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May 24, 2021
30 recorded votes, 30 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Doug Brown, Nancy Taylor, Sam Patterson, Megan English Braga, Onjalé Scott Price
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Reorganization of the Select Board
Dr. Taylor as Vice Chair
Dr. Taylor as Vice Chair.
The roll call does not give a vote for Doug Brown, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown nominated Dr. Taylor as Vice Chair. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Reorganization of the Select Board Mr. Brown nominated Dr. Taylor as Vice Chair. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: M
Mr. Brown as Chair
Mr. Brown as Chair.
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From the minutes
“Dr. Taylor nominated Mr. Brown as Chair. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye; Ms. English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Patterson)
Proclamation: Eagle Scout - Zach Morris
In the packet as a motion
In the packet as a motion.
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From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson read the proclamation in the packet as a motion. Second Ms. English Braga. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye; Ms. English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Announcements Juneteenth statement in the packet read by Dr.
Announcements Juneteenth statement in the packet read by Dr
Taylor.
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From the minutes
“Taylor. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye; Ms. English Braga, aye..” (second: Patterson)
Vote to approve request for exemption under G.L. c. 268A, § 20(d), Disclosure appearance of conflict of interest by Spec
Approve request for exemption under G.L. c. 268A, § 20(d), Disclosure appearance of conflict of interest by Special Municipal Employee, from the Conflict of Interest Law - Debby
Approval.
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From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye; Ms. English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Designate all Seasonal positions in the Recreation Department and the part-time (<20 hours per week) Receptionist positi
Designate all Seasonal positions in the Recreation Department and the part-time (<20 hours per week) Receptionist position in the Recreation Department as Special Municipal Employees
Approval.
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From the minutes
“Dr. Taylor motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye; Ms. English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Patterson)
Vote to approve Falmouth Fire Rescue Department application for CoMIRS Radio Upgrade Grant funds
Approve Falmouth Fire Rescue Department application for CoMIRS Radio Upgrade Grant funds
Approval.
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From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Dr. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye; Ms. English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Vote to approve request for proposals for lease of 300 Dillingham Avenue
Approve request for proposals for lease of 300 Dillingham Avenue
Approval.
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From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Dr. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye; Ms. English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Approve appointment of Ray Jack as Falmouth representative to the Joint Base Cape Cod Military-Civilian Community Counci
Approve appointment of Ray Jack as Falmouth representative to the Joint Base Cape Cod Military-Civilian Community Council (MCCC)
To approve.
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From the minutes
“Dr. Taylor motion to approve. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye; Ms. English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Patterson)
Vote to accept donation of lot abutting Shiverick's Pond off Katharine Lee Bates Road from The 300 Committee Land Trust,
Accept donation of lot abutting Shiverick's Pond off Katharine Lee Bates Road from The 300 Committee Land Trust, Inc
To accept.
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From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to accept. Second Dr. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye; Ms. English Braga, aye. ..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Vote to approve Grant of License to New Silver Beach Improvement Association to install a lifeguard stand on the Town Be
Approve Grant of License to New Silver Beach Improvement Association to install a lifeguard stand on the Town Beach at Silver Beach Avenue, North Falmouth
Approval.
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From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Dr. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye; Ms. English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Vote to approve Grant of License to Elaine Aresty to maintain an existing stone wall located at 141 Sippewissett Road, F
Approve Grant of License to Elaine Aresty to maintain an existing stone wall located at 141 Sippewissett Road, Falmouth
Approval.
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From the minutes
“Dr. Taylor motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye; Ms. English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Patterson)
Discussion/update on COVID-19 issues - Discussion and vote on local face covering orders
Remove the restriction for wearing mask on Main St. Falmouth and Water St. Woods Hole
To remove the restriction for wearing mask on Main St. Falmouth and Water St. Woods Hole.
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From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to remove the restriction for wearing mask on Main St. Falmouth and Water St. Woods Hole. Second Dr. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye; Ms. English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Support the BOH removal of the mask mandate and substitute it with a mask advisory in indoor public places, adopting the language voted by the BOH
To support the BOH removal of the mask mandate and substitute it with a mask advisory in indoor public places, adopting the language voted by the BOH.
The roll call does not give a vote for Doug Brown, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to support the BOH removal of the mask mandate and substitute it with a mask advisory in indoor public places, adopting the language voted by the BOH. Second Dr. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye; Ms. English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Braga, second: Taylor)
Remove the 4/27/20 and 8/10/20 mask mandates
To remove the 4/27/20 and 8/10/20 mask mandates.
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From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to remove the 4/27/20 and 8/10/20 mask mandates. Second Dr. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye; Ms. English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Braga, second: Taylor)
Keep the mask mandate in public buildings
To keep the mask mandate in public buildings.
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From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to keep the mask mandate in public buildings. Second Ms. Scott Price. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye; Ms. English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
Authorizing Town Manager to transmit letter to Governor and Senate President, expiration concerns of emergency provision
Authorize Mr. Susu to draft letter on behalf of the Select Board
To authorize Mr. Susu to draft letter on behalf of the Select Board.
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From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to authorize Mr. Susu to draft letter on behalf of the Select Board. Second Dr. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye; Ms. English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Braga, second: Taylor)
Falmouth Road Race - Falmouth Road Race, Inc. - Woods Hole to Falmouth Heights - Sunday, 8/15/21
Approve with limit of 8,000 participants for the 2021 event
To approve with limit of 8,000 participants for the 2021 event.
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From the minutes
“Dr. Taylor motion to approve with limit of 8,000 participants for the 2021 event. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye; Ms. English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Patterson)
Falmouth in the Fall Road Race - Falmouth Road Race, Inc. - Woods Hole to Falmouth Heights - Sunday, 11/14/21
Falmouth in the Fall Road Race - Falmouth Road Race, Inc. - Woods Hole to Falmouth Heights - Sunday, 11/14/21
Approval of the above items with the exception of items e and k.
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From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval of the above items with the exception of items e and k. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye; Ms. English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Beach Wedding Ceremony - Surf Drive Beach - Hurrie - Friday, 10/15/21
Beach Wedding Ceremony - Surf Drive Beach - Hurrie - Friday, 10/15/21
Approval of the above items.
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From the minutes
“Chair Brown motion approval of the above items. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye; Ms. English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Application for a Common Victualler License - Dilly's Grill, LLC d/b/a Dilly's Taqueria located at 281 Main Street, Falm
Application for a Common Victualler License - Dilly's Grill, LLC d/b/a Dilly's Taqueria located at 281 Main Street, Falmouth
Approval pending the health inspection.
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From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval pending the health inspection. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye; Ms. English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Application for Special One-Day Liquor License - Bands for Badges Music Festival - Bands for Badges, Inc. - Cape Cod Fai
Application for Special One-Day Liquor License - Bands for Badges Music Festival - Bands for Badges, Inc. - Cape Cod Fairgrounds - Saturday, 8/21/21
Approval.
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From the minutes
“Dr. Taylor motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye; Ms. English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Patterson)
Application for Special One-Day Liquor License - Striper Fest - On the Water, LLC - Marina Park - Saturday, 9/25/21
Application for Special One-Day Liquor License - Striper Fest - On the Water, LLC - Marina Park - Saturday, 9/25/21
Approval.
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From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Dr. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye; Ms. English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Application for an Alteration of the Licensed Premises of an All Alcoholic Common Victualler License - Chapoquoit Grill,
Continue hearing to 6/7/21 at 7:30pm
To continue hearing to 6/7/21 at 7:30pm.
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From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to continue hearing to 6/7/21 at 7:30pm. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye; Ms. English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Application for a Transfer of License, and Pledge of License and Inventory of an All Alcoholic Beverages Common Victuall
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
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From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to close the hearing. Second Dr. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye; Ms. English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Application for a Transfer of License, and Pledge of License and Inventory of an All Alcoholic Beverages Common Victualler License - C Salt Wine Bar & Grille, Inc., 75 Davis Straits, Falmouth
Approval.
The roll call does not give a vote for Doug Brown, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Dr. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye; Ms. English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Discussion and vote on Board recommendations for June 28, 2021, Special Town Meeting warrant articles Julian Suso noted
Affirm prior vote of articles to be placed on the June warrant
To affirm prior vote of articles to be placed on the June warrant.
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From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to affirm prior vote of articles to be placed on the June warrant. Second Dr. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye; Ms. English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Braga, second: Taylor)
Review and Vote to Approve Minutes of Meetings: Public Session
Approve Minutes of Meetings: Public Session
Approval and release for public access.
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From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval and release for public access. Second Dr. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. English Braga, aye. Abstain: Ms. Scott Price..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Approval and release for public access.
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From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval and release for public access. Second Dr. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. English Braga, aye. Abstain: Ms. Scott Price..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Town Manager's Report Mr. Suso noted Town Hall and administrative office closed for Memorial Day; next Select Board meet
Adjourn at 11:12 pm
To adjourn at 11:12 pm.
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From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to adjourn at 11:12 pm. Second Ms. English Braga. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye; Ms. English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
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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