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August 11, 2025
19 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Robert Mascali, Heather Goldstone, Doug Brown, Colin Reed
Absent: Jack Richardson
Every vote, in order
Administrative Orders
Administrative Orders
So moved
From the minutes
“Motion by Dr. Goldstone: So moved Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Brown)
Authorize the Town Manager to execute an Environmental Notification Form for Falmouth's Ocean Outfall Project, for transmittal to the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act Office as presented
To authorize the Town Manager to execute an Environmental Notification Form for Falmouth's Ocean Outfall Project, for transmittal to the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act Office as presented
From the minutes
“Motion by Dr. Goldstone: To authorize the Town Manager to execute an Environmental Notification Form for Falmouth's Ocean Outfall Project, for transmittal to the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act Office as presented Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Brown)
Approve Mr. Swartz for the position
To approve Mr. Swartz for the position
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To approve Mr. Swartz for the position Mr. Brown: Second Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Brown)
Appoint Mason Wilcox to the Historical Commission as a full member for a term until June 30, 2028
To appoint Mason Wilcox to the Historical Commission as a full member for a term until June 30, 2028
From the minutes
“Motion by Dr. Goldstone: To appoint Mason Wilcox to the Historical Commission as a full member for a term until June 30, 2028 Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Brown)
Falmouth on Saturday, August 30, 2025 from noon to 10:00 p.m.
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To close the hearing Second: Dr. Goldstone Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Goldstone)
Approve the Bands for Badges event for August 30 as requested
To approve the Bands for Badges event for August 30 as requested
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve the Bands for Badges event for August 30 as requested Second: Dr. Goldstone Vote: Yes - 4 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. Reed Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Reed)
Given the fact that the internal working group for special events reviewed this thoroughly, that the motion to approve the application submitted by Shipwrecked, LLC for a one-day entertainment...
Given the fact that the internal working group for special events reviewed this thoroughly, that the motion to approve the application submitted by Shipwrecked, LLC for a one-day entertainment license as described be approved
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: Given the fact that the internal working group for special events reviewed this thoroughly, that the motion to approve the application submitted by Shipwrecked, LLC for a one-day entertainment license as described be approved Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Brown)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To close the hearing Second: Mr. Reed Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Reed)
Approve the request for variance to the Flow Neutral Bylaw from Cauley Site Services, LLC on behalf of Pilgrim Holdings - 683 Main Street, Falmouth (parcel 47B 05 010 000) as presented
To approve the request for variance to the Flow Neutral Bylaw from Cauley Site Services, LLC on behalf of Pilgrim Holdings - 683 Main Street, Falmouth (parcel 47B 05 010 000) as presented
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: to approve the request for variance to the Flow Neutral Bylaw from Cauley Site Services, LLC on behalf of Pilgrim Holdings - 683 Main Street, Falmouth (parcel 47B 05 010 000) as presented Second: Mr. Reed Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Reed)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To close the hearing Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Brown)
Approve the application submitted by On The Water, LLC for a one- day Entertainment License for StriperFest to be held at the band shell at Marina Park, 180 Scranton Ave. on Saturday, September...
To approve the application submitted by On The Water, LLC for a one- day Entertainment License for StriperFest to be held at the band shell at Marina Park, 180 Scranton Ave. on Saturday, September 27, 2025, with a rain date of Sunday, September 28, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Motion by Dr. Goldstone: To approve the application submitted by On The Water, LLC for a one- day Entertainment License for StriperFest to be held at the band shell at Marina Park, 180 Scranton Ave. on Saturday, September 27, 2025, with a rain date of Sunday, September 28, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Brown)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
The minutes say 5-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (Robert Mascali, Heather Goldstone, Doug Brown and Colin Reed). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To close the hearing Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Brown)
Approve the amended fiscal policy dated August 11, 2025, as presented
To approve the amended fiscal policy dated August 11, 2025, as presented
From the minutes
“Motion by Dr. Goldstone: To approve the amended fiscal policy dated August 11, 2025, as presented Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Brown)
Approve the application by Café Grounded, LLC d/b/a Cafe Grounded for a Common Victualler License as presented
To approve the application by Café Grounded, LLC d/b/a Cafe Grounded for a Common Victualler License as presented
From the minutes
“Motion by Dr. Goldstone: To approve the application by Café Grounded, LLC d/b/a Cafe Grounded for a Common Victualler License as presented Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Brown)
Approve the request from Mwalim Peters of Oversoul Theatre Collective for a waiver of the special event permit fee for The Session to be held at Peg Noonan Park on Saturday, 9/13/25, rain date...
To approve the request from Mwalim Peters of Oversoul Theatre Collective for a waiver of the special event permit fee for The Session to be held at Peg Noonan Park on Saturday, 9/13/25, rain date September 14th
From the minutes
“Motion by Dr. Goldstone: to approve the request from Mwalim Peters of Oversoul Theatre Collective for a waiver of the special event permit fee for The Session to be held at Peg Noonan Park on Saturday, 9/13/25, rain date September 14th Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Brown)
Reclassify the part-time Administrative Clerk to the Accounting Office position to full-time status
To reclassify the part-time Administrative Clerk to the Accounting Office position to full-time status
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To reclassify the part-time Administrative Clerk to the Accounting Office position to full-time status Second: Dr. Goldstone Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Goldstone)
Approve the amendment to the intermunicipal agreement with Massachusetts Alternative Septic System Test Center as submitted
To approve the amendment to the intermunicipal agreement with Massachusetts Alternative Septic System Test Center as submitted
From the minutes
“Motion by Dr. Goldstone: To approve the amendment to the intermunicipal agreement with Massachusetts Alternative Septic System Test Center as submitted Second: Mr. Reed Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Reed)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To adjourn Second: Dr. Goldstone Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Reed, 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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