Annual Report Fiscal Year 2019 Over the past decade, the Town has partnered with more than 35 federal, state, regional and local agencies, organizations and private companies along with local, state and regional lead- ers to conduct the Coonamessett River Restoration Project. When completed in 2020, it will improve 56 acres of wetland and stream habitat along a mile of the lower Coonamessett River, increase coastal resiliency to expected effects of climate change, and provide new recreational and educational opportunities for the residents of Falmouth and the town’s many visitors. Its success is largely due to the contributions of hundreds of dedicated individuals, both those employed by partnering organizations and the many volunteers, who are passionate about improving the natural environment and leaving a positive legacy for the next generations. The Town of Falmouth Fiscal Year 2019 Annual Town Report Report coordinator: Diane S. Davidson, Office of the Town Manager and Board of Selectmen Cover photos provided by: Mark Kasprzyk, Alison Leschen, Jody Kiricich, Phil Beach, Elizabeth Gladfelter, and Diane Davidson Print services provided by: Heritage Print Solutions, Sandwich, MA This document may be viewed on the Town of Falmouth web site: www.falmouthmass.us Table of Contents Elected Town Officers ........................................................................................................................... 4 Board of Selectmen’s Report .................................................................................................................. 6 Town Manager’s Report ......................................................................................................................... 8 Board of Selectmen Appointments ....................................................................................................... 10 Watcher of the Warrant ........................................................................................................................ 14 Town Clerk’s Report ............................................................................................................................ 23 Annual Town Meeting – November 13, 14 & 15, 2018 .................................................................... 24 Certification of Appropriations – Annual Town Meeting – November 13, 14 & 15, 2018 ................ 60 Annual Town Meeting – April 8 and 9, 2019 .................................................................................... 61 Certification of Appropriations – Annual Town Meeting – April 8 and 9, 2019 ............................... 85 Annual Town Meeting Attendance – November 2018 and April 2019 ............................................. 87 State Primary September 4, 2018 ...................................................................................................... 92 State Election November 6, 2018 ..................................................................................................... 99 Annual Town Election – May 21, 2019 .......................................................................................... 105 Personnel ........................................................................................................................................... 109 Town Counsel Report ........................................................................................................................ 112 Information Technology .................................................................................................................... 115 Geographic Information System (G.I.S.) ............................................................................................ 116 Finance and Accounting ..................................................................................................................... 117 Town Assessors ............................................................................................................................. 118 Assessing Department ................................................................................................................ 118 Town Collector/Treasurer ............................................................................................................. 119 Town Accountant .......................................................................................................................... 123 Massachusetts General Fund Balance Sheet ............................................................................... 123 Statement of Expenditures ......................................................................................................... 124 Statement of Revenues ............................................................................................................... 130 Planning and Development ................................................................................................................ 132 Planning Board .............................................................................................................................. 133 Zoning Board of Appeals ............................................................................................................... 134 Historical Commission ................................................................................................................... 137 Community Preservation Committee ............................................................................................. 138 Affordable Housing Committee ..................................................................................................... 140 1 Public Safety and Protection .............................................................................................................. 142 Police Department ......................................................................................................................... 143 Fire Rescue Department ................................................................................................................. 150 Health Department ........................................................................................................................ 159 Inspectional Services Department .................................................................................................. 161 Department of Public Works ............................................................................................................. 162 Facilities Maintenance Department ................................................................................................ 163 Engineering Department ................................................................................................................ 165 Highway Department ..................................................................................................................... 167 Parks Department .......................................................................................................................... 169 Water Department ......................................................................................................................... 171 Wastewater Department ................................................................................................................. 174 Fleet Services ................................................................................................................................. 177 Environment and Conservation ......................................................................................................... 178 Marine and Environmental Services ............................................................................................... 179 Waterways Committee ................................................................................................................... 182 Shellfish Advisory Committee ........................................................................................................ 183 Conservation Commission / Department ...................................................................................... 184 Water Quality Management Committee.......................................................................................... 186 Beach Committee / Department .................................................................................................... 187 South Cape Beach Advisory Committee ......................................................................................... 189 Solid Waste Advisory Committee ................................................................................................... 190 Energy Committee ......................................................................................................................... 191 Cape Light Compact ...................................................................................................................... 192 Community Services........................................................................................................................... 194 Recreation Department / Committee ............................................................................................. 195 Human Services Department ......................................................................................................... 197 Human Services Committee ........................................................................................................... 199 Commission on Substance Use .....................................................................................................