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February 9, 2026
21 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Robert Mascali, Doug Brown, Jack Richardson, Colin Reed
Absent: Heather Goldstone
Every vote, in order
Administrative Orders 1)
Approve the Consent Agenda, aside from Administrative Order Item #5, as presented
To approve the Consent Agenda, aside from Administrative Order Item #5, as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To approve the Consent Agenda, aside from Administrative Order Item #5, as presented. Second: Mr. Reed. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Reed)
Administrative Orders 5)
Approve Administrative Order Item #5, as presented
To approve Administrative Order Item #5, as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve Administrative Order Item #5, as presented. Second: Mr. Richardson. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Richardson)
Joint Meeting - Falmouth Housing Authority Board of Commissioners and Select Board - Interview and consider a vote to ap
Appoint Hannah Vanderscheuren to the Falmouth Housing Authority Board of Commissioners to fill an unexpired term until the next Annual Town Election on May 19, 2026
To appoint Hannah Vanderscheuren to the Falmouth Housing Authority Board of Commissioners to fill an unexpired term until the next Annual Town Election on May 19, 2026.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To appoint Hannah Vanderscheuren to the Falmouth Housing Authority Board of Commissioners to fill an unexpired term until the next Annual Town Election on May 19, 2026. Second: Mr. Richardson. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Richardson)
Interview and consider a vote to appoint committee members: 1)
Appoint applicant Ronald Bowman to fill a full member vacancy on the Conservation Commission with an unexpired term ending June 30, 2027
To appoint applicant Ronald Bowman to fill a full member vacancy on the Conservation Commission with an unexpired term ending June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To appoint applicant Ronald Bowman to fill a full member vacancy on the Conservation Commission with an unexpired term ending June 30, 2027. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Brown)
Appoint Dan Walsh to a full member position on the Conservation Commission with a term ending June 30, 2028
To appoint Dan Walsh to a full member position on the Conservation Commission with a term ending June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To appoint Dan Walsh to a full member position on the Conservation Commission with a term ending June 30, 2028. Second: Mr. Reed. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Reed)
Appoint Olwen Huxley to the Energy Committee to fill an unexpired term that expires June 30, 2026
To appoint Olwen Huxley to the Energy Committee to fill an unexpired term that expires June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To appoint Olwen Huxley to the Energy Committee to fill an unexpired term that expires June 30, 2026. Second: Mr. Reed. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Reed)
Wetland/Dock Hearing - Micael and Marnie Farrell - to construct a fixed pier that will extend approximately 61 feet seaw
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To close the public hearing. Second: Mr. Richardson. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Richardson)
Approve the application from Michael and Marnie Farrell for permission to construct a fixed pier that will extend approximately 61 feet seaward of mean high water into Eel Pond, located at 202...
To approve the application from Michael and Marnie Farrell for permission to construct a fixed pier that will extend approximately 61 feet seaward of mean high water into Eel Pond, located at 202 Edgewater Drive East, East Falmouth.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve the application from Michael and Marnie Farrell for permission to construct a fixed pier that will extend approximately 61 feet seaward of mean high water into Eel Pond, located at 202 Edgewater Drive East, East Falmouth. Second: Mr. Richardson. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Richardson)
Discuss and consider a vote to approve an application for a One-Day Entertainment License - Rise & Shine Productions LLC
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To close the public hearing. Second: Mr. Reed. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Reed)
Approve the application for a One-Day Entertainment License - Rise & Shine Productions LLC - Coast Fest, Lin Whitehead Band Shell at Marina Park, 180 Scranton Ave. - Saturday, August 1, 2026, 3:00...
To approve the application for a One-Day Entertainment License - Rise & Shine Productions LLC - Coast Fest, Lin Whitehead Band Shell at Marina Park, 180 Scranton Ave. - Saturday, August 1, 2026, 3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To approve the application for a One-Day Entertainment License - Rise & Shine Productions LLC - Coast Fest, Lin Whitehead Band Shell at Marina Park, 180 Scranton Ave. - Saturday, August 1, 2026, 3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. as presented. Second: Mr. Reed. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Reed)
Discuss and consider a vote to approve an application for One-Day Entertainment Licenses - New England Festivals, Inc. -
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To close the public hearing. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Brown)
Approve the application for One-Day Entertainment Licenses New England Festivals, Inc. - Harbor Light Illumination, Lin Whitehead Band Shell at Marina Park, 180 Scranton Ave. - Saturdays, July 4,...
To approve the application for One-Day Entertainment Licenses New England Festivals, Inc. - Harbor Light Illumination, Lin Whitehead Band Shell at Marina Park, 180 Scranton Ave. - Saturdays, July 4, 11, 18 and August 8, 15, 22, 2026 from 5:00 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To approve the application for One-Day Entertainment Licenses New England Festivals, Inc. - Harbor Light Illumination, Lin Whitehead Band Shell at Marina Park, 180 Scranton Ave. - Saturdays, July 4, 11, 18 and August 8, 15, 22, 2026 from 5:00 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. as presented. Second: Mr. Richardson. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Richardson)
Approve the application for a Special One-Day Wine and Malt Liquor License from Rise & Shine Productions LLC for Coast Fest to be held at the Band Shell, Marina Park, 180 Scranton Ave. on...
To approve the application for a Special One-Day Wine and Malt Liquor License from Rise & Shine Productions LLC for Coast Fest to be held at the Band Shell, Marina Park, 180 Scranton Ave. on Saturday, August 1, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Yes: Brown, Mascali, ReedAbstained: Richardson
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To approve the application for a Special One-Day Wine and Malt Liquor License from Rise & Shine Productions LLC for Coast Fest to be held at the Band Shell, Marina Park, 180 Scranton Ave. on Saturday, August 1, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 3 No - 0 Abstain - 1 (Mr. Richardson was out of the room).” (Motion: Reed, second: Brown)
Approve the application submitted by New England Festivals, Inc. for six, Special One-Day All Alcohol Liquor Licenses for Harbor Light Illumination Concert Series and Night Market to be held at...
To approve the application submitted by New England Festivals, Inc. for six, Special One-Day All Alcohol Liquor Licenses for Harbor Light Illumination Concert Series and Night Market to be held at Marina Park on Saturdays, 7/4; 7/11; 7/18; 8/8; 8/15 and 8/22, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Yes: Brown, Mascali, ReedAbstained: Richardson
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To approve the application submitted by New England Festivals, Inc. for six, Special One-Day All Alcohol Liquor Licenses for Harbor Light Illumination Concert Series and Night Market to be held at Marina Park on Saturdays, 7/4; 7/11; 7/18; 8/8; 8/15 and 8/22, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 3 No - 0 Abstain - 1 (Mr. Richardson was out of the room).” (Motion: Reed, second: Brown)
Approve the submission of a Community Compact IT Grant in the amount of up to $200,000 for the scanning of records for several Town Departments
To approve the submission of a Community Compact IT Grant in the amount of up to $200,000 for the scanning of records for several Town Departments.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To approve the submission of a Community Compact IT Grant in the amount of up to $200,000 for the scanning of records for several Town Departments. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Brown)
Authorize the Town manager to issue a Notice of Award for Land Development to Falmouth Housing Trust to develop the land located at 21 Pheasant Lane for affordable housing
To authorize the Town manager to issue a Notice of Award for Land Development to Falmouth Housing Trust to develop the land located at 21 Pheasant Lane for affordable housing.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To authorize the Town manager to issue a Notice of Award for Land Development to Falmouth Housing Trust to develop the land located at 21 Pheasant Lane for affordable housing. Second: Mr. Richardson. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Richardson)
Authorize the Town Manager to issue a Notice of Award for Land Development to Falmouth Housing Trust to develop the land located at 20 Brigantine Drive for affordable housing as presented
To authorize the Town Manager to issue a Notice of Award for Land Development to Falmouth Housing Trust to develop the land located at 20 Brigantine Drive for affordable housing as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Macali: To authorize the Town Manager to issue a Notice of Award for Land Development to Falmouth Housing Trust to develop the land located at 20 Brigantine Drive for affordable housing as presented. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Brown)
Support the amendments to Article 17 as presented
To support the amendments to Article 17 as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To support the amendments to Article 17 as presented. Second: Mr. Mascali. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Mascali)
Waive all building permit fees, estimated at $169,654
To waive all building permit fees, estimated at $169,654.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To waive all building permit fees, estimated at $169,654. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Brown)
Approve the request from the Falmouth Classic Car Club to waive the Special Event Permit Fee of $800 for the Falmouth Classic Car Shows at Marina Park on Sundays, June 14; July 12; August 9 and...
To approve the request from the Falmouth Classic Car Club to waive the Special Event Permit Fee of $800 for the Falmouth Classic Car Shows at Marina Park on Sundays, June 14; July 12; August 9 and September 13, 2026.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To approve the request from the Falmouth Classic Car Club to waive the Special Event Permit Fee of $800 for the Falmouth Classic Car Shows at Marina Park on Sundays, June 14; July 12; August 9 and September 13, 2026. Second: Mr. Reed. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Reed)
TOWN MANAGER'S SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT: Mr. Renshaw noted that staff has been working on an employee recognition program.
Adjourn at 9:30pm
To adjourn at 9:30pm.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To adjourn at 9:30pm. Second: Mr. Reed. Vote: Yes - 4 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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