Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Committee

Falmouth's DEIB Advisory Committee voted to draft a memo before the Select Board reviews a consultant RFP on May 4. Chair Mananjo Jonahson and members including Amy Bower and Ocean Eversley expressed concern that the 18-month RFP does not explicitly address whether the town will fund a dedicated

Falmouth's DEIB Advisory Committee unanimously endorses consultant RFP for 18-month strategic plan. Town Manager Mike Renshaw and HR Director Susan Lumping, with input from the Massachusetts Municipal Association's Jillian Harvey, will hire a consultant to develop the plan before recruiting a

Falmouth's DEIB Advisory Committee votes unanimously to seek Select Board approval for membership expansion. Chair Mananjo Jonahson, Amy Bower, Suzanne Thomas, and Jim Newman approved the request to grow the panel from five to seven voting seats, with Jonahson directed to add the matter to an

Falmouth's DEIB Advisory Committee deferred prior minutes and set a twelve-month calendar of diversity initiatives. Chair Mananjo Jonahson and members Amy Bower, Suzanne Thomas, and Jim Newman reviewed 2025 successes including Indigenous People's Day and a Select Board-approved land acknowledgement

Falmouth DEIB Committee schedules separate meeting to clarify mandate and capacity. Chair Mananjo Jonahson, member Suzanne Thomas, and Public Schools DEIB Director Henry St. Julien met February 4 to discuss the committee's advisory role and potential partnerships with nonprofits outside town