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September 23, 2024
15 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
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Present: Nancy Taylor, Scott Zylinski, Doug Brown, Robert Mascali, Heather Goldstone
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
M.G.L. c. 30A sec. 21(a)(2) - to conduct contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Town Manager)
Enter into Executive Session per M.G.L. c. 30A sec. 21(a)(2) - to conduct contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Town Manager) where discussion in an open session would have a detrimental...
To enter into Executive Session per M.G.L. c. 30A sec. 21(a)(2) - to conduct contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Town Manager) where discussion in an open session would have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town.
The minutes give the result as 5-0, but the roll call reads: Nancy Taylor yes, Scott Zylinski yes, Robert Mascali yes, Heather Goldstone yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To enter into Executive Session per M.G.L. c. 30A sec. 21(a)(2) - to conduct contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Town Manager) where discussion in an open session would have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town. Second: Mr. Brown Roll Call Vote: Taylor - aye; Zylinski- aye; Mascali - aye; Goldstone - aye; Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Brown)
Appoint Sandra Stosz to the 250th Anniversary Task Force
To appoint Sandra Stosz to the 250th Anniversary Task Force.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To appoint Sandra Stosz to the 250th Anniversary Task Force. Second: Mr. Mascali Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Mascali)
Consider the authorization to apply for two grants under the Natural Resource Area Nitrogen Sensitive Area SFY2025 Grant
Approve Consent Agenda as presented, with the exception of Administrative Orders a. and b. to be held aside
To approve Consent Agenda as presented, with the exception of Administrative Orders a. and b. to be held aside.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To approve Consent Agenda as presented, with the exception of Administrative Orders a. and b. to be held aside. Second: Ms. Goldstone Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Goldstone)
Consider the adoption of the Town of Falmouth's Mission, Vision and Values Statement Ms. Goldstone stated that she belie
Table this item to a future meeting
To table this item to a future meeting.
Yes: Brown, Goldstone, Mascali, ZylinskiNo: Taylor
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Goldstone: To table this item to a future meeting. Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 4 No - 1, with Chair Taylor against.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Zylinski)
Consider approving a $30,608.68 donation from Falmouth Together We Can to the Police Department's donation account
Approve Administrative Order b. as amended, to reflect the correct donation amount of $30,608.94
To approve Administrative Order b. as amended, to reflect the correct donation amount of $30,608.94.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To approve Administrative Order b. as amended, to reflect the correct donation amount of $30,608.94. Second: Ms. Goldstone Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Goldstone)
Public Session - September 9, 2024
Approve the meeting minutes of September 9, 2024, as amended
To approve the meeting minutes of September 9, 2024, as amended.
Yes: Brown, Goldstone, Mascali, ZylinskiAbstained: Taylor
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Goldstone: To approve the meeting minutes of September 9, 2024, as amended. Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0 Abstain - 1, Chair Taylor.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Brown)
Shade Tree Hearing - on application of the Town Engineer for the removal of 1 Acer rubrum (Red maple) to accommodate con
Continue the public hearing until October 7, 2024
To continue the public hearing until October 7, 2024.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To continue the public hearing until October 7, 2024. Second: Mr. Mascali Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Mascali)
Wetlands/Dock Hearing - Eric and Sabina Hamre - application to construct a fixed pier that will extend approximately 76
Continue the public hearing until October 7, 2024
To continue the public hearing until October 7, 2024.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Goldstone: To continue the public hearing until October 7, 2024. Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Brown)
Table this item to the next meeting, October 7, 2024, and request that the applicant continue discussion with the Town Manager's Office
To table this item to the next meeting, October 7, 2024, and request that the applicant continue discussion with the Town Manager's Office.
The minutes give only the count (3-2), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To table this item to the next meeting, October 7, 2024, and request that the applicant continue discussion with the Town Manager's Office. Second: Mr. Brown against Vote: Yes - 3 No - 2, with Chair Taylor and Mr. Zylinski.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Brown)
That the Select Board, acting as the Trustees of Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, award $1.5M to Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod for the creation of affordable housing at 48 Benjamin Nyes Lane,...
That the Select Board, acting as the Trustees of Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, award $1.5M to Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod for the creation of affordable housing at 48 Benjamin Nyes Lane, to be awarded as a 0% interest loan secured by a mortgage on the property, of which $250,000 will be awarded for the land acquisition and $1,250,000 for the construction of 14 affordable deed-restricted homes for ownership on land located at 48 Benjamin Nyes Lane, and to authorize the Town Manager to execute the documentation setting forth the terms of the financial award to Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: That the Select Board, acting as the Trustees of Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, award $1.5M to Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod for the creation of affordable housing at 48 Benjamin Nyes Lane, to be awarded as a 0% interest loan secured by a mortgage on the property, of which $250,000 will be awarded for the land acquisition and $1,250,000 for the construction of 14 affordable deed-restricted homes for ownership on land located at 48 Benjamin Nyes Lane, and to authorize the Town Manager to execute the documentation setting forth the terms of the financial award to Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod. Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Brown)
That the Select Board, acting as the Trustees of Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, motion to grant $150,000 to the Falmouth Housing Trust for the property located at 7 Alderberry Lane that will be...
That the Select Board, acting as the Trustees of Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, motion to grant $150,000 to the Falmouth Housing Trust for the property located at 7 Alderberry Lane that will be deed-restricted at 120% of the area median income and authorize the Town Manager to execute the documentation setting forth terms of the financial award the Falmouth Housing Trust.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: That the Select Board, acting as the Trustees of Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, motion to grant $150,000 to the Falmouth Housing Trust for the property located at 7 Alderberry Lane that will be deed-restricted at 120% of the area median income and authorize the Town Manager to execute the documentation setting forth terms of the financial award the Falmouth Housing Trust. Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Brown)
Approve the applicant's request for a variance to Sign Code §184-25: Freestanding sign, §184-18 C: Measurement, and §184-32: Off-Premises sign - Woodwell Climate Research Center, 149 Woods Hole...
To approve the applicant's request for a variance to Sign Code §184-25: Freestanding sign, §184-18 C: Measurement, and §184-32: Off-Premises sign - Woodwell Climate Research Center, 149 Woods Hole Road, as presented.
The minutes say 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Nancy Taylor, Scott Zylinski, Doug Brown, Robert Mascali and Heather Goldstone). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve the applicant's request for a variance to Sign Code §184-25: Freestanding sign, §184-18 C: Measurement, and §184-32: Off-Premises sign - Woodwell Climate Research Center, 149 Woods Hole Road, as presented. Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Zylinski)
That the Select Board declare the Falmouth Country Club property at 630 Carriage Shop Rd. as surplus and move that the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to execute and issue a Request for...
That the Select Board declare the Falmouth Country Club property at 630 Carriage Shop Rd. as surplus and move that the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to execute and issue a Request for Proposals to lease the Falmouth Country Club at 630 Carriage Shop Rd. to a private operator as presented, with any technical corrections and revisions deemed necessary.
Yes: Brown, Goldstone, Taylor, ZylinskiNo: Mascali
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: That the Select Board declare the Falmouth Country Club property at 630 Carriage Shop Rd. as surplus and move that the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to execute and issue a Request for Proposals to lease the Falmouth Country Club at 630 Carriage Shop Rd. to a private operator as presented, with any technical corrections and revisions deemed necessary. Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 4 No - 1, with Mr. Mascali against.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Brown)
Present Petition Article #23 - Fund urine diversion pilot project - Matt Patrick, Ron Zweig, Hilda Maingay, Earle Barnha
Adopt the FY26 Operating Budget Policy document, as presented
To adopt the FY26 Operating Budget Policy document, as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To adopt the FY26 Operating Budget Policy document, as presented. Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Brown)
Adjourn at 9:35pm
To adjourn at 9:35pm.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To adjourn at 9:35pm. Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Brown)
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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