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June 1, 2026
18 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Robert Mascali, Heather Goldstone, Doug Brown, Colin Reed, Elizabeth Klein
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
M.G.L. C.30A s. 21(a)(3) - Discuss the threat of potential litigation
Enter into Executive Session at 6:01pm
To enter into Executive Session at 6:01pm.
From the minutes
“Motion by Dr. Goldstone: To enter into Executive Session at 6:01pm. Second: Mr. Brown. Roll Call Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Brown)
Nominate Dr. Heather Goldstone as Chair of the Select Board
To nominate Dr. Heather Goldstone as Chair of the Select Board.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To nominate Dr. Heather Goldstone as Chair of the Select Board. Second: Mr. Mascali. Dr. Goldstone accepted the nomination. Mr. Brown noted that he would also like to be Chair and asked for the Board's consideration. He stated that he would like the Board Chair to respond to the public's emails. Dr. Goldstone agreed that this is important and stated that she would commit to making sure emails are answered within 48 hours of being received. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Mascali)
Nominate Mr. Colin Reed as Vice Chair/Clerk of the Select Board
To nominate Mr. Colin Reed as Vice Chair/Clerk of the Select Board.
From the minutes
“Motion by Dr. Goldstone: To nominate Mr. Colin Reed as Vice Chair/Clerk of the Select Board. Second: Mr. Mascali. Mr. Reed accepted the nomination. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Mascali)
Administrative Orders 1)
Approve the Consent Agenda, aside from Administrative Orders #1, #4, and #6
To approve the Consent Agenda, aside from Administrative Orders #1, #4, and #6.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To approve the Consent Agenda, aside from Administrative Orders #1, #4, and #6. Second: Ms. Klein. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Klein)
Approve Administrative Order #1, with the proposed changes
To approve Administrative Order #1, with the proposed changes.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To approve Administrative Order #1, with the proposed changes. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Brown)
Approve Administrative Order #4, noting that this has been consistently approved by the Select Board and predecessor Boards
To approve Administrative Order #4, noting that this has been consistently approved by the Select Board and predecessor Boards.
The minutes give only the count (4-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To approve Administrative Order #4, noting that this has been consistently approved by the Select Board and predecessor Boards. Second: Mr. Brown. Discussion: Mr. Brown stated that there is no charge for attendance which has been part of the criteria for waiving fees more so than whether or not it is a religious based event. Ms. Klein asked if this type of fee reduction has been offered to other religious denominations in Falmouth. Mr. Renshaw stated that the Waquoit Church may be one example, but he is not positive. Mr. Brown stated that this is offered often for non-profits. Ms. Klein stated that she would be less inclined to offer a fee waiver to a religious organization, however, these are services that are open to the public and have become somewhat of a tradition in Falmouth. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 1.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Brown)
Approve Administrative Order #6
To approve Administrative Order #6.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To approve Administrative Order #6. Second: Dr. Goldstone. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Goldstone)
Shade Tree Hearing - on application for the removal of two (2) White oaks located on Hudson Street for house #122 Jerich
Continue the public hearing to June 8, 2026
To continue the public hearing to June 8, 2026.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To continue the public hearing to June 8, 2026. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Brown)
Consider a request to approve an application by Holly Park Variety, Inc., 580A North Falmouth Highway, Falmouth, for Mul
Continue the public hearing to June 8, 2026
To continue the public hearing to June 8, 2026.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To continue the public hearing to June 8, 2026. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Brown)
Adopt the changes to the June 2026 meeting schedule, as presented
To adopt the changes to the June 2026 meeting schedule, as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To adopt the changes to the June 2026 meeting schedule, as presented. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Brown)
Approve the application to the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund from Falmouth Housing Trust, Inc. in the amount of $175,000, $25,000 for predevelopment costs and $150,000 for construction costs...
To approve the application to the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund from Falmouth Housing Trust, Inc. in the amount of $175,000, $25,000 for predevelopment costs and $150,000 for construction costs for the construction of one (1) singlefamily home to be deed restricted at 80% of the area median income at 21 Pheasant Lane., and to authorize the Town Manager to execute documentation setting forth the terms of the financial award to the Falmouth Housing Trust.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To approve the application to the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund from Falmouth Housing Trust, Inc. in the amount of $175,000, $25,000 for predevelopment costs and $150,000 for construction costs for the construction of one (1) singlefamily home to be deed restricted at 80% of the area median income at 21 Pheasant Lane., and to authorize the Town Manager to execute documentation setting forth the terms of the financial award to the Falmouth Housing Trust. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Brown)
To approve the application to the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund from Falmouth Housing Trust, Inc. in the amount of $175,000, $25,000 for predevelopment costs and $150,000 for construction costs for the construction of one (1) singlefamily home to be deed restricted at 140% of the area median income at 20 Brigantine Drive, and to authorize the Town Manager to execute documentation setting forth the terms of the financial award to the Falmouth Housing Trust.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To approve the application to the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund from Falmouth Housing Trust, Inc. in the amount of $175,000, $25,000 for predevelopment costs and $150,000 for construction costs for the construction of one (1) singlefamily home to be deed restricted at 140% of the area median income at 20 Brigantine Drive, and to authorize the Town Manager to execute documentation setting forth the terms of the financial award to the Falmouth Housing Trust. Second: Ms. Klein. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Klein)
Adopt the Environmentally Preferable Products (EPP) Purchasing Policy as required by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, as presented
To adopt the Environmentally Preferable Products (EPP) Purchasing Policy as required by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To adopt the Environmentally Preferable Products (EPP) Purchasing Policy as required by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, as presented. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Brown)
Approve and adopt the amended Watershed Management Financial Fairness Task Force charging document with the inclusion of a Select Board liaison
To approve and adopt the amended Watershed Management Financial Fairness Task Force charging document with the inclusion of a Select Board liaison.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To approve and adopt the amended Watershed Management Financial Fairness Task Force charging document with the inclusion of a Select Board liaison. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Brown)
Approve the application by MVC Hospitality, Inc. d/b/a Inn on the Square for a Lodging House License to be executed at 40 North Main Street, Falmouth
To approve the application by MVC Hospitality, Inc. d/b/a Inn on the Square for a Lodging House License to be executed at 40 North Main Street, Falmouth.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To approve the application by MVC Hospitality, Inc. d/b/a Inn on the Square for a Lodging House License to be executed at 40 North Main Street, Falmouth. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Brown)
Approve the application for a Change of Manager by Bad Martha's Farmer's Brewery, LLC, at 876 East Falmouth Highway, East Falmouth as presented
To approve the application for a Change of Manager by Bad Martha's Farmer's Brewery, LLC, at 876 East Falmouth Highway, East Falmouth as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve the application for a Change of Manager by Bad Martha's Farmer's Brewery, LLC, at 876 East Falmouth Highway, East Falmouth as presented. Second: Mr. Mascali. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Mascali)
Vote to accept the requested change to the Local Initiative Program application submitted by Northland Residential Corporation for the housing project located at 809 Sandwich Road
To vote to accept the requested change to the Local Initiative Program application submitted by Northland Residential Corporation for the housing project located at 809 Sandwich Road.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To vote to accept the requested change to the Local Initiative Program application submitted by Northland Residential Corporation for the housing project located at 809 Sandwich Road. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Brown)
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discuss LGBTQ+ Sanctuary Town
Adjourn at 8:56pm
To adjourn at 8:56pm.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To adjourn at 8:56pm. Second: Mr. Reed. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Reed)
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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