West Falmouth Village Association - West Falmouth, Massachusetts

WFVA Fall 2025 Newsletter

Annual Tree Lighting & Social

Date: Friday, December 5, 2025
Time: 6 - 8 PM
Location: West Falmouth Library

Caroling, cookies & cocoa, wine & cheese, and...Santa Claus!

We are thrilled to share that this year's tree has been generously donated once again by Susan Hughes and her family, owners of the Saconessett Homestead. We had several trees to choose from, but this one stood out right away. As you can see, it is truly spectacular. In the photo, Ed Hughes (standing 5'10") gives us a sense of it's impressive height.

Complimentary Craft Kit
WFVA enjoys seeing kids smile so we are again offering a complimentary seasonal craft at the West Falmouth Library. "Mother Goose on the Loose" (Martha Gilbert)will be making these whimsical reindeer at her Tuesday, December 2nd, 10:00 AM gathering. For anyone unable to participate, there will be additional kits at the library for you to take and share with your little ones. Enjoy!

The tree lighting is just 11 days away and we are looking forward to celebrating the season with our neighbors and friends!

The Falmouth High School Chorus, the West Falmouth Preschool Kids and Mimi Schlichter (artist and West Falmouth resident) are ready to entertain as we sing traditional holiday classics. Even though he is very busy, we had an opportunity to chat with Santa last week and he told us that he is excited to see the children!

A big THANK YOU to Jennifer Bowman, Branch Manager of Rockland Trust, for a generous contribution towards this year's event! We look forward to welcoming you all on the 5th!

WFVA Annual Meeting

Date: Thursday, August 7, 2025
Time:6:00-8:00PM
Location: West Falmouth Library

Read the Meeting Recap

We’re thrilled to welcome Eileen Miskell from the Upper Cape YMCA as our special guest speaker at this year’s Annual Meeting! She’ll be sharing an exciting sneak peek at the incredible new YMCA facility being planned for Brick Kiln Road - a project that promises to be a game-changer for families, fitness fans, and folks of all ages. With construction set to break ground this fall, now’s your chance to see the plans, ask questions, and find out how this vibrant new space will bring health, wellness, and community connection to life right here in our own backyard.

Spring Clean-up

Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025 (Rain date is Sunday, 4/27)
Time: 9:00 to 11:00 AM

WFVA will participate in Falmouth’s Town-Wide Spring Clean-up by hosting a litter clean-up on Saturday, April 26, from 9:00 to 11:00 am. Rain date is Sunday 4/27.

Volunteers should meet in the parking area behind Eulinda’s Ice Cream Shop (634 West Falmouth Hwy.) to pick-up litter grabbers, bags, and directions.

A second clean-up will be held in the first week of May, and focus on shoreline of the harbor. Details TBA.

Volunteers are also encouraged to plan their own clean-up and may use WFVA’s litter clean-up equipment, which is in a large plastic tote behind Eulinda’s, next to one of the wooden planters. The kit will be there from 4/21 – 5/4.

Contact Mary Ryther with questions at 774-392-1440 or rythers@comcast.net.

Event: Documentary Screening

Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2025 (Earth Day)
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: West Falmouth Library, 575 West Falmouth Hwy, West Falmouth, MA 02574

Panel discussion and Q&A after the 1-hour film.
RSVP requested.

View the Event Flyer

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Village Safety Initiatives

A comprehensive safety audit of Route 28A from the Otis Rotary to Palmer Avenue was performed on January 17, 2025.

ROAD SAFETY AUDIT
Route 28A from Lake Drive to Palmer Avenue
Falmouth and Bourne, MA
July 2025
The much anticipated road safety audit of Route 28A from the Otis Rotary to Palmer Avenue has been released.

Read the Road Safety Audit (PDF)

Massachusetts Department of Transportation's Safety Audit

West Falmouth Highway (Route 28A) between Chapoquoit Road and Old Dock Road

The report below resulted from the recent safety audit and details short term and long term recommendations for improvements along a small stretch of route 28A from Old Dock road to Chapoquoit Road.

View Road Safety Report (PDF)

We are advocating for a more comprehensive audit including the entire stretch of 28A through the Village. For your information, below is our request for the Select Board to support this effort and our letter to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation.

View cover letter to the Select Board (PDF)

View letter to the MA DOT (PDF)

View letter to Senator Moran (PDF)

View letter to Representative Fernandes (PDF)

ADA compliant crosswalk north of the market

View letter from Select Board to
District Highway Director (PDF)

View letter from State Rep Thomas Moakley
to District Highway Director (PDF)

View letter from WFVA to State Senator
Dylan Fernandes (PDF)

View letter from WFVA to State Rep
Thomas Moakley (PDF)

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BAY HEALTH, West Falmouth Harbor

See how healthy your water is by visiting Buzzards Bay Coalition's website.

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Read the status report about nitrogen-reducing
in the West Falmouth Harbor.

Read the Buzzards Bay Coalition article about the West Falmouth demonstration project reducing nitrogen pollution from 20 septic systems by 78%.

For 23 years, the Baywatchers program has monitored the health of your local waterways. And that research has led to action. On Cape Cod, a major clean water planning process is almost complete and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency just launched a program to reduce nitrogen pollution.

The Baywatchers program is more important than ever. Tell the Senate to support budget amendment 226 to protect clean water in your community today.

Cape Cod Times reports the Coalition finds 'pause' in Buzzards Bay nitrogen pollution

Latest State of Buzzards Bay score reflects encouraging pause in decline of local waters

West Falmouth Harbor protection advances with conservation of 10 acres of coastal lands

West Falmouth Dock Rebuild

This West Falmouth PINK GRANITE boulder (sourced locally)
is a fitting cap stone for the project.

Falmouth Shellfish Propagation Slides

Recreational Shellfish Survey Falmouth, MA
View the Recreational Shellfishing Survey Slides

View the Falmouth Shellfish Overview Slides

Water Stations in Falmouth

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Black Beach

Update: February 2025

A lawsuit was filed in Barnstable County Land Court on March 6, 2024 which we believe will result in a conclusive legal definition of access along the roads in the Black Beach neighborhood. The suit is currently in a period of discovery. To follow along as this litigation progresses, please use the following link. Public search is available at masscourts.org. The case number is 24 MISC 000123. You can also search via the name Benjamin Carroll (plaintiffs attorney). FYI...there is a formal agreement in place that ensures that no gate, fence, barrier of any kind will be erected while this case is pending. https://www.masscourts.org/eservices/searchresults.page

As you may be aware, there is much talk in our community regarding public access rights to Black Beach and the Great Sippewissett Marsh. On November 29th, we shared a letter written by the Treasurer of the Black Beach Harbor Head Civic Association informing the public of their intent to install a gate at the entrance to Little Neck Bars Road from the Shining Sea Bike Path. We shared this letter at BBHHCA’s request and posted it on our website to inform residents and not to endorse this action in any way. The West Falmouth Village Association represents all residents in the Village. As such, we view our role in this situation as one to inform. We want to inform you that the Conservation Commission approved the gate with conditions. The Order of Conditions was issued on January 10th. Residents who believe there is a legal public right to access have been circulating a petition directed to the Select Board. We do hope that this increased attention will result in a definitive determination of property rights so that our community can move forward from what appears to be recurring conundrum.

BBHHCA appeal to the DEP

View Appeal (PDF)

Letter from the WFVA to the Select Board

View Letter (PDF)

Learn More About Black Beach Public Access

Letter from the Black Beach Harbor Head Civic Association (BBHHCA)

The West Falmouth Village Association Board recently received the attached letter from a member of the Black Beach Harbor Head Civic Association (BBHHCA), who requested that we communicate it to our membership. We are sharing the letter in order to facilitate communication among our neighbors.

View Letter (PDF)

West Falmouth beach protected forever with conservation restriction

The generosity of the Shearer family is shown through a remarkable gift of a conservation restriction co-held by the Buzzards Bay Coalition and The 300 Committee Land Trust.
Near Chapoquoit Beach in West Falmouth lies a special stretch of beach and coastal habitat. Tall dunes rise up over the shore, protecting a community of plants and shrubs sandwiched between West Falmouth Harbor and Buzzards Bay.
View photos of this unique coastal habitat that is now protected forever.

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