The following letter from the FHMNA Board was published in the Falmouth Enterprise on July 7, 2017, page 5.  The editorial referenced by that letter can be found at https://www.capenews.net/falmouth/opinion/safety-is-top-priority-for-lifeguards—editorial/article_44627774-9e9b-5020-9aeb-c3e5116915e3.html Everyone Entitled To Pleasant Beaches The title of last week’s editorial “Safety Is Top Priority For Lifeguards” was neither news nor clarification.  We all agree …

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If  you observe activities on the beach that violate bylaws, rules or both (smoking, drinking, disruptive ball/projectile playing, dogs on the beach, etc.), please note that the official ‘chain of command’ is: (1) COMPLAIN to the LIFEGUARDS. If the lifeguards do not/are not able to respond or control the behavior, (2) FOR RULE VIOLATIONS (Smoking, disruptive …

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Letter from Amy Lowell, Wastewater Superintendent: Hello, A letter will be sent next week [week of June 1, 2017] to owners of Falmouth Heights properties within the Little Pond Sewer Service Area that have not yet connected to the sewer system saying: The Town of Falmouth sent all property owners in the Falmouth Heights portion …

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Great Bay Road is a mile long unpaved road on the western side of Great Pond.  It’s one of the jewels of the Maravista neighborhood used for walking and biking by many all year long.  It is a public way and runs along the top of an eroding 10-20’ high coastal bluff.  Northeast winds eat …

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On March 23, 2017, Ray Jack, DPW Director, and Gregg Fraser, Harbormaster, met at the Little Pond channel at low tide to observe the channel and water flow. During the prior week, the tides had been above and below average so it was a good time to review the situation. The channel was flowing normally …

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Per Amy Lowell, Wastewater Superintendent, a “letter will be sent out to property owners in the remainder of the Little Pond Sewer Service Area (Maravista, Teaticket, etc) notifying them that the permitting process for connection to the sewer system will be available” as of “next Thursday April 13th.  In addition, the letter will announce a …

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We received a great response to our request for volunteers for our Falmouth Heights/Maravista Clean Up on April 29, 2017 from 8:30-11 AM. We don’t want anyone to miss out on the opportunity to make our neighborhood sparkle, so if you would like to help, it is not too late.  We would love to hear …

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The Falmouth Heights-Maravista Neighborhood Association has established a committee to address the need for more frequent clean-up of litter from our neighborhoods.  Our goal is to engage with our neighbors, increase  awareness of the problem and plan and implement measures to keep our neighborhoods cleaner. We have all seen the trash which detracts from our …

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Last week we announced to our email members that the Board of Selectmen (BOS) would be meeting with the Beach Committee on 2/27/17 to discuss beach policies. The published BOS agenda then mentioned only Grews Pond at Goodwill Park. In anticipation of the Selectmen possibly entertaining a discussion that would include more than just Grews …

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In the past few weeks, the Falmouth Enterprise has published some articles of interest regarding the Heights and Maravista.  In case you don’t subscribe, here are the links: “Off-Season Parking Regulations In Effect” (Heights Beach area) Falmouth Enterprise Article, 11/25/16, p. 14 http://www.capenews.net/falmouth/news/off-season-parking-regulations-in-effect/article_de38b67d-6df9-5743-a3dc-b531e94e32a9.html “Give Credit Where Credit Is Due” (septic tax credit information researched by …

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