to approve Article 6 with edited recommendation. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Approve Article 15
To approve Article 15.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to approve Article 15. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Approve Article 20 as printed
To approve Article 20 as printed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to approve Article 20 as printed. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Approve Article 23 as printed
To approve Article 23 as printed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to approve Article 23 as printed. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Approve Article 25 as printed
To approve Article 25 as printed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to approve Article 25 as printed. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Approve Article 26 with typo edited
To approve Article 26 with typo edited.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to approve Article 26 with typo edited. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Approve Article 27 as printed
To approve Article 27 as printed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to approve Article 27 as printed. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Approve Article 28 as printed
To approve Article 28 as printed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to approve Article 28 as printed. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Approve Article 29 as printed
To approve Article 29 as printed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to approve Article 29 as printed. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approve Article 30 as printed
To approve Article 30 as printed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to approve Article 30 as printed. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Indefinite postponement of Article 31 and explanation to include language as approving the concept and seeing the article as an advisory
Indefinite postponement of Article 31 and explanation to include language as approving the concept and seeing the article as an advisory.
Yes: Braga, MoranNo: Jones, PattersonAbstained: BrownThe minutes name the members voting yes and no and record 1 abstention; the member left over, Doug Brown, is shown as abstaining.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion indefinite postponement of Article 31 and explanation to include language as approving the concept and seeing the article as an advisory. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-2 (Chair English Braga and Ms. Moran.) No-2 (Mr. Patterson and Mr. Jones.) Abstain-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Indefinite postponement of Article 33
Indefinite postponement of Article 33.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion indefinite postponement of Article 33. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Positive recommendation of Article 34
Positive recommendation of Article 34.
Yes: Braga, Jones, Moran, PattersonNo: Brown
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion positive recommendation of Article 34. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-1 (Mr. Brown.).” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Indefinite postponement of Article 36
Indefinite postponement of Article 36.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion indefinite postponement of Article 36. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Article 37 as printed
Article 37 as printed.
Yes: Braga, Brown, Moran, PattersonNo: Jones
From the minutes
“Ms. Moran motion Article 37 as printed. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-1 (Mr. Jones.).” (Motion: Moran, second: Patterson)
Minutes of Meetings: Public Session December 16, 2019
Minutes of Meetings: Public Session December 16, 2019
Approval as edited.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval as edited. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Moran)
Approval as edited.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval as edited. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Moran)
Town Manager's Report-none.
Adjourn at 11:45 p.m
To adjourn at 11:45 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to adjourn at 11:45 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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