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May 18, 2026
18 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
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Present: Robert Mascali, Heather Goldstone, Doug Brown, Jack Richardson, Colin Reed
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
CONSENT AGENDA a.
Approve the Consent Agenda, as presented
To approve the Consent Agenda, as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Dr. Goldstone: To approve the Consent Agenda, as presented. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Brown)
Consider a vote to approve an application from Barnstable County Agricultural Society for an Entertainment License and a
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 - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Reed)
Approve the application submitted by the Barnstable County Agricultural Society for an Entertainment License and a Sunday Entertainment License for the Barnstable County Fair to be held at the...
To approve the application submitted by the Barnstable County Agricultural Society for an Entertainment License and a Sunday Entertainment License for the Barnstable County Fair to be held at the Cape Cod Fairgrounds from Monday, July 20 through Monday, July 26, 2026.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve the application submitted by the Barnstable County Agricultural Society for an Entertainment License and a Sunday Entertainment License for the Barnstable County Fair to be held at the Cape Cod Fairgrounds from Monday, July 20 through Monday, July 26, 2026. Second: Mr. Richardson. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Richardson)
Consider a vote to approve an application from Shipwrecked LLC for a One-Day Entertainment License and Sunday Entertainm
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 - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Reed)
Approve the application from Shipwrecked LLC for a OneDay Entertainment License and Sunday Entertainment License for the Shipwrecked/ASICS Falmouth Road Race After Party in the parking lot of...
To approve the application from Shipwrecked LLC for a OneDay Entertainment License and Sunday Entertainment License for the Shipwrecked/ASICS Falmouth Road Race After Party in the parking lot of Shipwrecked and The Heights Hotel, 263 Grand Avenue, Falmouth on Sunday, August 16, 2026, as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To approve the application from Shipwrecked LLC for a OneDay Entertainment License and Sunday Entertainment License for the Shipwrecked/ASICS Falmouth Road Race After Party in the parking lot of Shipwrecked and The Heights Hotel, 263 Grand Avenue, Falmouth on Sunday, August 16, 2026, as presented. Second: Mr. Reed. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Reed)
Consider the request from the Friends of Falmouth Bikeways to name the Shining Sea Bikeway Extension from downtown to No
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing.
The minutes say 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Robert Mascali, Heather Goldstone, Doug Brown, Jack Richardson and Colin Reed). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To close the public hearing. Second: Dr. Goldstone. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Goldstone)
Approve the request from the Friends of Falmouth Bikeways to name the Shining Sea Bikeway Extension from downtown to North Falmouth as the "Patty and Leonard Johnson Bikeway Extension" and to...
To approve the request from the Friends of Falmouth Bikeways to name the Shining Sea Bikeway Extension from downtown to North Falmouth as the "Patty and Leonard Johnson Bikeway Extension" and to place a plaque in their honor.
The minutes say 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Robert Mascali, Heather Goldstone, Doug Brown, Jack Richardson and Colin Reed). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To approve the request from the Friends of Falmouth Bikeways to name the Shining Sea Bikeway Extension from downtown to North Falmouth as the "Patty and Leonard Johnson Bikeway Extension" and to place a plaque in their honor. Second: Dr. Goldstone. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Goldstone)
Discuss and consider a vote to approve the application by The Old Casino, LLC d/b/a The Old Casino for a Transfer of Lic
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing.
The minutes say 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Robert Mascali, Heather Goldstone, Doug Brown, Jack Richardson and Colin Reed). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion by Dr. Goldstone: To close the public hearing. Second: Mr. Reed. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Reed)
Approve the application by The Old Casino, LLC d/b/a The Old Casino for a Transfer of License of an All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License to be exercised at 286 Grand Avenue, Suite 9,...
To approve the application by The Old Casino, LLC d/b/a The Old Casino for a Transfer of License of an All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License to be exercised at 286 Grand Avenue, Suite 9, Falmouth, Monday-Sunday from 8:00 am to 11:00 pm.
The minutes say 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Robert Mascali, Heather Goldstone, Doug Brown, Jack Richardson and Colin Reed). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion by Dr. Goldstone: To approve the application by The Old Casino, LLC d/b/a The Old Casino for a Transfer of License of an All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License to be exercised at 286 Grand Avenue, Suite 9, Falmouth, Monday-Sunday from 8:00 am to 11:00 pm. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Brown)
Discuss and consider a vote to approve the applications by The Old Casino, LLC d/b/a The Old Casino, 286 Grand Avenue, S
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To close the public hearing. Second: Dr. Goldstone. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Goldstone)
Approve the applications by The Old Casino, LLC d/b/a The Old Casino, 286 Grand Avenue, Suite 9, Falmouth, for Entertainment and Sunday Entertainment Licenses, Monday-Sunday, 10:00 am to 10:00 pm...
To approve the applications by The Old Casino, LLC d/b/a The Old Casino, 286 Grand Avenue, Suite 9, Falmouth, for Entertainment and Sunday Entertainment Licenses, Monday-Sunday, 10:00 am to 10:00 pm be approved as presented.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To approve the applications by The Old Casino, LLC d/b/a The Old Casino, 286 Grand Avenue, Suite 9, Falmouth, for Entertainment and Sunday Entertainment Licenses, Monday-Sunday, 10:00 am to 10:00 pm be approved as presented. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0 Abstain - 1.” (Motion: Reed, second: Brown)
Authorize Town Counsel to file a Motion to Intervene
To authorize Town Counsel to file a Motion to Intervene.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To authorize Town Counsel to file a Motion to Intervene. Second: Mr. Mascali. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Mascali)
Adopt the revised Select Board FY23-FY27 Strategic Plan with Dr. Goldstone's proposed amendments
To adopt the revised Select Board FY23-FY27 Strategic Plan with Dr. Goldstone's proposed amendments.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To adopt the revised Select Board FY23-FY27 Strategic Plan with Dr. Goldstone's proposed amendments. Second: Mr. Mascali. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Mascali)
Support Town Manager's proposal to retain a DEIB consultant
To support Town Manager's proposal to retain a DEIB consultant.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To support Town Manager's proposal to retain a DEIB consultant. Second: Mr. Mascali. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0 Abstain - 1.” (Motion: Reed, second: Mascali)
Approve the Legal Form of Vote prepared by bond counsel which needs to be read into the record
To approve the Legal Form of Vote prepared by bond counsel which needs to be read into the record.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To approve the Legal Form of Vote prepared by bond counsel which needs to be read into the record. Second: Dr. Goldstone. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Goldstone)
Authorize the Community Development Director to submit a One Stop for Growth grant application in the amount of $150,000 for the update of the Town's Local Comprehensive Plan and to send the...
To authorize the Community Development Director to submit a One Stop for Growth grant application in the amount of $150,000 for the update of the Town's Local Comprehensive Plan and to send the letter of support stating we have a commitment of $30,000 matching funds from the Town of Falmouth as well as $20,000 from our EDIC that this is a community that sees the absolute need for this LCP.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To authorize the Community Development Director to submit a One Stop for Growth grant application in the amount of $150,000 for the update of the Town's Local Comprehensive Plan and to send the letter of support stating we have a commitment of $30,000 matching funds from the Town of Falmouth as well as $20,000 from our EDIC that this is a community that sees the absolute need for this LCP. Second: Dr. Goldstone. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Goldstone)
Review and consider a vote to approve minutes of meetings: April 27, 2026 and May 4, 2026
Approve the meeting minutes of April 27, 2026, and May 4, 2026, as amended
To approve the meeting minutes of April 27, 2026, and May 4, 2026, as amended.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To approve the meeting minutes of April 27, 2026, and May 4, 2026, as amended. Second: Mr. Reed. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Reed)
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Adjourn at 11:28pm
To adjourn at 11:28pm.
From the minutes
“Motion by Dr. Goldstone: To adjourn at 11:28pm. Second: Mr. Richardson. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Richardson)
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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