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November 3, 2025
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Robert Mascali, Heather Goldstone, Doug Brown, Colin Reed, Jack Richardson
Absent: None
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Administrative Orders 1) Consider a vote to approve a request from the Falmouth Cultural Council to
Administrative Orders 1) Consider a vote to approve a request from the Falmouth Cultural Council to
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To approve Second: Mr. Richardson Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Richardson)
Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget Policy Mr. Renshaw commented on the importance of the budget policy and introduced Lau
Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget Policy Mr. Renshaw commented on the importance of the budget policy and introduced Laura Sitrin to
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve Second: Mr. Richardson Dr. Goldstone offered an amendment: that we strike the level service budget language to simply say that the Town of Falmouth will seek to establish a budget which limits increases in order to maintain or improve operations within the Proposition 2 ½ levy limit. There was brief discussion among the Board members about the proposed amendment. Mr. Renshaw said he had no objection to the language and offered ways that efficiencies could be put in place that would reduce costs without affecting service. Mr. Brown said that he would accept the amendment to his motion. Mr. Richardson said he would still second it. Vote: Yes - 5.” (Motion: Brown, second: Richardson)
Approve Notice of Lease and Lease Agreement with Solect Energy Development LLC for the Falmouth High School Lot C
To approve Notice of Lease and Lease Agreement with Solect Energy Development LLC for the Falmouth High School Lot C
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To approve Notice of Lease and Lease Agreement with Solect Energy Development LLC for the Falmouth High School Lot C Second: Mr. Richardson Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Richardson)
Consider a vote to approve the Notice of Lease (NOL) and Lease Agreement with Solect Energy Development LLC for the sola
Approve Notice of Lease and Lease Agreement with Solect Energy Development LLC for the North Falmouth Elementary solar carport canopy at 62 Old Main Rd
To approve Notice of Lease and Lease Agreement with Solect Energy Development LLC for the North Falmouth Elementary solar carport canopy at 62 Old Main Rd.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To approve Notice of Lease and Lease Agreement with Solect Energy Development LLC for the North Falmouth Elementary solar carport canopy at 62 Old Main Rd. Second: Mr. Richardson Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Richardson)
Discuss and consider a vote to approve an application to the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund from Michael Galasso, 4 Sa
That the Select Board, as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, award One Million, Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,500,000) to be awarded as a loan secured by a mortgage,...
That the Select Board, as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, award One Million, Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,500,000) to be awarded as a loan secured by a mortgage, subordination of lease, and other documents on 4 Sandwich Rd. as outlined in the Town Manager's documentation and subject to the conditions discussed herein, for the construction of ten (10) deed-restricted units at 4 Sandwich Rd., of which two (2) will be deed-restricted at 80% of the area median income, two (2) will be deed-restricted at 100% of the area median income and six (6) will be deedrestricted at 120% of the area median income and to authorize the Town Manager to execute the documentation setting forth the terms of the financial award for construction at 4 Sandwich Road. The award will be made to 4 Sandwich Road, LLC as developer, and will require such loan documents as Town Counsel may advise: loan documents will be required from the developer; the owner of 4 Sandwich Rd.; and any ground lessor(s), as written. There was brief Board comment about the above language. Mr. Johnson-Staub said that any changes will come before the Board as the process unfolds.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: That the Select Board, as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, award One Million, Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,500,000) to be awarded as a loan secured by a mortgage, subordination of lease, and other documents on 4 Sandwich Rd. as outlined in the Town Manager's documentation and subject to the conditions discussed herein, for the construction of ten (10) deed-restricted units at 4 Sandwich Rd., of which two (2) will be deed-restricted at 80% of the area median income, two (2) will be deed-restricted at 100% of the area median income and six (6) will be deedrestricted at 120% of the area median income and to authorize the Town Manager to execute the documentation setting forth the terms of the financial award for construction at 4 Sandwich Road. The award will be made to 4 Sandwich Road, LLC as developer, and will require such loan documents as Town Counsel may advise: loan documents will be required from the developer; the owner of 4 Sandwich Rd.; and any ground lessor(s), as written. There was brief Board comment about the above language. Mr. Johnson-Staub said that any changes will come before the Board as the process unfolds. Second: Mr. Richardson i. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Richardson)
Mr. Reed asked for a debt forecast and a joint meeting with the Select Board and Finance Committee
Mr. Reed asked for a debt forecast and a joint meeting with the Select Board and Finance Committee
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To adjourn Second: Mr. Reed Vote: Yes - 5.” (Motion: Richardson, 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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