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Notice of Public Comment Period

Notice of Public Comment Period

The Select Board is accepting public comments on the following restaurants that have applied for an extension of temporary outdoor table service for the next Summer Season from April 1, 2021 through November 30, 2021:

Please ...

Eel River West Mooring Moritorium

2021 TEMPORARY MORITORIUM

EEL RIVER WEST

NEW MOORING ASSIGNMENTS

New mooring assignments will temporarily be suspended in Eel River West until a study is conducted on the inlet. The study will be designed to ...

2021 Mooring & Slips Wait List Application

For NEW 2021 WAIT LIST APPLICANTS ONLY:

• Starting on January 1, 2021 at 12:00 AM go to MooringInfo.com
• Click on “Wait Lists”.
• Choose the Harbor for the Wait List you would like to be added to.
• Please follow the remaining on-screen instructions for completing t...

Route 28/Main Street Water Main Replacement Update 1/14/2021

Water main construction will continue through the end of January and into early February.  The Contractor is installing house services – 1 inch and 2 inch diameter - this week.  Next week they are working on MLK Day as well as ...

2021 Resident/Taxpayer Beach Stickers available for purchase

Falmouth residents and taxpayers can now purchase Beach stickers online at www.capecodbeachstickers.com. Just upload a copy of your vehicle registration, pay the fee online and we will mail the sticker(s) to you! Payments are accepted by credit card only....

Beach and Disposal Stickers Available Online & Via Mail Only

Falmouth residents and taxpayers can now purchase Beach and Disposal stickers online at www.capecodbeachstickers.com. Just upload a copy of your vehicle registration, pay the fee online and we will mail the sticker(s) to you! Payments are accepted by cred...

January Weekly Local Programs & Groups

The Cape Cod Family Resource Center and Cape Cod Neighborhood Support Coalition collaborate to compile and distribute a monthly list for the benefit of Cape and Islands families and professionals who support them. They include workshops, classes, support ...

Fees

At a public hearing held on November 9, 2020, November 23, 2020 and December 7, 2020 the following fee schedule was voted by the Select Board as provided under Chapter 119, § 2 of the Code of Falmouth: Building Fees

Town of Falmouth Website Design Update and New Domain Name

The Town’s website will have a new look by the end of the day on December 22nd.

Apply Today: Cape-Wide Rent & Mortgage Assistance

Having trouble paying your rent or mortgage because of COVID? Don’t wait for COVID eviction moratorium to end! 100% online and confidential application through Housing Assistance Corp.

Carriage Shop Road Closures due to Roadway/Culvert Issues

Carriage Shop Road will be closed until further notice on 11/20/2020. There will be no through traffic between Cross Road & Parsons Lane.

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Teens, Develop Your Go To Strategies For Life’s Challenges!

We all have moments of feeling anxious, stressed, angry, or depressed. A teen that has healthy coping skills is going to be better able to react to what is happening around them and not become overly dysregulated.Oh, We’ve Got Skills!!! Check ou...

Holidays During the Pandemic: Tips for Reducing Stress, Helping Kids Cope & Making New Traditions

As we head into the holidays, families everywhere are struggling to make plans appropriate for the pandemic. How do we celebrate when we can’t be together as usual? How do we resolve differences of opinion about what is safe? How do we deal with...

Non-profit Highlight: NAMI Cape Cod & The Islands

National Association on Mental Illness (NAMI) Cape Cod and The Islands is a non-profit serving individuals and families affected by mental illness and neurological disorders through education, support, and advocacy. NAMI is committed to supporting individ...

Apply Now… Don’t Wait for the Eviction Moratorium to End

Housing Assistance Corporation (HAC) is committed to keeping our community safely housed. If you or someone you know needs help with their rent or mortgage. One secure, 100% online application gives you access to several programs, including:

• Residential As...

Families in Recovery Support (FIRST)

The FIRST Steps Team offers community connected services for families that include specialized home visiting and community-based recovery and parenting support for families affected by substance use. The FIRST Steps Team offers telehealth, virtual support...

Recovery Coaching with a Focus on Health & Wellness

Wellness Coaches from WellStrong work with clients over 3 to 6 months to provide:

• Mentorship including one-on-one weekly sessions.
• Help to identify recovery and wellness strengths, weaknesses, and interests to create individualized health goals
• Peer-based su...

Back-to-School Anxiety During COVID: How to Help Kids Handle Fears & Gain Independence

Children who are heading back to the classroom this fall are facing unusual challenges, and one of them is anxiety about being separated from their families after months of togetherness. For some kids it will trigger separation anxiety, in addition to the...

Preparing for Back-to-School Success: How to Set Kids up to Thrive, Despite the Uncertainties

There’s still a great deal of uncertainty surrounding school openings this fall. Remote learning, in-person classes, some of both? But even if you don’t know quite what school will look like this year, there are still things you can do...

How to Set Priorities This School Year: What to Do When You Can’t Do It All

As schools across the country reopen with a patchwork of remote and in-person learning, many parents are wondering how they’re going to make it all work. Between complex school schedules, parents’ own work responsibilities, and the ong...

New MassSupport Website Offers COVID-19 Specific Resources & Services

The new MassSupport Network website is now available, offering COVID-19 specific resources and services for people of all ages living in Massachusetts.MassSupport includes information on crisis counselors who are able to listen to personal stories and con...

COVID-19 Resources

Falmouth Human Services continues to be available to the residents of Falmouth during the COVID-19 crisis. To protect our community and staff we have suspended in-person appointments with residents. Staff social workers are available by phone to assist wi...

Social Security Administration

The Social Security Administration is still available to help by phone. A local representative is available to take your call Monday thru Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at: (855) 881-0212 or (TTY) 1-800-325-0778. They may be able to schedule an appointment ...

Summer & ADHD: A Survival Guide

School’s out, but children still need support and structure to thrive during the coronavirus crisis.There’s never been a summer vacation like this one. With school finally ending, there’s uncertainty around everything from va...

“No Truck” and “Local Deliveries Only” plan in the downtown area

 In order to reduce thru trucking on Main Street, The Town of Falmouth has initiated a “No Truck” and “Local Deliveries Only” plan in the downtown area to discourage large trucks from traveling through the ...

Managing Anxiety During Reopening: Difficult Decisions to Make, Strategies to Help You Stay Calm

As the country reopens and summer begins, each family faces new and difficult decisions about how to stay safe. Is day camp too risky? Can we visit your grandparents? Should our teenagers be trusted to socialize safely? Plus, there are still huge uncertai...

Racism & Violence: How to Help Kids Handle the News - Supporting Your Children During Scary Times

With protests over the violent deaths of black Americans dominating the news, it’s understandable that many kids are feeling scared, confused, or angry about the situation. How can parents, many of whom are struggling themselves, help children p...

Teenagers & Reopening: Tips for Helping Kids Stay Safe During a Confusing Time

It’s a trying time to be the parent of a teenager. After months of being cooped up at home away from friends, unable to attend school or go out, most kids are chomping at the bit to get back to the lives they had before the pandemic. Getting tee...

Understanding Brain Fog During COVID-19

Many of us have been feeling brain fog during COVID-19. Cognitive load theory is one way of understanding why and what we can do about it. Riverside Trauma Center’s Clinical Director Joanna Bridger guides us through learning and remembering info...

Town of Falmouth Human Services Department Re-posts a Request for Proposals for FY2021

The Town of Falmouth, through the Human Services Department, has re-posted a Request for Proposal for Fiscal Year 2021 that addresses the Outmigration of Working-Age Adults from the Town of Falmouth.The Town of Falmouth has identified that the outmigratio...

Happy Pride Month! Mental Health Resources for LGBTQIA+

Pride month is a time for the LGBTQIA+ community and allies to come together in solidarity to celebrate and embrace identity. We want to remind our families and caregivers that your support and acceptance of your loved one’s sexual orientation, ...

WE CAN Offering One to One Appointments Through Zoom

WE CAN offers one to one appointments with expert volunteers to help with legal needs, employment help, business support, and financial counseling and empowerment services. To learn more about how WE CAN can help, please call 508-430-8111 or email We CAN ...

Coronavirus…When Staying at Home Is Not Your Safest Place!

Staying at home is the healthiest and safest course of action to stop the spread of COVID-19.But for victims of domestic and sexual violence, home may be the most unsafe place.Reports during this pandemic have confirmed that domestic violence victims are ...

Dealing With Disappointment During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Teach Kids How to Deal with Failed Expectations So They Can Move Forward with Hope

Coronavirus is tearing at the fabric of our lives. Social distancing has changed the ways we interact with others. Everything is done not just at arm’s-length, but...

CCYP: How is COVID-19 Impacting Young Working Age Adults on Cape Cod?

What

Cape Cod Young Professionals (CCYP) is asking working-age adults on Cape Cod to respond to a new COVID-19 Needs Survey. The survey takes less than 5 minutes to complete. At the end of the survey, participants will have the opportunity to enter a speci...

Permit Applications Accepted Via Email per State Order

Permit Applications Accepted Via Email per State Order

The Town of Falmouth is now accepting permit applications via email in accordance with emergency legislation signed by the Governor in connection with the COVID-19 State of Emergency. While e...

Mental Health Wellness Tips for Quarantine

• Stick to a routine. Go to sleep and wake up at a reasonable time, write a schedule that is varied and includes time for work as well as self-care.
• Dress for the social life you want, not the social life you have. Get showered and dressed in comfortable clo...

Are You Experiencing Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault or Stalking?

Telephone assistance for 209A and 258E protective order applications and safety planning is available from Independence House SAFEPLAN advocates or staff attorney, Monday to Friday 9 am to 4 pm (Spanish and Portuguese assistance available).How to receive ...

Taking Care of Your Mental Health in the Face of Uncertainty

Right now, many of us are worried about COVID-19 or Cornnavirus. We may feel helpless about what will happen or what we can do. When things feel uncertain or when we don’t generally feel safe, it’s normal to feel stressed.Stress can be...

Falmouth Service Center: How You Can Help?

We are distributing food to our vulnerable neighbors. You can help us to meet the need by making a donation! Falmouth Service Center

Other Ways to Help

• Please check on your elderly neighbors & offer to pick up food for them
• Share this information - they ...

Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope with the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

At this time, information about COVID-19 is rapidly evolving as new details are confirmed and new details are confirmed and new questions emerge. In the event of an outbreak in your community, as a parent/caregiver, your first concern is about how to prot...

Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus: Kids Worry More When They’re Kept in the Dark

News of the coronavirus COVID-19 is everywhere, from the front page of all the papers to the playground at school. Many parents are wondering how to bring up the epidemic in a way that will be reassuring and not make kids more worried than they already ma...

Falmouth’s Human Services Department Announces Request for Interest for FY2021 Other Services

The Town of Falmouth, through the Human Services Department, announces a Request for Interest (RFI) for Fiscal Year 2021 from non-profit agencies and partnerships to deliver projects, programs and services that support vulnerable citizens and address unme...