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February 26, 2024
17 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Nancy Taylor, Scott Zylinski, Doug Brown, Onjalé Scott Price, Robert Mascali
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Go into Executive Session
To go into Executive Session
From the minutes
“called for a motion to go into Executive Session. Motion by Ms. Scott Price: So moved Second: Mr. Zylinski Roll call vote: Mascali: Aye Brown: Aye Scott Price: Aye Zalinski: Aye Taylor: Aye.” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)
M.G.L. c. 30A s. 21(a)(3) - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining - Falmouth Library Association con
Appoint Jed Goldstone
To appoint Jed Goldstone
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To appoint Jed Goldstone Second: Mr. Mascali Mr. Brown sought clarification that the position was for a term ending 6/30/2024. Mr. Goldstone said that vacancy was created when a board member moved out of town. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Mascali)
Approve Freshwater Ponds Advisory Committee mission statement
Move the Consent Agenda excluding Administrative Orders b, c, and e
To move the Consent Agenda excluding Administrative Orders b, c, and e
From the minutes
“asked for a motion to move the Consent Agenda excluding Administrative Orders b, c, and e Motion by Ms. Scott Price: So moved Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)
Approve Administrative Orders "2 b"
To approve Administrative Orders "2 b"
Yes: Brown, Price, Taylor, ZylinskiAbstained: Mascali
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To approve Administrative Orders "2 b" Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0 Abstain - 1 (Mr. Mascali).” (Motion: Price, second: Brown)
Approve Administrative Orders "2 c"
To approve Administrative Orders "2 c"
Yes: Brown, Price, Taylor, ZylinskiAbstained: Mascali
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To approve Administrative Orders "2 c" Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0 Abstain - 1 (Mr. Mascali).” (Motion: Price, second: Brown)
Approve Administrative Order "2 e" with authorization to the Town Manager to amend as necessary
To approve Administrative Order "2 e" with authorization to the Town Manager to amend as necessary
From the minutes
“asked for a motion to approve Administrative Order "2 e" with authorization to the Town Manager to amend as necessary. Motion by Mr. Brown: So moved Second: Mr. Mascali Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Mascali)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To close the hearing Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)
Approve updating Chapter 275 Shellfish and Herring regulations, as proposed by MES, the shellfish advisory committee, and reviewed by Town Attorney effective March 15, 2024
To approve updating Chapter 275 Shellfish and Herring regulations, as proposed by MES, the shellfish advisory committee, and reviewed by Town Attorney effective March 15, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To approve updating Chapter 275 Shellfish and Herring regulations, as proposed by MES, the shellfish advisory committee, and reviewed by Town Attorney effective March 15, 2024 Second: Mr. Mascali Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Mascali)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To close the hearing Second: Ms. Scott Price Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Price)
Approve the application by M.Z. Enterprises, Inc., d/b/a Falmouth Food Mart & Liquor for a Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers and a Change of Stock Interest of its All-Alcoholic Beverages...
To approve the application by M.Z. Enterprises, Inc., d/b/a Falmouth Food Mart & Liquor for a Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers and a Change of Stock Interest of its All-Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License located at 424 East Falmouth Highway, Unit A6, East Falmouth
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve the application by M.Z. Enterprises, Inc., d/b/a Falmouth Food Mart & Liquor for a Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers and a Change of Stock Interest of its All-Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License located at 424 East Falmouth Highway, Unit A6, East Falmouth Second: Ms. Scott Price Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Price)
Vote to sign off on the interim loan notes for the upgrade of the Blacksmith Shop Road Wastewater Treatment Facility based on the language indicated in the "Vote of the Select Board" documents
To vote to sign off on the interim loan notes for the upgrade of the Blacksmith Shop Road Wastewater Treatment Facility based on the language indicated in the "Vote of the Select Board" documents
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To vote to sign off on the interim loan notes for the upgrade of the Blacksmith Shop Road Wastewater Treatment Facility based on the language indicated in the "Vote of the Select Board" documents Second: Mr. Mascali Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Mascali)
That the Board endorse a LIP application for 17 Walker Street, LLC, to construct an 11-unit rental housing project located at 17 Walker Street by sending a letter outlining their approval to the...
That the Board endorse a LIP application for 17 Walker Street, LLC, to construct an 11-unit rental housing project located at 17 Walker Street by sending a letter outlining their approval to the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, and direct the Town Manager to sign the LIP application
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: That the Board endorse a LIP application for 17 Walker Street, LLC, to construct an 11-unit rental housing project located at 17 Walker Street by sending a letter outlining their approval to the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, and direct the Town Manager to sign the LIP application Second: Ms. Scott Price Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Price)
Authorize the school superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated February 26, 2024, for the Morse Pond School located at 323 Jones...
To authorize the school superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated February 26, 2024, for the Morse Pond School located at 323 Jones Rd., Falmouth, MA 02536, which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future. Morse Pond qualifies for Priority #5: "Replacement, renovation, or modernization of school facility systems such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems to increase energy conservation and decrease energy-related costs in a school facility." Specifically, the Morse Pond School, located in an Environmental Justice Community (EJC), needs extensive roof repair as the ages of roof sections range from 28 to 63 years old. Repair to the roof will increase energy efficiency and allow for post solar installation which will decrease energy-related costs.
From the minutes
“Motion by Chair Taylor: To authorize the school superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated February 26, 2024, for the Morse Pond School located at 323 Jones Rd., Falmouth, MA 02536, which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future. Morse Pond qualifies for Priority #5: "Replacement, renovation, or modernization of school facility systems such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems to increase energy conservation and decrease energy-related costs in a school facility." Specifically, the Morse Pond School, located in an Environmental Justice Community (EJC), needs extensive roof repair as the ages of roof sections range from 28 to 63 years old. Repair to the roof will increase energy efficiency and allow for post solar installation which will decrease energy-related costs. Second: Ms. Scott Price Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Taylor, second: Price)
Approve submitting a letter to MassDOT requesting the listed "Lines and Signs" improvements along Route 28A/West Falmouth Highway
To approve submitting a letter to MassDOT requesting the listed "Lines and Signs" improvements along Route 28A/West Falmouth Highway
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To approve submitting a letter to MassDOT requesting the listed "Lines and Signs" improvements along Route 28A/West Falmouth Highway Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)
Approve the April 2024 Annual Town Meeting article recommendations, excluding Article 23, as submitted and amended
To approve the April 2024 Annual Town Meeting article recommendations, excluding Article 23, as submitted and amended
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To approve the April 2024 Annual Town Meeting article recommendations, excluding Article 23, as submitted and amended Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)
Approve Article 23 April 2024 Annual Town Meeting recommendation as submitted
To approve Article 23 April 2024 Annual Town Meeting recommendation as submitted
Yes: Brown, Price, Taylor, ZylinskiAbstained: Mascali
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To approve Article 23 April 2024 Annual Town Meeting recommendation as submitted Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0 Abstain: 1 (Mr. Mascali).” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To adjourn Second: Mr. Mascali Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Mascali)
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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