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Falmouth Former Select Board member

Nancy Taylor

Elected townwide · 5 terms in this record

Nancy Robbins Taylor

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Record at a glance · 2024–2025 Board

27 of 28meetings attended (96%) · whole board 96%
276votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
7no votes (3% of votes cast) · whole board 2%
8 of 21split votes where Taylor was in the minority (38%) · whole board 23%
0abstained
5terms in this record

On split votes, Taylor voted the same way as…

How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2024–2025 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Taylor as present or absent at the start.
  • Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
  • Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
  • A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
  • “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.

These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.

Attendance

At the start of 27 of 28 Select Board meetings in 2024–2025 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (28)

Votes where members disagreed · 2024–2025 Board

May 19Approve the application by Blue Moon Sea Grille, Inc.…Motion: To approve the application by Blue Moon Sea Grille, Inc. d/b/a…Passed 4–1 · Taylor: Yes

May 19, 2025: Approve the application by Blue Moon Sea Grille, Inc. d/b/a Hooked for an Entertainment License and a Sunday Entertainment License located at 153 Main Street Falmouth be approved as presented

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To approve the application by Blue Moon Sea Grille, Inc. d/b/a Hooked for an Entertainment License and a Sunday Entertainment License located at 153 Main Street Falmouth be approved as presented.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Brown, Mascali, Taylor, ZylinskiNo: Goldstone

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Mascali: to approve the application by Blue Moon Sea Grille, Inc. d/b/a Hooked for an Entertainment License and a Sunday Entertainment License located at 153 Main Street Falmouth be approved as presented. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 1, with Ms. Goldstone against.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Brown)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

May 19Approve the grant of a Conservation Restriction from Falmouth…Motion: To approve the grant of a Conservation Restriction from Falmouth Farming,…Passed 4–1 · Taylor: Yes

May 19, 2025: Approve the grant of a Conservation Restriction from Falmouth Farming, Inc. to The 300 Committee Land Trust, Inc. and Town of Falmouth Agricultural Commission on the property located at 578...

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To approve the grant of a Conservation Restriction from Falmouth Farming, Inc. to The 300 Committee Land Trust, Inc. and Town of Falmouth Agricultural Commission on the property located at 578 Locustfield Road as presented.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Brown, Goldstone, Taylor, ZylinskiNo: Mascali

From the minutes

“Motion by Ms. Goldstone: To approve the grant of a Conservation Restriction from Falmouth Farming, Inc. to The 300 Committee Land Trust, Inc. and Town of Falmouth Agricultural Commission on the property located at 578 Locustfield Road as presented. Second: Mr. Zylinski. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 1, with Mr. Mascali against.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Zylinski)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Apr 28Appoint Thomas S. Crane to the Short-Term Rental Advisory…Motion: To appoint Thomas S. Crane to the Short-Term Rental Advisory Committee.Passed 3–2 · Taylor: Not recorded

April 28, 2025: Appoint Thomas S. Crane to the Short-Term Rental Advisory Committee

AppointPassed · 3–2

To appoint Thomas S. Crane to the Short-Term Rental Advisory Committee.

The minutes give only the count (3-2), not how each member voted.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To appoint Thomas S. Crane to the Short-Term Rental Advisory Committee. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 3 No - 2.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Brown)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Mar 24Approve the revised Utility Standards recommended by the Department…Motion: To approve the revised Utility Standards recommended by the Department of…Passed 3–1 · Taylor: Not recorded

March 24, 2025: Approve the revised Utility Standards recommended by the Department of Public Works

ApprovePassed · 3–1

To approve the revised Utility Standards recommended by the Department of Public Works.

The minutes give only the count (3-1), not how each member voted.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To approve the revised Utility Standards recommended by the Department of Public Works. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 3 No - 1.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Brown)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Mar 24Approve Administrative Item dMotion: To approve Administrative Item d.Passed 3–0 · Taylor: Not recorded

March 24, 2025: Approve Administrative Item d

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To approve Administrative Item d.

The minutes give only the count (3-0-1), not how each member voted.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To approve Administrative Item d. Second: Ms. Goldstone. Vote: Yes - 3 No - 0 Abstain - 1.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Goldstone)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Feb 24Approve Consent Agenda Item e, with Mr. Mascali's abstentionMotion: To approve Consent Agenda Item e, with Mr. Mascali's abstention.Passed 4–0 · Taylor: Not recorded

February 24, 2025: Approve Consent Agenda Item e, with Mr. Mascali's abstention

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To approve Consent Agenda Item e, with Mr. Mascali's abstention.

The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To approve Consent Agenda Item e, with Mr. Mascali's abstention. Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0 Abstain - 1.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Brown)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Feb 10Approve the amendment to the intermunicipal agreement with the…Motion: To approve the amendment to the intermunicipal agreement with the Massachusetts…Passed 4–1 · Taylor: No

February 10, 2025: Approve the amendment to the intermunicipal agreement with the Massachusetts Advances Septic System Technology Center of Barnstable County for services related to a urine diversion feasibility...

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To approve the amendment to the intermunicipal agreement with the Massachusetts Advances Septic System Technology Center of Barnstable County for services related to a urine diversion feasibility study as presented

Voted: No

Yes: Brown, Goldstone, Mascali, ZylinskiNo: Taylor

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To approve the amendment to the intermunicipal agreement with the Massachusetts Advances Septic System Technology Center of Barnstable County for services related to a urine diversion feasibility study as presented Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 4 No - 1 (Chair Taylor).” (Motion: Mascali, second: Brown)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Feb 10Approve an application for a Special One-Day Wine &…Motion: To approve an application for a Special One-Day Wine & Malt…Passed 4–0 · Taylor: Yes

February 10, 2025: Approve an application for a Special One-Day Wine & Malt Beverages License for Main Street Gallery, 189 Main Street, for an event Friday, 2/13/25 from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To approve an application for a Special One-Day Wine & Malt Beverages License for Main Street Gallery, 189 Main Street, for an event Friday, 2/13/25 from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Brown, Goldstone, Taylor, ZylinskiAbstained: Mascali

From the minutes

“Motion by Ms. Goldstone: To approve an application for a Special One-Day Wine & Malt Beverages License for Main Street Gallery, 189 Main Street, for an event Friday, 2/13/25 from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0 Abstain - 1 (Mr. Mascali).” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Brown)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Jan 27Appoint Russell E. Robbins to fill the full voting…Motion: To appoint Russell E. Robbins to fill the full voting member…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Taylor: Not recorded

January 27, 2025: Appoint Russell E. Robbins to fill the full voting member Conservation Commission vacancy, with a term expiring June 30, 2027

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Russell E. Robbins to fill the full voting member Conservation Commission vacancy, with a term expiring June 30, 2027.

Nancy Taylor stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To appoint Russell E. Robbins to fill the full voting member Conservation Commission vacancy, with a term expiring June 30, 2027. Second: Ms. Goldstone Vote: Yes - 3 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Goldstone)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Dec 16Appoint Carissa April to the Police Station Advisory CommitteeMotion: To appoint Carissa April to the Police Station Advisory Committee.Passed 4–1 · Taylor: Not recorded

December 16, 2024: Appoint Carissa April to the Police Station Advisory Committee

AppointPassed · 4–1

To appoint Carissa April to the Police Station Advisory Committee.

The minutes give only the count (4-1), not how each member voted.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To appoint Carissa April to the Police Station Advisory Committee. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 1.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Brown)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (255)

    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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