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May 5, 2025
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Nancy Taylor, Scott Zylinski, Doug Brown, Robert Mascali, Heather Goldstone
Absent: None
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Go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining - Communications Officers - AFSCME Council 93, Unit C
To go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining - Communications Officers - AFSCME Council 93, Unit C
From the minutes
“called for a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining - Communications Officers - AFSCME Council 93, Unit C Motion by Mr. Zylinski: So moved Second: Ms. Goldstone Roll call vote: Zylinski: Aye Mascali: Aye Goldstone: Aye Brown: Aye Taylor: Aye.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Goldstone)
M.G.L. c. 30A s. 21(a)(3) - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining - Communications Officers - AFSCME
Appoint the applicant Ronald Bowman to fill an alternate member vacancy on the conservation commission with a term that expires June 30, 2026
To appoint the applicant Ronald Bowman to fill an alternate member vacancy on the conservation commission with a term that expires June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To appoint the applicant Ronald Bowman to fill an alternate member vacancy on the conservation commission with a term that expires June 30, 2026 Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Brown)
Appoint William Hough to a position on the human services committee to fill the vacancy with a term ending with June 30, 2027
To appoint William Hough to a position on the human services committee to fill the vacancy with a term ending with June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To appoint William Hough to a position on the human services committee to fill the vacancy with a term ending with June 30, 2027. Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Brown)
Appoint Kara Foley to the licensed realtor position on the short-term rental advisory committee
To appoint Kara Foley to the licensed realtor position on the short-term rental advisory committee
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Goldstone: To appoint Kara Foley to the licensed realtor position on the short-term rental advisory committee Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Zylinski)
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)
Approve the application for the all-alcoholic beverages restaurant license - Megansett Circle, Inc. d/b/a Daily Brew, to be executed at 412 North Falmouth Highway, North Falmouth as presented
To approve the application for the all-alcoholic beverages restaurant license - Megansett Circle, Inc. d/b/a Daily Brew, to be executed at 412 North Falmouth Highway, North Falmouth as presented
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To approve the application for the all-alcoholic beverages restaurant license - Megansett Circle, Inc. d/b/a Daily Brew, to be executed at 412 North Falmouth Highway, North Falmouth as presented Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Brown)
Approve the Department of Public Works request that the content of the embedded digital message board portion of the sign is considered to be for public safety and welfare and pursuant to the...
To approve the Department of Public Works request that the content of the embedded digital message board portion of the sign is considered to be for public safety and welfare and pursuant to the function of the Department of Public Works and therefore meets Sign Code 184-9 Exceptions
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Goldstone: To approve the Department of Public Works request that the content of the embedded digital message board portion of the sign is considered to be for public safety and welfare and pursuant to the function of the Department of Public Works and therefore meets Sign Code 184-9 Exceptions Second: Mr. Zylinski Mr. Brown asked if the alerts could also appear on the DPW website. Mr. McConarty said the programs are not connected, but their intention, he said, is to have it reflected on both signs, which they should be able to do internally. Mr. Brown commented that the sign looked like it was close to the road. Mr. McConarty explained the challenges with signs at the DPW property, and that they would use a mobile sign first to get a sense of the actual placement that works best. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Zylinski)
Approve the request from Falmouth Art Market to waive the special event permit fee for the Art Market at Marina Park from June 26 to October 9, 2025
To approve the request from Falmouth Art Market to waive the special event permit fee for the Art Market at Marina Park from June 26 to October 9, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Goldstone: To approve the request from Falmouth Art Market to waive the special event permit fee for the Art Market at Marina Park from June 26 to October 9, 2025 Second: Mr. Mascali Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Mascali)
Administrative Orders 1) Consider a vote to approve the petition by NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource
Move the Consent Agenda with the exception of Administrative Orders #1 held by the chair
To move the Consent Agenda with the exception of Administrative Orders #1 held by the chair
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To move the Consent Agenda with the exception of Administrative Orders #1 held by the chair Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Brown)
Administrative Orders 1) Consider a vote to approve the petition by NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve Second: Mr. Zylinski Mr. Mascali noted that although he was not on the Board in 2022, Town Counsel has advised that a vote indicates support of the process and that it was handled properly. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Zylinski)
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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