Falmouth, MA

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The Select Board will conduct a joint workshop with the Finance Committee regarding long-range comprehensive financial planning. The board will also discuss town-owned buildings and land disposition, as well as operational challenges facing the Fire Rescue Department.

• Long-range comprehensive financial planning, including fiscal forecasts and operating budget forecasting
• Discussion on town-owned buildings and land disposition
• Fire Rescue Department operational challenges, including staffing, deployment, and EMS delivery
• Review of Fire Rescue stations, facilities, and apparatus
• Emergency management and community resilience

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The Select Board will meet to discuss litigation before the Energy Facility Siting Board in executive session. The open session includes votes on non-union wage rates, liquor license changes, and the sale of tax parcels.

• Request for Falmouth Police Department to apply for a $5,370 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant
• Application for a Temporary Second-Hand Dealer License for The Heartland Roadshow at 291 Jones Road
• Change of Manager for All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License at 444A North Falmouth Highway
• Discussion of deed restrictions for the 100 Brick Kiln Road parcel
• Vote to adopt order of taking for Bigelow Landing Road

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The Select Board will discuss motions and reports for the October 2026 Annual Town Meeting and announce the date for the April 2027 meeting. The board will also consider a request from the Wastewater Division to apply for a state grant.

• Request for $243,000 Natural Resource Nitrogen Sensitive Area Grant for watershed management planning
• Motions and reports for October 2026 Annual Town Meeting
• Announcement of April 5, 2027 Town Meeting date

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The Select Board will hold a public hearing regarding proposed fee changes for 2027. The board is also considering several real estate transfers, license amendments, and the authorization of bond anticipation notes.

• Public hearing on proposed fee changes for 2027
• Authorization for Falmouth Police Department to apply for an $18,480.00 Municipal Road Safety Grant
• Transfer of 21 Pheasant Lane, East Falmouth to Falmouth Housing Trust, Inc.
• Right of First Refusal for affordable deed-restricted property at 8 Esker Place
• Auction sale of two Town parcels and two tax takings on Nathan Ellis Hwy.

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The Select Board will hold discussions on wastewater and watershed management planning, including updates from the Board of Health and the Water Quality Management Committee. The board will also meet with the Beach Committee to discuss long-range planning and funding for beach facilities.

• Wastewater and watershed management planning process presentation by Superintendent Amy Lowell
• Update from the Watershed Management Financial Fairness Taskforce
• Discussion of funding mechanisms for beach facilities, staff, and programs
• Review of needed capital improvements for beaches

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The Select Board will consider releasing a legal opinion regarding protections for 100 Brick Kiln Road. The board will also discuss options for the Police Station and wastewater lift station projects following two conflicting legal opinions.

• Vote to release 10/02/2026 legal opinion regarding 100 Brick Kiln Road
• Discussion of Police Station project status and options
• Discussion of wastewater lift station project status and options

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The Falmouth Select Board meets Monday, October 5, 2026, starting with a 6:00 PM executive session to discuss litigation strategy regarding Black Beach, then opens public session at 6:30 PM. On its consent agenda the board will consider authorizing the Town Manager to apply for a state grant to replace five gas HVAC units at the Gus Canty Recreation Center with electric units, and to seek $50,000 and $22,000 in Community Preservation Act funds for Davisville Cemetery and Robinson Cemetery improvements. Business items include a possible lease amendment and extension with Joe Q Veteran Coffee Break, Inc. at 300 Dillingham Avenue, a urine diversion demonstration project, appointing a poet laureate, and setting annual goals for the Town Manager's 2026-2027 evaluation. A public hearing on 2027 fee adjustments is listed as a future agenda item, not scheduled for a vote at this meeting.

• Executive session under M.G.L. c. 30A sec. 21(a)(3) to discuss litigation strategy concerning Black Beach
• Consent agenda: authorize a grant application to the Massachusetts DOER Green Communities program to replace five natural gas HVAC units at the Gus Canty Recreation Center, 790 Main Street
• Consent agenda: Community Preservation Act applications of $50,000 for Davisville Cemetery (0 Robert Road Off.) and $22,000 for Robinson Cemetery (0 East Falmouth Hwy.)
• Business: consider a lease amendment and extension with Joe Q Veteran Coffee Break, Inc. for premises at 300 Dillingham Avenue
• Business: consider a letter to the Massachusetts Plumbing Board on installing urine diverting toilet fixtures in a demonstration project funded by a Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection grant to the Massachusetts Alternative Septic System Test Center

The Select Board approved a five-year lease extension for Joe Q Veteran Coffee Break at $1 per year, noting a prior amendment was never executed. They also authorized a grant application to replace HVAC units at the Gus Canty Recreation Center and a letter to the state Plumbing Board regarding a urine diversion pilot. The Board received a legal opinion stating the 100 Brick Kiln Road parcel is protected under Article 97, which may impact police station plans, and tabled the appointment of a new Commission on Disabilities member.

• Approved Joe Q Veteran Coffee Break lease extension to Aug 31, 2031 (5-0)
• Authorized Town Manager to execute Joe Q lease agreement (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including DOER grant application for Gus Canty HVAC replacement (5-0)
• Approved letter to Massachusetts Plumbing Board for urine diversion pilot (5-0)
• Tabled appointment of Amy Bower to Commission on Disabilities
• Entered executive session to discuss Black Beach litigation strategy (5-0)

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The Select Board will meet to discuss several administrative and business items, including a vacancy in the Beach Superintendent position and the sale of tax parcels. The agenda also includes committee interviews, public hearings, and various utility and business license requests.

• Grant application for $7,935 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance
• Grant applications for $9,500 (SAFE) and $3,800 (Senior SAFE)
• Public hearing for a road taking on Bigelow Landing Road
• One-day entertainment license for Falmouth in the Fall Race after-party
• Vote to authorize a new year-round, full-time beach staff position for FY2027

The Select Board approved the creation of a full-time Assistant Recreation Director for Beaches to provide year-round oversight. The Board also accepted Bigelow Landing Road as a public way and approved several business licenses.

• Created full-time Assistant Recreation Director for Beaches position (5-0)
• Approved acceptance of Bigelow Landing Road as a public way (5-0)
• Appointed Joel Kubick to the Board of Health (5-0)
• Approved One-Day Entertainment License for Shipwrecked LLC (5-0)
• Approved Change of Manager for Coonamessett Inn alcohol license (5-0)
• Approved letter to state legislators regarding M.G.L. Chapter 40B (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda licenses and grant applications, excluding item b6 (5-0)
• Tabled sale of tax parcels to explore land swap options

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The Falmouth Select Board is attending the initial convening of the proposed Falmouth Rights of Nature Implementation Collaborative, a working group exploring how to apply Rights of Nature and Article 97 principles to local governance. The meeting is a panel discussion and networking event, not a formal decision-making session. No votes or binding actions are scheduled.

• Panel discussion on implementing Rights of Nature principles locally
• Discussion of integrating Article 97 constitutional protections into municipal decision-making
• Potential pilot projects in Falmouth for Rights of Nature implementation
• Formation of working groups and roadmap for future collaboration

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The Falmouth Select Board will hold a regular meeting with an executive session for collective bargaining and a workers' compensation settlement, followed by a joint meeting with the Planning Board to discuss the Local Comprehensive Plan, Seasonal Communities designation, and zoning changes. Later, the board will vote on article recommendations for the October 26, 2026 Town Meeting and discuss restructuring the Beach and Recreation Divisions. The agenda also includes consent items such as liquor licenses for the Falmouth Theatre Guild and an Eversource conduit installation.

• Vote on article recommendations for October 26, 2026 Town Meeting
• Discuss and consider restructuring Beach and Recreation Divisions, including capital request for Gus Canty Office improvements and new full-time position
• Joint meeting with Planning Board on Local Comprehensive Plan, Seasonal Communities designation, and zoning changes
• Special all-alcoholic beverage licenses for Falmouth Theatre Guild at 58 Highfield Drive
• Eversource conduit installation on Bar Neck Road (tabled from August 31 meeting)

The Select Board affirmed the appointment of Michael Souza as Highway Superintendent and approved the Consent Agenda. The Board also voted to move several articles for the October 26, 2026, Town Meeting, including amendments to demolition delay and nitrogen control bylaws, while indefinitely postponing articles regarding Clinton Avenue easements. Additionally, the Board approved a $38,000 capital request for office improvements at the Gus Canty Community Center.

• Appointed Michael Souza as Highway Superintendent (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved amended Solid Waste Advisory Committee charging document (5-0)
• Indefinitely postponed Articles 12, 13, and 18 (5-0)
• Moved Articles 10, 11, 14, 15, 20, 21, and 22 for Town Meeting (5-0)
• Approved $38,000 capital request for Gus Canty office improvements (5-0)
• Approved August 17, 2026, meeting minutes (5-0)

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The Falmouth Select Board will meet to consider various administrative orders, committee appointments, and public hearings. Key discussions include long-range water supply concerns and an agreement for regional housing services. The board will also review utility petitions and several license applications.

• Public hearing for a variance to convert 6 Falmouth Heights Road to a five-bedroom private residence
• Presentation from Water Superintendent Matt Lanen on long-range water supply concerns
• Authorization of an agreement to install an overland flood sensor at the Salt Pond Channel culvert
• Approval of a $3,500 K9 equipment donation for the Falmouth Police Department
• Utility petitions from Eversource Energy for pole and conduit installations on Currier, Amphibian, Bar Neck, and Nathan Ellis roads

The Board denied a flow neutral bylaw variance for a five-bedroom residential conversion, citing concerns over wastewater precedent. Other actions included appointing several committee members and authorizing funding for regional housing services.

• Denied five-bedroom flow neutral bylaw variance for 6 Falmouth Heights Road (0-4)
• Approved $24,400 from Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund for Shared Regional Housing Services (4-0)
• Authorized agreement for overland flood sensor at Salt Pond Channel culvert (4-0)
• Approved Temporary Second-Hand Dealer License for The Heartland Roadshow (4-0)
• Appointed Joanne Treistman, Steven Treistman, and Artemis Joukowsky to Commission on Disabilities (4-0)
• Appointed Eileen Preston to Cultural Council, David Watson to Recreation Committee, and Jeremy Krauss to Historical Commission (4-0)
• Approved letter of support for Tisbury Towing and Transportation Marine Highway Project Grant (4-0)
• Extended East Falmouth Library Building Advisory Committee through design and construction phases (4-0)

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The Falmouth Select Board will hold a regular meeting with public hearings, committee interviews, and votes on several items. Key actions include voting on articles for the October 2026 Town Meeting, considering a $150,000 grant application for a Housing Trust Fund, and discussing letters on wastewater treatment. The board will also consider licenses, donations, and appointments.

• Vote on warrant for October 26, 2026 Town Meeting
• Petition to transfer care of 0 West Falmouth Highway to Conservation Commission
• Petition to amend Zoning Bylaw for data centers
• Authorize application for $150,000 FY27 Seasonal Communities grant for Housing Trust Fund
• Approve one-day wine/malt license for Striper Fest at Marina Park, 180 Scranton Avenue

The Select Board approved and transmitted the FY27-FY36 Capital Plan to the Finance Committee, maintaining a $65M placeholder for a new police station. The Board also authorized a $150,000 grant application for affordable housing development and updated the town's fee waiver policy. Additionally, the Board finalized the warrant for the October 26, 2026 Town Meeting, removing one article and amending others regarding nitrogen control.

• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Appointed Stephen Morse to Affordable Housing Committee (5-0)
• Appointed Kim Bilderback to Cultural Council (5-0)
• Appointed Florina Tseng to DEIB Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Appointed Jonathan Kaufman, Dan Walsh, and James Gray to Watershed Task Force (5-0)
• Approved October 26 Town Meeting warrant as amended (5-0)
• Authorized $150,000 FY27 Seasonal Communities grant application (5-0)
• Adopted and transmitted FY27-FY36 Capital Plan (5-0)

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The Select Board will consider approving the capital plan for transmission to the Finance Committee, discuss proposed articles for the October 26 annual town meeting (including Planning Board articles, Clinton Avenue easements, and a fertilizer control bylaw), and vote on sending a letter to state legislators to expand a low-interest septic system loan program for nitrogen removal. The board will also vote on a Community Preservation Act funding application for a softball field at 340 Teaticket Highway and authorize a dredging grant application for Eel River Inlet.

• Vote to authorize CPA funding for softball field improvements at 340 Teaticket Highway
• Discuss and vote to transmit capital plan to Finance Committee
• Discuss proposed town meeting articles: Planning Board, Clinton Avenue easements, fertilizer control bylaw
• Vote on letter to state legislators to expand septic loan program for nitrogen removal
• Authorize grant application for Eel River Inlet construction dredging

The Select Board approved a request for Community Preservation Act funding to rehabilitate a softball field on Teaticket Highway. The Board also authorized a letter to state legislators regarding low-interest septic loans and approved several business licenses. A vote to transmit the 10-year capital plan to the Finance Committee was postponed.

• Authorized $434,000 CPA funding application for softball field improvements at 340 Teaticket Highway (3-2)
• Approved license change of hours and DBA for Simply Divine Pizza Co. to Little Rossa Pizzeria & Espresso Bar (5-0)
• Approved change of hours for The Old Casino All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License (5-0)
• Authorized application for FY 2027 Seaport Economic Council Dredging grant for Eel River Inlet (5-0)
• Authorized Town Manager to lobby state legislators for expanded low-interest septic loans in nitrogen-sensitive areas (5-0)
• Approved July 27, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Tabled vote to transmit the 10-Year capital plan to the Finance Committee

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will meet to discuss and vote on liquor license applications, including transfers and changes of manager, as well as a wetland/dock hearing for a pier project. The board will also consider housing funding applications, approve a groundwater discharge rights assignment for the YMCA project, and review the proposed FY2027–FY2036 Capital Plan.

• Vote on Special One-Day All Alcohol Liquor License for Lupus Foundation event at Cape Cod Fairgrounds (1220 Nathan Ellis Hwy., E. Falmouth, 8/8/26)
• Vote on transfer of All-Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant license for Teaticket Cafe Inc. d/b/a Johnny's Cafe (734 Teaticket Hwy., East Falmouth)
• Wetland/Dock Hearing for fixed pier with ramp and float at 113 Teaticket Path, Perch Pond
• Vote on funding application from Falmouth Housing Corporation for project at 545 Main Street
• Vote to execute Collateral Assignment of Groundwater Discharge Rights for YMCA project (487 Brick Kiln Road)

The Select Board, acting as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, voted 3-2 to award $2.6 million to Falmouth Housing Corporation for the acquisition of 545 Main Street to create 50 age-restricted affordable rental units at 60% AMI. The board also approved several licenses, a dock construction permit, and a Habitat for Humanity funding amendment. A capital plan presentation and Town Meeting article review were discussed but not voted on.

• Approved $2.6M for acquisition of 545 Main St. for 50 senior affordable units (3-2)
• Approved transfer of liquor and victualler licenses to Johnny's Café at 734 Teaticket Hwy (5-0)
• Approved entertainment and Sunday entertainment licenses for Johnny's Café (5-0)
• Approved dock construction at 113 Teaticket Path into Perch Pond (5-0)
• Amended Habitat for Humanity funding to allow 1 home at 60% AMI and 3 at 80% AMI (5-0)
• Approved CPC application for West Falmouth Fire Station exterior improvements up to $250,000 (5-0)
• Executed Collateral Assignment of Groundwater Discharge Rights for YMCA project (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including one-day liquor licenses and manager changes (5-0)

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The Select Board will hold public hearings on alleged liquor license violations at Pier 37 Boathouse and Falmouth Raw Bar, and consider placing a debt exclusion on the November ballot to fund a new East Falmouth Library. They will also discuss the proposed FY2027-2036 Capital Plan and a status report on the new police station design. Consent agenda items include utility pole installations and a grant for tablets.

• Debt exclusion vote for new East Falmouth Library at 310 East Falmouth Highway
• Public hearing on liquor license violations at Pier 37 Boathouse, 88 Scranton Avenue
• Public hearing on liquor license violations at Falmouth Raw Bar, 56 Scranton Avenue
• Presentation of proposed Capital Plan for FY2027-FY2036
• Status report on design of new police station at 100 Brick Kiln Road

The Select Board affirmed the appointment of John Arnett as Finance Director and waived the Department Head residency requirement for him. The Board also approved several committee appointments and a consent agenda including a one-day liquor license and utility poles. A public hearing regarding alcohol license violations at Pier 37 Boathouse was continued.

• Affirmed appointment of John Arnett as Finance Director (5-0)
• Waived Department Head residency requirement for John Arnett (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including one-day wine/malt license for West Falmouth Library (5-0)
• Approved Eversource/Verizon petitions for poles on Hatchville Road and conduit on Davisville Road (5-0)
• Appointed Amy Roth to Board of Health (5-0)
• Appointed Hannah Park and Emiliana Pachano to Cultural Council (5-0)
• Reappointed Robert Mascali to Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority (4-0-1)
• Reappointed Colin Reed to EDIC (4-0-1)

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will hold public hearings on alleged violations of two restaurant liquor licenses and consider several housing-related items, including land disposition and funding for projects at 0 Locustfield Road. The board will also interview and appoint members to multiple regulatory and non-regulatory committees, and vote on consent agenda items such as special one-day liquor licenses and fee waivers.

• Public hearings on alleged liquor license violations for Pier 37 Boathouse and Falmouth Raw Bar
• Land Disposition Agreement for 0 Locustfield Road with Falmouth Housing Corporation and others
• Vote on $27,900 FY26 Community Compact Grant for Municipal Fiber
• Quitclaim deed transferring 20 Brigantine Drive to Falmouth Housing Trust
• Eversource update on Falmouth TAP Substation Expansion Project

The Select Board voted unanimously to execute a Land Disposition Agreement for affordable housing at 0 Locustfield Road and a Regulatory Agreement for a Habitat for Humanity project at 48 Benjamin Nyes Lane. The board also approved several liquor licenses, fee waivers, and sign variances, and appointed members to multiple regulatory and non-regulatory committees. No substantive decisions were made on the short-term rental advisory committee dissolution, which was discussed but not voted on.

• Approved Land Disposition Agreement for affordable housing at 0 Locustfield Road (3-0)
• Approved Regulatory Agreement for Habitat for Humanity project at 48 Benjamin Nyes Lane (3-0)
• Approved sign variance for Penzance Road Trust at Bar Neck Road and Gosnold Road, subject to permit and removal of unauthorized sign (3-0)
• Appointed David Kent, Elizabeth Gladfelter, and Michael Beckerle to Conservation Commission (3-0)
• Appointed Edward Haddad to Historical Commission (3-0)
• Appointed James Morse and Anthony Petrucci to Zoning Board of Appeals (3-0)
• Approved slate of appointments to non-regulatory boards including Community Preservation, Golf Advisory, Shellfish Advisory, and Waterways committees (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including liquor licenses, fee waivers, and grant acceptance (3-0)

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The Select Board will consider submitting the Draft Environmental Impact Report for Falmouth's Ocean Outfall Project to the MEPA office, vote on an AI policy, and discuss a $350,000 grant application for Surf Drive nourishment. Other items include alcohol licenses for the College Light Opera Company, a housing trust award rescission, and long-term fiscal planning.

• Vote to submit Draft Environmental Impact Report for Ocean Outfall Project to MEPA
• Vote to adopt an Artificial Intelligence policy
• Vote to authorize $350,000 grant application to NFWF for Surf Drive nourishment with $50,000 town match
• Public hearing on alcohol license amendments for Holly Park, Inc.
• Discussion on rescinding financial award from Affordable Housing Fund to Bushwood 550, LLC

The Select Board approved a consent agenda including multiple liquor licenses for the College Light Opera Company, an AI policy, and a $350,000 grant application for Surf Drive dune nourishment. They also approved a liquor license amendment for Holly Park Inc. and continued a shade tree hearing for two white oaks on Hudson Street. No substantive decisions were made on the tree removal request.

• Approved consent agenda items including liquor licenses for College Light Opera Company (5-0)
• Adopted Artificial Intelligence policy (5-0)
• Authorized $350,000 grant application for Surf Drive dune nourishment with $30,000 match (5-0)
• Approved liquor license amendments for Holly Park Inc. (5-0)
• Continued shade tree hearing for two white oaks on Hudson Street

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will meet on June 1, 2026, to discuss and vote on several items, including funding applications for affordable housing projects, a donation of a defibrillator to the police department, and the installation of new utility poles. The meeting will also include public hearings on tree removal and a liquor license amendment, as well as discussions on environmental purchasing policies and an artificial intelligence policy.

• Vote to approve $1,973.06 AED donation from Bands for Badges for Falmouth Police Department
• Vote to approve Eversource Energy and Verizon New England installation of 11 new utility poles on Nathan Ellis Highway
• Public hearing on removal of two White oaks on Hudson Street for house #122 Jericho Path
• Vote to approve funding applications for affordable housing projects at 21 Pheasant Lane and 20 Brigantine Drive
• Vote to adopt an Environmentally Preferable Products (EPP) Purchasing Policy

The Select Board unanimously elected Heather Goldstone as Chair and Colin Reed as Vice Chair/Clerk. The board approved a consent agenda including several licenses and administrative orders, and voted 5-0 to send a letter opposing the Steamship Authority's 5:30 AM ferry service. A fee reduction for church worship services at Surf Drive Beach was approved 4-1.

• Elected Heather Goldstone as Chair (5-0)
• Elected Colin Reed as Vice Chair/Clerk (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including Bad Martha's license change, West Falmouth Library one-day licenses, police AED donation, sign variance for Artisans at the Harbor, Farmers Market fee reduction, and Eversource/Verizon pole installation (5-0)
• Approved letter opposing Steamship Authority 5:30 AM ferry service (5-0)
• Approved fee reduction for John Wesley United Methodist Church worship services at Surf Drive Beach (4-1)
• Removed Special Town Meeting consideration for North Falmouth School roof repairs due to insurance coverage

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss and vote on a $1.2 million One Stop for Growth grant application to build a new roadway and utilities for an affordable housing development at 0 Locustfield Rd. Other major items include a vote on a $150,000 grant for a town plan update, a sewer betterment assessment for Great Pond Phase 1, and a vote to rescind an Affordable Housing Fund award to Bushwood 545, LLC. The board will also consider several liquor and entertainment licenses for events including the Barnstable County Fair and the Falmouth Road Race after party.

• $1.2M grant application for roadway at 0 Locustfield Rd affordable housing
• $150,000 grant application for Local Comprehensive Plan update
• Rescission of Affordable Housing Fund award to Bushwood 545, LLC
• Great Pond Phase 1 Sewer Betterment Assessment discussion
• Eversource TAP Substation Project and intervenor petition vote

The Select Board approved the naming of the Shining Sea Bikeway Extension as the "Patty and Leonard Johnson Bikeway Extension" (4-0). They also approved entertainment licenses for the Barnstable County Fair and the Shipwrecked/ASICS Falmouth Road Race After Party (both 5-0). The consent agenda, including several liquor licenses and a $1.2M grant application for affordable housing road construction, was approved unanimously.

• Approved naming Shining Sea Bikeway Extension as 'Patty and Leonard Johnson Bikeway Extension' (4-0)
• Approved entertainment license for Barnstable County Fair, July 20-26, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved one-day entertainment license for Shipwrecked/ASICS Falmouth Road Race After Party, Aug. 16, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including 6 liquor licenses, $1.2M One Stop for Growth grant application, and animal inspector appointments (5-0)
• Approved transfer of all-alcoholic beverages restaurant license to The Old Casino LLC at 286 Grand Ave., Suite 9 (5-0)

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The Falmouth Select Board will decide on liquor licenses for local businesses, sign variances, and housing fund matters. They will also hear updates on town projects, including the Steamship Authority, housing initiatives, and a winter storm report.

• Vote on All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License for The Rebel Room at 291 Main Street
• Approve Regulatory Agreement for deed-restricted affordable housing units at 464 Main Street
• Consider rescinding financial award to Bushwood 545, LLC from Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund
• Approve revised license agreement with U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary for radio repeater installation
• Vote to endorse Local Initiative Program Application for affordable housing project at 21 Pheasant Lane

The Select Board approved an All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License and Common Victualler License for Devour Artisan Eatery LLC d/b/a The Rebel Room at 291 Main Street, as well as annual Entertainment and Sunday Entertainment Licenses. The Board also approved two Entertainment/Sunday Entertainment Licenses for Falmouth Yacht Club and an Above Ground Storage Tank license for Sun Retreats Cape Cod. A regulatory agreement for affordable housing units at 464 Main Street was tabled for further review.

• Approved All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License and Common Victualler License for The Rebel Room (4-0)
• Approved annual Entertainment and Sunday Entertainment Licenses for The Rebel Room (4-0)
• Approved two Entertainment/Sunday Entertainment Licenses for Falmouth Yacht Club (4-0)
• Approved Above Ground Storage Tank license for Sun Retreats Cape Cod (4-0)
• Tabled regulatory agreement for affordable housing units at 464 Main Street for further review
• Approved Consent Agenda items 1-6 and 8 (4-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a 90-minute presentation and discussion on operating, capital, and debt forecast models, followed by a discussion on revisions to the fee waiver policy. The board will also vote on several license renewals, including a lodging house license for Beach Breeze Inn with a requested name change to Shore Haven Inn.

• Presentation and discussion of operating, capital and debt forecast models (90 minutes)
• Discuss revisions to the fee waiver policy (20 minutes)
• Vote on seasonal common victualler license renewals for Eulinda's, Jim's Clam Shack, and The Village Café of West Falmouth
• Vote on lodging house license renewal for Beach Breeze Inn, 321 Shore Street, with requested name change to Shore Haven Inn
• Vote on second-hand dealer, pool table, bowling alley, and movie theater license renewals

The Select Board discussed operating, capital, and debt forecast models, focusing on projected deficits, tax burden on median households, and potential override strategies. No binding votes were taken on budget or tax policy; the discussion was informational and preparatory for future decisions.

• Approved consent agenda including seasonal licenses, second-hand dealer, lodging house, pool table, bowling alley, and movie theater licenses (5-0)
• Approved renewal of Beach Breeze Inn lodging house license with name change to Shore Haven Inn, pending certificate of inspection (5-0)

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will hold a regular meeting to decide on seasonal liquor licenses, sign-code variances for local events, land-disposition agreements with the Falmouth Housing Trust, and a mortgage discharge. The board will also hear public comments, receive reports, and discuss future agenda items including cannabis retail and an AI use policy.

• Vote on seasonal liquor licenses for Falmouth Raw Bar (56 Scranton Ave), Quicks Hole Taquería (28 Water St), and others
• Approve land-disposition agreements for 20 Brigantine Dr and 21 Pheasant Ln with Falmouth Housing Trust
• Confirmatory discharge of mortgage for 60 Lucerne Ave
• Consider $4,600 grant application for green crab removal from MA Division of Marine Fisheries
• Vote on sign-code variances for Spohr Gardens, Falmouth Theatre Guild, and Buzzards Bay Coalition events

The Falmouth Select Board approved the renewal of the Seasonal All Alcoholic Beverages Club License, Common Victualler License, Entertainment License, and Sunday Entertainment License for Seacoast Shores Association, Inc. at 7 Farview Lane, voting 5-0. The decision followed a lengthy discussion where the applicant's attorney argued the renewal was automatic under state law, while the Friends of Seacoast Shores opposed it, citing a lack of public need and ongoing litigation. The board also approved a consent agenda with 15 items, including various licenses, sign variances, and grants, and appointed five new members to the Lawrence School Building Committee.

• Approved Seacoast Shores Association license renewals (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda with 15 items, excluding WHOI sign variance and Ashumet Well grant (5-0)
• Approved WHOI sign variance for Smith Laboratory (4-0, Reed recused)
• Approved $100,000 EC-SDC grant for Ashumet Well conceptual design (5-0)
• Approved Wicked Shuckers seasonal liquor and victualler licenses (5-0)
• Approved Four Vines liquor license transfer to 291 Main Street (5-0)
• Appointed five members to Lawrence School Building Committee (5-0)
• Approved license agreements for Falmouth Commodores and Youth Lacrosse (5-0)

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board is holding a regular meeting to discuss, consider, and vote on motions and reports related to the April 2026 Annual Town Meeting, as needed. The agenda also includes a general item for other business as needed. No specific items, dollar amounts, or project names are listed on the agenda.

• Discuss, consider and vote motions and reports to April 2026 Annual Town Meeting as needed

The Select Board convened at 6:30 p.m. and adjourned one minute later. No substantive business or votes on town meeting motions were conducted during the session.

• Adjourned meeting at 6:31 p.m. (5-0)

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will meet to consider a Statement of Interest letter acknowledging the closure of Morse Pond School after Lawrence School renovations, and to discuss and vote on motions and reports for the April 2026 Annual Town Meeting, as well as set a date for the Fall 2026 Annual Town Meeting.

• Vote to authorize Statement of Interest (SOI) Letter for Morse Pond School closure
• Discussion and votes on motions/reports for April 2026 Annual Town Meeting
• Vote on date for Fall 2026 Annual Town Meeting

The Select Board unanimously approved the Statement of Interest letter for Morse Pond School, authorizing the Town Manager and Chair to sign it. They also set the Fall 2026 Annual Town Meeting for October 26, 2026. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Statement of Interest letter for Morse Pond School (5-0)
• Approved October 26, 2026 date for Fall Town Meeting (5-0)

Select Board

The Falmouth Select Board will hold a regular meeting with an executive session on opioid litigation strategy, followed by public hearings and business items. Key discussions include a revised ICE and immigration enforcement position statement, affordable housing development proposals, and various license applications. The agenda also includes annual reports on sustainability, energy, and the trash/recycling contract.

• Discuss revised ICE and immigration enforcement position statement and policy prohibiting ICE use of Town property
• Consider Notice of Award for affordable housing development at 0 Locustfield Road
• Public hearing on All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License for Falmouth Country Club, 630 Carriage Shop Road
• Approve three Special One-Day Wine & Malt Beverages Licenses for Fresh Pond Holy Ghost Society's 126th Portuguese Festival
• Accept donations for Police K-9 program: $4,633.48 veterinary services and $5,000 anonymous

The Falmouth Select Board approved a policy restricting ICE from using Town-owned property for civil immigration enforcement, with exemptions for criminal law enforcement and judicial warrants. The Board also authorized the Town Manager to award a land development notice for affordable housing at 0 Locustfield Road, and denied a seasonal liquor license renewal for Seacoast Shores Association without prejudice. A motion to award an RFP for affordable housing at 0 West Falmouth Highway failed unanimously.

• Approved policy restricting ICE use of Town property for civil immigration enforcement (5-0)
• Authorized Town Manager to issue Notice of Award for affordable housing development at 0 Locustfield Road (5-0)
• Denied seasonal liquor license renewal for Seacoast Shores Association without prejudice (5-0)
• Approved All Alcoholic Beverages and Common Victualler licenses for Falmouth Country Club (5-0)
• Approved naming Little Pond Conservation Area after Mark J. Kasprzyk (5-0)
• Approved waiver of special event permit fee and appeal to allow amplified music at No Kings rally (4-1)
• Rejected motion to award RFP for affordable housing at 0 West Falmouth Highway (0-5)
• Denied request to send Short-Term Rental Advisory Committee letter to The Enterprise (2-3)

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