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January 5, 2026
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Robert Mascali, Heather Goldstone, Doug Brown, Colin Reed, Jack Richardson
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Consider approval of the renewal of the annual All Alcohol Restaurant License, Common Victualler License, and Entertainm
Approve the Consent Agenda as presented
To approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Second: Dr. Goldstone. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Goldstone)
Interview and consider a vote to appoint committee members: 1)
Appoint Raven Guinta-Tavares to the Cultural Council for the unexpired term ending June 30, 2026
To appoint Raven Guinta-Tavares to the Cultural Council for the unexpired term ending June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To appoint Raven Guinta-Tavares to the Cultural Council for the unexpired term ending June 30, 2026. Second: Dr. Goldstone. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Goldstone)
Discuss and consider a vote to approve a request for variance to the Flow Neutral Bylaw from AMG Real Estate LLC propert
Close the Public Hearing
To close the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To close the Public Hearing. Second: Dr. Goldstone. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Goldstone)
Grant a flow neutral bylaw variance for a peak (Title 5) flow increase from the property of 3,300 gpd, and an average annual flow increase of 1,650 gpd
To grant a flow neutral bylaw variance for a peak (Title 5) flow increase from the property of 3,300 gpd, and an average annual flow increase of 1,650 gpd.
From the minutes
“Motion by Dr. Goldstone: To grant a flow neutral bylaw variance for a peak (Title 5) flow increase from the property of 3,300 gpd, and an average annual flow increase of 1,650 gpd. Second: Mr. Richardson. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Richardson)
Consider a vote to approve the Notice of Lease (NOL) and Lease Agreement with SunWealth Power Inc. for the solar rooftop
Approve the Notice of Lease (NOL) and Lease Agreement with SunWealth Power Inc. for the solar rooftop installation at the Gus Canty Community Center (790 Main St.)
To approve the Notice of Lease (NOL) and Lease Agreement with SunWealth Power Inc. for the solar rooftop installation at the Gus Canty Community Center (790 Main St.).
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To approve the Notice of Lease (NOL) and Lease Agreement with SunWealth Power Inc. for the solar rooftop installation at the Gus Canty Community Center (790 Main St.). Second: Mr. Reed. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Reed)
Discuss the recent designation of Falmouth as a Seasonal Community by the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Commun
Add an article to accept the Seasonal Community designation for consideration at the April 2026 Town Meeting, and to direct the Town Manager to draft said article
To add an article to accept the Seasonal Community designation for consideration at the April 2026 Town Meeting, and to direct the Town Manager to draft said article.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To add an article to accept the Seasonal Community designation for consideration at the April 2026 Town Meeting, and to direct the Town Manager to draft said article. Second: Dr. Goldstone. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Goldstone)
Review and consider a vote to approve minutes of meetings: November 22, 2025; December 6, 2025 and December 15, 2025
Approve the meeting minutes of November 22, 2025, and December 15, 2025, as amended
To approve the meeting minutes of November 22, 2025, and December 15, 2025, as amended.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To approve the meeting minutes of November 22, 2025, and December 15, 2025, as amended. Second: Dr. Goldstone. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Goldstone)
TOWN MANAGER'S SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT: Mr. Renshaw thanked the Enterprise for writing an article regarding the Eversource
Adjourn at 8:27pm
To adjourn at 8:27pm.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To adjourn at 8:27pm. 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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