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Dismissed community concern regarding fiscal responsibility
At the May 4 Select Board meeting, a resident warned of a staggering $105.9 million projected operating budget deficit through 2035. Despite this massive fiscal warning, the Board focused on strategic plan updates rather than... https://meetingwatch.org/ma/falmouth/select-board/2026-05-04/ #MeetingWatch #FalmouthMA
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Procedural failure on a high-stakes fiduciary decision
A motion to rescind a $3.4 million affordable housing award to Bushwood 545 LLC failed at the May 4 Select Board meeting, not because the Board agreed with the developer, but because no one provided a second for the motion... https://meetingwatch.org/ma/falmouth/select-board/2026-05-04/ #MeetingWatch #FalmouthMA
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Board response to community utility concerns
Falmouth is taking a stand. On May 4, the Select Board voted to authorize the town to intervene in the Eversource substation proceedings. Residents have voiced concerns over zoning waivers and the utility's lack of... https://meetingwatch.org/ma/falmouth/select-board/2026-05-04/ #MeetingWatch #FalmouthMA
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Falmouth faces a massive financial and procedural crossroads. During the May 4 Select Board meeting, several critical issues were raised that demand resident attention. Here is what you need to know. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #FalmouthMA
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First, the fiscal warning: A resident presented data showing a projected $105.9 million cumulative operating budget deficit from 2026–2035. While the concern was heard, the Board moved forward with strategic planning rather than addressing this long-term deficit.
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Second, a major housing fund issue: A motion to rescind a $3.4 million award to Bushwood 545 LLC failed on a procedural technicality—no second was provided. This leaves the question of the town's fiduciary duty regarding failed developer agreements in limbo.
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Finally, on infrastructure: The Board voted to officially intervene in the Eversource substation case. This follows resident complaints about Eversource's refusal to collaborate on site plans that protect local neighborhoods and property values.
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Stay informed and hold your local leaders accountable. For more deep dives into Falmouth's decisions, follow us. https://meetingwatch.org/ma/falmouth/select-board/2026-05-04/
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At the May 4 Select Board meeting, several issues were brought to the floor that highlight significant tension between long-term financial stability, fiduciary duty, and community concerns. A resident, Richard Doobi, raised an alarm regarding the town's financial trajectory, noting a projected $105.9 million operating budget deficit through the year 2035. While the Board discussed the FY23-FY27 Strategic Plan, there was no immediate concrete response or roadmap presented to address this massive projected gap in town finances. In another high-stakes matter, the Board failed to rescind a $3.4 million award from the Family Affordable Housing Fund to Bushwood 545 LLC. The motion failed not because of a consensus on policy, but because no member provided a second for the vote. This leaves the town in a difficult position regarding its fiduciary responsibility to taxpayers and its commitment to affordable housing goals. On a more proactive note, the Board did vote to authorize the town to intervene in the Eversource substation proceedings. This decision comes after residents expressed frustration with the utility's lack of transparency and cooperation regarding zoning waivers and local neighborhood impacts. https://meetingwatch.org/ma/falmouth/select-board/2026-05-04/ #MeetingWatch #FalmouthMA