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  Falmouth, Cornwall - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Falmouth Docks railway station is the original terminus and is close to Pendennis Castle and Gyllyngvase beach.
Falmouth Town railway station was opened on 7 December 1970 and is convenient for the National Maritime Museum, the waterfront, and town centre.
The town was the birthplace of Toad, Mole and Rat.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Falmouth,_Cornwall   (1120 words)

  
 Falmouth Town railway station - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Falmouth Town station is in Falmouth, Cornwall, on the Maritime Line to Truro, the services are operated by First Great Western.
The station is well situated for visitors to the National Maritime Museum and is the nearest station to the town centre.
It was renamed Falmouth (The Dell) on 5 May 1975 when Falmouth Docks station reopened, subsequently being renamed again, this time to Falmouth Town.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Falmouth_Town_railway_station   (266 words)

  
 Falmouth   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
Falmouth is the capital of the parish of Trelawny, which is on the north side of western Jamaica, and it is essential that we know the origin of Trelawny in order to understand the history of Falmouth.
A major whaling town, the Falmouth in Barnstable County was settled by the Quakers in 1661 and was named for the Falmouth in England.
Falmouth became one of the first areas in the island to enjoy piped water, which was pumped from the centre of the town up until 1950, at a place appropriately named Water Square.
www.jnht.com /disndat/falmou1.html   (3058 words)

  
 Falmouth Heritage Renewal / Falmouth, Jamaica
Falmouth, capital of the Parish of Trelawny, is situated on Jamaica’s north coast near
It was a wealthy town in a wealthy parish with a rich racial mix.
The town’s buildings, the old and the not so old, make up the historic townscape of Falmouth.  These shared characteristics weave the varied building styles into a distinctive pattern of early Jamaican architecture, and a critical mass of each variety makes the town an unusually distinctive place.
www.falmouthjamaica.org /content.asp?catID=8545   (410 words)

  
 Maine Local Government - Town of Falmouth - Main Page
Falmouth is a town in Cumberland County, incorporated on November 12, 1718 as an area now known as ancient Falmouth.
Falmouth is a rapidly growing suburban community, having added over 35 percent to its population between 1990 and 2000.
Mackworth Island Public Reserved Land is an island of approximately 100 acres, connected to the mainland by a causeway at the mouth of the Presumpscot River.
www.maine.gov /local/cumberland/falmouth   (184 words)

  
 aroundmaine.com from Time Warner Cable
It was the destruction of most of the buildings that constituted the town of Falmouth, (now Portland) by a small fleet of British warships.
Falmouth's protests, harassment of British tax officials and demonstrations of sympathy for rebels in Boston painted Falmouth as a rebel town.
They occupied Falmouth for several days before returning to their homes in Brunswick, Cape Elizabeth and Gorham, towns that were fairly safe from British attack.
www.maine.rr.com /Around_Town/features/7_4_99/Default.asp   (987 words)

  
 History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
To understand the present town of Falmouth it is important to know how it came to be.
In 1658 the area was recognized in a Compact with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and given the name Falmouth after the English Town of Falmouth at the mouth of the River Fal on the south coast of England in the County of Cornwall.
In 1786 the Town of Portland was incorporated and withdrew from the Old Falmouth boundaries.
www.falmouthmehistory.org /06history.htm   (368 words)

  
 Springborn v. Town of Falmouth
The ordinance is interpreted "by examining the plain meaning of the language," and "the terms are to be construed reasonably with regard to both the objectives sought to be obtained and the general structure of the ordinance as a whole." Id. (citation omitted).
Town of Lovell, 592 A.2d 165, 168 (Me. 1991) (stating "whether or not the proposed structure or use meets the definition in the application thereof may be a matter of fact.
The emergency access roads are gated and locked, but the Town has possession of the keys and plows the access areas in the winter in the event an emergency vehicle needs to gain access.
www.courts.state.me.us /opinions/documents/01me57sp.htm   (1745 words)

  
 Falmouth Town Council Homepage   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
Falmouth is Cornwall’s leading South West Coast Resort and home to the County’s Maritime Heritage.
Falmouth’s natural harbour is the third deepest in the world.
Sight seeing in the Falmouth area could not be easier – climb aboard one of the many pleasure boats and passenger ferries which ply the local waters to St Mawes, Flushing, Smugglers Cottage at Tolverne, Truro and the Helford Passage.
www.falmouthtowncouncil.com /main.html   (251 words)

  
 A Brief History of Falmouth, Cornwall   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
It was a market town from the 13th century.
Falmouth grew steadily in the following decades and it soon outgrew Penryn.
In 1801 the population of Falmouth was under 5,000 but by the standards of the time it was a fairly large and important town.
www.localhistories.org /falmouth.html   (357 words)

  
 Century 21 Dream Homes - Cape Cod Real Estate
Falmouth has one of the longest coastlines of any town in the Commonwealth, which creates beautiful harbors and areas with extraordinary water views.
Town agencies including the Planning Board, the Zoning Board of Appeals, the Conservation Commission, the Department of Natural Resources, Shellfish Warden, Harbormaster and the Board of Selectmen are very attentive to the environmental demands of that coastline.
The town has set aside large geographical tracts of land for public conservation, including waterfront, woodland, and back land areas that are the natural habitat for wildlife.
www.falmouthrealestate.com /falmouth.php   (246 words)

  
 Cape & Islands Harbormasters Association - Falmouth Harbormaster Department
Falmouth Harbor is flanked by the Flying Bridge Restaurant, Falmouth Harbor Marine and Town Docks on the west side and the yacht club and MacDougalls on the east bank.
Falmouth is situated in the southwest corner of Cape Cod.
The town of Falmouth covers a land area of 44.52 square miles and is comprised of eight villages.
www.vse.cape.com /~harborm/ciha/falmouth.html   (438 words)

  
 Falmouth Port
Falmouth Harbour, including the Carrick Roads, is reputed to be the third largest natural harbour in the world.
Falmouth Harbour Commissioners are a statutory port authority with responsibility for the Inner Harbour at Falmouth (excluding Falmouth Docks), the Penryn River up as far as Boyers Cellars, the southern part of the Carrick Roads and a large part of Falmouth Bay.
Falmouth is a bustling commercial port which is strongly influenced by its maritime history.
www.falmouthport.co.uk   (207 words)

  
 Coastal Ocean Institute - Falmouth Coastal Resources Working Group   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
Falmouth's character and its shoreline have been shaped by the sea, due to the Town's location on the southern tip of Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
In writing its report, the CRWG used Town records, photographs, assessor's records, maps, scientific and popular literature concerning coastal processes, updated information on rates of sea level rise and shoreline change, coastal regulations, resource management guidelines, information from residents and Town staff, and experience.
In August, 2003, the report will be posted on the Town of Falmouth website.
www.whoi.edu /institutes/coi/activities/falmouthcrwg_pr.htm   (769 words)

  
 Jamaica Gleaner : Pieces of the Past: The History Of Falmouth - Boom Town Of The Early 19th Century
Falmouth's busy harbour was guarded by Fort Balcarres (which in 1802 was moved from the centre of town and relocated by the sea.
The Town Hall was eventually destroyed by fire and a replica built in 1926 which today houses the courts, Parish Council and town hall.
Architecturally, however, a new dimension was added to the town of Falmouth, the houses of the newly-freed slaves ­ wooden cottages known for their gingerbread fretwork and jalousie windows appeared.
www.jamaica-gleaner.com /pages/history/story0051.htm   (2067 words)

  
 Falmouth Town
Incorporated in 1661, Falmouth owes it's creation to Sir Peter Killigrew (1604-1705), who's father, it is said, applied to the court for permission to create a town in the haven of his Manor, Arwenack.
Simon Killigrew, born 1594, in Arwenack, Falmouth 1594.
Peter Killigrew, born in Falmouth and christened 18 August 1680 in Falmouth, died November 1680 in Falmouth, interred November 1680 in Falmouth.
www.falmouth.packet.archives.dial.pipex.com /id120.htm   (754 words)

  
 Town of Falmouth Fall 2001 Town Meeting
To see if the Town will vote to amend the official zoning map of the Town of Falmouth to rezone from GB to Light A Industrial the land shown on Falmouth Assessors Map 34, Section 04, Parcel 032, Lot 003, located at 570 Teaticket Highway, Teaticket consisting of seven (7) acres plus or minus.
Any person violating this bylaw shall be liable to the Town in the amount of $50.00 for the first violation and $100.00 for each subsequent violation which shall inure to the Town for such uses as the Board of Selectmen may direct.
To see if the Town will vote to appropriate Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000) for the purpose of partial funding of the 2005 revaluation for the Town of Falmouth and to determine how the same shall be raised and by whom expended.
www.fctv.org /townmeeting/archive/warrant01aut.html   (8211 words)

  
 Falmouth Town Business Directory and Falmouth Forum Cornwall
Falmouth was originaly two hamlets 'Peny-Cum-Quick' and 'Smethwick' which were merged to become Falmouth in 1661.
Falmouth being derived from the fact that Falmouth stands at the mouth of the River Fal Estuary.
Today Falmouth is a thriving Town and has the 3rd largest natural deep-water harbour in the world with the Fal Estuary offering 12 miles of navigable water with one of its many tributaries reaching the cathedral city of Truro.
www.falmouthtown.co.uk   (221 words)

  
 Falmouth Cinema, Cornwall, Papers2, screen, multiplex, maritime, Discovery Quay, Falmoth, picture house, modern, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
The developers behind the failed plans to provide Falmouth with a multi-screen cinema have not given up on the idea and are currently in negotiations over a different site and are hoping to be in a position to submit a new planning application within the next month or so.
Falmouth now has a range of attractions, with the maritime museum, bowling alley, Ships and Castles, but the one thing we really lack is a cinema.
Carrick 's refusal of proposals for a cinema in Falmouth is a huge disappointment to thousands of residents who have been kept waiting for years for such a provision in the town.
members.aol.com /Falmouthcinema/papers2.htm   (4502 words)

  
 Falmouth Maine Real Estate
This town has a high level of community participation and rises to the occasion to deal with issues regarding the environment, urban sprawl, new development, recreational opportunities and equal rights.
A frequent choice of managers and professionals concerned about having available to their children schools that are consistently ranked among the best in the northeast, housing choices range from waterfront estates and recently built new homes on country club fairways to vintage homes of character and uniqueness, all usually sited on large wooded lots.
Many residents enjoy access to the town harbor and its public beach and moorings; others enjoy the excitement of biking, jogging, cross-country skiing, etc., from their back yards, and it is not unheard of for them to see a moose or deer wandering the same trails!
www.relocate-america.com /states/ME/cities/falmouth.htm   (451 words)

  
 Town of Falmouth, MA Massachusetts information from the Buzzards Bay NEP
In December 2005, the Buzzards Bay NEP wrote the Falmouth Board of selectmen a letter (view as a 1.3 MB pdf file -includes maps and photos) to encourage the town to consider restoring tidally restricted salt marshes during its planned 6.2-mile expansion of the Shining Sea Bike Path in Falmouth.
Our work on this case led to the BBP developing for the Town a stormwater management brochure for developers because we recognized there was considerable confusion among town personnel and applicants about the implementation of the local and state wetland stormwater regulations (note January 2003 letter).
Our proposed separation of the Coonamessett River from the Town of Falmouth cranberry bog was terminated by the discovery of an EDB plume entering the Coonamessett River from the Mass Military Reservation.
www.buzzardsbay.org /falmouth.htm   (1915 words)

  
 Town of Falmouth Information and Links
Falmouth is a large town geographically, and probably has one of the longest coastlines in the State.
Large geographical tracts of land have been set aside for public conservation, not necessarily exclusively waterfront, but some of the woodland and back land areas that are the natural habitat for wildlife and are locations that also serve to enhance the attractiveness of the community.
Falmouth is 72 miles southeast of Boston and 239 miles from New York City.
www.visitcapecod.com /town.asp?town=Falmouth   (284 words)

  
 Cape Cod Travel :: Cape Cod Towns of Falmouth and Woods Hole
Both these towns are a nice stay if you're interested in going to the Vineyard, beachgoing (there are many beaches in Falmouth), and prefer a more vibrant, busy place to stay.
Falmouth was incorporated in 1694 and was named for its sister town in England.
Until incorporation, Falmouth was known by its Native American name of Succonessett which means "place where the fl clam is found." Falmouth has the most shore and coastline of the Cape towns with 11 beautiful harbors.
www.capecodtravel.com /towns/falmouth   (635 words)

  
 Falmouth Cinema, Cornwall, News, screen, multiplex, maritime, Discovery Quay, Falmoth, picture house, modern, purpose ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
Stephen Tudgey, Falmouth Parish Church, spoke of his concern over a possible conflict of interest between residential apartments and the Events' Square and said he also believed that a town the size of Falmouth needed a cinema.
New Cornwall Developments are disappointed and frustrated that they have now had to abandon the Falmouth Cinema project in favour of a new scheme which proposes a sports or health club be included instead.
The boys, both pupils at Falmouth Community School, said a cinema is a necessity in Falmouth and plan to hand over the petition to Carrick Council in the near future.
members.aol.com /Falmouthcinema/news.htm   (1214 words)

  
 Town of Falmouth - Cape Cod, MA
The Town of Falmouth is comprised of Falmouth, E. Falmouth, W. Falmouth, N. Falmouth, Waquoit and Woods Hole.
Falmouth has managed to preserve much of the charm of a rural New England town with its Main Street and Village Green.
The town offers historic inns, convenient daily ferry trips to Martha's Vineyard, and several great beaches including Old Silver, Falmouth Heights and Wood Neck.
www.allcapecod.com /ccic/falmouth   (88 words)

  
 Town Of Falmouth
Falmouth itself, just over the Bourne bridge, at the beginning
Falmouth waterways played a big part in early America.
The diversity of this town; it's history, culture, beauty...including the
www.jancollinsselman.com /Images/townoffalmouth.html   (409 words)

  
 Town of Falmouth, MA wetlands regulations Permit Forms
This information is necessary for the Conservation Commission to fulfill its responsibility to protect the Town of Falmouth's wetlands resources in accordance with the Falmouth Wetlands Bylaw, Chapter 235 of the Code of Falmouth (the "Bylaw").
The Falmouth Conservation Commission orders that all the work shall be performed in accordance with the said conditions and with the Permit Application referenced above.
The recording information shall be submitted to the Falmouth Conservation Commission on the form at the end of this Permit prior to the commencement of the work.
www.buzzardsbay.org /forms.htm   (7856 words)

  
 Town of Falmouth - Human Services
Town of Falmouth » Departments, Boards, Committees, etc. » Human Services
is a department of the Town of Falmouth whose mission is to enhance the quality of life of all Falmouth residents by ensuring the availability of a comprehensive range of health and human services.
These services are free of charge and available to all Falmouth residents with priority given to those without health insurance or the ability to pay for counseling services.
www.falmouthhumanservices.org   (177 words)

  
 FALMOUTH, MAINE, Cumberland County, 04105: Our Maine Towns & Cities: Schools, Homes, government, Census Demographics, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
According to the U.S. 2000 Census, FALMOUTH contained 3956 households which contributed a total labor force of 4938 with an unemployment rate of 2.6%.
There were 2239 women respresented in the labor force accounting for 46.0% of the total workforce.
The median income per household in Falmouth was $ 66,855.
www.bangornews.com /towns/town.cfm?id=Falmouth   (272 words)

  
 Virtually Falmouth, Massachusetts!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
Time now to wander along the beaches and byways of the town between the Sound and the Bay...
Look at pictures of Falmouth, including a few new aerial shots...
Follow more than 50 links to other places in and around town...
www.fuzzylu.com /falmouth/home.htm   (79 words)

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