Waquoit Highway
The Falmouth Housing Trust working with The 300 Committee Land Trust and Commonwealth of MA completed five new homes for sale in 2026 at 419 Waquoit Highway in Waquoit.
The 300 Committee Land Trust, DCR, the Falmouth Housing Trust, and the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund jointly funded the 3.8 acre land acquisition in 2024.
The property is within the mixed residential/commercial Village of Waquoit. The DCR now owns 2.7 acres that includes the wooded portion of the parcel with frontage on Bourne Pond. The DCR will hold, manage and protect this portion in perpetuity as part of the Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (WBNERR). The DCR portion of the parcel will connect with other nearby conservation property walking trails. The Housing Trust has built 5 affordable deed restricted workforce homes (2 3-bedroom homes and 3 2-bedroom homes) that were sold early in 2026 to homeowners earning up to 80% and up to 120% of the median income for Barnstable County.
The Village Center location is ideal for work-force housing for sale, particularly since it allows for pedestrian access to services, employment and public transportation. The Falmouth Housing Trust is very pleased to have been a part of this project that brought together state and local resources, including private donations, to preserve environmentally significant land while helping to address Falmouth’s affordable housing crisis. Five workforce families can now call Falmouth home as a result of this project!
Breaking ground on Waquoit Hwy. project
The 3.8 acre property at 419 Waquoit Highway is outlined in red. The dark green areas are conservation lands.
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.