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April 13, 2026
16 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Robert Mascali, Heather Goldstone, Doug Brown, Colin Reed, Jack Richardson
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Administrative Orders 1)
Approve the Consent Agenda, with the exception of Administrative Order Items #5 and #14, as presented
To approve the Consent Agenda, with the exception of Administrative Order Items #5 and #14, as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To approve the Consent Agenda, with the exception of Administrative Order Items #5 and #14, as presented. Second: Dr. Goldstone. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Goldstone)
Administrative Orders 5)
Approve Administrative Order Item #5
To approve Administrative Order Item #5.
Colin Reed stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion by Dr. Goldstone: To approve Administrative Order Item #5. Second: Mr. Richardson. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Richardson)
Approve Administrative Order Item #14
To approve Administrative Order Item #14.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To approve Administrative Order Item #14. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Brown)
Discuss and consider a vote to approve the application by Wicked Shuckers, LLC d/b/a Shuckers - 89 Water Street, Suite B
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)
Approve the applications by Wicked Shuckers, LLC d/b/a Shuckers, 89 Water Street, Suite B1, for a Seasonal All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License and a Common Victualler License as presented
To approve the applications by Wicked Shuckers, LLC d/b/a Shuckers, 89 Water Street, Suite B1, for a Seasonal All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License and a Common Victualler License as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To approve the applications by Wicked Shuckers, LLC d/b/a Shuckers, 89 Water Street, Suite B1, for a Seasonal All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License and a Common Victualler License as presented. Second: Dr. Goldstone. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Goldstone)
Discuss and consider a vote to approve applications by Gordon Hospitality, Inc.
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Motion by Dr. Goldstone: To close the public hearing. Second: Mr. Richardson. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Richardson)
Approve the application by Gordon Hospitality, Inc. d/b/a Four Vines for a Transfer of License of an All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License and a Common Victualler License to be exercised at...
To approve the application by Gordon Hospitality, Inc. d/b/a Four Vines for a Transfer of License of an All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License and a Common Victualler License to be exercised at 291 Main Street, Unit B, Falmouth, MA, as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To approve the application by Gordon Hospitality, Inc. d/b/a Four Vines for a Transfer of License of an All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License and a Common Victualler License to be exercised at 291 Main Street, Unit B, Falmouth, MA, as presented. Second: Dr. Goldstone. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Goldstone)
Approve Seasonal All Alcoholic Beverages Club License, Common Victualler License, Entertainment License, and Sunday Entertainment License for Seacoast Shores Association, Inc., 7 Farview Lane, as...
To approve Seasonal All Alcoholic Beverages Club License, Common Victualler License, Entertainment License, and Sunday Entertainment License for Seacoast Shores Association, Inc., 7 Farview Lane, as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To approve Seasonal All Alcoholic Beverages Club License, Common Victualler License, Entertainment License, and Sunday Entertainment License for Seacoast Shores Association, Inc., 7 Farview Lane, as presented. Second: Dr. Goldstone. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Goldstone)
Appoint the following five members to serve on the Lawrence School Building Committee: Staci Jasin, Nancy Robbins Taylor, Skip Bandini, and Michael Duffany
To appoint the following five members to serve on the Lawrence School Building Committee: Staci Jasin, Nancy Robbins Taylor, Skip Bandini, and Michael Duffany.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To appoint the following five members to serve on the Lawrence School Building Committee: Staci Jasin, Nancy Robbins Taylor, Skip Bandini, and Michael Duffany. Second: Dr. Goldstone. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Goldstone)
Appoint Thornton Lewis to serve on the Lawrence School Building Committee
To appoint Thornton Lewis to serve on the Lawrence School Building Committee.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To appoint Thornton Lewis to serve on the Lawrence School Building Committee. Second: Dr. Goldstone. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Goldstone)
Approve grant of license as presented
To approve grant of license as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To approve grant of license as presented. Second: Dr. Goldstone. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Goldstone)
To approve grant of license as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To approve grant of license as presented. Second: Mr. Richardson. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Richardson)
Approve the revised Select Board meeting schedule as presented
To approve the revised Select Board meeting schedule as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To approve the revised Select Board meeting schedule as presented. Second: Mr. Richardson. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Richardson)
Approve May 19, 2026, election ballot as presented
To approve May 19, 2026, election ballot as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To approve May 19, 2026, election ballot as presented. Second: Dr. Goldstone. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Goldstone)
Review and consider a vote to approve minutes of meetings: February 25, 2026; March 9, 2026; and March 23, 2026
Approve the February 25, 2026; March 9, 2026; and March 23, 2026, meeting minutes, as presented
To approve the February 25, 2026; March 9, 2026; and March 23, 2026, meeting minutes, as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Dr. Goldstone: To approve the February 25, 2026; March 9, 2026; and March 23, 2026, meeting minutes, as presented. Second: Mr. Reed. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Reed)
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Adjourn at 9:50pm
To adjourn at 9:50pm.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To adjourn at 9:50pm. Second: Dr. Goldstone. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Reed, 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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