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January 6, 2025
2 meetings this evening, 19 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Present: Nancy Taylor, Scott Zylinski, Doug Brown, Robert Mascali, Heather Goldstone
Absent: None
18 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Go into Executive Session to review and consider approval of proposed workers' compensation settlement for a School employee under M
To go into Executive Session to review and consider approval of proposed workers' compensation settlement for a School employee under M
From the minutes
“called for a motion to go into Executive Session to review and consider approval of proposed workers' compensation settlement for a School employee under M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(3) Motion by Mr. Zylinski: So moved Second: Mr. Brown Roll call vote: Zylinski: Aye Brown: Aye Mascali: Aye Goldstone: Aye Taylor: Aye.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Brown)
G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(3) - Review and consider approval of proposed workers' compensation settlement for a School employee
Appoint Mr. Young to the Golf Advisory Committee to a term ending June 30, 2026
To appoint Mr. Young to the Golf Advisory Committee to a term ending June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To appoint Mr. Young to the Golf Advisory Committee to a term ending June 30, 2026. Second: Mr. Mascali Mr. Mascali thanked all the applicants for their interest and invited them to stay involved. Mr. Brown and Ms. Goldstone added their thanks and appreciation to the applicants. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Mascali)
Consider a vote to approve the design and installation of a dedication plaque for former long-time Parks Division employ
Approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Mr. Brown's hold (Administrative Orders 2a)
To approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Mr. Brown's hold (Administrative Orders 2a)
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Mr. Brown's hold (Administrative Orders 2a) Second: Mr. Mascali Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Mascali)
Approve Administrative Order 2a - Consider a vote to accept a donation of a street clock from the DiGiovanni family, with thanks
To approve Administrative Order 2a - Consider a vote to accept a donation of a street clock from the DiGiovanni family, with thanks
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve Administrative Order 2a - Consider a vote to accept a donation of a street clock from the DiGiovanni family, with thanks Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Zylinski)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To close the hearing Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Zylinski)
Approve the Conservation Commission's proposed 2025 fee schedule as presented
To approve the Conservation Commission's proposed 2025 fee schedule as presented
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve the Conservation Commission's proposed 2025 fee schedule as presented Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Zylinski)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To close the hearing Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Zylinski)
Approve the application for the transfer of an all-alcoholic beverages restaurant license - Kravings Pizza & Ice Cream, LLC d/b/a Simply Divine Pizza Co., 261 Main Street, Unit A as presented
To approve the application for the transfer of an all-alcoholic beverages restaurant license - Kravings Pizza & Ice Cream, LLC d/b/a Simply Divine Pizza Co., 261 Main Street, Unit A as presented
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve the application for the transfer of an all-alcoholic beverages restaurant license - Kravings Pizza & Ice Cream, LLC d/b/a Simply Divine Pizza Co., 261 Main Street, Unit A as presented Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Zylinski)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To close the hearing Second: Ms. Goldstone Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Goldstone)
Approve the application for two one-day entertainment licenses - Main Street Gallery, 189 Main Street, open mic nights on Thursday, January 9, 2025, and Thursday, January 23, 2025, from 5:30 P.M....
To approve the application for two one-day entertainment licenses - Main Street Gallery, 189 Main Street, open mic nights on Thursday, January 9, 2025, and Thursday, January 23, 2025, from 5:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. as presented
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To approve the application for two one-day entertainment licenses - Main Street Gallery, 189 Main Street, open mic nights on Thursday, January 9, 2025, and Thursday, January 23, 2025, from 5:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. as presented Second: Ms. Goldstone Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Goldstone)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To close the hearing Second: Ms. Goldstone Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Goldstone)
That the Board finds that there has been a violation of the entertainment license and licenses to sell alcohol issued to Bad Martha's Brewery, LLC Town Counsel explained that it was part of the...
That the Board finds that there has been a violation of the entertainment license and licenses to sell alcohol issued to Bad Martha's Brewery, LLC Town Counsel explained that it was part of the notice, that a violation of an entertainment license can also be a violation of the license to sell alcohol. She recommended that due to the applicant's willingness to work with the Board, that a violation of only the entertainment license should be considered. Revised motion by Mr. Mascali: That the Select Board make a determination that there has been a violation of the entertainment license issued to Bad Martha's Brewery, LLC on the complaints presented to it
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: That the Board finds that there has been a violation of the entertainment license and licenses to sell alcohol issued to Bad Martha's Brewery, LLC Town Counsel explained that it was part of the notice, that a violation of an entertainment license can also be a violation of the license to sell alcohol. She recommended that due to the applicant's willingness to work with the Board, that a violation of only the entertainment license should be considered. Revised motion by Mr. Mascali: That the Select Board make a determination that there has been a violation of the entertainment license issued to Bad Martha's Brewery, LLC on the complaints presented to it Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Zylinski)
Add a condition to Bad Martha's entertainment license that they develop a plan for physical sound mitigation and modify programming to eliminate noise violations and provide updates on said plan...
To add a condition to Bad Martha's entertainment license that they develop a plan for physical sound mitigation and modify programming to eliminate noise violations and provide updates on said plan to the town manager's office every six weeks Mr. Mascali added, "and to remove the DJ." Ms. Goldstone said that was the "modify programming." Mr. Brown asked if that was adequate language; Town Counsel replied, "That sounds great."
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Goldstone: To add a condition to Bad Martha's entertainment license that they develop a plan for physical sound mitigation and modify programming to eliminate noise violations and provide updates on said plan to the town manager's office every six weeks Mr. Mascali added, "and to remove the DJ." Ms. Goldstone said that was the "modify programming." Mr. Brown asked if that was adequate language; Town Counsel replied, "That sounds great." Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Zylinski)
Approve the Statement of Interest as presented
To approve the Statement of Interest as presented
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To approve the Statement of Interest as presented Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Brown)
Direct the Town Manager's office to work with the town engineer and DPW to draft and submit a letter to MassDOT's District 5 Office stating that immediate action should be taken to install an...
To direct the Town Manager's office to work with the town engineer and DPW to draft and submit a letter to MassDOT's District 5 Office stating that immediate action should be taken to install an ADA-compliant crosswalk in a location north of the West Falmouth Market driveway, and that the crosswalk be accompanied by a pedestrian-operated blinking light making it abundantly clear to drivers when pedestrians are crossing the road
From the minutes
“Motion by Chair Taylor: To direct the Town Manager's office to work with the town engineer and DPW to draft and submit a letter to MassDOT's District 5 Office stating that immediate action should be taken to install an ADA-compliant crosswalk in a location north of the West Falmouth Market driveway, and that the crosswalk be accompanied by a pedestrian-operated blinking light making it abundantly clear to drivers when pedestrians are crossing the road Second: Mr. Brown Mr. Mascali asked for clarification about where the crosswalk would exist once relocated. Mr. Renshaw said it would be relocated to an area where engineers determined there was greater visibility and fewer accessibility and vehicle encroachment concerns. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Taylor, second: Brown)
Public Session - July 29, 2024; August 26, 2024; September 23, 2024; December 2, 2024 Ms. Goldstone said she would absta
Approve minutes from July 29, August 26, Sept. 23, 2024
To approve minutes from July 29, August 26, Sept. 23, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion by Chair Taylor: To approve minutes from July 29, August 26, Sept. 23, 2024 Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Taylor, second: Zylinski)
Approve minutes from Dec. 2, 2024
To approve minutes from Dec. 2, 2024
Yes: Brown, Mascali, Taylor, ZylinskiAbstained: Goldstone
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve minutes from Dec. 2, 2024 Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0 Abstain - 1 (Ms. Goldstone).” (Motion: Brown, second: Zylinski)
Public Session - July 29, 2024; August 26, 2024; September 23, 2024; December 2, 2024 Ms. Goldstone said she would abstain from voting on the Dec. 2, 2024, minutes
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To adjourn Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Brown)
Falmouth Select Board · Joint meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Note on these minutes: Joint meeting with the Zoning Board of Appeals. Only the Select Board's own votes are included.
Present: Nancy Taylor, Scott Zylinski, Doug Brown, Robert Mascali, Heather Goldstone
Absent: None
1 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To adjourn Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Zylinski)
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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