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August 12, 2024
15 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Nancy Taylor, Scott Zylinski, Doug Brown, Robert Mascali, Heather Goldstone
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to imminent litigation in the matter of Carroll v
To go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to imminent litigation in the matter of Carroll v
From the minutes
“called for a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to imminent litigation in the matter of Carroll v. Town of Falmouth Conservation Commission, and review and consider approval of proposed workers' compensation settlement for a School employee. Motion by Mr. Zylinski: So moved Second: Mr. Brown Roll call vote: Zalinski: Aye Brown: Aye Mascali: Aye Goldstone: Aye Taylor: Aye.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Brown)
Paul C. Dreyer
Appoint Rachel Lovett to the 250th Anniversary Task Force
To appoint Rachel Lovett to the 250th Anniversary Task Force
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To appoint Rachel Lovett to the 250th Anniversary Task Force Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Zylinski)
Appoint Tamsen George
To appoint Tamsen George
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To appoint Tamsen George Second: Ms. Goldstone Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Goldstone)
Appoint Karen Rinaldo to be a part of this committee
To appoint Karen Rinaldo to be a part of this committee
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To appoint Karen Rinaldo to be a part of this committee Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Zylinski)
Appoint Paul C. Dreyer to the 250th Anniversary Task Force
To appoint Paul C. Dreyer to the 250th Anniversary Task Force
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To appoint Paul C. Dreyer to the 250th Anniversary Task Force Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Brown)
Appoint Bob Ripley
To appoint Bob Ripley
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To appoint Bob Ripley Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Brown)
Move Mr. Doyle's appointment
To move Mr. Doyle's appointment
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To move Mr. Doyle's appointment Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Brown)
Appoint Catherine Bumpus to the Task Force
To appoint Catherine Bumpus to the Task Force
Yes: Brown, Goldstone, Mascali, ZylinskiNo: Taylor
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Goldstone: To appoint Catherine Bumpus to the Task Force Second: Mr. Mascali Vote: Yes - 4 No - 1 (Chair Taylor).” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Mascali)
Approve the appointment of Kelly McKeon to the Affordable Housing Committee
To approve the appointment of Kelly McKeon to the Affordable Housing Committee
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Goldstone: To approve the appointment of Kelly McKeon to the Affordable Housing Committee Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Zylinski)
Appoint Becca Brooker to a position on the EDIC, the term ending 6/30/2026
To appoint Becca Brooker to a position on the EDIC, the term ending 6/30/2026
Yes: Brown, Goldstone, Taylor, ZylinskiAbstained: Mascali
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To appoint Becca Brooker to a position on the EDIC, the term ending 6/30/2026 Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0 Abstain - 1 (Mr. Mascali, as he is a member of the EDIC).” (Motion: Brown, second: Zylinski)
Execute all documents as requested by staff
To execute all documents as requested by staff
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To execute all documents as requested by staff Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Zylinski)
I would move approval of that as well - to execute all documents as recommended by staff
I would move approval of that as well - to execute all documents as recommended by staff
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: I would move approval of that as well - to execute all documents as recommended by staff Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Zylinski)
That the Board approve the variance to sign code Section 184-37 with respect to the property at 20 Luscombe Ave., Woods Hole
That the Board approve the variance to sign code Section 184-37 with respect to the property at 20 Luscombe Ave., Woods Hole
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: That the Board approve the variance to sign code Section 184-37 with respect to the property at 20 Luscombe Ave., Woods Hole Second: Mr. Brown Mr. Brown said the building commissioner made it easy for the Board by not finding an objection. Chair Taylor agreed. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Brown)
Consider the acceptance of a donation from the Falmouth Road Race, Inc. Philanthropy Program in the amount of $52,385 to
Move the Consent Agenda
To move the Consent Agenda
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To move the Consent Agenda Second: Ms. Goldstone Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Goldstone)
The acceptance of a donation from the Falmouth Road Race, Inc. Philanthropy Program in the amount of $52,385 to the Falmouth Police Department to acquire a 2025 Polaris Ranger side
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To adjourn Second: Ms. Goldstone Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Goldstone)
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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