Falmouth Select Board Reviews Affordable Housing Proposals Amid Water Conservation and Golf Course Management Discussions

Overview: The Falmouth Select Board meeting on June 30, 2025, was packed with discussions ranging from affordable housing initiatives and drought management to the future lease of the Falmouth Country Club Golf Course. The board considered various proposals aimed at utilizing town-owned land for affordable housing, examined drought conditions impacting the region, and deliberated the terms of a new lease for the golf course, highlighting the ongoing efforts to balance community needs with fiscal responsibilities.

Falmouth Zoning Board Grapples with Height Variance and Lot Coverage Appeals

Overview: In a recent Falmouth Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, the board tackled issues involving a height variance request for a property on Courier Road and a separate application to exceed lot coverage at Elizabeth Gan Drive.

Falmouth Planning Board Tackles Scam Alerts and Accessory Dwelling Units Amid Public Concerns

Overview: The Falmouth Planning Board meeting on June 24, 2025, was marked by discussions centered on public awareness of scams, concerns over accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and various infrastructure projects. Key issues included fraudulent communications targeting planning board applicants, clarifications on ADU applications, and an in-depth review of a proposed wastewater lift station.

Falmouth School Committee Faces Pushback on School Merger and Celebrates Grief Support Program Success

Overview: The Falmouth School Committee’s recent meeting was marked by heated public commentary against potential school mergers, updates on state budget changes, and an enthusiastic review of a grief support initiative in local schools. Additionally, the committee addressed forthcoming capital improvements, transportation updates, and a memorandum regarding sewer installations.

Falmouth Select Board Addresses ICE Concerns Amid Community Tensions

Overview: During the Falmouth Select Board meeting, attention was given to the impact of federal immigration enforcement, notably ICE actions, on the local community. This topic dominated discussions, reflecting widespread concern over safety, misinformation, and the erosion of trust between residents and law enforcement. The board also tackled other issues, such as the proposed changes to the Steamship Authority’s ferry service and the Municipal Digital Equity Program.