Falmouth Heights-Maravista
Neighborhood Association
Mission Statement
To preserve and improve the residential character of the Falmouth Heights and Maravista neighborhoods. To protect and enhance our beaches, parks, estuaries and other public spaces. To encourage activities that promote civic pride and the healthful and peaceful enjoyment of our neighborhoods. To provide a forum to identify concerns affecting our neighborhoods, make relevant information available to our members, and address areas of concern with appropriate Town bodies.
TO READ CURRENT NEWS, SCROLL DOWN below EVENTS
TO READ PAST NEWS, click on dates under “Annual Archives” (left column, scroll down).
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EVENTS: August 2019 – July 2020 (Year-to-Date & Upcoming):
SAVE THE DATE: SPRING INTO SUMMER SOCIAL, Sunday, June 7, 2020, 3 PM–5 PM, Soprano’s Casino by the Sea
ANNUAL CLEANUP, April, 2020. See 4/4/20 CURRENT NEWS post below for change of plans due to COV19 restrictions. RSVP to cleanup@fhmna.org
CAPE COD MARATHON: Sunday, October 27, 2019. FHMNA volunteers to operate a water station at Worcester Ave.
NEW BALANCE FALMOUTH ROAD RACE: Sunday, August 18, 2019. www.falmouthroadrace.com. Road closure information provided by the Falmouth Police.
FHMNA SUMMER DINNER DANCE: Thursday, August 15, 2019, 7 PM – midnight. Coonemessett Inn. Adult members and their guests attended. RSVP required.
ANNUAL MEETING: Saturday, August 3, 2019, 8:15 – 10:15 AM, Falmouth Yacht Club. No RSVP required. See: 2019 08 03 Annual Meeting Minutes, Draft (3 pages)
EVENTS: August 2018 – July 2019:
FALMOUTH FIREWORKS: Thursday, July 4, 2019, about 9 PM, Falmouth Heights Beach. Festivities all day at the adjoining ball field. Updated road closure information will provided by the Falmouth Police prior to the date. For more information and/or to contribute, see Falmouth Fireworks.
FHMNA “SPRING INTO SUMMER” SOCIAL: Sunday, June 9, 2019, 3:00-5:30 PM. Soprano’s By The Sea. 150 members attended.
FHMNA ANNUAL CLEANUP HEIGHTS & MARAVISTA: April 27, 2019. Over 35 members and neighbors volunteered.
FALL PIZZA PARTY: October 13, 2018. Adult members (free) and guests ($5, free if join). Paul’s Pizza. Free pizza and salad.
NEW BALANCE FALMOUTH ROAD RACE: Sunday, August 19, 2018. www.falmouthroadrace.com.
ANNUAL MEETING: Saturday, August 4, 2018, 8:15 – 10:15 AM, Falmouth Yacht Club. See 2018 Annual Meeting Minutes (approved at 2019 meeting)
Director Openings
1 Director, term ending 8/20
2 Directors, terms ending 8/21
4 Directors, terms ending 8/22
2 Alternates, annual terms
CURRENT NEWS
FHMNA – Clean Up Day 2020 – Change of Plans
The Clean Up Committee has been closely monitoring the COVID19 and has determined that it would not be prudent to congregate as a group and undertake a neighborhood clean-up on…
Black Dog Entertainment License Application Postponed; Town Hall Temporary Closure to the Public
See the Board of Selectmen’s 3/23 Agenda for instructions on sending live messages to them, during a meeting, via Zoom. The Black Dog’s entertainment license application was reviewed by the…
Grinder Pump Update – reimbursements to be distributed to homeowners & tax credit information
On Monday, December 16, 2019, FHMNA co-President Dave Buzanoski attended the Board of Selectmen’s meeting regarding the grinder pump update to give us the following information: Amy Lowell (Waste Water…
Coastal Protection
Many of our members have asked us over the years about coastal erosion and what action FHNMA was taking. We have personally seen erosion on Great Bay with resulting road…
South Coast Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan
The Water Quality Management Committee requests your input by the end of November regarding their “South Coast Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan” If you have a passionate interest in our coastal…
FHMNA Board of Directors elects Co-Presidents
On Saturday, Sept 28, 2019, the FHMNA Board of Directors elected Dave Buzanoski and Debbie Scott to a one year term as Co-Presidents of the Falmouth Heights–Maravista Neighborhood Association. Their…
2019 Annual Meeting Minutes & Spring/Summer Parties
Spring into Summer June Party a popular event! On Sunday, June 9, 2019, about 150 FHMNA members and interested neighbors gathered at Soprano’s By the Sea. It was a glorious…
Traffic Advisory Committee Decisions Relevant to FHMNA
Minutes: September 16th, 2019 1. Old Business: C. Request to add “Caution Children” signage or similar on Mass Court. Additional request to discuss the possibility of adding a crosswalk crossing…
2019 Road Race: Comments from FHMNA Members
Toledo Street This was my 12th (almost) consecutive year running FRR. To me it seemed it was one of the best organized FRR races: Buses worked very well. Plenty of…
Beach Staffing Reduced (Enterprise, 8/23/2019, page 7)
Update 8/27: “until further notice” messages may not be printed in the Enterprise, but on the Beach Dept. website “News Flash” From today’s Enterprise (8/23): “As the summer season begins…