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NFVA & Litter-Free Falmouth Partner
Above, from left: Ilene Karnow, Ruth McLaughlin, and Daniel Morris were among last month's volunteers who participated in Litter-Free Falmouth's townwide cleanup. Last month, several members of the North Falmouth Village Association participated in Litter-Free Falmouth's sixth annual townwide cleanup. Founded in 2020 by local residents Alan Robinson and Margaret Sabens, Litter-Free Falmouth has collected thousands of bags of trash from the town's roadsides. Now, in 2026, it w
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6 days ago2 min read


Card-Making Workshop: Jan. 28
Whether it's to give to your Valentine or just to celebrate a friendship, a greeting card is the perfect way to say you care—and a homemade care allows you to express your feelings especially well. Join Ilene Karnow as she demonstrates how to make your own cards, using the tools and cutting/printing processes of the Stampin' Up papercraft company. Two workshops will be offered on Wednesday, Jan. 28 ; the first will take place from 9 a.m. to noon , and the second will run in t
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NFVA Annual Giving Campaign 2025
The North Falmouth community once again joined together to celebrate the 2025 holiday season and, through its annual Giving to our Neighbors campaign, help those families in need. This year, more than 100 gifts—from winter clothing and footwear to craft supplies and Legos—were donated to children at the North Falmouth Elementary School and, through a partnership with the North Falmouth Congregational Church, to the families of those participating in the church's day care pro
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New Co-Presidents, Directors Elected
At its Oct. 9 Annual Meeting, the North Falmouth Village Association elected two new co-presidents: Ilene Karnow of North Hill, whose longtime involvement in the association has included leading its community outreach events, helping with local plantings, leading the weekly mahjong gatherings, and spearheading the drive to restore the Village Junction building and celebrate its historical roots. She became a board director in 2023. Ruth McLaughlin , who prior to joining the
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Nov 1, 20252 min read


2025 Paul White Road Race Winners
Nathan (below left) and Silas Gartner (below center) of Falmouth took the top spots in the 2025 Paul White Road Race, which took place...
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Jul 26, 20251 min read


2025 NFVA Scholarship Winners
The North Falmouth Village Association has awarded $1,000 scholarships to four local students who will be graduating from Falmouth High...
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May 10, 20253 min read


Town Meeting Approves Junction Funding
In a blanket vote on April 7, Falmouth's Town Meeting members approved a Community Preservation Fund grant of more than $450,000 to...
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Apr 14, 20251 min read


NFVA Scholarships for Local Students
The North Falmouth Village Association will begin accepting applications for its annual scholarships on Feb. 1. Every year, the...
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Jan 30, 20251 min read


Giving to Our Neighbors
In December, the NFVA's Giving to Our Neighbors program provided a sleighful of presents for the 8 mothers and their 14 children at...
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Jan 5, 20251 min read


NFVA Bylaws, Board Changes
At the 2024 NFVA Annual Meeting on Oct. 10, members voted on a bylaws change and elect a new member to the board of directors: Bylaws...
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Sep 13, 20242 min read


2024 Paul White Road Race Winners
Brothers Silas and Caleb Gartner (above) tied for first place among the men and Colette Kelly took first among women in the 2024 Paul...
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Jul 15, 20241 min read


2024 NFVA Scholarship Winners
Every year, the NFVA awards four $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school students who live in North Falmouth. The awards are based...
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Apr 15, 20242 min read


State Supports Junction Renovation
Thanks to the efforts of State Rep. David Vieira, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has allocated $1o,000 in its 2024 budget to begin...
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Dec 5, 20231 min read


Giving to Our Neighbors
“We give because someone gave to us.” Alberto Rios, from When Giving Is All We Have During the holidays, the North Falmouth Village...
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Dec 5, 20231 min read


A Happy Halloween in North Falmouth
The goblins, ghouls, and ghosts (not to mention the princesses, wizards, and occasional dinosaur) all came out for the traditional NFVA...
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Oct 19, 20231 min read


Nathan Wilson Talks about Mushrooms
Nathan Wilson, an avid field naturalist and founder of the Mushroom Observer website, presented a talk on local mushrooms to a packed...
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Oct 19, 20231 min read


NFVA Annual Meeting Oct. 25
The NFVA Annual Meeting will take place Oct. 25, 6 p.m., at the Courtyard Restaurant & Pub, Route 28A in Cataumet. This year the...
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Sep 9, 20231 min read


Porchfest Canceled for 2023
Due to continuing inclement weather, the North Falmouth Porchfest organizers have decided to cancel the event for 2023. Porchfest will...
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Jul 23, 20231 min read


2023 Paul White Road Race Winners
Henry Gartner and Deborah Cotton were the male and female open winners in the 44th annual Paul White Memorial Road Race, which took place...
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Jul 23, 20231 min read


NFVA 2023 Scholarship Winners
Every year, the NFVA awards four $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school students who live in North Falmouth. The awards are based...
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Dec 2, 20222 min read
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