2 Esker Place
On October 29, 2021, Falmouth Housing Trust sold a completely renovated affordable home to a healthcare professional and her family. The new owner, who has lived in Falmouth her entire life, is a first-time homeowner. Purchasing the home has given her the opportunity to raise her two children in the town she loves. Esker Place was already a deed-restricted affordable home, but it was previously uninhabited for more than eight years and fell into serious disrepair.
FHT was able to purchase the property in April 2021 and completely renovate it. Due to significant mold and animal infestation, the house had to be gutted. The roof, windows, and shingle siding were replaced. In addition, the kitchen was completely renovated. With the help of Crane Appliance and F. W. Webb, all new appliances and plumbing fixtures were installed. Renovations were completed Greg Clancy Construction, Inc.
The home was sold for $220,000 and will remain deed restricted as affordable in perpetuity, which allows for future owners to benefit from its affordability as well.
Falmouth Housing Trust is extremely happy we were able to help yet another Falmouth family with its first homeownership opportunity. We are also very grateful to our donors, without whom we would not be able to continue the important work of giving Falmouth’s vibrant and talented workforce a place to live.
After renovations
Before renovations
Thank you to our Donors!
Marie and Larry Bigelow
Charitable Foundation Trust
Willett Foundation Fund
Charitable Foundation Trust
D. H. Martin Engineering, Inc.
Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund
Stephanie McDowell is a CPA based in Falmouth with over 30 years of accounting and tax experience. She serves individuals and small businesses, with a specialization in Construction clients. She also works extensively with estate and trust taxation.
Thomas Zine
Lori Andrews has held a variety of leadership roles in HR, finance, audit and IT during a 40+ year career in financial services-insurance, public accounting and government. Lori retired from Liberty Mutual in 2021 as Senior Vice President and Manager of Global Total Rewards. In that role, ensuring more than 45,000 employees receive fair and competitive compensation and benefits worldwide. Lori has served on the Partners for Youth with Disabilities Board of Directors since 2020.
Maro Titus has a deep connection to the Falmouth Community that dates back to her childhood, shaping her passion for the area. Leveraging her successful career in healthcare administration, Maro has transitioned her expertise to Kinlin Grover Compass Real Estate. As a dedicated agent, she strives to understand each client’s unique needs, bringing a wealth of marketing knowledge and enthusiasm to the real estate practice. With a background in executive leadership encompassing strategic planning, government affairs, and business development, Maro’s professional journey is marked by a commitment to excellence.
Sudie Gifford comes to our board with an extremely varied background in arts, education, finance, public relations, and charity work.
David Sutkowy has lived in Falmouth since 2020.
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Joan Bates has lived in Falmouth with her husband, Robert, since 2002. Prior to that, the couple lived in Newton. Joan’s 25-year professional career was in special education and nonprofit management.
Joanne O’Sullivan is a real estate attorney who has been practicing law in Falmouth since 1995. She is a self described “wash-ashore” living on Cape Cod for close to 20 years. Joanne grew up in South Boston, and graduated from the University of Chicago and Boston College Law School. Attorney O’Sullivan has been a sole practitioner for the past six years. She is married and her children are enrolled in the Falmouth Public Schools. Ms. O’Sullivan joined the FHT Board of Directors in 2009 and became Vice President in 2011.
Director, Addie Drolette, is a Falmouth native and makes her home in East Falmouth. Most of Addie’s professional career has been spent serving the mortgage financing needs of the community of Falmouth. She is presently a Senior Residential Loan Officer with Martha’s Vineyard Bank.