Town of Falmouth

This five-year strategic plan for the Town of Falmouth, presented by the Select Board, outlines the town's direction and goals for the period of FY2023 to FY2028. It is structured around seven key strategic priority areas: Energy and Sustainability, Financial and Economic Stability, Health and Public Safety, Housing, Management of Coastal/Natural Resources & Infrastructure, Organizational Effectiveness & Community Engagement, and Water, Water Conservation, Wastewater & Solid Waste Management. The plan aims to set a clear vision for the community, ensuring resilient and effective town governance and services through collaborative efforts with departments, boards, and citizen input.

This document presents the Town of Falmouth's Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2026 through Fiscal Year 2035. It details proposed investments across various municipal departments, including general government, public safety, community development, public works, community services, and schools. The plan outlines strategic allocations for infrastructure upgrades (e.g., roadways, drainage, water mains, wastewater systems, coastal erosion defense), public safety equipment and facility enhancements, information technology modernization, and comprehensive maintenance and improvements for municipal buildings and facilities. Overall, the plan aims to enhance operational efficiency, ensure public safety, improve town infrastructure, and support environmental and coastal resilience initiatives.

The document presents the Capital Improvement Plan for the Town of Falmouth for Fiscal Year 2026, with programs extending through Fiscal Year 2035. It details planned capital expenditures across departments including General Government, Public Safety, Community Development, Public Works, Community Services, and Schools. Key focus areas encompass maintaining and upgrading municipal infrastructure, modernizing facilities, replacing critical equipment and vehicles for police and fire services, enhancing IT infrastructure and cybersecurity, managing coastal and natural resources, improving school facilities, and developing comprehensive roadway and drainage systems. The plan aims to ensure operational efficiency, public safety, and long-term community sustainability.

The agenda focuses on a joint meeting with the Selectboard to discuss water quality management planning, short-term rental regulations, resource allocation for environmental concerns in Woods Hole, and flow-neutral bylaw approvals. Key business items include requests for Innovative/Alternative (I/A) septic system approvals for properties at 46 Fox Lane and 85 Brick Kiln Road, as well as a local upgrade approval request for 9 Cricket Lane involving Title 5 setback reductions. Additionally, the meeting includes a review of the performance and monitoring data of installed I/A systems in the town.

The agenda focuses on several key items including a variance request for a septic system and innovative/alternative septic system approval at 85 Brick Kiln Rd, and building permit and variance requests for properties at 2 Solar Way, 20 Teaticket Hwy, and 800 Gifford St Ext. Additionally, the Board will review I/A system data, discuss the proposed Short-Term Rental Bylaw for the upcoming Town Meeting, and review a joint meeting with the Selectboard.