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July 13, 2026
27 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Heather Goldstone, Colin Reed, Robert Mascali, Doug Brown, Elizabeth Klein
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
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Enter into Executive Session at 6:00pm
To enter into Executive Session at 6:00pm.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To enter into Executive Session at 6:00pm. Second: Mr. Brown. Roll Call Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Brown)
OPEN SESSION
Approve and affirm the appointment of John Arnett as the Town's Finance Director
To approve and affirm the appointment of John Arnett as the Town's Finance Director.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To approve and affirm the appointment of John Arnett as the Town's Finance Director. Second: Mr. Mascali. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Mascali)
Waive the Department Head residency requirement for John Arnett
To waive the Department Head residency requirement for John Arnett.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To waive the Department Head residency requirement for John Arnett. Second: Ms. Klein. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Klein)
Administrative Orders 1)
Approve the Consent Agenda, with the exceptions of Administrative Orders b1 and b2
To approve the Consent Agenda, with the exceptions of Administrative Orders b1 and b2.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To approve the Consent Agenda, with the exceptions of Administrative Orders b1 and b2. Second: Ms. Klein. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Klein)
Approve Administrative Orders b1 and b2
To approve Administrative Orders b1 and b2.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve Administrative Orders b1 and b2. Second: Mr. Mascali. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Mascali)
Interview and consider a vote to appoint committee members: 1)
Appoint Amy Roth to the Board of Health with a term ending June 30, 2029
To appoint Amy Roth to the Board of Health with a term ending June 30, 2029.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To appoint Amy Roth to the Board of Health with a term ending June 30, 2029. Second: Mr. Mascali. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Mascali)
Appoint Hannah Park to the Cultural Council for a one-year term ending June 30, 2027
To appoint Hannah Park to the Cultural Council for a one-year term ending June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Klein: To appoint Hannah Park to the Cultural Council for a one-year term ending June 30, 2027. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Klein, second: Brown)
Appoint Emiliana Pachano to the Cultural Council for a threeyear term ending June 30, 2028
To appoint Emiliana Pachano to the Cultural Council for a threeyear term ending June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Klein: To appoint Emiliana Pachano to the Cultural Council for a threeyear term ending June 30, 2028. Second: Mr. Mascali. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Klein, second: Mascali)
Consider a vote to reappoint committee members (non-regulatory) (uncontested seats)
Appoint Robert P. Mascali as the Town of Falmouth representative on the Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority board for a term ending June 30, 2029
To appoint Robert P. Mascali as the Town of Falmouth representative on the Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority board for a term ending June 30, 2029.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To appoint Robert P. Mascali as the Town of Falmouth representative on the Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority board for a term ending June 30, 2029. Second: Mr. Reed. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0 Abstain - 1.” (Motion: Brown, second: Reed)
Appoint Colin W. Reed as the Municipal Government member of the Economic Development Industrial Corporation (EDIC) to a term ending June 30, 2029
To appoint Colin W. Reed as the Municipal Government member of the Economic Development Industrial Corporation (EDIC) to a term ending June 30, 2029.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To appoint Colin W. Reed as the Municipal Government member of the Economic Development Industrial Corporation (EDIC) to a term ending June 30, 2029. Second: Mr. Mascali. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0 Abstain - 1.” (Motion: Brown, second: Mascali)
Appoint Peter McConarty as a member of the Upper Cape Regional Transfer Station for a one-year term ending June 30, 2027; and to appoint Lt
To appoint Peter McConarty as a member of the Upper Cape Regional Transfer Station for a one-year term ending June 30, 2027; and to appoint Lt. Col. Elizabeth S. Sweeney as the Falmouth Lodge of Elks #2380 representative member on the Veterans Council Committee with a term ending June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Klein: To appoint Peter McConarty as a member of the Upper Cape Regional Transfer Station for a one-year term ending June 30, 2027; and to appoint Lt. Col. Elizabeth S. Sweeney as the Falmouth Lodge of Elks #2380 representative member on the Veterans Council Committee with a term ending June 30, 2027. Second: Mr. Mascali. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Klein, second: Mascali)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To close the public hearing. Second: Mr. Reed. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Reed)
That the Select Board of the town of Falmouth finds a violation of underage drinking at Pier 37 Boathouse based on the credible testimony of Detective Maguire and no opposing testimony from the...
That the Select Board of the town of Falmouth finds a violation of underage drinking at Pier 37 Boathouse based on the credible testimony of Detective Maguire and no opposing testimony from the licensee.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: That the Select Board of the town of Falmouth finds a violation of underage drinking at Pier 37 Boathouse based on the credible testimony of Detective Maguire and no opposing testimony from the licensee. Second: Ms. Klein. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Klein)
Impose a written warning plus a $500 fine, mandatory advanced training for all staff, a comprehensive security and improvement plan to be submitted within 14 days, and quarterly meetings with the...
To impose a written warning plus a $500 fine, mandatory advanced training for all staff, a comprehensive security and improvement plan to be submitted within 14 days, and quarterly meetings with the Police Department for the next year.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To impose a written warning plus a $500 fine, mandatory advanced training for all staff, a comprehensive security and improvement plan to be submitted within 14 days, and quarterly meetings with the Police Department for the next year. Second: Ms. Klein. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Klein)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To close the hearing. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Brown)
That the Select Board finds a violation of underage drinking based on the testimony of Detective Maguire and Police reports to the effect that identification and statements of the individual...
That the Select Board finds a violation of underage drinking based on the testimony of Detective Maguire and Police reports to the effect that identification and statements of the individual established his age as being 20, and he testified to having consumed three beers at the Raw Bar.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: That the Select Board finds a violation of underage drinking based on the testimony of Detective Maguire and Police reports to the effect that identification and statements of the individual established his age as being 20, and he testified to having consumed three beers at the Raw Bar. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Brown)
That the Select Board finds insufficient credible evidence for a violation of service of alcohol to an intoxicated person
That the Select Board finds insufficient credible evidence for a violation of service of alcohol to an intoxicated person.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Klein: That the Select Board finds insufficient credible evidence for a violation of service of alcohol to an intoxicated person. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Klein, second: Brown)
Impose a written warning, a $500 fine, additional advanced training, and quarterly meetings with the Police Department
To impose a written warning, a $500 fine, additional advanced training, and quarterly meetings with the Police Department.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To impose a written warning, a $500 fine, additional advanced training, and quarterly meetings with the Police Department. Second: Mr. Mascali. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Mascali)
Table this item to the next meeting
To table this item to the next meeting.
The minutes give only the count (4-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To table this item to the next meeting. Second: Mr. Reed. Discussion: Ms. Klein stated that the Corporation can only afford for this P&S process to go on for so long. The Board should be careful as to what delays could mean for the property. She asked what the potential timeframe might be for the funding suggested by Senator Fernandes. Also, approval of this project does not preclude the Board for also seeking workforce housing with Senator Fernandes. Dr. Goldstone stated that she would like a two week timeframe for consideration to include serious exploration of other options. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 1.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Reed)
Place the following question on the November 3, 2026 state general election ballot: Shall the Town of Falmouth be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called,...
To place the following question on the November 3, 2026 state general election ballot: Shall the Town of Falmouth be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in order to pay costs of the demolition of the existing East Falmouth Library and pay costs of design and construction of a new library at the existing site located at 310 East Falmouth Highway including, without limitation, landscaping, paving, utility and other site improvements, storage and moving expenses, furnishings and equipment and all other costs incidental or related thereto?
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To place the following question on the November 3, 2026 state general election ballot: Shall the Town of Falmouth be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in order to pay costs of the demolition of the existing East Falmouth Library and pay costs of design and construction of a new library at the existing site located at 310 East Falmouth Highway including, without limitation, landscaping, paving, utility and other site improvements, storage and moving expenses, furnishings and equipment and all other costs incidental or related thereto? Second: Ms. Klein. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Klein)
Approve grant of license to Penzance Road Trust for installation of a sign on Bar Neck Road as submitted, with the condition that any prior unpermitted signs be removed prior to installation of...
To approve grant of license to Penzance Road Trust for installation of a sign on Bar Neck Road as submitted, with the condition that any prior unpermitted signs be removed prior to installation of the new sign.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve grant of license to Penzance Road Trust for installation of a sign on Bar Neck Road as submitted, with the condition that any prior unpermitted signs be removed prior to installation of the new sign. Second: Mr. Reed. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Reed)
Approve the year-end budget transfers for fiscal year 2026 as presented and authorize the Chair to sign the budget transfer form
To approve the year-end budget transfers for fiscal year 2026 as presented and authorize the Chair to sign the budget transfer form.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve the year-end budget transfers for fiscal year 2026 as presented and authorize the Chair to sign the budget transfer form. Second: Mr. Reed. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Reed)
Adopt the meeting schedule for fiscal 2027 as presented
To adopt the meeting schedule for fiscal 2027 as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Klein: To adopt the meeting schedule for fiscal 2027 as presented. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Klein, second: Brown)
Announce the October 2026 Town Meeting schedule as presented
To announce the October 2026 Town Meeting schedule as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Klein: To announce the October 2026 Town Meeting schedule as presented. Second: Mr. Reed. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Klein, second: Reed)
Adopt committee assignments as amended
To adopt committee assignments as amended.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To adopt committee assignments as amended. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Brown)
Review and consider a vote to approve minutes of meetings: June 29, 2026
Approve the meeting minutes of June 29, 2026
To approve the meeting minutes of June 29, 2026.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To approve the meeting minutes of June 29, 2026. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Brown)
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Adjourn at 11:35pm
To adjourn at 11:35pm.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To adjourn at 11:35pm. Second: Ms. Klein. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Klein)
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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