Falmouth Beaches to Open May 23, 2020
Please click on this link to the town website for the current Media Release and Management Plans regarding the opening of our beaches on May 23, 2020. Have a wonderful and safe summer!
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 April 25th. Options considered: ~ Cancel this year’s event. (Not the best solution for the neighborhood) ~ Postpone event. (Later date may face the growth …
Black Dog Entertainment License Application Postponed; Town Hall Temporarily Closed to the Public
The Black Dog’s entertainment license application was reviewed by the Board of Selectmen on 3/9/20 and continued until Monday, 3/23/20. It has now been taken off the Selectmen’s meeting agenda until further notice, possibly the end of April or sometime in May, depending on the track of the coronavirus. We will let you know when …
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 Superintendent) provided the update which was a review of the May 2016 reimbursement policy (see FHMNA article). The Town Grinder Pump Policy includes the wording …
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 closures, beach sand swept onto Grand Avenue South and Menauhant Street, storm damage to our beach roads, and increased flood insurance rates given the recent …
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 water bodies, consider becoming a FHMNA liaison to the various town committees which deal with this issue. Our liaisons check relevant committee agendas for items …
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 activity in the organization and on the board in recent years and their complementary skills and abilities make them well suited to steer our organization …
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 day and many enjoyed the spectacular view of Vineyard Sound on the outside deck. There were appetizers galore including a buffet of meatballs, pasta and …
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 Grand Ave. at Mass Ave. TAC: Recommends caution children signage near 29 Mass Ave. Crosswalk not recommended. TM signed and referred to DPW for action. …
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 water stops. Security at finish line allowed easy access to beach for runners. Recycling/trash pickup was phenomenal, especially around the ballfield. Hats off to organizers/volunteers! …