On June 14 citizens of Falmouth will have a choice to make on Question 1, a decision on a plan that costs a minimum of $5.65 million. Last August, the Town Council reviewed seven options for developing this town center and settled on the most expensive. Question 1 no longer includes the Town Hall, but […]

As a 15-year Falmouth resident and life-long Republican, I am supporting Chris Orestis for Town Council. Chris understands that though we live in a wealthy town, not all of us are wealthy. He believes in growth and development that can pay for and sustain itself. The new school is a done deal and even if […]

I am supporting Analiese Larson, Lucy Tucker and Karyl Hazard for Falmouth School Board. All three are reasonable, sensible parents who value quality education and support the proposed school budget. Analiese Larson is the vice chairwoman of the board and has been instrumental in preserving the high quality of Falmouth’s education system, while facing major […]

This week we come together at two parades in Falmouth, one to honor our residents who died fighting for our country and one to honor our school buildings that hide among their walls the echoes of our past. On June 14 we will make a decision at the polls that will dramatically affect key buildings […]

On Feb. 8, The Forecaster quoted Jonathan Berry, now a Falmouth Town Council candidate, at the Feb. 7 School Board workshop, where he spoke in support of higher taxes: “‘Falmouth has let kids down when it comes to kindergarten,’ said Jonathan Berry, a father of two elementary-age boys. ‘I would support a mil rate increase. […]

The Falmouth School Board election has an elephant in the room: Michael Doyle. Whether you like him or not, agree or disagree with him, Doyle has conducted an issue-based campaign. He has knocked on doors, meeting and listening to the electorate. He has done his homework on the issues and reported his findings. He has […]

I was wicked pumped to see that Chris Orestis is running for Falmouth Town Council. This guy is an all-star in any walk of life. Great family man, businessman, coach and concerned Falmouth resident. I’ve known him for many years now and he’s just a top-notch guy. I know he’ll do a great job for […]

People of Falmouth, don’t let this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity slip away because of short-sighted thinking and scare tactics. Think long term. Think of a library with children’s teen, adult and reference sections; with expanded access to computers, where there is dry storage space,meeting rooms and space for the behind-the-scene activities that make libraries work. Think of […]

I am writing to endorse Jonathan Berry for a seat on the Falmouth Town Council. I believe that Jonathan will bring insightful analysis, common-sense leadership and personal integrity to the work of the town. I am proud to call Jonathan my friend and law partner. He has consistently struck that important balance between his tireless […]

As my second and final term on the Falmouth Town Council draws to a close, I offer the following election endorsements: Teresa Pierce and Chris Orestis. Pierce has made tremendous contributions during her first term and will build on those in her second. Orestis is a local businessman and he will add great new energy […]