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May 19, 2025
26 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Nancy Taylor, Scott Zylinski, Doug Brown, Heather Goldstone, Robert Mascali
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Interview and consider a vote to appoint committee members 1) Conservation Commission - William Duffy
Appoint William Duffy to fill a full member vacancy on the Conservation Commission with a term expiring June 30, 2027
To appoint William Duffy to fill a full member vacancy on the Conservation Commission with a term expiring June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To appoint William Duffy to fill a full member vacancy on the Conservation Commission with a term expiring June 30, 2027. Second: Ms. Goldstone. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Goldstone)
Wetlands/Dock Hearing - Taylor May Carroll - application for permission to extend existing pier by 25', to a total lengt
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To close the hearing. Second: Mr. Mascali. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Mascali)
Approve the application by Taylor May Carroll for permission to extend an existing pier by 25', to a total length of 76', at 115 Childs River Road, East Falmouth, in the waters of Childs River as...
To approve the application by Taylor May Carroll for permission to extend an existing pier by 25', to a total length of 76', at 115 Childs River Road, East Falmouth, in the waters of Childs River as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To approve the application by Taylor May Carroll for permission to extend an existing pier by 25', to a total length of 76', at 115 Childs River Road, East Falmouth, in the waters of Childs River as presented. Second: Mr. Mascali. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Mascali)
Wetlands/Dock Hearing - ACME Falmouth MA LLC - application to modify approved layout of fixed and floating piers within
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 by ACME Falmouth MA LLC to modify an approved layout of fixed and floating peers within a previously legally altered area at 278 Scranton Ave., Falmouth (Falmouth Marine...
To approve the application by ACME Falmouth MA LLC to modify an approved layout of fixed and floating peers within a previously legally altered area at 278 Scranton Ave., Falmouth (Falmouth Marine and Yachting Center) in the waters of Falmouth Inner Harbor, as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To approve the application by ACME Falmouth MA LLC to modify an approved layout of fixed and floating peers within a previously legally altered area at 278 Scranton Ave., Falmouth (Falmouth Marine and Yachting Center) in the waters of Falmouth Inner Harbor, as presented. Second: Ms. Goldstone. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Goldstone)
Wetlands/Dredge Hearing - ACME Falmouth MA LLC - application to perform maintenance and improvement dredging within Falm
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Goldstone: To close the hearing. Second: Mr. Zylinski. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Zylinski)
Approve the application by ACME Falmouth MA LLC to perform maintenance and improvement dredging within Falmouth Inner Harbor adjacent to 278 Scranton Avenue, 850+/- c.y. of material to be removed...
To approve the application by ACME Falmouth MA LLC to perform maintenance and improvement dredging within Falmouth Inner Harbor adjacent to 278 Scranton Avenue, 850+/- c.y. of material to be removed with off-site upland disposal, in the waters of Falmouth Inner Harbor, as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Goldstone: To approve the application by ACME Falmouth MA LLC to perform maintenance and improvement dredging within Falmouth Inner Harbor adjacent to 278 Scranton Avenue, 850+/- c.y. of material to be removed with off-site upland disposal, in the waters of Falmouth Inner Harbor, as presented. Second: Mr. Zylinski. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Zylinski)
Consider the application by Falmouth Theatre Guild for an annual Entertainment License and Sunday Entertainment License
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 an annual Entertainment License and Sunday Entertainment License by Falmouth Theatre Guild at Highfield Theater, 58 Highfield Drive, Falmouth
To approve the application for an annual Entertainment License and Sunday Entertainment License by Falmouth Theatre Guild at Highfield Theater, 58 Highfield Drive, Falmouth.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Goldstone: To approve the application for an annual Entertainment License and Sunday Entertainment License by Falmouth Theatre Guild at Highfield Theater, 58 Highfield Drive, Falmouth. Second: Mr. Zylinski. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Zylinski)
Consider the application by Blue Moon Sea Grille, Inc. d/b/a Hooked for an All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License -
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To close the hearing. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Brown)
Approve the application by Blue Moon Sea Grille, Inc. d/b/a Hooked for an All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License to be executed at 153 Main Street, Falmouth as presented
To approve the application by Blue Moon Sea Grille, Inc. d/b/a Hooked for an All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License to be executed at 153 Main Street, Falmouth as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To approve the application by Blue Moon Sea Grille, Inc. d/b/a Hooked for an All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License to be executed at 153 Main Street, Falmouth as presented. Second: Ms. Goldstone. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Goldstone)
Consider the application by Blue Moon Sea Grille, Inc. d/b/a Hooked for an annual Entertainment and Sunday Entertainment
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 by Blue Moon Sea Grille, Inc. d/b/a Hooked for an Entertainment License and a Sunday Entertainment License located at 153 Main Street Falmouth be approved as presented
To approve the application by Blue Moon Sea Grille, Inc. d/b/a Hooked for an Entertainment License and a Sunday Entertainment License located at 153 Main Street Falmouth be approved as presented.
Yes: Brown, Mascali, Taylor, ZylinskiNo: Goldstone
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: to approve the application by Blue Moon Sea Grille, Inc. d/b/a Hooked for an Entertainment License and a Sunday Entertainment License located at 153 Main Street Falmouth be approved as presented. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 1, with Ms. Goldstone against.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Brown)
Consider a request to approve the grant of a Conservation Restriction from Falmouth Farming, Inc. to The 300 Committee L
Approve the grant of a Conservation Restriction from Falmouth Farming, Inc. to The 300 Committee Land Trust, Inc. and Town of Falmouth Agricultural Commission on the property located at 578...
To approve the grant of a Conservation Restriction from Falmouth Farming, Inc. to The 300 Committee Land Trust, Inc. and Town of Falmouth Agricultural Commission on the property located at 578 Locustfield Road as presented.
Yes: Brown, Goldstone, Taylor, ZylinskiNo: Mascali
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Goldstone: To approve the grant of a Conservation Restriction from Falmouth Farming, Inc. to The 300 Committee Land Trust, Inc. and Town of Falmouth Agricultural Commission on the property located at 578 Locustfield Road as presented. Second: Mr. Zylinski. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 1, with Mr. Mascali against.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Zylinski)
Consider a vote to approve the request from Cape Cod Oyster Co., 179 Old Falmouth Rd., Marstons Mills to renew shellfish
Approve the request from Cape Cod Oyster Co., 179 Old Falmouth Rd., Marstons Mills to renew shellfish aquaculture license #A15-06 for a 2-acre area located in Megansett Harbor and upweller...
To approve the request from Cape Cod Oyster Co., 179 Old Falmouth Rd., Marstons Mills to renew shellfish aquaculture license #A15-06 for a 2-acre area located in Megansett Harbor and upweller aquaculture site measuring 20'x8' fastened to a dock in Megansett Harbor for a 10-year period, and to correct the coordinates and the method of growing on the license.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Goldstone: To approve the request from Cape Cod Oyster Co., 179 Old Falmouth Rd., Marstons Mills to renew shellfish aquaculture license #A15-06 for a 2-acre area located in Megansett Harbor and upweller aquaculture site measuring 20'x8' fastened to a dock in Megansett Harbor for a 10-year period, and to correct the coordinates and the method of growing on the license. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Brown)
Consider a vote to approve the request from Falmouth Farmer's Market for a waiver of the special event permit fee for th
Approve a reduction of the Special Event Permit Fee to a $200 permit fee and $500 in-kind donation for the care of the Harbormaster Office garden for the Falmouth Farmers Market at Marina Park...
To approve a reduction of the Special Event Permit Fee to a $200 permit fee and $500 in-kind donation for the care of the Harbormaster Office garden for the Falmouth Farmers Market at Marina Park taking place on Thursdays from May 22 to October 16, 2025.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Goldstone: To approve a reduction of the Special Event Permit Fee to a $200 permit fee and $500 in-kind donation for the care of the Harbormaster Office garden for the Falmouth Farmers Market at Marina Park taking place on Thursdays from May 22 to October 16, 2025. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Brown)
Consider the request from Lillian Kazanis of New England Festivals for a waiver of the special event permit fee for the
Approve the request from Lillian Kazanis of New England Festivals for a full waiver of the special event permit fee for the Harbor Light Illumination Concert Series & Artisan Market being held at...
To approve the request from Lillian Kazanis of New England Festivals for a full waiver of the special event permit fee for the Harbor Light Illumination Concert Series & Artisan Market being held at Marina Park on Saturdays, 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 8/9, 8/16 and 8/23/25.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To approve the request from Lillian Kazanis of New England Festivals for a full waiver of the special event permit fee for the Harbor Light Illumination Concert Series & Artisan Market being held at Marina Park on Saturdays, 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 8/9, 8/16 and 8/23/25. Second: Ms. Goldstone. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Goldstone)
Consider the application by Falmouth Beach Hotel Realty Trust d/b/a Beach Breeze Inn for a Lodging House License to be e
Approve the application by Falmouth Beach Hotel Realty Trust d/b/a Beach Breeze Inn for a Lodging House License to be executed at 312 Shore Street, Falmouth as presented
To approve the application by Falmouth Beach Hotel Realty Trust d/b/a Beach Breeze Inn for a Lodging House License to be executed at 312 Shore Street, Falmouth as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To approve the application by Falmouth Beach Hotel Realty Trust d/b/a Beach Breeze Inn for a Lodging House License to be executed at 312 Shore Street, Falmouth as presented. Second: Mr. Zylinski. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Zylinski)
Consider a vote to approve the application by Blue Moon Sea Grille, Inc. d/b/a Hooked for a Common Victualler License -
Approve the application for a Common Victualler License by Blue Moon Sea Grille, Inc. d/b/a Hooked as presented
To approve the application for a Common Victualler License by Blue Moon Sea Grille, Inc. d/b/a Hooked as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Goldstone: To approve the application for a Common Victualler License by Blue Moon Sea Grille, Inc. d/b/a Hooked as presented. Second: Mr. Zylinski. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Zylinski)
Consider a vote to approve an application by The Curator, 17 Walker Street, Unit A, Falmouth for a new Second-Hand Deale
Approve the application by The Curator, 17 Walker Street, Unit A, Falmouth for a Second-Hand Dealer License
To approve the application by The Curator, 17 Walker Street, Unit A, Falmouth for a Second-Hand Dealer License.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve the application by The Curator, 17 Walker Street, Unit A, Falmouth for a Second-Hand Dealer License. Second: Mr. Zylinski. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Zylinski)
Discuss and consider a vote to send a letter to MassDevelopment outlining concerns about the potential establishment of
Approve sending the attached letter, amended to include a paragraph addressing environmental concerns particularly regarding increased commercial activity above the Town's sole source aquifer, to...
To approve sending the attached letter, amended to include a paragraph addressing environmental concerns particularly regarding increased commercial activity above the Town's sole source aquifer, to MassDevelopment outlining concerns about the potential establishment of a joint civilian and military airport at Joint Base Cape Cod.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Goldstone: To approve sending the attached letter, amended to include a paragraph addressing environmental concerns particularly regarding increased commercial activity above the Town's sole source aquifer, to MassDevelopment outlining concerns about the potential establishment of a joint civilian and military airport at Joint Base Cape Cod. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Brown)
Discuss and consider a vote to approve an amendment to the 2025 Select Board meeting calendar to add a June 3 meeting da
Approve an amendment to the 2025 Select Board meeting calendar to add a June 3 meeting date as presented
To approve an amendment to the 2025 Select Board meeting calendar to add a June 3 meeting date as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Goldstone: To approve an amendment to the 2025 Select Board meeting calendar to add a June 3 meeting date as presented. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Brown)
Administrative Orders 1) Consider a vote to reappoint Kimberly Fish to the Barnstable County HOME
Approve the Consent Agenda, with the exception of Administrative Item 7
To approve the Consent Agenda, with the exception of Administrative Item 7.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To approve the Consent Agenda, with the exception of Administrative Item 7. Second: Ms. Goldstone. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Goldstone)
Administrative Orders 7) Consider a request to use funds from the Recreation Department donations
Approve Administrative Item 7
To approve Administrative Item 7.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Goldstone: To approve Administrative Item 7. Second: Mr. Mascali. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Mascali)
Review and vote to approve minutes of meetings: Public Sessions - September 10, 2022; April 28, 2025 and May 5, 2025
Approve the meeting minutes of September 10, 2022; April 28, 2025 and May 5, 2025
To approve the meeting minutes of September 10, 2022; April 28, 2025 and May 5, 2025.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Goldstone: To approve the meeting minutes of September 10, 2022; April 28, 2025 and May 5, 2025. Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Brown)
TOWN MANAGER'S SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT: Mr. Renshaw encouraged everyone in the community to attend the Trotting Park Fields
Adjourn at 9:09pm
To adjourn at 9:09pm.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To adjourn at 9:09pm. Second: Mr. Zylinski. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, 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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