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Falmouth town meeting protects Long Pond parcels, including former proposed police‑station site
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Summary
Town meeting voters approved conservation of 484 Brookhill (the originally proposed police‑station site) and additional adjacent parcels to protect Long Pond and the town's water supply; residents and the 300 Committee were honored for land‑protection efforts.
Chair Bob Moskowi told viewers town meeting approved putting the 484 Brookhill parcel—the site originally proposed for a new police station—into conservation after officials raised concerns about proximity to Long Pond, a primary water source. Moskowi said the move removes any doubt the parcel will not be developed.
Moskowi and David Viera said the vote extended conservation to additional parcels immediately adjacent to the pond (the broadcast referenced an additional 14 parcels) and noted the 300 Committee celebrated its 40th anniversary by advancing land protection. Viera summarized the 300 Committee’s origin and its long track record of acquiring and protecting land for the town.
Officials said the conservation votes protect water‑supply purity and preserve open space; the town will continue to evaluate other parcels through the petition process and conservation planning.
Next steps: Conservation restrictions recorded and ongoing stewardship by the town and land trust partners.
