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December 15, 2025
12 recorded votes, 2 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 s.21(a)(3) - to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining - New England Police Benevolent Asso
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. Richardson. Roll Call Vote: Mascali - aye; Goldstone - aye; Brown - aye; Reed - aye; Richardson - aye; Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Richardson)
Administrative Orders 1)
Approve the Consent Agenda as presented
To approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Dr. Goldstone: To approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Second: Mr. Reed. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Reed)
Tax Classification Hearing
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)
Tax all classes of property at the same rate by adopting a factor of "1" and to reject the residential, commercial and open space exemption options, for FY26
To tax all classes of property at the same rate by adopting a factor of "1" and to reject the residential, commercial and open space exemption options, for FY26.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To tax all classes of property at the same rate by adopting a factor of "1" and to reject the residential, commercial and open space exemption options, for FY26. Second: Dr. Goldstone. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Goldstone)
Consider a vote to conditionally approve a conservation restriction for 0 Drift Road
Approve and execute the Conservation Restriction for 0 Drift Road as presented
To approve and execute the Conservation Restriction for 0 Drift Road as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To approve and execute the Conservation Restriction for 0 Drift Road as presented. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Brown)
Consider a vote to approve preliminary design of the East Falmouth Library for submission to the Massachusetts Public Li
Vote to instruct the East Falmouth Building Advisory Committee to consider alternate designs and improve efforts to get community feedback in collaboration with the Select Board
To vote to instruct the East Falmouth Building Advisory Committee to consider alternate designs and improve efforts to get community feedback in collaboration with the Select Board.
The minutes give only the count (4-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To vote to instruct the East Falmouth Building Advisory Committee to consider alternate designs and improve efforts to get community feedback in collaboration with the Select Board. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 1.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Brown)
Vote to approve the recommended preliminary design
To vote to approve the recommended preliminary design.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To vote to approve the recommended preliminary design. 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 85 Brick Kiln, LLC fo
That the Select Board, as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, award Two Million Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($2,250,000) to be awarded as a loan secured by a mortgage and...
That the Select Board, as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, award Two Million Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($2,250,000) to be awarded as a loan secured by a mortgage and other documents on 85 Brick Kiln Road, for the construction of forty (40) rental units, of those forty (40), to be deed restricted beyond the 25% required by the 40B statute are: five (5) units restricted to those earning no more than 120% of the area median income and ten (10) units restricted to those earning no more than 80% 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 85 Brick Kiln Road.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: That the Select Board, as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, award Two Million Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($2,250,000) to be awarded as a loan secured by a mortgage and other documents on 85 Brick Kiln Road, for the construction of forty (40) rental units, of those forty (40), to be deed restricted beyond the 25% required by the 40B statute are: five (5) units restricted to those earning no more than 120% of the area median income and ten (10) units restricted to those earning no more than 80% 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 85 Brick Kiln Road. Second: Dr. Goldstone. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Goldstone)
Discuss and consider a vote to transmit to the Finance Committee the recommended FY2027 Operating Budget
Transmit to the Finance Committee the recommended FY27 Operating Budget, as presented
To transmit to the Finance Committee the recommended FY27 Operating Budget, as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To transmit to the Finance Committee the recommended FY27 Operating Budget, as presented. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Brown)
Consider a vote to submit a letter to the Governor's Office in support of the Rail to Trail bicycle path project
Move forward with the relined letter as presented by the Town Manager
To move forward with the relined letter as presented by the Town Manager.
The minutes give only the count (4-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To move forward with the relined letter as presented by the Town Manager. Second: Mr. Reed. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 1.” (Motion: Brown, second: Reed)
Review and consider a vote to approve minutes of meetings: October 27, 2025; and December 1, 2025
Approve the meeting minutes of October 27, 2025; and December 1, 2025, as amended
To approve the meeting minutes of October 27, 2025; and December 1, 2025, as amended.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To approve the meeting minutes of October 27, 2025; and December 1, 2025, as amended. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Brown)
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discuss Seasonal Communities designation
Adjourn at 10:13pm
To adjourn at 10:13pm.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To adjourn at 10:13pm. Second: Mr. Reed. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (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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