CALL TO ACTION: Select Board to VOTE Monday, 10/5/20 – Heights Beach to be studied for an underground cable transfer from an 804-megawatt wind farm located more than 20 miles south of Martha’s Vineyard to an inland substation.

SELECT BOARD AGENDA MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2020 – to VOTE See the full Agenda and Zoom instructions to participate in “real time comments” To comment prior to the meeting, email the Select Board at selectboard@falmouthma.gov before 9:00 AM Monday. 7:45 p.m. BUSINESS #5. Presentation, discussion and vote – Mayflower Wind access agreement for 565 Blacksmith …

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Grinder Pump Reimbursements to be Released; Deadline 12/31/2021 (Enterprise link added 10/9/20).

On Monday, September 28, 2020, the Select Board approved Wastewater Superintendent Amy Lowell’s recommendation to release a partial reimbursement of $1800 to those homeowners who were required to install grinder pumps as part of the Little Pond Sewer System Area’s (LPSSA) sewer project. This payment represents the average cost differential between installing a grinder pump …

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The Water Quality Management Committee, Thursday, 9/17/20 – Report concerning Grinder Pump Rebates

Hold the date: Monday, 9/28/20, Select Board review Item No.5 on the Water Quality Management Committee meeting agenda on 9/17/20 was a discussion of “Wastewater Superintendent’s Recommendation to Select Board to authorize reimbursements to property owners who installed low pressure grinder pumps in the Little Pond Sewer Service Area”. Amy Lowell, the Waste Water Superintendent, …

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8/13/20: Elevated Bacteria found in Falmouth Heights water sample

Sign up directly to receive notifications like this from the town on their Notify Me page. Please see the town website for the following notice: 8/13: Elevated Bacteria found in Falmouth Heights water sample We’re awaiting re-test results from this morning’s sample, but per procedure with current status, no swimming signs have been posted. Staff …

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Heights & Bristol Beaches Continuing Issues (including COVID related)

Below is an email from the Heights/Maravista Neighborhood Police Liaison, Sergeant James Cummings, regarding complaints about unruly and illegal behavior on the Heights and Bristol beaches beginning with the July 4th weekend. On July 18, 2020, FHMNA published an article on our website reviewing the Select Board’s beach/COVID situation. Unfortunately, the problem persists with many …

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Select Board Discusses Beaches; More Great Bay Street Closures

SELECT BOARD MEETING, MONDAY, 7/13/20 COVID and the Beaches: The Select Board discussed the Beach/COVID situation at length. Although no votes were taken, much was discussed. A lot of concern and complaints were lodged about the 4th of July weekend. Police Chief Ed Dunne reported specifically about two parties at Falmouth Heights Beach which had …

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“Little Library” – Your Association in Action

On Monday, June 15, 2020, the FHMNA “Little Library” was installed by the DPW on Worcester Court one block north of the Heights Beach at the corner of Nantucket Avenue. The “Little Library” was designed and built by George Engstrom. The stained glass door was crafted by Tim Gallagher. The Association is committed to maintaining …

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