Little Pond Oyster Project Approved: Summary

On May 1st, the Conservation Commission gave their approval (with agreed upon conditions) for the demonstration project recommended by the Water Quality Management Committee (WQMC) to introduce 1.25 million oysters into Little Pond in June and another 1.25 million in July. Oysters are known to be a natural means of filtering out both fecal coliform …

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FHMIA Board To Vote YES on Town Ballot Question #1

The FHMIA By-Laws state one of our purposes to be “to actively participate in neighborhood and related townwide matters which concern the well-being of the membership”.  Accordingly, members of the FHMIA Board of Directors watched the Town Meeting discussions of Articles 24 & 25 which have been combined to form Question #1 on the upcoming …

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STREET SIGNS: HOW TO REPLACE, REPAIR OR ADD

1.   If an existing street sign (ONE-WAY, DEAD END, STREET NAME, etc.) needs to be replaced because the sign is missing (e.g. stolen) or is illegible, call the DPW at 508-457-2543 and they will replace or repair it.  DPW hours are Monday-Friday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM.  Email contact:  [email protected]. 2.  If a new sign is needed, or …

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Bristol Beach Parking Lot Update

On November 5, 2012, the Falmouth Board of Selectmen (under agenda item “2013 fee hearing”) discussed a Beach Department proposal to open the Bristol Beach lot to the general public on weekdays,  charging $10.00 to park there.  Currently, Bristol is open only to residents who have a beach sticker or visitors who buy a day/week …

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Traffic & Safety Summary – August thru October 2012

From our Traffic Advisory Committee (TAC) Liaison:  Recent TAC recommendations include: Walden Ave – addition of a ONE WAY sign at the top of the street sign currently there on the corner of Grand/Walden – FHMIA  initiated Worcester Ct – DPW to measure and make recommendations on fog lines for both the north and south sides …

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Historic Newsletters Added

Please click on the Brochures and Newsletters link on the left to read newsletters we have added from: 1998 1999 (National Register information) 2000 – 2001 2006 – 2009 These are now all the newsletters and Vistas we have in our possession.  If you have any others or any early letters from the Association, dating back to …

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An Update from our Beach Liaison (After Annual Meeting); Defibrillator Donation

Our third update after the Annual Meeting is a report on the August 22nd Beach Committee meeting when our Beach Liaison, Lorraine Luchner, conveyed your concerns prompting a lively discussion.  To see the Falmouth Town Code regarding beaches, referred to below, click on this link:  http://www.ecode360.com/9073532. 1.  Ball playing on the beach is prohibited per …

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An Update from our Traffic Liaison (after the Annual Meeting)

Our second update after the Annual Meeting, addressing members’ concerns,  is a report from our Traffic and Safety Liaison, Gerry Ryan: The Traffic Advisory Committee (TAC) meets on the 3rd Monday of each month, 9 AM, at Town Hall.  The Committee members include  Barbara Pratt (Chairperson/Parking Hearing Officer), Police Sgt. Sean Doyle (Committee’s point of …

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An Update From Our Police Liaison (After Annual Meeting)

At our Annual Meeting on Saturday, August 4, 2012, many members voiced concerns about alcoholic beverage consumption on the beaches, the upcoming Falmouth Road Race, and other traffic and safety issues. Recently, with restoration of some of the funds cut from past years’ budgets, Police Chief Riello reinstated the Neighborhood Police Liaison Officer Program wherein …

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July 4th Fireworks

Falmouth fireworks were voted top 10 in the nation by Travel and Leisure Magazine.  Come enjoy the festivities!  The fireworks are scheduled for Wednesday, July 4th, at dusk off the coast at Falmouth Heights Beach. Much of the cost of the fireworks is borne by the public.  If would like to contribute, send your check …

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