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April 5, 2021
27 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Megan English Braga, Doug Brown, Doug Jones, Sam Patterson, Nancy Taylor
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
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Convene the executive session under M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(3) - Vote to affirm Memorandum of Agreement with Falmouth Police Patrol Federation, and to discuss collective bargaining strategy with...
To convene the executive session under M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(3) - Vote to affirm Memorandum of Agreement with Falmouth Police Patrol Federation, and to discuss collective bargaining strategy with respect contract renewals for all unions because to not go into executive session could prejudice ongoing negotiations.
From the minutes
“Chair English Braga called the open session to order at 6:30 p.m. and motioned to convene the executive session under M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(3) - Vote to affirm Memorandum of Agreement with Falmouth Police Patrol Federation, and to discuss collective bargaining strategy with respect contract renewals for all unions because to not go into executive session could prejudice ongoing negotiations. Mr. Jones seconded the motion. It was followed by a unanimous roll call vote in Open Session to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the above-listed items, and to return to Open Session after discussion. Roll Call Vote: Chair English Braga aye; Doug Brown, aye; Doug Jones, aye; Sam Patterson, aye; Nancy Taylor, aye..” (Motion: Braga, second: Jones)
Arbor Day - April 30, 2021
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. Roll Call Vote: Nancy Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week - April 11-17, 2021
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. Roll Call Vote: Nancy Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
National Library Week - April 4-10, 2021
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. Roll Call Vote: Nancy Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
No Guff Week - April 12-16, 2021
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. Roll Call Vote: Nancy Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Approve application for a Pledge of Collateral of an All Alcoholic Common Victualler License - Shipwrecked, LLC - 263 Gr
Approve application for a Pledge of Collateral of an All Alcoholic Common Victualler License - Shipwrecked, LLC - 263 Grand Avenue, Falmouth
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Nancy Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approve application for a Change of Hours (10:00 a.m. Sunday opening) of an All Alcoholic Club License - Seacoast Shores
Approve application for a Change of Hours (10:00 a.m. Sunday opening) of an All Alcoholic Club License - Seacoast Shores Association, Inc., 7 Farview Lane, East Falmouth
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Nancy Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approve application for a Change of Manager of a Common Victualler License - The Black Dog Heights Café, 465 Grand Avenu
Approve application for a Change of Manager of a Common Victualler License - The Black Dog Heights Café, 465 Grand Avenue, Falmouth
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Nancy Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Vote to extend temporary construction easement for Gifford Street previously granted to Locustfield LLC to April 29, 202
Extend temporary construction easement for Gifford Street previously granted to Locustfield LLC to April 29, 2022
To approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to approve. Second Mr. Brown. Roll Call Vote: Nancy Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Brown)
Approve a letter from the Town Manager to MassDOT on behalf of the Select Board involving a number of issues related to
Approve a letter from the Town Manager to MassDOT on behalf of the Select Board involving a number of issues related to Woods Hole Road
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Nancy Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Vote to approve use of the Bell Tower Ball Field, Woods Hole by WHOI and USCG for a helicopter and autonomous underwater
Approve use of the Bell Tower Ball Field, Woods Hole by WHOI and USCG for a helicopter and autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) demonstration on Thursday, 4/15/21
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Nancy Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Kayak/Small Boat Fishing Event - John Galvin, NE Bassin - Coonamessett Pond - Saturday, 5/1/21
Kayak/Small Boat Fishing Event - John Galvin, NE Bassin - Coonamessett Pond - Saturday, 5/1/21
To approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to approve. Second Nancy Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Nancy Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Taylor)
Sunday Worship Services - John Wesley United Methodist Church - Surf Drive Beach - Sundays, 7/4/21 - 9/5/21
Approve items b through h
To approve items b through h.
From the minutes
“Nancy Taylor motion to approve items b through h. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Nancy Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Patterson)
Beach Wedding Ceremony - Namboothiri - Menauhant Beach West - Saturday, 7/17/21 Mr. Jones noted they usually see the app
Beach Wedding Ceremony - Namboothiri - Menauhant Beach West - Saturday, 7/17/21 Mr. Jones noted they usually see the applications describing the amount of people and times
To approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to approve. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Nancy Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Wetland/Dock Hearing - Gerard T. and Margaret T. Robinson, application for permission for a proposed waterfront improvem
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to close the hearing. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Nancy Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Wetland/Dock Hearing - Gerard T. and Margaret T. Robinson, application for permission for a proposed waterfront improvement project which includes the construction and maintenance of an aluminum
To approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to approve. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Nancy Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approve application for a Change of Officers/Directors and Change of Stock Interest of an All Alcoholic Package Store Li
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion to close the hearing. Second Nancy Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Nancy Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Brown, second: Taylor)
Approve application for a Change of Officers/Directors and Change of Stock Interest of an All Alcoholic Package Store License - Norman's Liquors d/b/a Kappy's, 21 Spring Bars Road, Falmouth
To approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion to approve. Second Nancy Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Nancy Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Brown, second: Taylor)
Set June Special Town Meeting date(s) and approve articles Mr. Johnson-Staub noted conversation he had with parties invo
Jones vote to call Special Town Meeting on 6/28/21 at 6:00 pm at the Falmouth High School (FHS) campus
Jones vote to call Special Town Meeting on 6/28/21 at 6:00 pm at the Falmouth High School (FHS) campus.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Jones vote to call Special Town Meeting on 6/28/21 at 6:00 pm at the Falmouth High School (FHS) campus. Second Nancy Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Nancy Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (second: Taylor)
Add Articles 1-24, in the packet on the April 2020 index is meant to be the June 2021 Special Meeting
To add Articles 1-24, in the packet on the April 2020 index is meant to be the June 2021 Special Meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to add Articles 1-24, in the packet on the April 2020 index is meant to be the June 2021 Special Meeting. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Nancy Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Vote to place Charter Review questions on the May 2021 municipal ballot, and vote the order of the questions on the ball
Place the articles on the warrant
To place the articles on the warrant.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to place the articles on the warrant. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Nancy Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approve the order of the articles suggested in the packet
To approve the order of the articles suggested in the packet. Mr. Patterson.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to approve the order of the articles suggested in the packet. Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Nancy Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones)
Approve 2021 Annual/Seasonal License Renewals: Common Victualler License
Approve 2021 Annual/Seasonal License Renewals: Common Victualler License
Approval.
From the minutes
“Chair English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Nancy Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Public Session February 1, 2021
Approve and release minutes: Public Session February 1, 2021
To approve and release for public access.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to approve and release for public access. Second Mr. Brown. Roll Call Vote: Nancy Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Brown)
To approve and release for public access.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to approve and release for public access. Second Mr. Brown. Roll Call Vote: Nancy Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Brown)
Executive Session March 22, 2021
Approve Session 1 and Session 2 as corrected
To approve Session 1 and Session 2 as corrected.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to approve Session 1 and Session 2 as corrected. Second Mr. Brown. Roll Call Vote: Nancy Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Brown)
Town Manager's Report Mr. Suso attended the first 2 virtual precinct meetings last week, final two he will attend this w
Town Manager's Report Mr. Suso attended the first 2 virtual precinct meetings last week, final two he will attend this week in
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to adjourn. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Nancy Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (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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