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September 29, 2025
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Robert Mascali, Heather Goldstone, Doug Brown, Colin Reed, Jack Richardson
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Administrative Orders
Approve the Consent Agenda as presented
To approve the Consent Agenda as presented
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To approve the Consent Agenda as presented Second: Mr. Richardson Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Richardson)
COMMITTEE INTERVIEWS Interview and consider a vote to appoint committee members:
Appoint Avila Rudd for the term ending 2027 to the Falmouth Cultural Council
To appoint Avila Rudd for the term ending 2027 to the Falmouth Cultural Council
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To appoint Avila Rudd for the term ending 2027 to the Falmouth Cultural Council Second: Dr. Goldstone Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Goldstone)
Appoint Liese Siemann to the Freshwater Pond Advisory Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2028
To appoint Liese Siemann to the Freshwater Pond Advisory Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2028
From the minutes
“Motion by Dr. Goldstone: To appoint Liese Siemann to the Freshwater Pond Advisory Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2028 Second: Mr. Reed Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Reed)
Discuss and consider a vote to approve the application by Holly Park, LLC d/b/a Exit Cape Realty located at 634 North Fa
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Motion by Dr. Goldstone: To close the public hearing Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Brown)
Approve the application by Holly Park, LLC d/b/a Exit Cape Realty located at 634 North Falmouth Highway, North Falmouth for a One-Day
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve Second: Mr. Richardson Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Richardson)
Consider a vote to approve the sale of $8,885,000 in general obligation bonds and sign bond documents
Approve the sale of $8,885,000 in general obligation bonds and sign bond documents
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve Second: Mr. Reed Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Reed)
Discuss and consider a vote to approve the site location for the new East Falmouth Library as recommended by the East Fa
Approve the recommendation of the East Falmouth Library Building Advisory Committee to identify 310 East Falmouth Highway as the preferred site for planning and design of the new library
To approve the recommendation of the East Falmouth Library Building Advisory Committee to identify 310 East Falmouth Highway as the preferred site for planning and design of the new library
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To approve the recommendation of the East Falmouth Library Building Advisory Committee to identify 310 East Falmouth Highway as the preferred site for planning and design of the new library Second: Dr. Goldstone Vote: Yes - 5 No-0.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Goldstone)
Discuss and consider a vote to approve an application to the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund from Habitat for Humanity
Acting as trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, I move approval to award $100,000 in supplemental funding to Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod for a collective total of all...
Acting as trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, I move approval to award $100,000 in supplemental funding to Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod for a collective total of all appropriations to equal $600,000 for the project located at 805 Gifford St. Ext. and authorize the Town Manager to execute the documentation setting forth the terms of the financial award to Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod
From the minutes
“Motion by Dr. Goldstone: Acting as trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, I move approval to award $100,000 in supplemental funding to Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod for a collective total of all appropriations to equal $600,000 for the project located at 805 Gifford St. Ext. and authorize the Town Manager to execute the documentation setting forth the terms of the financial award to Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod Second: Mr. Richardson Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Richardson)
Discuss and consider a vote to approve an application to the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund from Bushwood 545, LLC (Mi
I recommend that the Select Board, as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, support this application with the following revised recommended motion: I move that the Select Board acting...
I recommend that the Select Board, as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, support this application with the following revised recommended motion: I move that the Select Board acting as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund award $3.4 million to Bushwood 545, LLC, for the creation of affordable housing at 545 Main Street, to be awarded as a loan secured by two mortgages on the property, of which $2.1 million will be awarded for the acquisition of the property located at 545 Main Street, and $1.3 million for the construction of the 34 affordable deed- restricted rental units with conditions to be further determined in the financial documentation, and to authorize the Town Manager to execute the documentation setting forth the terms of the financial award to Bushwood 545, LLC
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: I recommend that the Select Board, as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, support this application with the following revised recommended motion: I move that the Select Board acting as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund award $3.4 million to Bushwood 545, LLC, for the creation of affordable housing at 545 Main Street, to be awarded as a loan secured by two mortgages on the property, of which $2.1 million will be awarded for the acquisition of the property located at 545 Main Street, and $1.3 million for the construction of the 34 affordable deed- restricted rental units with conditions to be further determined in the financial documentation, and to authorize the Town Manager to execute the documentation setting forth the terms of the financial award to Bushwood 545, LLC Second: Mr. Richardson Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Richardson)
Mr. Renshaw said Article 18 would remain on the warrant despite the petitioner's request to withdraw it. Town Counsel th
Vote the articles and execute the warrant as presented, removing Articles 9 and 10 related to the noise bylaw, and direct staff to renumber those articles
To vote the articles and execute the warrant as presented, removing Articles 9 and 10 related to the noise bylaw, and direct staff to renumber those articles
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To vote the articles and execute the warrant as presented, removing Articles 9 and 10 related to the noise bylaw, and direct staff to renumber those articles Second: Dr. Goldstone Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Goldstone)
Review and consider a vote to approve minutes of meetings: November 18, 2024; December 16, 2024; September 8, 2025 and S
Approve the minutes of 11/18/2024, 12/16/2024, 9/8/2025 with the amendments noted by Mr. Brown, and 9/20/2025
To approve the minutes of 11/18/2024, 12/16/2024, 9/8/2025 with the amendments noted by Mr. Brown, and 9/20/2025
From the minutes
“Motion by Dr. Goldstone: To approve the minutes of 11/18/2024, 12/16/2024, 9/8/2025 with the amendments noted by Mr. Brown, and 9/20/2025 Second: Mr. Richardson Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Richardson)
Discuss Seasonal Communities designation Discuss implementation of residential tax exemption program - Water
Seasonal Communities designation Discuss implementation of residential tax exemption program - Water
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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