St. Mark’s Road: Affordable Housing Development Project
Photos courtesy of Kevin McCarthy
Town Meeting Presentation
Click here to download the November 9, 2015 Town Meeting Presentation.
Project Overview
- Homes to be sold to low-moderate income working Falmouth families who qualify for their own mortgage, have a modest down-payment saved, and have good credit,
- Houses built to the Energy Star standard utilizing green energy elements wherever possible including solar energy as funding allows,
- One of the three houses will be visitable, adhering to 3-accessibility requirements:
• one zero-step entrance (ramp),
• doors with 32 inches of clear passage space (wider doorways),
• one bathroom accessible by wheelchair, - Two Cape Cod style houses, and one ranch style house will be built that blend in with the surrounding neighborhood and will include height restrictions of 1 ½ stories tall,
- Permitted through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a joint application with the Town of Falmouth and Falmouth Housing Trust, because of the 1-acre parcel that will leave each house approximately 1/3 of an acre,
- Project includes a Cape Cod RTA bus-stop on the northern tip of the lot, along Rt. 28, for improved transportation options for the entire neighborhood.
Total project cost: $650,000
- Leaders: $50,000 and over
- Benefactors: $10,000 – $49,999
- Sponsors: $3,000 – $9,999
- Donors: $1,000 – $2,999
- Supporters: up to $999
Your support will fund upgrades to the project; solar energy arrays on each of the three houses, and landscaping that will include foundation and privacy plantings;
- Solar Package per house (3): $30,000 or ($90,000)
- Increased privacy and foundation plantings: $15,000
- Flowering and evergreen tree plantings: $20,000
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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.
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Brendan Crane is Vice President of Crane Appliance, a family-owned appliance company serving Cape Cod and the Islands for more than 40 years. Prior to joining the family business, Brendan built a career in entertainment and media, specializing in non-fiction storytelling and creative strategy with a strong focus on nonprofit partnerships and social impact projects. He brings a creative, community-focused perspective to both business and civic involvement in Falmouth.
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.
Ed Monteiro was President of the Board of Directors of Falmouth Housing Trust in the ‘90’s, and we are thrilled that he is back.
David Sutkowy has lived in Falmouth since 2020.
Tammy Rausch is an experienced operations and business transformation leader with a background in financial services, global operations, and strategic planning. Tammy has held leadership roles at companies including Fidelity Investments and State Street Bank & Trust, where she led large teams, improved operational processes, and managed global client relationships. Tammy is also active in community volunteering, supporting local organizations including Make a Wish, Hand in Hand Thrift Shop, and Next Chapter Book Club.
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 30 plus years. Joanne grew up in South Boston, and graduated from the University of Chicago and Boston College Law School. Attorney O’Sullivan has primarily been a sole practitioner for the past 20 years. She is married with 2 adult children who live out of state for job opportunities. Ms. O’Sullivan joined the FHT Board of Directors in 2009 and has served in various capacities, currently as vice president.
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.