Little Pond Service Area (Sewer) & Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan, including the widening of Bournes Pond Inlet, Town Meetings Spring 2015 and Spring 2014

At the recent 2015 Spring Town Meeting, a Falmouth citizen petitioned to rescind part of the funding which was passed at the 2014 Spring Town Meeting. The links to watch both meetings, and the minutes posted online at http://www.falmouthmass.us/deppage.php?number=282 are included below. The discussion of this article included, in part, possible benefits of widening the …

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Approval of MacDougalls’ Proposed Boat Racks Conditioned on Noise Abatement

MacDougall’s Cape Cod Marine Service, Inc. requested approval from the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals to “install four three-tier racks for increased year-round boat capacity at property located at 145 Falmouth Heights Road”. At the Planning Board meeting on March 17, 2015, the presentation and subsequent discussion focused on the siting of the …

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Selectmen Allow Outdoor Entertainment at the Silver Shores Shanty

On Monday, 3/16/15, the Board of Selectmen (BOS) reviewed the Silver Shores Shanty Seasonal Entertainment License and granted them an outdoor license for one musician, live (not recorded), guitar/piano, reduced amplification, 4:00-7:00 PM, 2 days a week (Saturdays and Sundays only). If you would like to watch the meeting, it is on FCTV at http://www.fctv.org/v3/vod/board-selectmen-march-16-2015-part-2-2   …

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Falmouth’s Major Wastewater Projects Qualify For Interest-Free Loan

Click  on the link below to see the Falmouth Enterprise article of the same name by Carrie Gentile on February 6, 2015. The article describes a $900,000 savings per year and states that “The costliest portion of the wastewater plan is the $41 million Little Pond neighborhood sewer project that will be paid for in …

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Road Race Organizers Address Neighborhood Concerns

As has been our post-race practice, FHMIA asked our members for their input regarding the 2014 New Balance Falmouth Road Race.  The NBFRR organizers continue to be very receptive of our initiative and Gerry Ryan, FHMIA Road Race Liaison, has received confirmation of the following planned actions:  for 2015, there will be no increase in …

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Heights Handicap Ramp Built

The handicap ramp has been built at the Heights Beach parking lot. The materials came from the Messina Fund, the DPW Highway Department prepped the site, and the Sheriff’s Department provided the labor with inmates from the Barnstable county Sheriff’s Department. The ramp is functional and in conjunction with the new large-wheeled beach chairs, which …

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11/18/14 Little Pond Financial Issues at Special Town Meeting

The following has been copied verbatim from the Minutes of the November 18, 2014 Special Town Meeting on the Town website: http://www.falmouthmass.us/clerk/atm111814.pdf ARTICLE 1: To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to petition the Massachusetts General Court for Special Legislation to authorize the Town to expend a sum of …

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More Great Bay Road Closures

The Board of Selectmen recently approved a 5th closure on Great Bay Street between Pocasset St. and Boston St. Here is the new map:

Sewer Cost Information & 3 Upcoming Meetings

Meetings of interest: 1)  Tonight, 8/5/2014, the Falmouth Police Department will hold an Open House at the Police Station at 750 Main Street (508-457-2527) from 6:00 – 8:00 PM.  All are welcome. 2)  Teaticket Civic Association will hold an informational meeting about the Little Pond Service Area on 8/13 at 6:00 at the Falmouth Public …

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June News

Maravista Avenue:  On 6/20/14, the Enterprise reported on page 9 that “Break-Away Signs Will Warn Motorists At End Of Maravista Avenue” to help motorists see the end of the street and not drive onto the beach or into the water. Eco-Toilets:  On 6/27/14, the Enterprise reported on page 15 “Eco-Toilets Still An Option For Little …

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