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March 28, 2022
27 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Doug Brown, Sam Patterson, Nancy Taylor, Onjalé Scott Price, Megan English Braga
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
M.G.L. Ch. 30A s.21(a)(3) - Discuss and vote to authorize the Town Manager or Town Counsel to execute the Massachusetts
Enter into Executive Session per M.G.L. Ch.30A s.21(a)(3) - To consider, with potential vote, the value of Mayflower Wind Electric Cable easements and to discuss strategy, with potential vote,...
To enter into Executive Session per M.G.L. Ch.30A s.21(a)(3) - To consider, with potential vote, the value of Mayflower Wind Electric Cable easements and to discuss strategy, with potential vote, regarding pending regulatory litigation before the Energy Facilities Siting Board for Mayflower Wind, EFSB 21-03/D.P.U. 21-142 & 21-143 and s.21(a)(6); and M.G.L. Ch.30A s.21(a)(3) and s.21(a)(6) - To discuss offer and settlement of disputed demolition lien on property at 630 Waquoit Highway and imminent litigation and Discuss and vote to authorize the Town Manager or Town Counsel to execute the Massachusetts State-Subdivision Agreement for Statewide Opioid Settlements with Attorney General.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To enter into Executive Session per M.G.L. Ch.30A s.21(a)(3) - To consider, with potential vote, the value of Mayflower Wind Electric Cable easements and to discuss strategy, with potential vote, regarding pending regulatory litigation before the Energy Facilities Siting Board for Mayflower Wind, EFSB 21-03/D.P.U. 21-142 & 21-143 and s.21(a)(6); and M.G.L. Ch.30A s.21(a)(3) and s.21(a)(6) - To discuss offer and settlement of disputed demolition lien on property at 630 Waquoit Highway and imminent litigation and Discuss and vote to authorize the Town Manager or Town Counsel to execute the Massachusetts State-Subdivision Agreement for Statewide Opioid Settlements with Attorney General. Second: Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Brown - aye; Patterson - aye; Taylor - aye; English Braga - aye; Scott Price - aye; Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Affirm the appointment of Maggie Clayton, Beach Superintendent
To affirm the appointment of Maggie Clayton, Beach Superintendent.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To affirm the appointment of Maggie Clayton, Beach Superintendent. Second: Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Patterson)
Vote to Establish and Adopt Rules and Regulations for Vessels (Watercraft) on Town Property (15 minutes)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. English Braga: To close the hearing. Second: Ms. Scott Price. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Braga, second: Price)
Approve the update to the vessel on Town property, with minor edits
To approve the update to the vessel on Town property, with minor edits.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Patterson: To approve the update to the vessel on Town property, with minor edits. Second: Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Wetlands/Dock Hearing - Adamo and Carol Rufo - to reconstruct a permitted pier, ramp and float in the waters of Eel Pond
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. English Braga: To close the hearing. Second: Ms. Taylor. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Braga, second: Taylor)
Approve the application, with the Conservation Commission conditions
To approve the application, with the Conservation Commission conditions.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Patterson: To approve the application, with the Conservation Commission conditions. Second: Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Wetlands/Dock Hearing - Jay Rao - to reconstruct a dock in the waters of Wing Pond located at 124 North Falmouth Highway
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. English Braga: To close the hearing. Second: Ms. Scott Price. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Braga, second: Price)
Approve the application, with the Conservation Commission conditions
To approve the application, with the Conservation Commission conditions.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To approve the application, with the Conservation Commission conditions. Second: Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Patterson)
Application for a New All Alcoholic Beverages Common Victualler License - Tiger Ramen, Inc. d/b/a Tiger Ramen located at
Postpone the vote on this item to April 4, 2022
To postpone the vote on this item to April 4, 2022.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. English Braga: To postpone the vote on this item to April 4, 2022. Second: Ms. Scott Price. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Braga, second: Price)
Discuss and vote new Solid Waste Advisory Committee mission statement (10 minutes) Alan Robinson, Chair of the Solid Was
Approve the new Solid Waste Advisory Committee mission statement
To approve the new Solid Waste Advisory Committee mission statement.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Taylor: To approve the new Solid Waste Advisory Committee mission statement. Second: Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Taylor, second: Braga)
Discussion on request for expansion of Emerald House Community Garden (10 minutes) Joe Netto, Emerald House Committee, e
Approve conditional upon this being revokable if there is a change in usage
To approve conditional upon this being revokable if there is a change in usage.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To approve conditional upon this being revokable if there is a change in usage. Second: Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Patterson)
Report to Select Board on Embarkation Fund (10 minutes) Mr. Suso explained that responses to three specific inquiries re
Allow Mr. Suso to transmit the report as presented to the Inspector General's Office
To allow Mr. Suso to transmit the report as presented to the Inspector General's Office.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To allow Mr. Suso to transmit the report as presented to the Inspector General's Office. Second: Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Patterson)
Vote to affirm direction on historic horse trough water fountains (10 minutes) The Board discussed the proposal.
Approve the recommendation to have one historic horse fountain remain at the entrance of the Water Treatment Facility and have the second horse fountain relocated to another location in Town to be...
To approve the recommendation to have one historic horse fountain remain at the entrance of the Water Treatment Facility and have the second horse fountain relocated to another location in Town to be affirmed by the Board at a future date.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Taylor: To approve the recommendation to have one historic horse fountain remain at the entrance of the Water Treatment Facility and have the second horse fountain relocated to another location in Town to be affirmed by the Board at a future date. Second: Ms. Scott Price. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Taylor, second: Price)
Follow up discussion on fire station staffing policy (10 minutes) The Board reviewed the draft policy.
Approve Ms. English Braga's policy, as presented
To approve Ms. English Braga's policy, as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Taylor: To approve Ms. English Braga's policy, as presented. Second: Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Taylor, second: Patterson)
Vote questions for ballot for May municipal election relative to debt exclusions for Sandwich Road fire station and wast
Place the language on the ballot as presented
To place the language on the ballot as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Taylor: To place the language on the ballot as presented. Second: Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Taylor, second: Patterson)
Vote questions for ballot for May municipal election relative to five Falmouth Home Rule Charter amendments proposed by
Place the language for the first item on the ballot
To place the language for the first item on the ballot.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Patterson: To place the language for the first item on the ballot. Second: Ms. Taylor. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Place the language for the second item on the ballot
To place the language for the second item on the ballot.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Taylor: To place the language for the second item on the ballot. Second: Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Taylor, second: Patterson)
Place the language for the third item on the ballot
To place the language for the third item on the ballot.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Taylor: To place the language for the third item on the ballot. Second: Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Taylor, second: Patterson)
Place the language for the fourth item on the ballot
To place the language for the fourth item on the ballot.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Taylor: To place the language for the fourth item on the ballot. Second: Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Taylor, second: Patterson)
Place the language for the fifth item on the ballot
To place the language for the fifth item on the ballot.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Patterson: To place the language for the fifth item on the ballot. Second: Ms. Taylor. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Respond to petition by Ivan Valiela and others for non-binding advisory question on ballot for May 2022 annual town elec
Place the language on the ballot as presented
To place the language on the ballot as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Taylor: To place the language on the ballot as presented. Second: Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Taylor, second: Patterson)
Approve application for a Change of Manager of an all Alcoholic Beverages Common Victualler License - Water Street Kitch
Approve the application
To approve the application.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. English Braga: To approve the application. Second: Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Approve application for a Change of Manager of an all Alcoholic Beverages Common Victualler License - Quicks Hole Tavern
Approve the application
To approve the application.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Patterson: To approve the application. Second: Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
SEASONAL ALL ALCOHOL COMMON VICTUALLER LICENSE
Approve the licenses
To approve the licenses.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. English Braga: To approve the licenses. Second: Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Executive Session - February 28, 2022 (1, 2 and 3); March 9, 2022, and March 14, 2022
Approve the meeting minutes of March 9, 2022, as presented
To approve the meeting minutes of March 9, 2022, as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Patterson: To approve the meeting minutes of March 9, 2022, as presented. Second: Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Approve application to amend the Entertainment License and Sunday Entertainment License - Shipwrecked, LLC dba Shipwreck
Approve the application with the proposed parameters
To approve the application with the proposed parameters.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Patterson: To approve the application with the proposed parameters. Second: Ms. Scott Price. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
Adjourn at 11:46pm
To adjourn at 11:46pm.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. English Braga: To adjourn at 11:46pm. Second: Mr. Patterson Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Braga, 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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