Debra Berglin News Today

The Falmouth Affirmative Action Committee opened its meeting Monday, January 11, by addressing the violence and riots that occurred last Wednesday at the US Capitol.

The newly reinstated affirmative action/diversity outreach coordinator position should have more autonomy and authority than what was proposed at Town Meeting, according to public feedback. The coordinator position was approved and funded at $85,000 for salary and benefits at Annual Town Meeting in June. The coordinator will serve as a liaison between residents and government and civic organizations, and develop programs to foster broader understanding of affirmative action and race in Falmouth...