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Select Board approves liquor, common‑victual licenses for Sound View Golf’s takeover of Falmouth Country Club
Summary
After a public hearing, the Select Board approved an all‑alcohol restaurant license and a common victualer license for Sound View Golf LLC’s operation of the Falmouth Country Club. Departments raised no objections; applicant said food service will support the golf amenity rather than operate as a downtown competitor.
The Select Board voted to approve an all‑alcohol restaurant license and a common‑victualer application for Sound View Golf LLC, the operator that will lease Falmouth Country Club at 630 Carriage Shop Road.
At a March 23 public hearing, Matthew Calvin, the company’s president, and manager Matt Burgess described plans to keep the operation focused on golfers and visitors rather than functioning as a full‑service downtown restaurant. Calvin said upgrades will prioritize a grab‑and‑go grill and the halfway house; the applicant said the operation will follow state and local food‑service rules, and departments including building, fire, police and health reported no objections to licensing.
After brief public remarks acknowledging the applicant’s experience and community ties, the board closed the hearing and approved both licenses by vote. The board emphasized the town’s expectations that the business operate in a way that complements downtown businesses and follows public‑safety and health rules.
What’s next: The license is effective immediately; the licensee will complete any remaining local compliance steps with the building and health departments before making planned operational improvements.
