Falmouth Planning Board Approves Contractor’s Yard and Debates Accessory Dwelling Unit Controversy

Overview: At its recent meeting, the Falmouth Planning Board unanimously approved a special permit application for a contractor’s yard on Thomas B. Landers Road, while a debate unfolded over an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) proposal on John Parker Road.

Falmouth School Committee Debates Future of Morse Pond School Amid Declining Enrollment

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Falmouth School Committee engaged in discussions about the future of the Morse Pond School, addressing both the challenge of declining enrollment and the need for fiscal responsibility. The committee considered taking Morse Pond School offline as part of broader efforts to adapt the school district’s facilities to current student numbers and to manage resources prudently. This proposed action came amid concerns about existing building maintenance costs and the financial implications of maintaining underused facilities.

Falmouth Select Board Addresses Traffic Safety and Housing Challenges

Overview: During the recent Falmouth Select Board meeting, several issues were addressed, with focus on traffic safety improvements and housing challenges. The Board discussed vital infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing pedestrian and cyclist safety and debated funding requests for affordable housing initiatives.

Falmouth Conservation Commission Deliberates Key Mitigation Plans for a property on Meadow Neck Road

Overview: The Falmouth Conservation Commission’s meeting on October 22, 2025, conducted via Zoom, centered on several significant requests and discussions, with the most substantial focus being on the proposed construction and environmental mitigation on Meadow Neck Road. The proposal involves raising an existing single-family dwelling and constructing a new one, with a strong emphasis on reducing environmental impacts through strategic mitigation efforts.

Falmouth Zoning Board Reviews Habitat for Humanity’s Sustainable and Community-Focused Affordable Housing Project Amid Concerns

Overview: The Falmouth Zoning Board meeting was marked by discussions on Habitat for Humanity’s proposal to develop 14 affordable homes on Benjamin Nye Lane, alongside the preservation of 48 acres as open space. The project, supported by financial backing and community partnerships, aims to address Falmouth’s affordable housing needs while maintaining environmental and neighborhood integrity. However, it faces scrutiny over environmental impacts, infrastructure logistics, and community safety.