Falmouth Morning Brief, Oct. 21: Scallop season opens as other shellfish closure lingers

From Falmouth News

• Scallop season opens as other shellfish closure lingers Falmouth announced that bay scallop season opened Oct. 1 for recreational and commercial harvesters under the 2026-2027 town scallop regulations, while a storm-related closure on other shellfish species continues.Falmouth News
• Ryan Webber named permanent IT director Falmouth Public Schools announced Oct. 19 that Ryan Webber has been appointed director of information technology, a post he had held on an interim basis.Falmouth News
• Second-quarter tax bills due Nov. 2 The Town of Falmouth's Finance Department announced that second-quarter fiscal 2027 real estate tax bills are due Nov. 2, 2026.Falmouth News

Happening Thu, Oct 22

• 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.: Early voting continues through Oct. 30 In-person early voting for the Massachusetts general election continues at Falmouth Town Hall's Civil Defense Room on weekday and weekend hours through Oct. 30.Town of Falmouth
• 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.: Rain Date - Farmer's Market: Thursday at 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m Rain Date - Farmer's Market is listed on the town calendar for Thursday, Oct. 22 at 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 180 Scranton Ave.Town of Falmouth
• 5:30 p.m.: Freshwater Ponds Advisory Committee meets Thursday The Freshwater Ponds Advisory Committee meets at Falmouth Public Library's Main Library at 5:30 p.m.Falmouth Public Library
• 6:00 p.m.: ZBA holds public hearing and open meeting The Zoning Board of Appeals holds a public hearing and open meeting at 59 Town Hall Square Thursday at 6 p.m.Town of Falmouth
• 6:30 p.m.: Community Preservation Committee meets Thursday The Community Preservation Committee meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 340 Teaticket Highway.Town of Falmouth

Falmouth on Wed, Oct 21

• Housing nonprofit finalizes purchase of 545 Main Street The Falmouth Housing Corporation completed its purchase of 545 Main Street on Oct. 16, ending a months-long delay in acquiring the former Royal Falmouth Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Cape News reported.Cape News
• Falmouth field hockey falls 4-0 Falmouth High's field hockey team lost 4-0 Wednesday, with its goalie making a save on a second-half penalty stroke, Cape News reported.Cape News

Coming up

• Fri, Oct 23, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.: Morse Pond holds Fall Dance Friday Morse Pond School holds its Fall Dance Friday from 5:30 to 7 p.m.Falmouth Public Schools
• Sat, Oct 24, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.: Pancreatic cancer walk steps off Saturday The Cape Cod Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research starts and finishes at St. Barnabas Church on Main Street Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.Town of Falmouth
• Sat, Oct 24, All Day: East Falmouth Library hosts second knit-a-thon The East Falmouth Library holds its second annual Knit & Crochet-a-thon all day Saturday.Falmouth Public Library
• Sat, Oct 24, All Day: Marching band competes Saturday The Falmouth High School marching band competes all day Saturday.Falmouth Public Schools
• Mon, Oct 26, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.: Select Board meets Monday evening The Select Board meets Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.Town of Falmouth
• Tue, Oct 27, 6:30 p.m.: Planning Board meets Tuesday evening The Planning Board meets at 59 Town Hall Square Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.Town of Falmouth

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