Current News
Flood Insurance Changes Protect Cape Property Values
Patti Page sweetly assured that we would fall in love with old Cape Cod in 1957. Her prediction came true for homeowners and real estate investors. However, recent changes to the National Flood Insurance Program [...]
Presentation on Flood Maps
Join us on Monday, January 13, 2014 7:00 PM West Falmouth Library 575 West Falmouth Highway, Rt. 28A FEMA / FIRM Maps: Just What Do You Really Need To Know? Representative panel will be comprised [...]
Help for the middle class in Falmouth
Falmouth Housing Trust aims to help working families: Anne Connolly, executive director of Falmouth Housing Trust, knows that Falmouth has faced demographic changes with younger people and families leaving town while the senior [...]
Support A Runner!
The Falmouth Housing Trust is pleased to announce its acceptance into the Falmouth Road Race “Numbers-for-Nonprofits Program” for the fourth year! We currently have six runners who have accepted the challenge, not just to run [...]
Strategic Plan
The Falmouth Housing Trust's Strategic Plan is now available for your review ... [download the report]
Young Professionals Find It Hard to Stay on the Cape
A group of young professionals are taking the lead to help find ways to keep their peers on Cape Cod. Part one in our original 3-part series "By The Numbers: Worries About Cape Cod's Workforce," [...]
Constant Contact All Star!
We wanted to share the great news and express our gratitude to you, the Falmouth community, for receiving this honor. FHT has been named a Constant Contact All Star! This is an annual designation that [...]
Who is Paying Attention?
Recently I’ve had two experiences that caused me to question the community’s general knowledge base regarding the Odd Fellows Hall. This was troubling as I thought folks were paying attention, and yet to be honest [...]
Report: Cape Cod has challenges amid economic woes
BOSTON (AP) — Cape Cod and nearby islands were hit the hardest by the national economic downturn when compared with other Massachusetts area and the region continues to endure the slowest recovery so far. [...]
Did you hear FHT on the radio?
Listen live here to Matt Pitta's interview with FHT's Executive Director, Anne Connolly, about the Odd Fellows Hall project.
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 “Tom” Zine is a retired Massachusetts State Trooper and U.S. Army veteran Thomas Zine with a 30+ year history of public service in Falmouth. A licensed construction supervisor with experience in residential building and remodeling, he brings practical construction industry knowledge to local decision-making. Tom has served on the Falmouth Planning Board as Clerk/Secretary and the Falmouth Community Preservation Committee, focusing on responsible development, housing, and preservation. He has also been active in grassroots efforts to protect open space and guide thoughtful growth in the community.
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.