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March 9, 2026
12 recorded votes, 2 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
M.G.L. c. 30A sec. 21(a)(6) - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares
Enter into Executive Session per M.G.L. c. 30A s. 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to threatened litigation and M.G.L. c. 30A sec. 21(a)(6) - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or...
To enter into Executive Session per M.G.L. c. 30A s. 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to threatened litigation and M.G.L. c. 30A sec. 21(a)(6) - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body.
The roll call does not give a vote for Colin Reed, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To enter into Executive Session per M.G.L. c. 30A s. 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to threatened litigation and M.G.L. c. 30A sec. 21(a)(6) - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body. Second: Mr. Brown Roll Call Vote: Richardson - aye; Brown- aye; Mascali - aye; Goldstone - aye; Yes - 4 No -0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Brown)
Administrative Orders 1)
Approve the Consent Agenda, with the exception of Administrative Order Item #4, as presented
To approve the Consent Agenda, with the exception of Administrative Order Item #4, as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Dr. Goldstone: To approve the Consent Agenda, with the exception of Administrative Order Item #4, as presented. Second: Mr. Richardson. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Richardson)
Administrative Orders 4)
Approve Administrative Order Item #4, as presented
To approve Administrative Order Item #4, as presented.
The minutes say 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Robert Mascali, Heather Goldstone, Doug Brown, Colin Reed and Jack Richardson). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To approve Administrative Order Item #4, as presented. Second: Dr. Goldstone. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Goldstone)
Interview and consider a vote to appoint a member to the Commission on Substance Use - Aubrey Wilsey
Pursue the 10% residential exemption for FY28
To pursue the 10% residential exemption for FY28.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To pursue the 10% residential exemption for FY28. Second: Dr. Goldstone. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Goldstone)
Approve naming one-half of the Green Pond Bridge the Invisible Wounds Bridge in Memory of Sg
To approve naming one-half of the Green Pond Bridge the Invisible Wounds Bridge in Memory of Sg. Joshua Tipton in order to allow for the future opportunity to initiate the naming process for the other half of the bridge in honor of another service member, if so desired.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To approve naming one-half of the Green Pond Bridge the Invisible Wounds Bridge in Memory of Sg. Joshua Tipton in order to allow for the future opportunity to initiate the naming process for the other half of the bridge in honor of another service member, if so desired. Second: Mr. Richardson. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Richardson)
Approve the request from the 250th Anniversary Task Force for a variance to Sign Code §184-7-Placement and §184-32-Off-premises signs to hang 14 banners on poles on Main Street for a period of...
To approve the request from the 250th Anniversary Task Force for a variance to Sign Code §184-7-Placement and §184-32-Off-premises signs to hang 14 banners on poles on Main Street for a period of June 29, 2026 to September 1, 2026.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve the request from the 250th Anniversary Task Force for a variance to Sign Code §184-7-Placement and §184-32-Off-premises signs to hang 14 banners on poles on Main Street for a period of June 29, 2026 to September 1, 2026. Second: Mr. Richardson. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Richardson)
Approve 30 Falmouth Commodores Baseball banners on streetlight poles on Main Street from June 1, 2026 to August 14, 2026
To approve 30 Falmouth Commodores Baseball banners on streetlight poles on Main Street from June 1, 2026 to August 14, 2026.
From the minutes
“Motion by Dr. Goldstone: To approve 30 Falmouth Commodores Baseball banners on streetlight poles on Main Street from June 1, 2026 to August 14, 2026. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Brown)
Approve the request from Lillian Kazanis of New England Festivals for a full waiver of the special event permit fee for the Harbor Light Illumination Concert Series and Night Market being held at...
To approve the request from Lillian Kazanis of New England Festivals for a full waiver of the special event permit fee for the Harbor Light Illumination Concert Series and Night Market being held at Marina Park on Saturdays, July 4, July 11, July 18, August 8, August 15 and August 22, 2026.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve the request from Lillian Kazanis of New England Festivals for a full waiver of the special event permit fee for the Harbor Light Illumination Concert Series and Night Market being held at Marina Park on Saturdays, July 4, July 11, July 18, August 8, August 15 and August 22, 2026. Second: Mr. Richardson. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Richardson)
Approve the appointments of the following members to the Lawrence School Building Committee: Select Board member Douglas Brown, Town Manager Michael Renshaw, School Superintendent Dr. Lori Duerr,...
To approve the appointments of the following members to the Lawrence School Building Committee: Select Board member Douglas Brown, Town Manager Michael Renshaw, School Superintendent Dr. Lori Duerr, and the Principal of Lawrence School Mr. Tom Bushy.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To approve the appointments of the following members to the Lawrence School Building Committee: Select Board member Douglas Brown, Town Manager Michael Renshaw, School Superintendent Dr. Lori Duerr, and the Principal of Lawrence School Mr. Tom Bushy. Second: Mr. Richardson. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Richardson)
Direct Town Counsel to draft a policy with respect to officially prohibiting the use of Town property by ICE, to be presented at the next meeting
To direct Town Counsel to draft a policy with respect to officially prohibiting the use of Town property by ICE, to be presented at the next meeting.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To direct Town Counsel to draft a policy with respect to officially prohibiting the use of Town property by ICE, to be presented at the next meeting. Second: Dr. Goldstone. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Goldstone)
Review and consider a vote to approve minutes of meetings: January 28, 2026 and February 9, 2026
Approve the meeting minutes of January 28, 2026, and February 9, 2026, as amended
To approve the meeting minutes of January 28, 2026, and February 9, 2026, as amended.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To approve the meeting minutes of January 28, 2026, and February 9, 2026, as amended. Second: Dr. Goldstone. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Goldstone)
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discuss correspondence and media inquiry policies
Adjourn at 10:10pm
To adjourn at 10:10pm.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To adjourn at 10:10pm. 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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