Beyond all the rumors, beyond all the history and facts, the story that has resonated most with you, Falmouth, is how to make things better—how to move forward and transform this town into a better place.
First and foremost, the city has both the responsibility and the budget to repair what is most broken in Falmouth. We have empowered a council, and they hold the reins. Getting involved is the best way to make your voices heard.
Some disturbing facts have been revealed in the last few weeks: Falmouth has 14 inoperable fire hydrants. Yes, you read that right, 14. The budget exists to fix them. Some require more extensive work because they are flush-style hydrants. Out of the 14, it’s hard to get an exact count or condition breakdown. So far, only one councilman has been willing to publicly share these details, something that should be the bare minimum expected from all members of the council. Councilman Anthony Cox posted about it recently on Facebook: @CouncilmanAnthonyCox. From the city, the Outlook, the fire department, or maintenance? Nothing but crickets.
I encourage you to put pressure on your city officials and hold them accountable by attending meetings. What’s the next step? How about road maintenance? Do we all love the potholes everywhere?
Beautification starts simply. What should be common sense needs to be reinforced by citizens who care.
I wonder, why doesn’t The Outlook, the so-called “news” in town, report on these facts? Don’t worry. We will.