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August 17, 2026
19 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Heather Goldstone, Colin Reed, Robert Mascali, Doug Brown, Elizabeth Klein
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Administrative Orders 1)
Approve the Consent Agenda
To approve the Consent Agenda.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To approve the Consent Agenda. Second: Ms. Klein. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Klein)
Interview and consider a vote to appoint committee members: 1)
Appoint Stephen Morse to the Affordable Housing Committee to fill a vacancy with an unexpired term until June 30, 2027
To appoint Stephen Morse to the Affordable Housing Committee to fill a vacancy with an unexpired term until June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To appoint Stephen Morse to the Affordable Housing Committee to fill a vacancy with an unexpired term until June 30, 2027. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Brown)
Appoint Kim Bilderback to the Cultural Council to fill a vacancy with an unexpired term until June 30, 2029
To appoint Kim Bilderback to the Cultural Council to fill a vacancy with an unexpired term until June 30, 2029.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To appoint Kim Bilderback to the Cultural Council to fill a vacancy with an unexpired term until June 30, 2029. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Brown)
Appoint Florina Tseng to the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Advisory Committee to fill a vacancy with an unexpired term until June 30, 2029
To appoint Florina Tseng to the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Advisory Committee to fill a vacancy with an unexpired term until June 30, 2029.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To appoint Florina Tseng to the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Advisory Committee to fill a vacancy with an unexpired term until June 30, 2029. Second: Ms. Klein. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Klein)
Appoint Jonathan Kaufman, Dan Walsh, and James Gray to the Watershed Management Financial Fairness Task Force
To appoint Jonathan Kaufman, Dan Walsh, and James Gray to the Watershed Management Financial Fairness Task Force.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To appoint Jonathan Kaufman, Dan Walsh, and James Gray to the Watershed Management Financial Fairness Task Force. Second: Chair Goldstone. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Goldstone)
BUSINESS - The Board took up this item at this time.
Appoint George Topulos and Steve Leighton to the Watershed Management Financial Fairness Task Force
To appoint George Topulos and Steve Leighton to the Watershed Management Financial Fairness Task Force.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To appoint George Topulos and Steve Leighton to the Watershed Management Financial Fairness Task Force. Second: Mr. Mascali. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Mascali)
Appoint Robert Mascali as a Select Board liaison to the Watershed Management Financial Fairness Task Force
To appoint Robert Mascali as a Select Board liaison to the Watershed Management Financial Fairness Task Force.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To appoint Robert Mascali as a Select Board liaison to the Watershed Management Financial Fairness Task Force. Second: Mr. Reed. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Reed)
Consider a vote to approve an application from On The Water, LLC for a OneDay Entertainment License for the Striper Fest
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To close the public hearing. Second: Ms. Klein. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Klein)
Approve the application submitted by On The Water, LLC for a one-day Entertainment License for Striper Fest to be held at the band shell at Marina Park, 180 Scranton Avenue on Saturday, September...
To approve the application submitted by On The Water, LLC for a one-day Entertainment License for Striper Fest to be held at the band shell at Marina Park, 180 Scranton Avenue on Saturday, September 26, 2026 (with a rain date of Sunday, September 27, 2026) from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To approve the application submitted by On The Water, LLC for a one-day Entertainment License for Striper Fest to be held at the band shell at Marina Park, 180 Scranton Avenue on Saturday, September 26, 2026 (with a rain date of Sunday, September 27, 2026) from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Second: Mr. Reed. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Reed)
Approve and execute the Annual Town Meeting warrant, with Article #12 removed, Article #10 amended language determined to be significant, and Article #21 amended to reference the relevant State...
To approve and execute the Annual Town Meeting warrant, with Article #12 removed, Article #10 amended language determined to be significant, and Article #21 amended to reference the relevant State law, for October 26, 2026 as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Klein: To approve and execute the Annual Town Meeting warrant, with Article #12 removed, Article #10 amended language determined to be significant, and Article #21 amended to reference the relevant State law, for October 26, 2026 as presented. Second: Mr. Mascali. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Klein, second: Mascali)
Authorize the Community Development Department to apply for an FY27 Seasonal Communities Grant Program in the amount of $150,000 to offset the town's financial commitments to ongoing affordable...
To authorize the Community Development Department to apply for an FY27 Seasonal Communities Grant Program in the amount of $150,000 to offset the town's financial commitments to ongoing affordable housing development projects.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Klein: To authorize the Community Development Department to apply for an FY27 Seasonal Communities Grant Program in the amount of $150,000 to offset the town's financial commitments to ongoing affordable housing development projects. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Klein, second: Brown)
Send a letter to the Massachusetts Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs with modifications, as discussed
To send a letter to the Massachusetts Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs with modifications, as discussed.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Klein: To send a letter to the Massachusetts Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs with modifications, as discussed. Second: Mr. Reed. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Klein, second: Reed)
Transmit a letter to the Commissioner of Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, and to cc: the Governor's Office, regarding the establishment of a Responsible Management Entity...
To transmit a letter to the Commissioner of Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, and to cc: the Governor's Office, regarding the establishment of a Responsible Management Entity (RME) to oversee the operation and monitoring associated with advanced household wastewater treatment systems.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Klein: To transmit a letter to the Commissioner of Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, and to cc: the Governor's Office, regarding the establishment of a Responsible Management Entity (RME) to oversee the operation and monitoring associated with advanced household wastewater treatment systems. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Klein, second: Brown)
Remove the $75,000 study for the Fire Department evaluation
To remove the $75,000 study for the Fire Department evaluation.
The minutes give only the count (3-2), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To remove the $75,000 study for the Fire Department evaluation. Second: Ms. Klein. Vote: Yes - 3 No - 2.” (Motion: Brown, second: Klein)
Change the Police Station budget to TBD in the 10-Year Capital Plan, until more thorough data and community expectations are received from the April 2027 Town Meeting
To change the Police Station budget to TBD in the 10-Year Capital Plan, until more thorough data and community expectations are received from the April 2027 Town Meeting.
The minutes give only the count (2-3), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To change the Police Station budget to TBD in the 10-Year Capital Plan, until more thorough data and community expectations are received from the April 2027 Town Meeting. Second: Ms. Klein. Vote: Yes - 2 No - 3.” (Motion: Reed, second: Klein)
Remove out year placeholder amounts for the combined Fire Station from the 10-Year Plan
To remove out year placeholder amounts for the combined Fire Station from the 10-Year Plan.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To remove out year placeholder amounts for the combined Fire Station from the 10-Year Plan. Second: Mr. Mascali. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Mascali)
Adopt and transmit the FY27-FY36 Capital Plan as amended, with the Police Station borrowing authorization for April 2027 Town Meeting consideration in an amount not to exceed $65M
To adopt and transmit the FY27-FY36 Capital Plan as amended, with the Police Station borrowing authorization for April 2027 Town Meeting consideration in an amount not to exceed $65M.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To adopt and transmit the FY27-FY36 Capital Plan as amended, with the Police Station borrowing authorization for April 2027 Town Meeting consideration in an amount not to exceed $65M. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Brown)
Approve the proposed update to the Select Board Fee Waiver policy as amended
To approve the proposed update to the Select Board Fee Waiver policy as amended.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To approve the proposed update to the Select Board Fee Waiver policy as amended. Second: Mr. Reed. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Reed)
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Adjourn at 10:22pm
To adjourn at 10:22pm.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To adjourn at 10:22pm. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Brown)
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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