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Doug Brown
Elected townwide · 10 terms in this record
Douglas C. Brown
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- Counted from the official minutes, for 2026–2027 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Brown as present or absent at the start.
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Attendance
At the start of 6 of 6 Select Board meetings in 2026–2027 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (6)
- Aug 17, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jul 27, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jul 13, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 29, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 8, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 1, 2026 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2026–2027 Board
Aug 17Remove the $75,000 study for the Fire Department evaluationMotion: To remove the $75,000 study for the Fire Department evaluation.Passed 3–2 · Brown: Not recorded
August 17, 2026: 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)
Aug 17Change the Police Station budget to TBD in the…Motion: To change the Police Station budget to TBD in the 10-Year…Failed 2–3 · Brown: Not recorded
August 17, 2026: 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)
Jul 27That the Select Board, as Trustees of the Falmouth…Motion: That the Select Board, as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing…Passed 3–2 · Brown: Not recorded
July 27, 2026: 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)
Jul 13Appoint Robert P. Mascali as the Town of Falmouth…Motion: To appoint Robert P. Mascali as the Town of Falmouth representative…Passed 4–0 · Brown: Not recorded
July 13, 2026: 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)
Jul 13Appoint Colin W. Reed as the Municipal Government member…Motion: To appoint Colin W. Reed as the Municipal Government member of…Passed 4–0 · Brown: Not recorded
July 13, 2026: 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)
Jun 8That the Select Board, as Trustees of the Falmouth…Motion: That the Select Board, as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing…Passed 4–1 · Brown: Not recorded
June 8, 2026: That the Select Board, as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, rescind the award of funds in the amount of $3,400,000 to Bushwood 545, LLC
That the Select Board, as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, rescind the award of funds in the amount of $3,400,000 to Bushwood 545, LLC.
The minutes give only the count (4-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Dr. Goldstone: That the Select Board, as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, rescind the award of funds in the amount of $3,400,000 to Bushwood 545, LLC. Second: Mr. Reed. Discussion: Mr. Brown stated that this is $27M worth of effort that the Board is voting to rescind. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 1.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Reed)
Jun 1Approve Administrative Order #4, noting that this has been…Motion: To approve Administrative Order #4, noting that this has been consistently…Passed 4–1 · Brown: Not recorded
June 1, 2026: 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)
Votes with no disagreement (80)
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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