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Plymouth Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting

January 26, 2021

18 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Kenneth A. Tavares, Richard Quintal Jr., Shelagh Joyce, Betty Cavacco, Patrick Flaherty

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Recommend Article 19 (Floodplain Overlay) to the 2021 Spring Town Meeting

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article 19 (Floodplain Overlay) to the 2021 Spring Town Meeting

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Shelagh Joyce, the Board voted to recommend Article 19 (Floodplain Overlay) to the 2021 Spring Town Meeting. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Joyce)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Recommend Article 20 (Stretch Code) to the 2021 Spring Town Meeting

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article 20 (Stretch Code) to the 2021 Spring Town Meeting

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Patrick Flaherty, the Board voted to recommend Article 20 (Stretch Code) to the 2021 Spring Town Meeting. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Flaherty)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve a Special Auctioneer Permit for J James Auctioneers and Appraisers for an Auction being held on February 6, 2021 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve a Special Auctioneer Permit for J James Auctioneers and Appraisers for an Auction being held on February 6, 2021 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Shelagh Joyce, the Board voted to approve a Special Auctioneer Permit for J James Auctioneers and Appraisers for an Auction being held on February 6, 2021 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Joyce)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve a Common Victualler License for The Mea Thai Cuisine, 60 Court Street

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve a Common Victualler License for The Mea Thai Cuisine, 60 Court Street

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Patrick Flaherty, the Board voted to approve a Common Victualler License for The Mea Thai Cuisine, 60 Court Street. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Flaherty)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve a Comprehensive Entertainment License (Group 1 - Radio, TV) for The Mea Thai Cuisine, 60 Court Street

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve a Comprehensive Entertainment License (Group 1 - Radio, TV) for The Mea Thai Cuisine, 60 Court Street

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Patrick Flaherty, the Board voted to approve a Comprehensive Entertainment License (Group 1 - Radio, TV) for The Mea Thai Cuisine, 60 Court Street. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Flaherty)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the Open Meeting Minutes from the December 15, 2020 Select Board Meeting with changes presented by Selectman Joyce

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Open Meeting Minutes from the December 15, 2020 Select Board Meeting with changes presented by Selectman Joyce

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Shelagh Joyce, the Board voted to approve the Open Meeting Minutes from the December 15, 2020 Select Board Meeting with changes presented by Selectman Joyce. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Joyce)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the Open Meeting Minutes from the December 29, 2020 Select Board Meeting with changes presented by Selectman Joyce

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Open Meeting Minutes from the December 29, 2020 Select Board Meeting with changes presented by Selectman Joyce

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Shelagh Joyce, the Board voted to approve the Open Meeting Minutes from the December 29, 2020 Select Board Meeting with changes presented by Selectman Joyce. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Joyce)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the Open Meeting Minutes from the January 5, 2021 Select Board Meeting with changes presented by Selectman Joyce

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Open Meeting Minutes from the January 5, 2021 Select Board Meeting with changes presented by Selectman Joyce

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Shelagh Joyce, the Board voted to approve the Open Meeting Minutes from the January 5, 2021 Select Board Meeting with changes presented by Selectman Joyce. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Joyce)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Accept a donation in the amount of $7,500 from the Savery Pond Conservancy to be used for the Savery Pond Watershed Study which was approved under Article 4L of the 2019 Fall Town Meeting

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept a donation in the amount of $7,500 from the Savery Pond Conservancy to be used for the Savery Pond Watershed Study which was approved under Article 4L of the 2019 Fall Town Meeting

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Shelagh Joyce, the Board voted to accept a donation in the amount of $7,500 from the Savery Pond Conservancy to be used for the Savery Pond Watershed Study which was approved under Article 4L of the 2019 Fall Town Meeting. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Joyce)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Grant Exclusive Vendor Rights to America's Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration for the Parade and all other events being held from November 19 - 21, 2021 along the Streets at Pilgrim Memorial State Park

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To grant Exclusive Vendor Rights to America's Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration for the Parade and all other events being held from November 19 - 21, 2021 along the Streets at Pilgrim Memorial State Park

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Shelagh Joyce, the Board voted to grant Exclusive Vendor Rights to America's Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration for the Parade and all other events being held from November 19 - 21, 2021 along the Streets at Pilgrim Memorial State Park. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Joyce)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Appoint Dan Forand to the Agricultural Committee for a term beginning immediately and terminating on June 30, 2023

Minutes, page 5

AppointFailed · 1–4

To appoint Dan Forand to the Agricultural Committee for a term beginning immediately and terminating on June 30, 2023

Yes: CavaccoNo: Flaherty, Joyce, Quintal, Tavares

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Patrick Flaherty, the Board voted to appoint Dan Forand to the Agricultural Committee for a term beginning immediately and terminating on June 30, 2023. Voted 1/4 Cavacco-Yes, Tavares-No, Quintal-No, Joyce-No, Flaherty-No.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Flaherty)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Recommend Article 2 (Reports of Boards and Committees) to the 2021 Spring Town Meeting

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article 2 (Reports of Boards and Committees) to the 2021 Spring Town Meeting

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Richard Quintal, the Board voted to recommend Article 2 (Reports of Boards and Committees) to the 2021 Spring Town Meeting. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Quintal)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Recommend Article 4 (General By-Laws for Committees) to the 2021 Spring Town Meeting

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article 4 (General By-Laws for Committees) to the 2021 Spring Town Meeting

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Shelagh Joyce, the Board voted to recommend Article 4 (General By-Laws for Committees) to the 2021 Spring Town Meeting. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Joyce)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Recommend Article 6 (Salaries of Elected Town Officials) to the 2021 Spring Town Meeting

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article 6 (Salaries of Elected Town Officials) to the 2021 Spring Town Meeting

From the minutes

“On a motion by Richard Quintal and seconded by Betty Cavacco, the Board voted to recommend Article 6 (Salaries of Elected Town Officials) to the 2021 Spring Town Meeting. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Quintal, second: Cavacco)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Recommend Article 12 (Chapter 90 Roads) to the 2021 Spring Town Meeting

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article 12 (Chapter 90 Roads) to the 2021 Spring Town Meeting

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Richard Quintal, the Board voted to recommend Article 12 (Chapter 90 Roads) to the 2021 Spring Town Meeting. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Quintal)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Recommend Article 13 (Town Promotion Fund) to the 2021 Spring Town Meeting

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article 13 (Town Promotion Fund) to the 2021 Spring Town Meeting

From the minutes

“On a motion by Shelagh Joyce and seconded by Betty Cavacco, the Board voted to recommend Article 13 (Town Promotion Fund) to the 2021 Spring Town Meeting. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Joyce, second: Cavacco)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Recommend Article 15 (Title V Septic Systems) to the 2021 Spring Town Meeting

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article 15 (Title V Septic Systems) to the 2021 Spring Town Meeting

From the minutes

“On a motion by Richard Quintal and seconded by Shelagh Joyce, the Board voted to recommend Article 15 (Title V Septic Systems) to the 2021 Spring Town Meeting. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Quintal, second: Joyce)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Adjourn the Open Session at 7:08pm

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn the Open Session at 7:08pm

From the minutes

“On a motion by Richard Quintal and seconded by Betty Cavacco, the Board voted to adjourn the Open Session at 7:08pm. Voted 5/0 By Roll Call: Tavares-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Joyce-Yes, Cavacco-Yes, Flaherty-Yes.” (Motion: Quintal, second: Cavacco)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

From the Plymouth Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s Agenda Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos of current members: Deb Iaquinto and Bill Keohan from the Plymouth Independent (April 2025); David Golden Jr.’s campaign photo, via the Plymouth Independent (May 2024); Kevin Canty’s campaign photo and Richard Quintal Jr. (PACTV interview), via The Plymouth County Observer (2023). Former members show initials.

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