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June 16, 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
Reappoint George P. Topulos to the board of health
To reappoint George P. Topulos to the board of health
From the minutes
“Motion by Dr. Goldstone: To reappoint George P. Topulos to the board of health Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Brown)
Appoint Ronald F. Driscoll to the term ending June 30, 2028
To appoint Ronald F. Driscoll to the term ending June 30, 2028
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To appoint Ronald F. Driscoll to the term ending June 30, 2028 Second: Dr. Goldstone Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Goldstone)
Appoint Suzanne Murphy to the zoning board of appeals beginning July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2030
To appoint Suzanne Murphy to the zoning board of appeals beginning July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2030
Yes: Brown, Goldstone, Mascali, ReedAbstained: Richardson
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To appoint Suzanne Murphy to the zoning board of appeals beginning July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2030 Second: Dr. Goldstone Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0 Abstain: 1 (Mr. Richardson).” (Motion: Brown, second: Goldstone)
Appoint Amy Loewenberg to the human services committee for a three-year term until June 30, 2028
To appoint Amy Loewenberg to the human services committee for a three-year term until June 30, 2028
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To appoint Amy Loewenberg to the human services committee for a three-year term until June 30, 2028 Second: Mr. Richardson Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Richardson)
Appoint Thomas Manchester to the recreation committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2028
To appoint Thomas Manchester to the recreation committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2028
From the minutes
“Motion by Dr. Goldstone: To appoint Thomas Manchester to the recreation committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2028 Second: Mr. Reed Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Reed)
Approve the reappointment of the various board and committee members with the term ending dates as shown in the list published with this agenda packet
To approve the reappointment of the various board and committee members with the term ending dates as shown in the list published with this agenda packet
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To approve the reappointment of the various board and committee members with the term ending dates as shown in the list published with this agenda packet Second: Mr. Richardson Dr. Goldstone noted that many names listed are community members with extensive service to the town and thanked all for their time and work. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Richardson)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion by Dr. Goldstone: To close the hearing Second: Mr. Reed Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Reed)
Approve the application by Falmouth Pier 37 Boathouse LLC d/b/a Pier 37 Boathouse for an Outdoor Alcoholic Beverages Table Service Area at 88 Scranton Avenue, Falmouth with the conditions...
To approve the application by Falmouth Pier 37 Boathouse LLC d/b/a Pier 37 Boathouse for an Outdoor Alcoholic Beverages Table Service Area at 88 Scranton Avenue, Falmouth with the conditions recommended by the town manager's office
From the minutes
“Motion by Dr. Goldstone: To approve the application by Falmouth Pier 37 Boathouse LLC d/b/a Pier 37 Boathouse for an Outdoor Alcoholic Beverages Table Service Area at 88 Scranton Avenue, Falmouth with the conditions recommended by the town manager's office Second: Mr. Richardson Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Richardson)
Authorize the Town to apply for a Municipal Digital Equity Implementation Program grant through the Massachusetts Broadband Institute, as presented
To authorize the Town to apply for a Municipal Digital Equity Implementation Program grant through the Massachusetts Broadband Institute, as presented
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To authorize the Town to apply for a Municipal Digital Equity Implementation Program grant through the Massachusetts Broadband Institute, as presented Second: Mr. Richardson Mr. Brown asked if the request could be for more than $70,000. Mr. Renshaw said the motion does not have to include the exact amount. He said the target is $70,000, but it could increase. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Richardson)
Approve moving forward with participation in the 2025 Massachusetts Housing & Climate Innovation Center's All-Star Internship Program, and to direct the Town Manager's office to submit an...
To approve moving forward with participation in the 2025 Massachusetts Housing & Climate Innovation Center's All-Star Internship Program, and to direct the Town Manager's office to submit an application to MassHCIC
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To approve moving forward with participation in the 2025 Massachusetts Housing & Climate Innovation Center's All-Star Internship Program, and to direct the Town Manager's office to submit an application to MassHCIC Second: Dr. Goldstone There was brief Board comment on how fortuitous the timing is for the start of this internship program in Town. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Goldstone)
Approve the application by College Light Opera Company for a series of six (6) Special One-Day All Alcoholic Beverages Licenses for 30 dates for the 57th season of performances at Highfield...
To approve the application by College Light Opera Company for a series of six (6) Special One-Day All Alcoholic Beverages Licenses for 30 dates for the 57th season of performances at Highfield Theater, 58 Highfield Drive, as presented
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To approve the application by College Light Opera Company for a series of six (6) Special One-Day All Alcoholic Beverages Licenses for 30 dates for the 57th season of performances at Highfield Theater, 58 Highfield Drive, as presented Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Brown)
Approve an application by Highfield Hall and Gardens located at 56 Highfield Drive for eighteen (18) Special One-Day Wine & Malt Beverages Licenses and an All-Alcohol Beverages License for the...
To approve an application by Highfield Hall and Gardens located at 56 Highfield Drive for eighteen (18) Special One-Day Wine & Malt Beverages Licenses and an All-Alcohol Beverages License for the date of August 1
From the minutes
“Motion by Dr. Goldstone: To approve an application by Highfield Hall and Gardens located at 56 Highfield Drive for eighteen (18) Special One-Day Wine & Malt Beverages Licenses and an All-Alcohol Beverages License for the date of August 1 Second: Mr. Reed Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Reed)
Approve the request for a variance to Sign Code §184-11-Non-conforming signs and §184-25-Freestanding signs, and the Grant of License for the Daily Brew located at 412 North Falmouth Highway as...
To approve the request for a variance to Sign Code §184-11-Non-conforming signs and §184-25-Freestanding signs, and the Grant of License for the Daily Brew located at 412 North Falmouth Highway as presented
The minutes say 0-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Robert Mascali, Heather Goldstone, Doug Brown, Jack Richardson and Colin Reed). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion by Dr. Goldstone: To approve the request for a variance to Sign Code §184-11-Non-conforming signs and §184-25-Freestanding signs, and the Grant of License for the Daily Brew located at 412 North Falmouth Highway as presented Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 0 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Brown)
Approve the submittal of a letter in support of term limits for the the Steamship Authority's board of governors
To approve the submittal of a letter in support of term limits for the the Steamship Authority's board of governors
Yes: Brown, Goldstone, Mascali, ReedAbstained: Richardson
From the minutes
“Motion by Dr. Goldstone: To approve the submittal of a letter in support of term limits for the the Steamship Authority's board of governors Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0 Abstain: 1 (Mr. Richardson).” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Brown)
Approve the letter as amended by Vice-Chair Goldstone
To approve the letter as amended by Vice-Chair Goldstone
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve the letter as amended by Vice-Chair Goldstone Second: Mr. Reed Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Reed)
Approve the Letter of Support for the Resilient Woods Hole Stoney Beach Dune Restoration Community Flood Pathway Coastal Zone Management FY26 grant application, as presented
To approve the Letter of Support for the Resilient Woods Hole Stoney Beach Dune Restoration Community Flood Pathway Coastal Zone Management FY26 grant application, as presented
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To approve the Letter of Support for the Resilient Woods Hole Stoney Beach Dune Restoration Community Flood Pathway Coastal Zone Management FY26 grant application, as presented Second: Mr. Reed Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Reed)
Administrative Orders
Approve the Consent Agenda
To approve the Consent Agenda
From the minutes
“Motion by Dr. Goldstone: To approve the Consent Agenda Second: Mr. Reed Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Reed)
Approve the two sets of minutes as drafted
To approve the two sets of minutes as drafted
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve the two sets of minutes as drafted Second: Mr. Reed Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Reed)
Administrative Orders
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion by Dr. Goldstone: To adjourn Second: Mr. Reed Vote; Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Reed)
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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