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September 8, 2025
11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Robert Mascali, Heather Goldstone, Doug Brown, Jack Richardson, Colin Reed
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
M.G.L. c. 30A sec. 21(a)(3) - To discuss and vote strategy with respect to litigation in the matter of Catanese v. Falmo
Enter into Executive Session, per M.G.L. c. 30A sec. 21(a)(3)
To enter into Executive Session, per M.G.L. c. 30A sec. 21(a)(3).
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To enter into Executive Session, per M.G.L. c. 30A sec. 21(a)(3). Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Brown)
OPEN SESSION
Approve and affirm the appointment of Melissa Motta as the Town's Director of Assessing
To approve and affirm the appointment of Melissa Motta as the Town's Director of Assessing.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve and affirm the appointment of Melissa Motta as the Town's Director of Assessing. Second: Mr. Richardson. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Richardson)
Waive the Division Head residency requirement for Melissa Motta
To waive the Division Head residency requirement for Melissa Motta.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To waive the Division Head residency requirement for Melissa Motta. Second: Mr. Richardson. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Richardson)
Administrative Orders 1) Consider a vote to approve a request from the Police Department to expend
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 Ms. Goldstone: To approve the Consent Agenda, with the exception of Administrative Item #7. Second: Mr. Richardson. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Richardson)
Administrative Orders 7) Consider a vote to approve the construction of a sidewalk within the layout of
Approve the Consent Agenda Administrative Item #7
To approve the Consent Agenda Administrative Item #7.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve the Consent Agenda Administrative Item #7. Second: Ms. Goldstone. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Goldstone)
Consider vote to adopt revised schedule for November 2025 Annual Town Meeting - The Board took up this agenda item at th
Amend the revised November 2025 Annual Town Meeting schedule, as adjusted: Select Board to vote Articles and execute the Warrant on September 29th, petition presentations this evening, publish...
To amend the revised November 2025 Annual Town Meeting schedule, as adjusted: Select Board to vote Articles and execute the Warrant on September 29th, petition presentations this evening, publish Articles only on October 3rd, and the additional amendments as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Goldstone: To amend the revised November 2025 Annual Town Meeting schedule, as adjusted: Select Board to vote Articles and execute the Warrant on September 29th, petition presentations this evening, publish Articles only on October 3rd, and the additional amendments as presented. Second: Mr. Reed. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Reed)
Consider vote to approve two additional full-time Communication Officer positions within Emergency Communications Center
Approve two additional full-time, benefited Communication Officer positions within the Emergency Communications Center effective immediately upon approval of funding
To approve two additional full-time, benefited Communication Officer positions within the Emergency Communications Center effective immediately upon approval of funding.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Goldstone: To approve two additional full-time, benefited Communication Officer positions within the Emergency Communications Center effective immediately upon approval of funding. Second: Mr. Richardson. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Richardson)
Discuss potential funding for the renovation of the former Water Department building at 10 Pumping Station Road - The Bo
Add $50,000 to the Capital Budget to conduct a feasibility study for 10 Pumping Station Road to explore the feasibility of relocating the Beach Department to that location
To add $50,000 to the Capital Budget to conduct a feasibility study for 10 Pumping Station Road to explore the feasibility of relocating the Beach Department to that location.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To add $50,000 to the Capital Budget to conduct a feasibility study for 10 Pumping Station Road to explore the feasibility of relocating the Beach Department to that location. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Brown)
Discuss and consider submitting a letter to the Cape Cod Commission regarding PureSky Energy's Cape Cod Country Club Sol
Not to authorize the Select Board Chair to sign a letter to the Cape Cod Commission related to the Cape Cod Country Club Solar project
Not to authorize the Select Board Chair to sign a letter to the Cape Cod Commission related to the Cape Cod Country Club Solar project.
The minutes give only the count (4-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Goldstone: Not to authorize the Select Board Chair to sign a letter to the Cape Cod Commission related to the Cape Cod Country Club Solar project. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 1.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Brown)
Review and vote to approve minutes of meetings: Review and consider a vote to approve minutes of meetings: August 25, 20
Approve the meeting minutes of August 25, 2025
To approve the meeting minutes of August 25, 2025.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To approve the meeting minutes of August 25, 2025. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Brown)
TOWN MANAGER'S SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT: Mr. Renshaw stated on September 20th, from 9:00am-2:00pm, the Board will hold its
Adjourn at 11:11pm
To adjourn at 11:11pm.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To adjourn at 11:11pm. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Brown)
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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