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July 14, 2025
11 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Robert Mascali, Heather Goldstone, Doug Brown, Jack Richardson, Colin Reed
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Administrative Orders
Excluding #6, to approve the Consent Agenda
Excluding #6, to approve the Consent Agenda
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: Excluding #6, to approve the Consent Agenda Second: Dr. Goldstone Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Goldstone)
Consider the approval of a letter of support for H3391, an Act related to government surplus supply
To consider the approval of a letter of support for H3391, an Act related to government surplus supply
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To consider the approval of a letter of support for H3391, an Act related to government surplus supply Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Brown)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
The minutes say 4-0, 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 Mr. Brown: To close the hearing Second: Dr. Goldstone Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Goldstone)
That the Board approve a special permit pursuant to Section 240-14.8 of the Zoning Bylaw for its Complex for Waterfront Access to Exploration and Research (CWATER) project which will require...
That the Board approve a special permit pursuant to Section 240-14.8 of the Zoning Bylaw for its Complex for Waterfront Access to Exploration and Research (CWATER) project which will require dredging and filling in connection with the replacement of the existing waterfront dock, construction of a new waterfront building and associated site amenities at 86 Water Street, Woods Hole in the waters of Great Harbor consistent with the application filed hereto
The minutes say 4-0, 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 Chair Mascali: That the Board approve a special permit pursuant to Section 240-14.8 of the Zoning Bylaw for its Complex for Waterfront Access to Exploration and Research (CWATER) project which will require dredging and filling in connection with the replacement of the existing waterfront dock, construction of a new waterfront building and associated site amenities at 86 Water Street, Woods Hole in the waters of Great Harbor consistent with the application filed hereto Second: Mr. Richardson Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Richardson)
Approve the transfers as presented
To approve the transfers as presented
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve the transfers as presented Second: Dr. Goldstone Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Goldstone)
Approve the request from ArtsFalmouth, Inc. for a waiver of the special event permit fee for the Artisans at the Harbor events at Marina Park from July 3 through August 28, 2025
To approve the request from ArtsFalmouth, Inc. for a waiver of the special event permit fee for the Artisans at the Harbor events at Marina Park from July 3 through August 28, 2025.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To approve the request from ArtsFalmouth, Inc. for a waiver of the special event permit fee for the Artisans at the Harbor events at Marina Park from July 3 through August 28, 2025. Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Brown)
Approve the letter as amended reaffirming the Select Board's opposition to the Steamship Authority's continued use of the 5:30 AM ferry service
To approve the letter as amended reaffirming the Select Board's opposition to the Steamship Authority's continued use of the 5:30 AM ferry service
From the minutes
“Motion by Dr. Goldstone: To approve the letter as amended reaffirming the Select Board's opposition to the Steamship Authority's continued use of the 5:30 AM ferry service Second: Mr. Richardson Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Richardson)
Approve the date schedule as presented
To approve the date schedule as presented
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve the date schedule as presented Second: Dr. Goldstone Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Goldstone)
Appoint Carrie Shanahan to the Recreation Committee
To appoint Carrie Shanahan to the Recreation Committee
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To appoint Carrie Shanahan to the Recreation Committee Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Brown)
Approve
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve Second: Mr. Richardson Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Richardson)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion by Dr. Goldstone: To adjourn Second: Mr. Richardson Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Richardson)
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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