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March 23, 2026
18 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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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 s. 21(a)(3) - to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Opioid litigation settlement)
Enter into Executive Session per M.G.L. c. 30A s. 21(a)(3) - to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Opioid litigation settlement) if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a...
To enter into Executive Session per M.G.L. c. 30A s. 21(a)(3) - to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Opioid litigation settlement) if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To enter into Executive Session per M.G.L. c. 30A s. 21(a)(3) - to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Opioid litigation settlement) if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body. Second: Dr. Goldstone Roll Call Vote: Richardson - aye; Brown- aye; Mascali - aye; Reed - aye; Goldstone - aye; Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Goldstone)
Consider a vote to approve the request by Landfall Restaurant, 9 Luscombe Avenue, for permission to extend its Seasonal
Approve the Consent Agenda, with the exception of Licenses Item #6.c, and Administrative Order Item #2, as presented
To approve the Consent Agenda, with the exception of Licenses Item #6.c, and Administrative Order Item #2, as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To approve the Consent Agenda, with the exception of Licenses Item #6.c, and Administrative Order Item #2, as presented. Second: Dr. Goldstone. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Goldstone)
Administrative Orders 2)
Approve the Consent Agenda, Administrative Order Item #2, as presented
To approve the Consent Agenda, Administrative Order Item #2, as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve the Consent Agenda, Administrative Order Item #2, as presented. Second: Dr. Goldstone. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Goldstone)
Interview and consider a vote to appoint committee member: Commission on Substance Use - Aubrey Wilsey
Appoint Aubrey Wilsey to the Commission on Substance Abuse with a term ending June 30, 2026
To appoint Aubrey Wilsey to the Commission on Substance Abuse with a term ending June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To appoint Aubrey Wilsey to the Commission on Substance Abuse with a term ending June 30, 2026. Second: Dr. Goldstone. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Goldstone)
Interview and consider a vote to appoint committee members: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Advisory Committe
Approve the appointment of Ocean Eversley to the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Advisory Committee to a term ending June 30, 2026
To approve the appointment of Ocean Eversley to the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Advisory Committee to a term ending June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To approve the appointment of Ocean Eversley to the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Advisory Committee to a term ending June 30, 2026. Second: Mr. Richardson. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Richardson)
Approve the appointment of Diana Manchester Barrett to the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Advisory Committee to a term ending June 30, 2028
To approve the appointment of Diana Manchester Barrett to the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Advisory Committee to a term ending June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To approve the appointment of Diana Manchester Barrett to the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Advisory Committee to a term ending June 30, 2028. Second: Mr. Richardson. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Richardson)
Discuss and consider a vote to approve an application by Soundview Golf, LLC d/b/a Falmouth Country Club for an All Alco
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 - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Richardson)
Approve the application by Soundview Golf, LLC d/b/a Falmouth Country Club for an All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License and Common Victualler License to be located at 630 Carriage Shop Road...
To approve the application by Soundview Golf, LLC d/b/a Falmouth Country Club for an All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License and Common Victualler License to be located at 630 Carriage Shop Road as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve the application by Soundview Golf, LLC d/b/a Falmouth Country Club for an All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License and Common Victualler License to be located at 630 Carriage Shop Road as presented. Second: Mr. Reed. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Reed)
CONSENT AGENDA - The Board retook this item at this time.
Deny this application without prejudice
To deny this application without prejudice.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To deny this application without prejudice. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Brown)
Approve the policy for Use of Town Property for Civil Immigration Enforcement, as drafted
To approve the policy for Use of Town Property for Civil Immigration Enforcement, as drafted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Dr. Goldstone: To approve the policy for Use of Town Property for Civil Immigration Enforcement, as drafted. Second: Mr. Richardson. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Richardson)
Kasprzyk (10 minutes) - The Commission took up this item at this time.
Approve the request by the Three Hundred Committee (T3C) and Conservation Commission to name the Little Pond Conservation Area after Mark J. Kasprzyk, and to initiate the one-year waiting period...
To approve the request by the Three Hundred Committee (T3C) and Conservation Commission to name the Little Pond Conservation Area after Mark J. Kasprzyk, and to initiate the one-year waiting period as required by the approved Facility Naming Policy.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To approve the request by the Three Hundred Committee (T3C) and Conservation Commission to name the Little Pond Conservation Area after Mark J. Kasprzyk, and to initiate the one-year waiting period as required by the approved Facility Naming Policy. Second: Mr. Richardson. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Richardson)
Authorize the Town Manager to issue a Notice of Award for Land Development to Falmouth Housing Corporation, Affirmative Investments, Inc., and Falmouth Housing Trust, Inc. to develop the land...
To authorize the Town Manager to issue a Notice of Award for Land Development to Falmouth Housing Corporation, Affirmative Investments, Inc., and Falmouth Housing Trust, Inc. to develop the land located at 0 Locustfield Road for affordable housing as recommended.
From the minutes
“Motion by Dr. Goldstone: To authorize the Town Manager to issue a Notice of Award for Land Development to Falmouth Housing Corporation, Affirmative Investments, Inc., and Falmouth Housing Trust, Inc. to develop the land located at 0 Locustfield Road for affordable housing as recommended. Second: Mr. Richardson. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Richardson)
Award the RFP
To award the RFP.
No: Brown, Goldstone, Mascali, Reed, Richardson
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To award the RFP. Second: Mr. Mascali. Vote: Yes - 0 No - 5.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Mascali)
Designate Mr. Mascali to seek input from the department, board, committee, and/or commission for the purpose of gathering input and seeking advice on the request to name and for the placement of a...
To designate Mr. Mascali to seek input from the department, board, committee, and/or commission for the purpose of gathering input and seeking advice on the request to name and for the placement of a plaque on the Shining Sea Bike Path honoring Patty and Leonard Johnson.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To designate Mr. Mascali to seek input from the department, board, committee, and/or commission for the purpose of gathering input and seeking advice on the request to name and for the placement of a plaque on the Shining Sea Bike Path honoring Patty and Leonard Johnson. 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: School Committee members Susan Augusta and Margaret Souza and Paul Dart, Director of Finance and...
To approve the appointments of the following members to the Lawrence School Building Committee: School Committee members Susan Augusta and Margaret Souza and Paul Dart, Director of Finance and Operations for Falmouth Public Schools, to serve in the capacity of both a local budget official and the local official responsible for building maintenance, and to appoint Dr. Goldstone to serve as a representative of the body authorized to construct school buildings in the Town.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To approve the appointments of the following members to the Lawrence School Building Committee: School Committee members Susan Augusta and Margaret Souza and Paul Dart, Director of Finance and Operations for Falmouth Public Schools, to serve in the capacity of both a local budget official and the local official responsible for building maintenance, and to appoint Dr. Goldstone to serve as a representative of the body authorized to construct school buildings in the Town. Second: Mr. Reed. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Reed)
Approve the waiver of the special event permit fee as requested by the applicant, and grant of the applicant's appeal to remove the condition on the permit for no amplified music on the Village...
To approve the waiver of the special event permit fee as requested by the applicant, and grant of the applicant's appeal to remove the condition on the permit for no amplified music on the Village Green for the No Kings protest for public safety purposes.
The minutes give only the count (4-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Dr. Goldstone: To approve the waiver of the special event permit fee as requested by the applicant, and grant of the applicant's appeal to remove the condition on the permit for no amplified music on the Village Green for the No Kings protest for public safety purposes. Second: Mr. Mascali. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 1.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Mascali)
Approve sending the letter as drafted by the Short-Term Rental Advisory Committee to The Enterprise newspaper
To approve sending the letter as drafted by the Short-Term Rental Advisory Committee to The Enterprise newspaper.
The minutes give only the count (2-3), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To approve sending the letter as drafted by the Short-Term Rental Advisory Committee to The Enterprise newspaper. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 2 No - 3.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Brown)
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discuss correspondence and media inquiry policies
Adjourn at 11:52pm
To adjourn at 11:52pm.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To adjourn at 11:52pm. 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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