The economy being what it is (i.e., dismal), the Falmouth Service Center is seeing an increased demand for its services this year. This email was forwarded to me...
"We have been inundated with families in need this year. With another day of sign-up ahead we have already received more than a hundred requests for Thanksgiving baskets over our record number of 894 last year. Your support with turkeys and other food (especially cereal) to fill our pantry shelves is critical to our getting through the next several weeks with enough to feed all who need our help. Please send this on to others who may not know about our drop off this Sunday, November 20th from 1 to 4pm here at 611 Gifford Street. Thanks for being part of the solution!"
If you can help, please do.
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Saturday, November 19, 2011
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
(unofficial) Election Results
BRENT VW PUTNAM.....3127
KEVIN E MURPHY.....2919
PAUL D BRODEUR.....2913
DAVID R MORIARTY.....1397
Write-in Votes.....1414
KEVIN E MURPHY.....2919
PAUL D BRODEUR.....2913
DAVID R MORIARTY.....1397
Write-in Votes.....1414
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Board of Selectmen Agenda for May 16, 2011
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MONDAY, MAY 16, 2011 – 7:00 P.M.
SELECTMEN’S MEETING ROOM
1. 7:00 P.M. ANNOUNCEMENTS
PROCLAMATION – ROTARY GROUP STUDY EXCHANGE DAYS
PROCLAMATION – FALMOUTH ENGLAND – 350th CHARTER ANNIVERSARY
PROCLAMATION – POLICE WEEK
RESOLUTION –SENATE BILL 1687 - VERIZON
2. 7:05 P.M. MINUTES OF MEETING – MAY 2
EXECUTIVE SESSION APPROVE & RELEASE: MARCH 19, 2007, APRIL 30, 2007,
NOVEMBER 16, 2009, NOVEMBER 5, 2007,
EXECUTIVE SESSION APPROVE; NOT RELEASE: JULY 12, 2010, MARCH 22, 2011
3. 7:10 P.M. FALMOUTH HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE – COMMENDATIONS AWARD
PRESENTATIONS
4. 7:15 P.M. DISCUSS AND APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR USE OF
FULLER FIELD
5. 7:30 P.M. DISCUSS BEACH CLOSING TIMES AND VOTE FALMOUTH HEIGHTS
MANAGEMENT PLAN – BEACH COMMITTEE
6. 7:50 P.M. PUBLIC FEEDBACK ON ROOM OCCUPANCY TAX FOR HOME RENTALS
7. 8:10 P.M. APPOINT TOWN MANAGER SCREENING COMMITTEE
8. 8:30 P.M. DISCUSS AND VOTE TO SECTION 32B ELIGIBILITY FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS TO RECEIVE FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
9. 8:40 P.M. DISCUSS AND VOTE CONSTABLE APPLICATION
10. 8:50 P.M. POLICY DISCUSSION
ON-LINE POSTING POLICY
LIAISON POLICY
APPOINTMENT POLICY
REVIEW CALENDAR AND LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS LIST
SUMMARY OF ACTIONS:
1.Sandwich Road Field Equipment Shed: Accept Donation from Babe Ruth Organization; Officially Name Ball Field “Sandwich Road Field”
2.Request for Special One-Day Liquor License – Fresh Pond Holy Ghost Society – 5/12/11, 6/25/11, 6/26/11
3.Request for Special One-Day Liquor License – Salt Pond Bird Sanctuaries - Bourne Farm – 6/11/11
4.Request for Special Event Permit – 31st Annual Paul E. White Memorial Road Race – 6/19/11
5.Woods Hole Golf Club, Inc. – Request for 10:00 a.m. Sunday Opening
6.Request for Wedding Permit – Stephanie Estrela – Bristol Beach – 6/12/11
7.Request for Special One-Day Liquor License – Falmouth Youth Hockey League – 5/29/11
8.Approve 2011 Annual Innholder’s License Renewal
9.Memorandum of Understanding – Together We Can, Inc. to Falmouth Dog Parks, Inc.
INDIVIDUAL SELECTMEN’S REPORTS
REVIEW OF TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT
CORRESPONDENCE
BRENT PUTNAM, CHAIRMAN
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MONDAY, MAY 16, 2011 – 7:00 P.M.
SELECTMEN’S MEETING ROOM
1. 7:00 P.M. ANNOUNCEMENTS
PROCLAMATION – ROTARY GROUP STUDY EXCHANGE DAYS
PROCLAMATION – FALMOUTH ENGLAND – 350th CHARTER ANNIVERSARY
PROCLAMATION – POLICE WEEK
RESOLUTION –SENATE BILL 1687 - VERIZON
2. 7:05 P.M. MINUTES OF MEETING – MAY 2
EXECUTIVE SESSION APPROVE & RELEASE: MARCH 19, 2007, APRIL 30, 2007,
NOVEMBER 16, 2009, NOVEMBER 5, 2007,
EXECUTIVE SESSION APPROVE; NOT RELEASE: JULY 12, 2010, MARCH 22, 2011
3. 7:10 P.M. FALMOUTH HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE – COMMENDATIONS AWARD
PRESENTATIONS
4. 7:15 P.M. DISCUSS AND APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR USE OF
FULLER FIELD
5. 7:30 P.M. DISCUSS BEACH CLOSING TIMES AND VOTE FALMOUTH HEIGHTS
MANAGEMENT PLAN – BEACH COMMITTEE
6. 7:50 P.M. PUBLIC FEEDBACK ON ROOM OCCUPANCY TAX FOR HOME RENTALS
7. 8:10 P.M. APPOINT TOWN MANAGER SCREENING COMMITTEE
8. 8:30 P.M. DISCUSS AND VOTE TO SECTION 32B ELIGIBILITY FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS TO RECEIVE FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
9. 8:40 P.M. DISCUSS AND VOTE CONSTABLE APPLICATION
10. 8:50 P.M. POLICY DISCUSSION
ON-LINE POSTING POLICY
LIAISON POLICY
APPOINTMENT POLICY
REVIEW CALENDAR AND LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS LIST
SUMMARY OF ACTIONS:
1.Sandwich Road Field Equipment Shed: Accept Donation from Babe Ruth Organization; Officially Name Ball Field “Sandwich Road Field”
2.Request for Special One-Day Liquor License – Fresh Pond Holy Ghost Society – 5/12/11, 6/25/11, 6/26/11
3.Request for Special One-Day Liquor License – Salt Pond Bird Sanctuaries - Bourne Farm – 6/11/11
4.Request for Special Event Permit – 31st Annual Paul E. White Memorial Road Race – 6/19/11
5.Woods Hole Golf Club, Inc. – Request for 10:00 a.m. Sunday Opening
6.Request for Wedding Permit – Stephanie Estrela – Bristol Beach – 6/12/11
7.Request for Special One-Day Liquor License – Falmouth Youth Hockey League – 5/29/11
8.Approve 2011 Annual Innholder’s License Renewal
9.Memorandum of Understanding – Together We Can, Inc. to Falmouth Dog Parks, Inc.
INDIVIDUAL SELECTMEN’S REPORTS
REVIEW OF TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT
CORRESPONDENCE
BRENT PUTNAM, CHAIRMAN
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Friday, May 6, 2011
Astronomy Day Proclamation
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS
Astronomy Day was born in California in 1973. Doug Berger, then president of the Astronomical Association of Northern California, decided that rather than try to entice people to travel long distances to visit observatory open houses, they would set up telescopes closer to where the people were - busy locations - urban locations like street corners, shopping malls, parks, etc.
WHEREAS
Astronomy Day is a grass roots movement designed to share the joy of astronomy with the general population - "Bringing Astronomy to the People." On Astronomy Day, thousands of people who have never looked through a telescope will have an opportunity to see first hand what has so many amateur and professional astronomers all excited. Astronomy clubs, science museums, observatories, universities, planetariums, laboratories, libraries, and nature centers host special events and activities to acquaint their population with local astronomical resources and facilities. Many of these events are located at non-astronomical sites; shopping malls, parks, urban centers—truly Bringing Astronomy to the People. It is an astronomical PR event that helps highlight ways the general public can get involved with astronomy - or at least get some of their questions about astronomy answered. Astronomy Week encompasses Astronomy Day starting on the previous Monday and ending on the following Sunday.
WHEREAS
Today, Astronomy Day has 14 organizations that cosponsor the event internationally.
WHEREAS
Astronomy Day events take place at hundreds of sites across the United States. Internationally, England, Canada, New Zealand, Finland, Sweden, the Philippines, Argentina, Malaysia, Iran, Ireland, New Guinea plus many other countries have hosted Astronomy Day activities.
WHEREAS
Astronomy Day is supported in Falmouth by such organizations as the 300 Committee and the Falmouth Astronomers to encourage local interest and participation in the science of astronomy, and the preservation and enjoyment of our natural environment.
NOW THEREFORE
We, Brent Putnam, Ahmed A. Mustafa, Mary Pat Flynn, Melissa C. Freitag and David Braga, as Selectmen of the Town of Falmouth do hereby PROCLAIM Saturday, May 7, 2011 as
“ASTRONOMY DAY”
IN WITNESS THEREOF, we have hereunto set our hand and caused the great seal of the Town of Falmouth to be affixed.
WHEREAS
Astronomy Day was born in California in 1973. Doug Berger, then president of the Astronomical Association of Northern California, decided that rather than try to entice people to travel long distances to visit observatory open houses, they would set up telescopes closer to where the people were - busy locations - urban locations like street corners, shopping malls, parks, etc.
WHEREAS
Astronomy Day is a grass roots movement designed to share the joy of astronomy with the general population - "Bringing Astronomy to the People." On Astronomy Day, thousands of people who have never looked through a telescope will have an opportunity to see first hand what has so many amateur and professional astronomers all excited. Astronomy clubs, science museums, observatories, universities, planetariums, laboratories, libraries, and nature centers host special events and activities to acquaint their population with local astronomical resources and facilities. Many of these events are located at non-astronomical sites; shopping malls, parks, urban centers—truly Bringing Astronomy to the People. It is an astronomical PR event that helps highlight ways the general public can get involved with astronomy - or at least get some of their questions about astronomy answered. Astronomy Week encompasses Astronomy Day starting on the previous Monday and ending on the following Sunday.
WHEREAS
Today, Astronomy Day has 14 organizations that cosponsor the event internationally.
WHEREAS
Astronomy Day events take place at hundreds of sites across the United States. Internationally, England, Canada, New Zealand, Finland, Sweden, the Philippines, Argentina, Malaysia, Iran, Ireland, New Guinea plus many other countries have hosted Astronomy Day activities.
WHEREAS
Astronomy Day is supported in Falmouth by such organizations as the 300 Committee and the Falmouth Astronomers to encourage local interest and participation in the science of astronomy, and the preservation and enjoyment of our natural environment.
NOW THEREFORE
We, Brent Putnam, Ahmed A. Mustafa, Mary Pat Flynn, Melissa C. Freitag and David Braga, as Selectmen of the Town of Falmouth do hereby PROCLAIM Saturday, May 7, 2011 as
“ASTRONOMY DAY”
IN WITNESS THEREOF, we have hereunto set our hand and caused the great seal of the Town of Falmouth to be affixed.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Waste: A Resource Not to be Wasted
FCAT invites you to join this slide show and discussion which promises to be of great interest to homeowners, homebuilders, restaurant managers and other businesses as well as educators, town officials and everyone interested in saving money, creating locally-based jobs, and living in a clean, green and sustainable world.
'Waste: A Resource Not to be Wasted'
Slide Show and Discussion
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
7:00 - 8:30 PM
Falmouth Public Library, Main Street, Falmouth
Free and Open to the Public
Lynne Pledger, solid waste expert with Clearn Water Action, is the featured speaker. Her slide show presentation will cover zero waste practices such as source reduction, reuse, recycling and composting/digestion. Lynne is solid waste director of Clear Water Action, Massachusetts. She is also coordinator of the Massachusetts Product Stewardship Council and is a member of the national Sierra Club Zero Waste Team.
For additional information, contact fcat2011@aol.com or call 508.566.5980.
Sponsored by: FCAT and the Falmouth Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC); Co-sponsored by CIRenew and Sierra Club - Cape Cod Group.
The Falmouth Climate Action Team (FCAT) is a grassroots group that formed in 2007 to call attention to climate change and in support of the goal of the "Climate Protection Action Plan for Falmouth" to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 20 percent. FCAT action outreach presentations, workshops, and demonstrations encourage community efforts to shrink our carbon footprint, save energy, create locally-based jobs and promote equity as we transition to the Greening of Falmouth. Thank you for your continuing interest in and support for a sustainable future.
'Waste: A Resource Not to be Wasted'
Slide Show and Discussion
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
7:00 - 8:30 PM
Falmouth Public Library, Main Street, Falmouth
Free and Open to the Public
Lynne Pledger, solid waste expert with Clearn Water Action, is the featured speaker. Her slide show presentation will cover zero waste practices such as source reduction, reuse, recycling and composting/digestion. Lynne is solid waste director of Clear Water Action, Massachusetts. She is also coordinator of the Massachusetts Product Stewardship Council and is a member of the national Sierra Club Zero Waste Team.
For additional information, contact fcat2011@aol.com or call 508.566.5980.
Sponsored by: FCAT and the Falmouth Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC); Co-sponsored by CIRenew and Sierra Club - Cape Cod Group.
The Falmouth Climate Action Team (FCAT) is a grassroots group that formed in 2007 to call attention to climate change and in support of the goal of the "Climate Protection Action Plan for Falmouth" to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 20 percent. FCAT action outreach presentations, workshops, and demonstrations encourage community efforts to shrink our carbon footprint, save energy, create locally-based jobs and promote equity as we transition to the Greening of Falmouth. Thank you for your continuing interest in and support for a sustainable future.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Spring 2010 Precinct Meetings
The following is the schedule for Precinct Meetings for the April 4th and 5th Town Meeting.
Any boards, commissions, dept., or committees that have Articles on the Warrant are asked to schedule a representative to attend for questions and/or information.
All meetings begin at 7pm.
By Precinct:
Precinct 1 Wednesday March 30th at the Morse Pond School Library
Precinct 2 Wednesday March 30th at the Morse Pond School Library
Precinct 3 Thursday March 24th at the Great Harbors Clubhouse
Precinct 4 Wednesday March 23rd at the East Falmouth Elementary School.
Precinct 5 Thursday March 31st at the West Falmouth Library
Precinct 6 Thursday March 31st at the West Falmouth Library
Precinct 7 Wednesday March 23rd at the East Falmouth Elementary School.
Precinct 8 Wednesday March 30th at the Barnstable County Fair Grounds Admin. Bldg
Precinct 9 Wednesday March 30th at the Barnstable County Fair Grounds Admin. Bldg
By Date:
Wednesday March 23rd: Precinct 4 & 7 at the East Falmouth Elementary School.
Thursday, March 24th: Precinct 3 at the Great Harbors Clubhouse
Wednesday March 30th: Precinct 1 & 2 at the Morse Pond School Library
AND Precinct 8 & 9 at the Barnstable County Fair Grounds Admin. Bldg
Thursday March 31st: Precinct 5 & 6 at the West Falmouth Library
Any boards, commissions, dept., or committees that have Articles on the Warrant are asked to schedule a representative to attend for questions and/or information.
All meetings begin at 7pm.
By Precinct:
Precinct 1 Wednesday March 30th at the Morse Pond School Library
Precinct 2 Wednesday March 30th at the Morse Pond School Library
Precinct 3 Thursday March 24th at the Great Harbors Clubhouse
Precinct 4 Wednesday March 23rd at the East Falmouth Elementary School.
Precinct 5 Thursday March 31st at the West Falmouth Library
Precinct 6 Thursday March 31st at the West Falmouth Library
Precinct 7 Wednesday March 23rd at the East Falmouth Elementary School.
Precinct 8 Wednesday March 30th at the Barnstable County Fair Grounds Admin. Bldg
Precinct 9 Wednesday March 30th at the Barnstable County Fair Grounds Admin. Bldg
By Date:
Wednesday March 23rd: Precinct 4 & 7 at the East Falmouth Elementary School.
Thursday, March 24th: Precinct 3 at the Great Harbors Clubhouse
Wednesday March 30th: Precinct 1 & 2 at the Morse Pond School Library
AND Precinct 8 & 9 at the Barnstable County Fair Grounds Admin. Bldg
Thursday March 31st: Precinct 5 & 6 at the West Falmouth Library
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Eco-Toilet Summit
A Working Group of Concerned Citizens invites you to attend Cape Cod’s first Eco-Toilet Summit to be held on Saturday, March 19, 2011 at 12:30pm at the East Falmouth Elementary School (33 Davisville Road)
Falmouth and many towns on the Cape are faced with spending many hundreds of millions of dollars on fixing their wastewater problems. This is an environmental as well as social justice issue.
This summit is a unique opportunity to learn about a wide range of affordable solutions that improve the environment and provide local, sustainable jobs.
Participate in workshops with demonstrations on how alternative residential scale waste treatment systems work and talk to people who use these systems in their homes.
Become an informed decision maker. Together we can save water, energy, recover resources, and become a resilient community.
Sponsored by The Green Center, and co-sponsored by Clean Water Action, FCAT (Falmouth Climate Action Team), GreenCAPE, Nature’s Circle, Cape & Islands Group Sierra Club, Water Alliance
For more information, email capecodalchemists@gmail.com or call 508-563-3101
Monday, March 14, 2011
Workshop for Shellfish Culture Research and Demonstration
Workshop: Regulatory Requirements for Full-scale Shellfish Culture Research and Demonstration in Estuaries
Purpose: The purpose of this meeting is to focus on how regulators can provide temporary exemptions for research, or some other mechanism, if needed, to allow for full-scale research demonstration of shellfish culture as a nitrogen removal strategy to improve the environmental health of estuaries as proposed below.
Sponsors: Falmouth Board of Selectmen; Coonamessett Farm Foundation
Date/Time: Friday, March 18, 2011; 1-4 PM
Location: Hermann Room, Falmouth Public Library, Main Street
Format: Roundtable Discussion; open to the public
Invited Attendees:
Town:
Board of Selectmen, Falmouth
Cfarm Foundation: Ronald Zweig, Ronald Smolowitz
Town Shellfish Constables: Charles Martinsen, Rick York
Harbor Master: Gregg Fraser
Conservation Commission: Courtney Bird
Industry:
Falmouth Shellfish Coop: M. Weeks, E. Matzen, S. Adams, S. Kirk, P. Chase
Academic:
WHOI: Hauke Kite-Powell
Marine Biological Laboratory: Hugh Ducklow, Scott Lindell
Roger Williams Univ: Dale Levitt, Roxanna Smolowitz, Stephan O’Shea
WHRC: Eric Davidson
County:
Cooperative Extension: Bill Clark, Diane Murphy
State:
Environment: David Cash, Mary Griffin
DMF: Paul Diodati, Mike Hickey, Gerome Moles, John Mendes
DAR: Sean Bowen
MDEP: Brian Dudley
Mass Waterways: Ben Lynch
Federal:
EPA: Matt Liebman
ACE: Kevin Kotelly
ENGO:
CLF: Peter Shelly
Purpose: The purpose of this meeting is to focus on how regulators can provide temporary exemptions for research, or some other mechanism, if needed, to allow for full-scale research demonstration of shellfish culture as a nitrogen removal strategy to improve the environmental health of estuaries as proposed below.
Sponsors: Falmouth Board of Selectmen; Coonamessett Farm Foundation
Date/Time: Friday, March 18, 2011; 1-4 PM
Location: Hermann Room, Falmouth Public Library, Main Street
Format: Roundtable Discussion; open to the public
Invited Attendees:
Town:
Board of Selectmen, Falmouth
Cfarm Foundation: Ronald Zweig, Ronald Smolowitz
Town Shellfish Constables: Charles Martinsen, Rick York
Harbor Master: Gregg Fraser
Conservation Commission: Courtney Bird
Industry:
Falmouth Shellfish Coop: M. Weeks, E. Matzen, S. Adams, S. Kirk, P. Chase
Academic:
WHOI: Hauke Kite-Powell
Marine Biological Laboratory: Hugh Ducklow, Scott Lindell
Roger Williams Univ: Dale Levitt, Roxanna Smolowitz, Stephan O’Shea
WHRC: Eric Davidson
County:
Cooperative Extension: Bill Clark, Diane Murphy
State:
Environment: David Cash, Mary Griffin
DMF: Paul Diodati, Mike Hickey, Gerome Moles, John Mendes
DAR: Sean Bowen
MDEP: Brian Dudley
Mass Waterways: Ben Lynch
Federal:
EPA: Matt Liebman
ACE: Kevin Kotelly
ENGO:
CLF: Peter Shelly
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Precinct Meetings!
For the upcoming Town Meeting on November 15. Ordered...
...by Date:
Wednesday, November 3: Precinct 3 @ Great Harbors Clubhouse at 7pm
Thursday, November 4: Precincts 1 & 2 @ Civil Defense Room at Falmouth Town Hall
Tuesday, November 9: Precincts 4 & 7 @ East Falmouth Elementary School, and
Precincts 8 & 9 @ Barnstable County Fairgrounds Administration Building
Wednesday, November 10: Precincts 5 & 6 @ North Falmouth Elementary School
...and by Precinct:
1 & 2 - Thursday, November 4 @ Civil Defense Room at Falmouth Town Hall
3 - Wednesday, November 3, @ Great Harbors Clubhouse
4 - Tuesday, November 9 @ East Falmouth Elementary School
5 & 6 - Wednesday, November 10 @ North Falmouth Elementary School
7 - Tuesday, November 9 @ East Falmouth Elementary School
8 & 9 - Tuesday, November 9 @ Barnstable County Fairgrounds Administration Building
All meetings begin at 7pm.
...by Date:
Wednesday, November 3: Precinct 3 @ Great Harbors Clubhouse at 7pm
Thursday, November 4: Precincts 1 & 2 @ Civil Defense Room at Falmouth Town Hall
Tuesday, November 9: Precincts 4 & 7 @ East Falmouth Elementary School, and
Precincts 8 & 9 @ Barnstable County Fairgrounds Administration Building
Wednesday, November 10: Precincts 5 & 6 @ North Falmouth Elementary School
...and by Precinct:
1 & 2 - Thursday, November 4 @ Civil Defense Room at Falmouth Town Hall
3 - Wednesday, November 3, @ Great Harbors Clubhouse
4 - Tuesday, November 9 @ East Falmouth Elementary School
5 & 6 - Wednesday, November 10 @ North Falmouth Elementary School
7 - Tuesday, November 9 @ East Falmouth Elementary School
8 & 9 - Tuesday, November 9 @ Barnstable County Fairgrounds Administration Building
All meetings begin at 7pm.
Monday, October 25, 2010
No Time to Waste
A citizens' forum entitled "No Time to Waste" will take place on October 26th at 7pm at the Main Public Library in Falmouth, MA. The meeting is a follow-on to the town's wastewater management planning forum held at Morse Pond School last month.
This citizens' forum is organized in response to many questions about environmental/ecological issues and fiscal costs of various wastewater management systems. The purpose of this follow-on forum is to broaden the discussion and present additional information on wastewater management options that may provide faster, better and more cost effective ways of restoring the health of our estuaries and environments.
The forum will begin with an introduction and several 5-minute presentations that provide basic overviews on:
* Sources of nitrogen into estuaries
* Wastewater treatment options
* Estuary management approaches
* Customized residential wastewater planning
* Costs and scheduling
* Proposed Falmouth warrant articles
After the overview presentations there will be an open discussion and all are welcome to participate. A number of technical experts will be available to answer questions.
We urge you to participate in this discussion on this most important issue facing Falmouth and the Cape - improving the health of our waters at a cost that is affordable for all, now and in the future.
This event is cosponsored by Cape and Islands Self Reliance, Clean Water Action, Coalition for Alternative Wastewater Treatment, Falmouth Climate Action Team (FCAT), GreenCape, The Green Center, Sierra Club Cape Cod & Islands Group.
For more information, e-mail: fcat2010@aol.com or call 508-457-5988
This citizens' forum is organized in response to many questions about environmental/ecological issues and fiscal costs of various wastewater management systems. The purpose of this follow-on forum is to broaden the discussion and present additional information on wastewater management options that may provide faster, better and more cost effective ways of restoring the health of our estuaries and environments.
The forum will begin with an introduction and several 5-minute presentations that provide basic overviews on:
* Sources of nitrogen into estuaries
* Wastewater treatment options
* Estuary management approaches
* Customized residential wastewater planning
* Costs and scheduling
* Proposed Falmouth warrant articles
After the overview presentations there will be an open discussion and all are welcome to participate. A number of technical experts will be available to answer questions.
We urge you to participate in this discussion on this most important issue facing Falmouth and the Cape - improving the health of our waters at a cost that is affordable for all, now and in the future.
This event is cosponsored by Cape and Islands Self Reliance, Clean Water Action, Coalition for Alternative Wastewater Treatment, Falmouth Climate Action Team (FCAT), GreenCape, The Green Center, Sierra Club Cape Cod & Islands Group.
For more information, e-mail: fcat2010@aol.com or call 508-457-5988
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Falmouth Cranberry Harvest Festival
Celebrate Cape Cod's Cranberry Farming Heritage on Saturday, October 16, 2010, from 10am - 3pm at the annual FALMOUTH CRANBERRY HARVEST FESTIVAL on the town-owned Coonamessett River Bogs off of John Parker Road in East Falmouth.
Watch a wet harvest; enjoy musical entertainment and children's activities; listen to the tale of Clarence the Cranberry Who Couldn't Bounce; make a miniature bog in a cup; examine old cranberry scoops, historic photos & cranberry crate labels; join a guided walking tour of the bogs; lunch at the Portuguese-American Club tent; take home cranberry cookies, candies, jellies and breads; jewelry, soap, candles, and decorations; local berries, organic and standard, fresh and dried; and much, much, more!
Rain date is Sunday, October 17, 2010, same time, same place!
Admission is FREE
The Falmouth Cranberry Harvest Festival, Inc. is a nonprofit group dedicated to providing opportunities for the public to learn about and preserve the cranberry farming heritage of Falmouth and Cape Cod. The festival is supported in part by the Woods Hole Foundation and the Cape and Islands Farm Bureau.
Watch a wet harvest; enjoy musical entertainment and children's activities; listen to the tale of Clarence the Cranberry Who Couldn't Bounce; make a miniature bog in a cup; examine old cranberry scoops, historic photos & cranberry crate labels; join a guided walking tour of the bogs; lunch at the Portuguese-American Club tent; take home cranberry cookies, candies, jellies and breads; jewelry, soap, candles, and decorations; local berries, organic and standard, fresh and dried; and much, much, more!
Rain date is Sunday, October 17, 2010, same time, same place!
Admission is FREE
The Falmouth Cranberry Harvest Festival, Inc. is a nonprofit group dedicated to providing opportunities for the public to learn about and preserve the cranberry farming heritage of Falmouth and Cape Cod. The festival is supported in part by the Woods Hole Foundation and the Cape and Islands Farm Bureau.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Comcast public meeting
Comcast is holding a public meeting with subscribers on Thursday, August 26 at 7pm in the Selectmen's meeting room at Town Hall.
A Comcast representative will hear customer concerns and answer questions regarding Comcast service.
A Comcast representative will hear customer concerns and answer questions regarding Comcast service.
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Happy Birthday to the United States of America
It's worth noting that The Falmouth Fireworks Committee has managed to develop a nationally recognized fireworks show while using "no taxpayer money."
This year, because of Falmouth's budget constraints, the Committee has been asked to help cover the cost of the police department's overtime budget - something the town usually handles.
If you can, send a check (for any amount) to:
Falmouth Fireworks Committee
PO Box 500
Falmouth, MA 02540
I did.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Special Selectmen's meeting, Thursday @ 5pm
Board of Selectmen
Thursday, June 24, 2010 – 5:00 P.M.
Selectmen's Meeting Room
1) To consider appointing an independent third party to investigate the events surrounding the boil water order.
2) To consider taking additional actions as needed, including - but not limited to - the distribution of water, in response to the boil water order.
Thursday, June 24, 2010 – 5:00 P.M.
Selectmen's Meeting Room
1) To consider appointing an independent third party to investigate the events surrounding the boil water order.
2) To consider taking additional actions as needed, including - but not limited to - the distribution of water, in response to the boil water order.
BREAKING NEWS: Boil water order lifted
The Falmouth Water Department in conjunction with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has lifted the Boil Water order for the entire Town of Falmouth. the most recent analytical data has indicated that the complete schedule of water samples was free of total coliform and E-Coli for two consecutive days as required. Having met this standard, the Massachusetts Department of environmental Protection has determined that the water is safe for consumption in the Falmouth community.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR POST-BOIL ORDER
Residents are advised to “flush” their water following the lifting of the boil order in order to clear plumbing of potentially contaminated water. Flushing your household and building water lines includes interior and exterior faucets; showers; water and ice dispensers; water treatment units, etc.
Please follow these guidelines:
Cold Water Faucets: Run tap water until the water feels cold, 1 minute or more, before drinking, tooth brushing, or using for food preparation.
Hot Water Faucets: To clear hot water pipes and water heater of untreated water, turn on all hot water faucets and flush for a minimum of 15 minutes for a typical household 40-gallon hot water tank and 30 minutes for an 80-gallon hot water tank or larger. Never use water from the “hot” faucet for drinking, cooking, or other internal-consumption purposes. After this flushing, hot water is then safe to use for washing hands, and for hand- washing of dishes, pots and pans, etc.
Refrigerators: Water dispensers from refrigerators should be flushed by at least one quart of water.
Dishwashers: After flushing hot water pipes and water heater, run dishwasher empty one time.
Humidifiers: Discard any water used in humidifiers, Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), oral, medical or health care devices, and rinse the device with clean water.
Food and baby formula: Be sure you have discarded any baby formula or other foods prepared with water on the days of the boil order. (If unsure of the dates contact your Water Department.) When in doubt, throw it out!
Ice cubes: Automatic ice dispensers should be emptied of ice made during the boil order. Then, discard ice made over an additional 24 hour period to assure complete purging of the water supply line. Discard any ice cubes made manually, wash dispenser and refill.
Water Treatment Devices: Some types of water treatment devices and filtration systems may need to be disinfected and flushed to remove any contaminated water. Some types of water treatment devices may need to be disinfected or replaced before being used. If in doubt, discard used filter and replace with new filter. Check with the manufacturer for details.
Due to the flushing of the lines by residents and the flushing of the hydrants, some customers may experience a lack of water pressure and/or discolored water. However, this is an expected result and does not pose a health risk. Contact the Water Department at 508-457-2543 if you have any questions.
The information for the post Boil‐Order instructions are provided by The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services Department of Public Health.
For more information, visit the Town of Falmouth website.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR POST-BOIL ORDER
Residents are advised to “flush” their water following the lifting of the boil order in order to clear plumbing of potentially contaminated water. Flushing your household and building water lines includes interior and exterior faucets; showers; water and ice dispensers; water treatment units, etc.
Please follow these guidelines:
Cold Water Faucets: Run tap water until the water feels cold, 1 minute or more, before drinking, tooth brushing, or using for food preparation.
Hot Water Faucets: To clear hot water pipes and water heater of untreated water, turn on all hot water faucets and flush for a minimum of 15 minutes for a typical household 40-gallon hot water tank and 30 minutes for an 80-gallon hot water tank or larger. Never use water from the “hot” faucet for drinking, cooking, or other internal-consumption purposes. After this flushing, hot water is then safe to use for washing hands, and for hand- washing of dishes, pots and pans, etc.
Refrigerators: Water dispensers from refrigerators should be flushed by at least one quart of water.
Dishwashers: After flushing hot water pipes and water heater, run dishwasher empty one time.
Humidifiers: Discard any water used in humidifiers, Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), oral, medical or health care devices, and rinse the device with clean water.
Food and baby formula: Be sure you have discarded any baby formula or other foods prepared with water on the days of the boil order. (If unsure of the dates contact your Water Department.) When in doubt, throw it out!
Ice cubes: Automatic ice dispensers should be emptied of ice made during the boil order. Then, discard ice made over an additional 24 hour period to assure complete purging of the water supply line. Discard any ice cubes made manually, wash dispenser and refill.
Water Treatment Devices: Some types of water treatment devices and filtration systems may need to be disinfected and flushed to remove any contaminated water. Some types of water treatment devices may need to be disinfected or replaced before being used. If in doubt, discard used filter and replace with new filter. Check with the manufacturer for details.
Due to the flushing of the lines by residents and the flushing of the hydrants, some customers may experience a lack of water pressure and/or discolored water. However, this is an expected result and does not pose a health risk. Contact the Water Department at 508-457-2543 if you have any questions.
The information for the post Boil‐Order instructions are provided by The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services Department of Public Health.
For more information, visit the Town of Falmouth website.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Special Selectmen's meeting, Friday @ 5pm
In response to citizen concerns, the Board will be holding a public meeting on Friday, June 18 at 5pm in the Selectmen's Meeting Room of Falmouth Town Hall.
The object of this meeting is two-fold:
1) To inform the public of the events (i.e., a timeline) leading to the discovery of coliform and e coli in the Falmouth water system, and the subsequent DEP boil order, and
2) To outline the town's response to the situation, including efforts to notify the public, and address any deficiencies therein.
The public will be given the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback.
The object of this meeting is two-fold:
1) To inform the public of the events (i.e., a timeline) leading to the discovery of coliform and e coli in the Falmouth water system, and the subsequent DEP boil order, and
2) To outline the town's response to the situation, including efforts to notify the public, and address any deficiencies therein.
The public will be given the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback.
Friday, April 23, 2010
Family Astronomy Night
UPDATE...postponed to Saturday due to cloud cover.
As one of its 25th anniversary events, The 300 Committee Land Trust is teaming up with the Falmouth Sidewalk Astronomers to hold an astronomy night for families, Friday, April 23 from 7 to 10 PM at Peterson Farm.
The Falmouth Sidewalk Astronomers are an informal group of amateur astronomers dedicated to sharing the night sky with the public. The 300 Committee Land Trust is celebrating 25 years of preserving and protecting open space for conservation, recreation and water protection in Falmouth.
Families are encouraged to come to Peterson Farm and enjoy views of the April night sky, its moon, planets and stars. Telescopes and binoculars will be available, but participants are encouraged to bring their own, if they have them. Children as young as 5 or 6 can really have fun exploring the heavens. In case of rain, this event will take place on Saturday, April 24.
Directions to Peterson Farm: Go southwest on Locust Street/Woods Hole Road about one mile from Main Street, Falmouth. Turn right onto McCallum Drive and then turn immediately right into the driveway to the farm. Parking is available at the end of the driveway near the small barns.
As one of its 25th anniversary events, The 300 Committee Land Trust is teaming up with the Falmouth Sidewalk Astronomers to hold an astronomy night for families, Friday, April 23 from 7 to 10 PM at Peterson Farm.
The Falmouth Sidewalk Astronomers are an informal group of amateur astronomers dedicated to sharing the night sky with the public. The 300 Committee Land Trust is celebrating 25 years of preserving and protecting open space for conservation, recreation and water protection in Falmouth.
Families are encouraged to come to Peterson Farm and enjoy views of the April night sky, its moon, planets and stars. Telescopes and binoculars will be available, but participants are encouraged to bring their own, if they have them. Children as young as 5 or 6 can really have fun exploring the heavens. In case of rain, this event will take place on Saturday, April 24.
Directions to Peterson Farm: Go southwest on Locust Street/Woods Hole Road about one mile from Main Street, Falmouth. Turn right onto McCallum Drive and then turn immediately right into the driveway to the farm. Parking is available at the end of the driveway near the small barns.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Falmouth Sidewalk Astronomers gather
Celebrate spring with the Falmouth Sidewalk Astronomers, as they gather again in front of the Falmouth Public library (near the Katherine Lee Bates statue) to share the night sky with the public.
The FSA will meet Friday, March 19 and/or Saturday, March 20 from dusk (about 7pm) until 9:30pm or so. Everyone is welcome to join us and view the Moon, Saturn and Mars through our telescopes, and to bring their own equipment for help and instruction.
For further information, contact Brent Putnam at 508-444-0222, email us at falmouthastronomers@yahoogroups.com, or visit us on the web at www.FalmouthAstronomers.org.
Please feel free to share this with others!
The FSA will meet Friday, March 19 and/or Saturday, March 20 from dusk (about 7pm) until 9:30pm or so. Everyone is welcome to join us and view the Moon, Saturn and Mars through our telescopes, and to bring their own equipment for help and instruction.
For further information, contact Brent Putnam at 508-444-0222, email us at falmouthastronomers@yahoogroups.com, or visit us on the web at www.FalmouthAstronomers.org.
Please feel free to share this with others!
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Monday, November 23
My friends and neighbors,
I ask that you forgive my absence this Monday evening. My wife and I will be celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary, so I won't be attendng the selectmen's meeting.
I'll be back to work for you all on November 30th.
Brent
I ask that you forgive my absence this Monday evening. My wife and I will be celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary, so I won't be attendng the selectmen's meeting.
I'll be back to work for you all on November 30th.
Brent
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