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July 27, 2026
14 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Heather Goldstone, Colin Reed, Robert Mascali, Doug Brown, Elizabeth Klein
Absent: None
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M.G.L. c. 30A s. 32(a)(3) - to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Falmouth TAP Station, 228-280 Sam Turner Rd.
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: Ms. Klein. Roll Call Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Klein)
CONSENT AGENDA a.
Approve the Consent Agenda
To approve the Consent Agenda.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To approve the Consent Agenda. Second: Mr. Reed. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Reed)
Discuss and consider a vote to approve the application submitted by Teaticket Cafe Inc. d/b/a Johnny's Café for the tran
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To close the hearing. Second: Mr. Mascali. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Mascali)
Approve the application submitted by Teaticket Cafe Inc. d/b/a Johnny's Café for the transfer of an All-Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant license and Common Victualler license, located at 734...
To approve the application submitted by Teaticket Cafe Inc. d/b/a Johnny's Café for the transfer of an All-Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant license and Common Victualler license, located at 734 Teaticket Highway, East Falmouth as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To approve the application submitted by Teaticket Cafe Inc. d/b/a Johnny's Café for the transfer of an All-Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant license and Common Victualler license, located at 734 Teaticket Highway, East Falmouth as presented. Second: Ms. Klein. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Klein)
Discuss and consider a vote to approve applications submitted by Teaticket Cafe Inc. d/b/a Johnny's Cafe for an Entertai
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To close the hearing. Second: Mr. Mascali. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Mascali)
Approve the applications submitted by Teaticket Cafe Inc. d/b/a Johnny's Café for an Entertainment license and a Sunday Entertainment license to be exercised at 734 Teaticket Highway, East...
To approve the applications submitted by Teaticket Cafe Inc. d/b/a Johnny's Café for an Entertainment license and a Sunday Entertainment license to be exercised at 734 Teaticket Highway, East Falmouth as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To approve the applications submitted by Teaticket Cafe Inc. d/b/a Johnny's Café for an Entertainment license and a Sunday Entertainment license to be exercised at 734 Teaticket Highway, East Falmouth as presented. Second: Ms. Klein. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Klein)
Wetland/Dock Hearing - Consider the application of Peter and Mary McManus for permission to construct a fixed pier with
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)
Approve the application of Peter and Mary McManus for permission to construct a fixed pier with ramp and float that will extend 92 feet seaward of mean high water into Perch Pond, located at 113...
To approve the application of Peter and Mary McManus for permission to construct a fixed pier with ramp and float that will extend 92 feet seaward of mean high water into Perch Pond, located at 113 Teaticket Path, Falmouth.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Klein: To approve the application of Peter and Mary McManus for permission to construct a fixed pier with ramp and float that will extend 92 feet seaward of mean high water into Perch Pond, located at 113 Teaticket Path, Falmouth. Second: Mr. Reed. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Klein, second: Reed)
That the Select Board, as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, vote to award Falmouth Housing Corporation Two Million, Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,600,000) for the acquisition of...
That the Select Board, as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, vote to award Falmouth Housing Corporation Two Million, Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,600,000) for the acquisition of 545 Main Street for the purpose of creating fifty (50) affordable rental units to be deed restricted at 60% of the area median income, and to authorize the Town Manager to execute the financial documentation setting forth the terms of the award.
The minutes give only the count (3-2), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Klein: That the Select Board, as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, vote to award Falmouth Housing Corporation Two Million, Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,600,000) for the acquisition of 545 Main Street for the purpose of creating fifty (50) affordable rental units to be deed restricted at 60% of the area median income, and to authorize the Town Manager to execute the financial documentation setting forth the terms of the award. Second: Mr. Brown. Discussion: Mr. Reed stated that the arguments raised tonight have made him think about the process at hand. With the lack of an alternative project in hand, he is leaning toward supporting this, with the understanding that the Town needs to work with the State, update the Housing Production Plan, and prioritize things for the future. Housing is needed for essential workers in Town and that needs to be a priority made for a strategy into the future. Mr. Brown stated that the Housing Production Plan was recently updated. The Board needs to consider each project that comes before it on its merits and prioritize each on a case-by-case basis. Mr. Mascali stated that he has no doubt the project will be successful, if approved. However, the question before the Board is what the best use of the $2.5M is given the overall housing needs and this seems unclear at this time. He feels that the Board is being forced into making a decision without a complete exploration of all the implications. He cannot support the application at this time. Vote: Yes - 3 No - 2.” (Motion: Klein, second: Brown)
That the Select Board, acting as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, amend their original vote of July 29, 2024, awarding $500,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod for the...
That the Select Board, acting as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, amend their original vote of July 29, 2024, awarding $500,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod for the creation of affordable housing at 805 Gifford Street Extension, of which $250,000 will be awarded as a grant for land acquisition and $250,000 will be awarded as a zero interest loan for the construction of 4 single family homes for homeownership, 2 of which will be deed restricted as affordable at 60% AMI and 2 will be deed restricted as affordable at 80% AMI in perpetuity and authorize the Town Manager to execute all documents setting forth the terms of the financial award to Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod, to now allow 1 home to be deed restricted at 60% of the area median income and 3 homes to be deed restricted at 80% of the area median income.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: That the Select Board, acting as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, amend their original vote of July 29, 2024, awarding $500,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod for the creation of affordable housing at 805 Gifford Street Extension, of which $250,000 will be awarded as a grant for land acquisition and $250,000 will be awarded as a zero interest loan for the construction of 4 single family homes for homeownership, 2 of which will be deed restricted as affordable at 60% AMI and 2 will be deed restricted as affordable at 80% AMI in perpetuity and authorize the Town Manager to execute all documents setting forth the terms of the financial award to Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod, to now allow 1 home to be deed restricted at 60% of the area median income and 3 homes to be deed restricted at 80% of the area median income. Second: Ms. Klein. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Klein)
Approve an application to the Community Preservation Committee for exterior preservation improvements to the West Falmouth Fire Station, as well as remediation of subsequent damage and any health...
To approve an application to the Community Preservation Committee for exterior preservation improvements to the West Falmouth Fire Station, as well as remediation of subsequent damage and any health and life safety issues identified, with an amount not to exceed $250,000.
From the minutes
“Motion by Chair Goldstone: To approve an application to the Community Preservation Committee for exterior preservation improvements to the West Falmouth Fire Station, as well as remediation of subsequent damage and any health and life safety issues identified, with an amount not to exceed $250,000. Second: Mr. Mascali. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Mascali)
Execute a Collateral Assignment of Groundwater Discharge Rights relating to the YMCA project at 487 Brick Kiln Road as presented
To execute a Collateral Assignment of Groundwater Discharge Rights relating to the YMCA project at 487 Brick Kiln Road as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Klein: To execute a Collateral Assignment of Groundwater Discharge Rights relating to the YMCA project at 487 Brick Kiln Road as presented. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Klein, second: Brown)
Review and consider a vote to approve minutes of meetings: July 13, 2026
Approve the meeting minutes of July 13, 2026, as amended
To approve the meeting minutes of July 13, 2026, as amended.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To approve the meeting minutes of July 13, 2026, as amended. Second: Ms. Klein. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Klein)
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Adjourn at 10:30pm
To adjourn at 10:30pm.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To adjourn at 10:30pm. 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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