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June 3, 2025
19 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Robert Mascali, Heather Goldstone, Doug Brown, Jack Richardson, Colin Reed
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint Bob Mascali as chair
To appoint Bob Mascali as chair
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To appoint Bob Mascali as chair Second: Dr. Goldstone Mr. Mascali accepted the nomination saying he appreciated the confidence Mr. Brown has expressed in him. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Goldstone)
Appoint Heather Goldstone as Vice-Chair
To appoint Heather Goldstone as Vice-Chair
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To appoint Heather Goldstone as Vice-Chair Second: Mr. Richardson Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Richardson)
Appoint David Kent to a full-time member position on the conservation commission with a term that expires on June 30, 2026
To appoint David Kent to a full-time member position on the conservation commission with a term that expires on June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion by Dr. Goldstone: To appoint David Kent to a full-time member position on the conservation commission with a term that expires on June 30, 2026 Second: Mr. Richardson Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Richardson)
Appoint Dr. Skudder to the energy committee for the term ending 6/30/2027
To appoint Dr. Skudder to the energy committee for the term ending 6/30/2027
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To appoint Dr. Skudder to the energy committee for the term ending 6/30/2027 Second: Dr. Goldstone Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Goldstone)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To close the hearing Second: Mr. Richardson Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Richardson)
Approve the application submitted by the Barnstable County Agricultural Society for an Entertainment License and a Sunday Entertainment License for the Barnstable County Fair to be held at the...
To approve the application submitted by the Barnstable County Agricultural Society for an Entertainment License and a Sunday Entertainment License for the Barnstable County Fair to be held at the Cape Cod Fairgrounds from Monday, July 21, through Monday, July 27, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve the application submitted by the Barnstable County Agricultural Society for an Entertainment License and a Sunday Entertainment License for the Barnstable County Fair to be held at the Cape Cod Fairgrounds from Monday, July 21, through Monday, July 27, 2025 Second: Mr. Reed Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Reed)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To close the hearing Second: Dr. Goldstone Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Goldstone)
Approve the application by Falmouth Oriental, Inc. d/b/a Asia Restaurant for an All-Alcoholic Beverages License and Common Victualler License to be exercised at 452 Mian Street, Falmouth, as presented
To approve the application by Falmouth Oriental, Inc. d/b/a Asia Restaurant for an All-Alcoholic Beverages License and Common Victualler License to be exercised at 452 Mian Street, Falmouth, as presented
From the minutes
“Motion by Dr. Goldstone: To approve the application by Falmouth Oriental, Inc. d/b/a Asia Restaurant for an All-Alcoholic Beverages License and Common Victualler License to be exercised at 452 Mian Street, Falmouth, as presented Second: Mr. Richardson Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Richardson)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion by Doug Brown: To close the hearing Second: Mr. Reed Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Reed)
Approve the application by the College Light Opera Company for an annual Entertainment License to be executed at Highfield Theater, 58 Highfield Drive, Falmouth, as presented pending completion of...
To approve the application by the College Light Opera Company for an annual Entertainment License to be executed at Highfield Theater, 58 Highfield Drive, Falmouth, as presented pending completion of a 2025 Certificate of Inspection
From the minutes
“Motion by Dr. Goldstone: To approve the application by the College Light Opera Company for an annual Entertainment License to be executed at Highfield Theater, 58 Highfield Drive, Falmouth, as presented pending completion of a 2025 Certificate of Inspection Second: Mr. Reed Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Reed)
Approve the request of the 250 th Anniversary Task Force to install a pink granite stone with a 250th anniversary commemorative plaque at the Falmouth Heights Waterfront Park location as presented...
To approve the request of the 250 th Anniversary Task Force to install a pink granite stone with a 250th anniversary commemorative plaque at the Falmouth Heights Waterfront Park location as presented by Karen Rinaldo
From the minutes
“Motion by Chair Mascali: To approve the request of the 250 th Anniversary Task Force to install a pink granite stone with a 250th anniversary commemorative plaque at the Falmouth Heights Waterfront Park location as presented by Karen Rinaldo Second: Mr. Reed Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Reed)
Approve the request from Pastimes Golf for a variance to Sign Code 184-30, D, (1)(a)-Movable, portable or mobile signs, for the placement of a movable sandwich board style sign on its premises,...
To approve the request from Pastimes Golf for a variance to Sign Code 184-30, D, (1)(a)-Movable, portable or mobile signs, for the placement of a movable sandwich board style sign on its premises, near the permanent signage at 310 Dillingham Ave. for a period of one year
Yes: Brown, Mascali, Reed, RichardsonNo: Goldstone
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To approve the request from Pastimes Golf for a variance to Sign Code 184-30, D, (1)(a)-Movable, portable or mobile signs, for the placement of a movable sandwich board style sign on its premises, near the permanent signage at 310 Dillingham Ave. for a period of one year Second: Mr. Richardson Vote: Yes - 4 No - 1 (Dr. Goldstone).” (Motion: Reed, second: Richardson)
Approve the request for a variance to Sign Code 184-32 - Off-Premises Signs for the placement of signs at 16 locations on the Tuesdays before the weekly Thursday events and removal on Thursday...
To approve the request for a variance to Sign Code 184-32 - Off-Premises Signs for the placement of signs at 16 locations on the Tuesdays before the weekly Thursday events and removal on Thursday evenings for the Falmouth Art Market to be held at Marina Park on Thursdays from June 25, 2025 to October 9, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion by Dr. Goldstone: To approve the request for a variance to Sign Code 184-32 - Off-Premises Signs for the placement of signs at 16 locations on the Tuesdays before the weekly Thursday events and removal on Thursday evenings for the Falmouth Art Market to be held at Marina Park on Thursdays from June 25, 2025 to October 9, 2025 Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Brown)
Table this matter until June 16 and put in comments or suggestions and direct them to the town manager
To table this matter until June 16 and put in comments or suggestions and direct them to the town manager
Yes: Brown, Goldstone, Mascali, ReedAbstained: Richardson
From the minutes
“Motion by Chair Mascali: To table this matter until June 16 and put in comments or suggestions and direct them to the town manager Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0 Abstain: 1 (Mr. Richardson).” (Motion: Mascali, second: Brown)
Appoint Doug Brown to serve on the temporary Short-Term Rental Advisory Committee
To appoint Doug Brown to serve on the temporary Short-Term Rental Advisory Committee
From the minutes
“Motion by Chair Mascali: To appoint Doug Brown to serve on the temporary Short-Term Rental Advisory Committee Second: Mr. Reed Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Reed)
Approve the revised charge for the East Falmouth Library Building Advisory Committee as presented
To approve the revised charge for the East Falmouth Library Building Advisory Committee as presented
From the minutes
“Motion by Dr. Goldstone: To approve the revised charge for the East Falmouth Library Building Advisory Committee as presented Second: Mr. Brown Mr. Brown said he attended an outreach meeting at the library to explain the process, so there was at least that one, he said. Mr. Richardson said he thought the Board needed to have a deep discussion on how we actually improve communication on how things happen. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Brown)
Administrative Orders
Approve the Consent Agenda as written
To approve the Consent Agenda as written
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve the Consent Agenda as written Second: Mr. Richardson Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Richardson)
Administrative Orders
To approve
Yes: Brown, Goldstone, Mascali, ReedAbstained: Richardson
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve Second: Dr. Goldstone Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0 Abstain: 1 (Mr. Richardson).” (Motion: Brown, second: Goldstone)
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To adjourn Second: Dr. Goldstone Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Richardson, 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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