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December 1, 2025
18 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Robert Mascali, Heather Goldstone, Doug Brown, Jack Richardson, Colin Reed
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Administrative Orders 1)
Approve the Consent Agenda
To approve the Consent Agenda.
From the minutes
“Motion by Dr. Goldstone: To approve the Consent Agenda. Second: Mr. Reed. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Reed)
Interview and consider a vote to appoint committee members: 1) Energy Committee - Miles O'Brien
Appoint Miles O'Brien to the Energy Committee for a term ending June 30, 2028
To appoint Miles O'Brien to the Energy Committee for a term ending June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To appoint Miles O'Brien to the Energy Committee for a term ending June 30, 2028. Second: Mr. Richardson. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Richardson)
Appoint Matthew Long to the Freshwater Ponds Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 2027
To appoint Matthew Long to the Freshwater Ponds Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“Motion by Dr. Goldstone: To appoint Matthew Long to the Freshwater Ponds Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 2027. Second: Mr. Richardson. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Richardson)
Close the public hearing at 7:18pm
To close the public hearing at 7:18pm.
From the minutes
“Motion by Dr. Goldstone: To close the public hearing at 7:18pm. Second: Mr. Richardson. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Richardson)
Approve and adopt the 2026 revised fees as presented
To approve and adopt the 2026 revised fees as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Dr. Goldstone: To approve and adopt the 2026 revised fees as presented. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Brown)
A museum, library or historic building that displays or exhibits artistic, historic, scientific, natural or man-made obj
Close the public hearing at 7:41pm
To close the public hearing at 7:41pm.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To close the public hearing at 7:41pm. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Brown)
Approve a new class of license, annual General OnPremises Arts & Cultural License, and to further establish the license fees as presented, which would be effective immediately, with an amendment...
To approve a new class of license, annual General OnPremises Arts & Cultural License, and to further establish the license fees as presented, which would be effective immediately, with an amendment to subsection D to strike "12" and replace it with "20 hours per week."
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To approve a new class of license, annual General OnPremises Arts & Cultural License, and to further establish the license fees as presented, which would be effective immediately, with an amendment to subsection D to strike "12" and replace it with "20 hours per week." Second: Mr. Reed..” (Motion: Richardson, second: Reed)
Approve a new class of license, annual General On-Premises Arts & Cultural License, and to further establish the license fees as presented, which would be effective immediately, with an amendment...
To approve a new class of license, annual General On-Premises Arts & Cultural License, and to further establish the license fees as presented, which would be effective immediately, with an amendment to subsection D to strike "12" and replace it with "15 hours per week."
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To approve a new class of license, annual General On-Premises Arts & Cultural License, and to further establish the license fees as presented, which would be effective immediately, with an amendment to subsection D to strike "12" and replace it with "15 hours per week." Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Brown)
Consider the request to name the Green Pond Bridge for Sgt. Joshua Tipton
Close the public hearing at 7:52pm
To close the public hearing at 7:52pm.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To close the public hearing at 7:52pm. Second: Dr. Goldstone. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Goldstone)
Approve the request to name the Green Pond Bridge in memory of Sgt
To approve the request to name the Green Pond Bridge in memory of Sgt. Joshua Tipton and other Falmouth veterans with the naming to be determined in consultation with stakeholders and subject to final Select Board approval.
From the minutes
“Motion by Dr. Goldstone: To approve the request to name the Green Pond Bridge in memory of Sgt. Joshua Tipton and other Falmouth veterans with the naming to be determined in consultation with stakeholders and subject to final Select Board approval. Second: Mr. Reed. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Reed)
Dune Restoration & Phased Retreat Mr. Ofsthun explained that with no action, a five-year storm would see undermining of
Authorize the Town Manager and the Coastal Resiliency Coordinator to pursue targeted nourishment with respect to the Surf Drive project
To authorize the Town Manager and the Coastal Resiliency Coordinator to pursue targeted nourishment with respect to the Surf Drive project.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To authorize the Town Manager and the Coastal Resiliency Coordinator to pursue targeted nourishment with respect to the Surf Drive project. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Brown)
Discuss and Consider vote to approve Request for Proposals (RFP) for Audit Services
Approve the RFP for Audit Services as amended and authorize staff to issue the RFP, and that the Select Board further authorizes a staff team of three (3) people to review the responses to the RFP...
To approve the RFP for Audit Services as amended and authorize staff to issue the RFP, and that the Select Board further authorizes a staff team of three (3) people to review the responses to the RFP and make a recommendation of award of contract to the Town Manager and the Select Board.
From the minutes
“Motion by Dr. Goldstone: To approve the RFP for Audit Services as amended and authorize staff to issue the RFP, and that the Select Board further authorizes a staff team of three (3) people to review the responses to the RFP and make a recommendation of award of contract to the Town Manager and the Select Board. Second: Mr. Richardson. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Richardson)
Consider vote to execute a lease and management agreement for the golf facilities at the Falmouth Country Club located a
That the Select Board execute a lease and management agreement for the golf facilities at the Falmouth Country Club located at 630 Carriage Shop Road to Soundview Golf, LLC
That the Select Board execute a lease and management agreement for the golf facilities at the Falmouth Country Club located at 630 Carriage Shop Road to Soundview Golf, LLC.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: That the Select Board execute a lease and management agreement for the golf facilities at the Falmouth Country Club located at 630 Carriage Shop Road to Soundview Golf, LLC. Second: Dr. Goldstone. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Goldstone)
Announce April 2026 Annual Town Meeting schedule
Announce and adopt the April 2026 Town Meeting schedule, as presented
To announce and adopt the April 2026 Town Meeting schedule, as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To announce and adopt the April 2026 Town Meeting schedule, as presented. Second: Dr. Goldstone. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Goldstone)
Discuss and consider voting the 2026 Select Board meeting calendar dates
Approve and adopt the Calendar Year 2026 Select Board meeting calendar as presented
To approve and adopt the Calendar Year 2026 Select Board meeting calendar as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To approve and adopt the Calendar Year 2026 Select Board meeting calendar as presented. Second: Mr. Reed. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Reed)
Consider a vote to approve non-union wage rates
Approve the TAM, Non-Aligned, and Seasonal wage rates as presented
To approve the TAM, Non-Aligned, and Seasonal wage rates as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Dr. Goldstone: To approve the TAM, Non-Aligned, and Seasonal wage rates as presented. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Brown)
Review and consider a vote to approve minutes of meetings: October 27, 2025; November 3, 2025; November 13, 2025; and No
Approve the meeting minutes of November 3, 2025; November 13, 2025; and November 17, 2025
To approve the meeting minutes of November 3, 2025; November 13, 2025; and November 17, 2025.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To approve the meeting minutes of November 3, 2025; November 13, 2025; and November 17, 2025. Second: Dr. Goldstone. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Goldstone)
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS o Discuss Seasonal Communities designation
Adjourn at 10:37pm
To adjourn at 10:37pm.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To adjourn at 10:37pm. Second: Mr. Richardson. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, 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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