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Bringing together all that is great in Falmouth for the benefit of our entire community.
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Bringing together all that is great in Falmouth for the benefit of our entire community.
Signing up is easy using our online Membership Application. Become a member of the Chamber today!
visit our COVID-19 ReOpening Page for up-to-date information and Web links
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Though our visitor center is closed, The Falmouth Chamber of Commerce continues to conduct business by working remotely. You can contact us by email: info@falmouthchamber.com or phone 508-548-8500. If you leave a phone message we will get back to you by the next business day. We are updating the website with information several times daily. Please remember to refresh your browser to see the most current webpage.
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What's happening in Falmouth, Cape Cod, Massachusetts? Michael and Susan, from the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce, discuss reopening, scheduled virtual events, local businesses, and ongoing changes that surround the Covid-19 social distancing strategy.
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Dining in Falmouth
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Phase 3 Reopening Guidelines for Monday, July 6th
As of noon on July 2nd this is the available info from the state. Stay tuned for further guidance as it's released.
"Unless otherwise stated, businesses expected to be authorized to re-open in future phases will be subject to certain limitations and guidelines that will be provided at a later date. These limitations and guidelines will include a variety of mandatory context-specific COVID-19 safety measures such as occupancy limitations, operational modifications, social distancing rules, and specialized cleaning requirements. All businesses are required to follow Mandatory Workplace Safety Standards and Sector specific safety protocols and best practices.
All of this information is subject to revision based on the latest public health data. Each phase will last at least three weeks, but could last longer, depending on the public health data. Each phase may contain multiple steps that stagger the reopening dates for businesses and activities within that phase."
"Unless otherwise stated, businesses expected to be authorized to re-open in future phases will be subject to certain limitations and guidelines that will be provided at a later date. These limitations and guidelines will include a variety of mandatory context-specific COVID-19 safety measures such as occupancy limitations, operational modifications, social distancing rules, and specialized cleaning requirements. All businesses are required to follow Mandatory Workplace Safety Standards and Sector specific safety protocols and best practices.
All of this information is subject to revision based on the latest public health data. Each phase will last at least three weeks, but could last longer, depending on the public health data. Each phase may contain multiple steps that stagger the reopening dates for businesses and activities within that phase."
Town of Falmouth Announces Beach Management Plans
The Town of Falmouth has developed an initial plan for the 2020 beach season consistent with State guidance and in consultation with the Select Board and other Cape & Island towns. The plan includes a 50% reduction in the number of parking spaces available at each beach to facilitate social distancing. Signage will be placed at all beaches identifying the social distancing and hygiene requirements set forth by the Commonwealth. Parking Attendants and Lifeguards will not enforce social distancing but will generally monitor for overcrowding and report concerns to supervisors. Further action may need to be taken if the public health is jeopardized by overcrowding or non-compliance with social distancing. This approach is generally consistent with that of other towns in the Cape and Islands region.
Things to do in Falmouth
The Census: A Population Count Required by our Constitution
A recent article in the Cape Cod Times mentioned that the three counties that make up the Cape and Islands are last among the 14 Massachusetts counties in their U.S. Census completion rates. This puts funding at risk in several vital areas, including transportation, education and healthcare. And it could cause this region to lose political representation for the next ten years.
It only takes a few minutes to answer a few questions. The form is completely confidential and the information is used in the aggregate to develop funding formulas and determine representation. Support yourself and your community by clicking on the link and taking 5 minutes to complete the census.
It only takes a few minutes to answer a few questions. The form is completely confidential and the information is used in the aggregate to develop funding formulas and determine representation. Support yourself and your community by clicking on the link and taking 5 minutes to complete the census.
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FALMOUTH CARES BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE
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This public access production is brought to you through Falmouth Community Television by your host, Troy Clarkson. The discussion centers around helpful information and observations on how small businesses and others in Falmouth can better weather the COVID-19 outbreak.
Host and Producer Troy Clarkson, is joined by his Falmouth Cares Roundtable, Michael Kasparian, Gary Vacon, and Bill Zammer along with Falmouth Selectboard Chair Megan English Braga. |
From the office of Senator Susan Moran
Senator Moran recently received clarified guidance on outdoor events such as weddings that she thought would be of interest. Previous guidance indicated that wedding venues would be included in Phase 3 of the re-opening but we now understand that smaller outdoor weddings in appropriately spaced locations are completely fine now.
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Falmouth Board of Selectmen
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Falmouth Health Agent Scott McGann
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Upcoming Events
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What's happening in Falmouth, Cape Cod, Massachusetts? Michael and Susan, from the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce, discuss guidance and directives related to COVID-19 and where to find up to date information on our website.
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Falmouth Chamber of Commerce Official Guide 2020-2021
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Water Main Work Update
June 26, 2020 - Stephen Rafferty, Water Superintendent
For the next two weeks we will not be doing any significant water main work.
We installed the permanent trench patch from the School Admin building to the Jones Road intersection on Teaticket Highway…this will remain in place through the summer and into the Fall.
We have three more connections to make to that segment of pipe and will be doing those right after Labor Day. Once that work is complete we can mill and pave from curb to centerline.
On Davis Straits and Main Street we placed a skim coat of pavement to smooth out that trench. That will remain in place through the summer as well.
We still have service connections to do on Davis Straits as well as service connections from Nye Road to Falmouth Heights on Main Street. The service connections on Davis Straits will be completed in the Fall.
We will be evaluating the level of traffic on Main Street after the July 4th weekend and will do an assessment in conjuction with the police department, if we can continue with services on Main Street without having to put detours in to place.
We have several items that will require a small backhoe that we expect to be able to do without any traffic impact..repair of sidewalks, curbing, removal of discontinued hydrants, painting of hydrants etc. That will be ongoing early next week and as necessary after the July 4th weekend.
This will be the last notification until we resume service connections, either later in July or in September.
Stephen Rafferty, Water Superintendent
Town of Falmouth
steve.rafferty@falmouthma.gov
508-457-2543 x3017
We installed the permanent trench patch from the School Admin building to the Jones Road intersection on Teaticket Highway…this will remain in place through the summer and into the Fall.
We have three more connections to make to that segment of pipe and will be doing those right after Labor Day. Once that work is complete we can mill and pave from curb to centerline.
On Davis Straits and Main Street we placed a skim coat of pavement to smooth out that trench. That will remain in place through the summer as well.
We still have service connections to do on Davis Straits as well as service connections from Nye Road to Falmouth Heights on Main Street. The service connections on Davis Straits will be completed in the Fall.
We will be evaluating the level of traffic on Main Street after the July 4th weekend and will do an assessment in conjuction with the police department, if we can continue with services on Main Street without having to put detours in to place.
We have several items that will require a small backhoe that we expect to be able to do without any traffic impact..repair of sidewalks, curbing, removal of discontinued hydrants, painting of hydrants etc. That will be ongoing early next week and as necessary after the July 4th weekend.
This will be the last notification until we resume service connections, either later in July or in September.
Stephen Rafferty, Water Superintendent
Town of Falmouth
steve.rafferty@falmouthma.gov
508-457-2543 x3017
Massachusetts Covid-19 Response Command Center
On March 10, 2020, Governor Charlie Baker declared a State of Emergency to support the Commonwealth’s response to coronavirus. On March 14, the Baker-Polito Administration announced the creation of a new COVID-19 Response Command Center. Secretary Marylou Sudders is leading the cross-secretariat response to the outbreak. The Command Center is the Commonwealth’s single point of strategic decision making and coordination for the Administration’s comprehensive COVID-19 response.
MA Dept. of unemployment Virtual Town Halls
In order to better meet the needs of customers whose employment has been affected by the coronavirus, DUA will be hosting daily town hall meetings where we will take our constituents through a step by step process of achieving a successful unemployment claim and taking questions from claimants across the Commonwealth.
Special Enrollment Period for Uninsured MA Residents as a result of COVID-19
The novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, which causes the disease COVID-19, poses a clear and acute threat to the health and welfare of Massachusetts residents. Responding to this threat requires adequate access to the resources necessary to receive appropriate testing and treatment. Given that health insurance coverage increases the likelihood that residents will seek out those tests and treatments, the Massachusetts Division of Insurance has announced a Special Enrollment Period effective immediately until July 23rd for currently uninsured Massachusetts Residents.
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Woods Hole, Beth Colt
Visit Falmouth, cape codFalmouth, Cape Cod, is a sea-side town of eight unique villages; a historical Cape Cod summer resort destination, and a vibrant, year-round community. You will easily find great accommodations, activities and restaurants, and some of the loveliest scenery in New England.
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Clamming, Lisa Jo Rudy
Live and Work in the AreaFalmouth on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, is the perfect blend of small business, great neighborhoods, unique shopping, fabulous restaurants, a terrific school system and vibrant civic activity. We are a resort beach community as well as year-round bustling community that boasts a temperate climate and some of the loveliest vistas in the Northeast. Falmouth is an ideal place to live and raise a family. The real estate market is healthy and the community actively works towards creating affordable housing for the local workforce.
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Chamber Member Spotlight
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Falmouth Chamber Director, Betsy West, introduces us to JobssNow Principal and Founder, Stacey Wiessbock.
"Hope is an emotion,
not a road map to success." |
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Falmouth chamber Annual award Dinner
Honoring Falmouth's 2020 Citizen of the Year
Brenda Swain
Brenda Swain
Thursday, September 3, 2020
Sea Crest Beach Hotel | 350 Quaker Road | North Falmouth, MA
5:00 PM
Cocktails (cash bar) - Ocean View Room
6:30 PM
Buffet Dinner & Award - Ocean View Room
Sea Crest Beach Hotel | 350 Quaker Road | North Falmouth, MA
5:00 PM
Cocktails (cash bar) - Ocean View Room
6:30 PM
Buffet Dinner & Award - Ocean View Room
