Article posted online by The Falmouth Enterprise, 5/15/25, by Katie Nelson New pay-by-plate parking payment stations are being installed in Woods Hole, just in time for the summer season. The stations, made by Flowbird, will replace the old meters along Water Street, Railroad Avenue, Luscombe Avenue, MBL Street, North Street, Grand Avenue, Robbins Road and …
Due to an absolute washout on Saturday 4/26, members of the FHMNA who volunteered to participate in our Spring Cleanup were forced to default to our Sunday 4/27 rain date. It was unfortunate that we lost 7 or 8 participants due to the date change, but it is certainly understandable. Twelve hardy souls showed up …
A Letter from FHMNA Secretary Carol Ziemian: The Office of the Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) held a third Public Hearing on Zoom to receive comments on a proposed Amendment to alter Article 97, which was passed to preserve Open Space in the Commonwealth in 1972 and strengthened in 1998. Based on my experience, it …
The article below, “Select Board Votes To Lower Speed Limits Along Beach Roads” by Katie Nelson published online on 3/27/25 noted the correct speed of 20 mph. The article was also printed in “The Falmouth Enterprise” on 3/28/25, page 1, with an incorrect speed of 25 mph. Peter McConarty, Director of Public Works, presented this …
In response to several vehicle and pedestrian incidents over recent years, our town’s leadership is considering the implementation of “safety zones” in the vicinity of town beaches. It is our understanding that the Select Board has asked the Traffic Advisory Committee and DPW to investigate the feasibility of installing such zones in 2025 (possibly in …
RE: Article 97 “An Act Preserving Open Space in The Commonwealth of Massachusetts” The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) is holding another Public Hearing on March 26th at 4:00pm via ZOOM. The Healey Administration is proposing significant changes to Massachusetts State Constitution Article 97 “An Act Preserving Open Space in The Commonwealth”. …
The following Falmouth Enterprise article by Katie Nelson was published online 2/20/25 and in the Friday printed edition on 2/21/2025, page 1. Marine Borings Start Next Week For Outfall Soil Testing Marine boring work will be visible offshore near Kite Park, south of Falmouth Inner Harbor, starting on Thursday or Friday, depending on weather conditions. …
Assistant Town Manager Peter Johnson-Staub mentioned that there was media coverage that SouthCoast Wind (SCW) received a permit from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) which prompted the town to review where Falmouth stands with this project. He said that the town has had “no active conversations with SouthCoast Wind for the better part …
State, Residents Look At Revising Public Lands Regulations The Falmouth Enterprise, By TAO WOOLFE, published online Jan 22, 2025 & in the Friday edition, Jan 24, 2025, on pages 1 and 10. The state is expected to make a determination in the coming months about whether regulations governing public lands should be revised. More specifically, …
Click here for the official posting on WhiteHouse.gov Temporary Withdrawal of All Areas on the Outer Continental Shelf from Offshore Wind Leasing and Review of the Federal Government’s Leasing and Permitting Practices for Wind Projects January 20, 2025 MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR THE SECRETARY …