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February 25, 2026
9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Robert Mascali, Heather Goldstone, Doug Brown, Colin Reed
Absent: Jack Richardson
Every vote, in order
OPEN SESSION
Approve and affirm the appointment of Jeffrey Lewis as the Town's Fire Chief
To approve and affirm the appointment of Jeffrey Lewis as the Town's Fire Chief.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve and affirm the appointment of Jeffrey Lewis as the Town's Fire Chief. Second: Dr. Goldstone. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Goldstone)
Waive the residency requirement for Jeffrey Lewis, understanding this is temporary in nature
To waive the residency requirement for Jeffrey Lewis, understanding this is temporary in nature.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To waive the residency requirement for Jeffrey Lewis, understanding this is temporary in nature. Second: Dr. Goldstone. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Goldstone)
Administrative Orders 1)
Approve the Consent Agenda, aside from Administrative Order Items #3 and #4, as presented
To approve the Consent Agenda, aside from Administrative Order Items #3 and #4, as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Dr. Goldstone: To approve the Consent Agenda, aside from Administrative Order Items #3 and #4, as presented. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Brown)
Discuss and consider a vote to approve a request from Aanjes and Hollis Hershfield of Devour Artisan Eatery for a varian
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To close the public hearing. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Brown)
Grant a Flow Neutral Bylaw variance for a peak (Title 5) flow increase from the property of 1,155 gpd
To grant a Flow Neutral Bylaw variance for a peak (Title 5) flow increase from the property of 1,155 gpd.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To grant a Flow Neutral Bylaw variance for a peak (Title 5) flow increase from the property of 1,155 gpd. Second: Dr. Goldstone. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Goldstone)
That the Select Board vote a recommendation that the Town vote Article 17, amended to strike the phrase, "…subject to approval by the Select Board," from Section 13
That the Select Board vote a recommendation that the Town vote Article 17, amended to strike the phrase, "…subject to approval by the Select Board," from Section 13.
The minutes give only the count (3-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Dr. Goldstone: That the Select Board vote a recommendation that the Town vote Article 17, amended to strike the phrase, "…subject to approval by the Select Board," from Section 13. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 3 No - 1.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Brown)
Approve the April 2026 Annual Town Meeting article recommendations, as submitted, for Articles 4, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25, with the exception of Article 17
To approve the April 2026 Annual Town Meeting article recommendations, as submitted, for Articles 4, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25, with the exception of Article 17.
From the minutes
“Motion by Dr. Goldstone: To approve the April 2026 Annual Town Meeting article recommendations, as submitted, for Articles 4, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25, with the exception of Article 17. Second: Mr. Reed. Discussion: The Board discussed the proposed Indefinite Postponement recommendation for Article 25. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Reed)
Appoint Assistant Town Manager Peter Johnson-Staub as the Falmouth representative to the Cape Cod and Islands Water Protection Fund management board for a term ending October 24, 2028
To appoint Assistant Town Manager Peter Johnson-Staub as the Falmouth representative to the Cape Cod and Islands Water Protection Fund management board for a term ending October 24, 2028.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To appoint Assistant Town Manager Peter Johnson-Staub as the Falmouth representative to the Cape Cod and Islands Water Protection Fund management board for a term ending October 24, 2028. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Brown)
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discuss correspondence and media inquiry policies
Adjourn at 8:13pm
To adjourn at 8:13pm.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To adjourn at 8:13pm. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Brown)
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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