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February 24, 2025
15 recorded votes, 2 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 § 21(a)(3) To discuss strategy with respect to litigation (PFAS Product Liability Class Action) where disc
Enter into Executive Session per M.G.L. c. 30A § 21(a)(3) - to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Falmouth Southerly, LLC) where discussion in an open session would have a detrimental...
To enter into Executive Session per M.G.L. c. 30A § 21(a)(3) - to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Falmouth Southerly, LLC) where discussion in an open session would have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town; and to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (PFAS Product Liability Class Action) where discussion in an open session would have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To enter into Executive Session per M.G.L. c. 30A § 21(a)(3) - to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Falmouth Southerly, LLC) where discussion in an open session would have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town; and to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (PFAS Product Liability Class Action) 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; Brown- aye; Mascali - aye; Goldstone - aye; Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Brown)
Consider a vote to approve the Solar Rooftop Lease with Solect Energy Development LLC for the Water Treatment Plant (650
Approve Consent Agenda Items a-d
To approve Consent Agenda Items a-d.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Goldstone: To approve Consent Agenda Items a-d. Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Zylinski)
Approve Consent Agenda Item f
To approve Consent Agenda Item f.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve Consent Agenda Item f. Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Zylinski)
Consider a vote to accept the Amendment to Water Easement and Drainage Easement at 64 Technology Park Drive from the Fal
Approve Consent Agenda Item e, with Mr. Mascali's abstention
To approve Consent Agenda Item e, with Mr. Mascali's abstention.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To approve Consent Agenda Item e, with Mr. Mascali's abstention. Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0 Abstain - 1.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Brown)
Public Session: October 25, 2021, and February 10, 2025
Approve the meeting minutes of October 25, 2021, as presented
To approve the meeting minutes of October 25, 2021, as presented.
The minutes give only the count (2-0-3), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve the meeting minutes of October 25, 2021, as presented. Second: Ms. Robbins Taylor Vote: Yes - 2 No - 0 Abstain - 3.” (Motion: Brown, second: Taylor)
Approve the meeting minutes of February 10, 2025, as amended
To approve the meeting minutes of February 10, 2025, as amended.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve the meeting minutes of February 10, 2025, as amended. Second: Ms. Goldstone Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Goldstone)
Discuss and consider the approval of a letter to the Cape Cod Commission concerning a Conservation Restriction for 41, 5
Approve the letter, as amended
To approve the letter, as amended.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve the letter, as amended. Second: Mr. Mascali Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Mascali)
Fee Hearing - Discuss, consider and vote proposed Recreation Department fee changes for 2025
Approve the proposed fee adjustments for the 2025 Summer Adventure Program as presented
To approve the proposed fee adjustments for the 2025 Summer Adventure Program as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To approve the proposed fee adjustments for the 2025 Summer Adventure Program as presented. Second: Ms. Goldstone Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Goldstone)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To close the public hearing. Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Zylinski)
Approve the proposed fee adjustments for the 2025 Adult Sports Programming as presented
To approve the proposed fee adjustments for the 2025 Adult Sports Programming as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve the proposed fee adjustments for the 2025 Adult Sports Programming as presented. Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Zylinski)
Discuss and consider a draft charge document and a vote to approve the establishment of a Short-Term Rental Advisory Com
Approve the Mission Statement with the recommended amendments
To approve the Mission Statement with the recommended amendments.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To approve the Mission Statement with the recommended amendments. Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Brown)
Discuss the Municipal Empowerment Act and consider drafting a letter of support Ms. Goldstone stated that there are a nu
Send a letter from the Board generally supporting the Municipal Empowerment Act
To send a letter from the Board generally supporting the Municipal Empowerment Act.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To send a letter from the Board generally supporting the Municipal Empowerment Act. Second: Mr. Mascali Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Mascali)
Discuss and consider a vote to send a letter of endorsement to the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (
Endorse the LIP application of Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod to construct 14 single-family homes for homeownership to be deed restricted as affordable at 48 Benjamin Nyes Lane, North Falmouth...
To endorse the LIP application of Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod to construct 14 single-family homes for homeownership to be deed restricted as affordable at 48 Benjamin Nyes Lane, North Falmouth by sending a letter outlining their approval to the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities and by signing the LIP application.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To endorse the LIP application of Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod to construct 14 single-family homes for homeownership to be deed restricted as affordable at 48 Benjamin Nyes Lane, North Falmouth by sending a letter outlining their approval to the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities and by signing the LIP application. Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Brown)
Vote article recommendations for the April 2025 Annual Town Meeting Mr. Renshaw explained that there are eight (8) artic
Approve the April 2025 Annual Town Meeting article recommendations as submitted
To approve the April 2025 Annual Town Meeting article recommendations as submitted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Goldstone: To approve the April 2025 Annual Town Meeting article recommendations as submitted. Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Zylinski)
Mr. Renshaw stated that there will likely be more borings completed near field 2. There is importance in getting the rem
Adjourn at 9:10pm
To adjourn at 9:10pm.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Goldstone: To adjourn at 9:10pm. Second: Mr. Mascali Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, 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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