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Zoning Board of Appeals — June 18, 2026

Falmouth ZBA continues Broken Bow 40B hearing after abutters flag drainage flooding and Route 28 traffic safety risks

The meeting followed standard procedures with public comments on a development application and all decisions reached without disagreement.

Date Thursday, June 18, 2026 Duration 1.1h Speakers 11 Public comments 2 Decisions 4 Routine
Site plan for Broken Bow Lane residential development Video still
Site plan for Broken Bow Lane residential development Frame from meeting video ▶ 09:42

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On June 18 the Falmouth Zoning Board of Appeals continued the public hearing for the Broken Bow LLC 40B project proposing 12 condominium units. Two abutters raised specific concerns about drainage that pools up to a foot deep on their properties and increased traffic making exits onto Route 28 less safe. The board directed the applicant to provide additional details on drainage easements, snow storage, road repairs after sewer work, and a preliminary HOA budget, and assigned peer review. The hearing is now scheduled for July 9 at 5:30 pm. No traffic study was required because the project falls below regulatory thresholds.

Jun 18, 2026 1.1h long 11 speakers 2 public comments 4 decisions Routine
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“I think the board would definitely want an answer to the question though (regarding drainage easement).”

— Unidentified speaker · Questioning status of easement shown on engineering referral in playground area. ▶ 19:17

“I think that I read someplace... there are what, 124 days left?”

— Unidentified speaker · Noting remaining time on 40B statutory clock before permit expiration. ▶ 46:59
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Public ⁠impact

Issues from this meeting with documented community impact.
What was discussed

12-unit development with potential effects on local drainage and traffic safety

What happened

Hearing continued to July 9 at 5:30 pm with peer review assigned and specific plan revisions required from the applicant.

Topics ⁠discussed

Each topic expands to quotes and full context.
Speakers: Unidentified speaker
What was discussed

Two requests for continuances were granted: Mellow (19 Maple Street) to July 23 and Voci (391 Currier Road) to August 6.

What happened

Both continuances approved unanimously.

Speakers: Unidentified speaker
What was discussed

Continued public hearing on 12-unit condominium project. Applicant presented site plan updates on drainage, sewer connection, parking, and utilities; board raised numerous follow-up questions on easements, road impacts, storage, and landscaping.

What happened

Hearing continued; applicant agreed to peer review and to return with additional plan details.

Speakers: Unidentified speaker
What was discussed

Board approved June 4 minutes and adjourned.

What happened

Minutes adopted; meeting adjourned.

Controversy & ⁠dissent

Where the board, the community, or the agenda diverged.

Potentially controversial issues

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Broken Bow LLC 40B Condominium Development

Two abutters raised drainage flooding up to a foot deep and traffic safety risks at the Route 28 intersection from the proposed 12-unit project on a narrow road; the development directly affects nearby residents' property access and child safety.
Board position: Continued the hearing to July 9, directed the applicant to address drainage easements, snow storage, road mitigation, and HOA budget details, and assigned peer review.
medium concern

Community vs. board tension

Public ⁠comment

What residents said — verbatim, with timestamps.
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Total speakers
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Lynn Parks
Partial
Representing her daughter, an abutter at 28 Broken Bow, she described severe drainage flooding (up to calf-deep or a foot high) at the curve near the property and raised concerns about increased traffic from 12 new units making exits onto Route 28 dangerous, especially for the two young children living there. Key concern
Drainage flooding and traffic safety/volume on Broken Bow and Route 28
Board response
Asked clarifying questions about the exact location of pooling and the nature of the traffic difficulty; noted the applicant would address drainage on the map; applicant later provided pricing info when asked
Board engaged with questions and directed applicant to address drainage; some issues noted for future peer review but no immediate resolution provided
Richard Castleberry
Partial
A resident of 41 Broken Bow, he expressed strong concern that the project would turn the narrow road into 'Grand Central Station,' making it extremely difficult to exit onto Route 28 due to existing traffic backups, and that construction vehicles would further damage the already poor road condition. Key concern
Excessive traffic volume and inadequate road capacity/safety on Broken Bow
Board response
Acknowledged the traffic concerns and explained that a formal traffic study is not required because the project falls below regulatory thresholds; no further commitments made
Board recognized the issue but explained limitations under existing rules rather than taking new action or requiring mitigation

Decisions ⁠logged

Every recorded vote, with timestamps and dissents.
Continue Mellow application (02926) to July 23
Unanimous voice vote after motion and second.
Approved (Aye, none opposed)
Continue Voci application (08325) to August 6
Unanimous voice vote after motion and second.
Approved (Aye, none opposed)
Continue Broken Bow 40B hearing to July 9 at 5:30 pm
Unanimous voice vote after motion and second.
Approved (Aye, none opposed)
Adopt minutes of June 4, 2026
Unanimous voice vote after motion and second.
Approved (Aye, none opposed)

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abutter concerns on drainage and traffic impacts from 40B project
Falmouth ZBA on June 18 continued the Broken Bow LLC 40B hearing for a 12-unit condo project on Broken Bow Road. Two abutters reported drainage pooling up to a foot deep and unsafe exits onto Route 28. Board directed more... https://meetingwatch.org/ma/falmouth/zoning-board-of-appeals/2026-06-18/ #MeetingWatch #FalmouthMA
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specific follow-up requirements and next hearing date
At the June 18 ZBA meeting, the board approved continuing the Broken Bow 40B application to July 9 at 5:30 pm. Applicant must submit snow storage, shed locations, road mitigation after sewer work, and preliminary HOA budget... https://meetingwatch.org/ma/falmouth/zoning-board-of-appeals/2026-06-18/ #MeetingWatch #FalmouthMA
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routine continuances versus substantive development review
June 18 ZBA meeting: two continuance requests for unrelated cases were granted unanimously with no discussion. The Broken Bow 40B hearing took the bulk of time, with board members questioning easements, parking, and... https://meetingwatch.org/ma/falmouth/zoning-board-of-appeals/2026-06-18/ #MeetingWatch #FalmouthMA
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Falmouth ZBA June 18 continued public hearing on Broken Bow LLC 40B project for 12 condos. Abutters described drainage flooding and traffic hazards at Route 28 from added volume on a narrow road. Board acknowledged the issues but noted traffic... #MeetingWatch #FalmouthMA
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Applicant was told to return July 9 at 5:30 pm with covenant documents, easement clarification, snow storage, shed locations, mailbox details, and a road mitigation plan after sewer installation. A preliminary first-year HOA budget with reserves is also due.
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Peer review will be assigned before the next meeting. All four votes at the June 18 session, including the hearing continuance, passed unanimously. Residents near Broken Bow Road and Route 28 can review updated materials ahead of July 9. https://meetingwatch.org/ma/falmouth/zoning-board-of-appeals/2026-06-18/
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On June 18 the Falmouth Zoning Board of Appeals continued the public hearing for the Broken Bow LLC 40B project proposing 12 condominium units. Two abutters raised specific concerns about drainage that pools up to a foot deep on their properties and increased traffic making exits onto Route 28 less safe. The board directed the applicant to provide additional details on drainage easements, snow storage, road repairs after sewer work, and a preliminary HOA budget, and assigned peer review. The hearing is now scheduled for July 9 at 5:30 pm. No traffic study was required because the project falls below regulatory thresholds. https://meetingwatch.org/ma/falmouth/zoning-board-of-appeals/2026-06-18/ #MeetingWatch #FalmouthMA

Action ⁠items

Who owes what, by when.
Submit covenant document exempting the lot and address drainage easement question with engineering
Assigned: Nick Marioni (applicant) · Due: July 9
Add snow storage, shed locations, and mailbox details to site plan; address bus stop and road mitigation after sewer work
Assigned: Nick Marioni (applicant) · Due: July 9
Prepare preliminary first-year condominium budget and monthly HOA fee estimate including reserves
Assigned: Nick Marioni (applicant) · Due: July 9
Assign peer review for Broken Bow project
Assigned: Zoning Administrator · Due: Prior to July 9
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