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Plymouth Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting

February 23, 2021

22 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Note on these minutes: Part of this meeting was a joint session with the Planning Board to fill a Planning Board vacancy. That joint vote is not included here.

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

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve a New Annual All Alcohol Restaurant License for 1620 Wine Bar Corporation d/b/a 1620 Wine Bar

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve a New Annual All Alcohol Restaurant License for 1620 Wine Bar Corporation d/b/a 1620 Wine Bar

From the minutes

“On a motion by betty Cavacco and seconded by Patrick Flaherty, the Board voted to approve a New Annual All Alcohol Restaurant License for 1620 Wine Bar Corporation d/b/a 1620 Wine Bar. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Flaherty)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the following Licenses for 1620 Wine Bar

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the following Licenses for 1620 Wine Bar:

From the minutes

“On a motion by Richard Quintal and seconded by Betty Cavacco, the Board voted to approve the following Licenses for 1620 Wine Bar: Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Quintal, second: Cavacco)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve outdoor dining on Main Street and Court Street and to maintain two-way traffic

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve outdoor dining on Main Street and Court Street and to maintain two-way traffic

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Richard Quintal, the Board voted to approve outdoor dining on Main Street and Court Street and to maintain two-way traffic. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Quintal)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Recommend Article 11 (Brook Street Bridge Layout) to the 2021 Spring Town Meeting

Minutes, page 10

ApproveFailed · 2–3

To recommend Article 11 (Brook Street Bridge Layout) to the 2021 Spring Town Meeting

Yes: Flaherty, JoyceNo: Cavacco, Quintal, Tavares

From the minutes

“On a motion by Patrick Flaherty and seconded by Shelagh Joyce, the Board voted to recommend Article 11 (Brook Street Bridge Layout) to the 2021 Spring Town Meeting. Voted 2/3 Flaherty-Yes, Joyce-Yes, Tavares-No, Quintal-No, Cavacco-No.” (Motion: Flaherty, second: Joyce)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Recommend Article 22 (Zoning Bylaw Change) and Article 21 (Amend the Pinehills Master Development Plan) to the 2021 Spring Town Meeting

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · 3–2

To recommend Article 22 (Zoning Bylaw Change) and Article 21 (Amend the Pinehills Master Development Plan) to the 2021 Spring Town Meeting

Yes: Flaherty, Joyce, QuintalNo: Cavacco, Tavares

From the minutes

“On a motion by Shelagh Joyce and seconded by Richard Quintal, the Board voted to recommend Article 22 (Zoning Bylaw Change) and Article 21 (Amend the Pinehills Master Development Plan) to the 2021 Spring Town Meeting. Voted 3/2 Quintal-Yes, Joyce-Yes, Flaherty-Yes, Tavares-No, Cavacco-No.” (Motion: Joyce, second: Quintal)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Recommend Article 23 (Ban Retail Sales of Dogs, Cats, and Rabbits) to the 2021 Annual Spring Town Meeting

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article 23 (Ban Retail Sales of Dogs, Cats, and Rabbits) to the 2021 Annual Spring Town Meeting

From the minutes

“On a motion by Patrick Flaherty and seconded by Betty Cavacco, the Board voted to recommend Article 23 (Ban Retail Sales of Dogs, Cats, and Rabbits) to the 2021 Annual Spring Town Meeting. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Flaherty, second: Cavacco)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Recommend STM Article 9 (Town Brook Footbridge) to the 2021 Special Town Meeting

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend STM Article 9 (Town Brook Footbridge) to the 2021 Special Town Meeting

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Richard Quintal, the Board voted to recommend STM Article 9 (Town Brook Footbridge) to the 2021 Special Town Meeting. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Quintal)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Approve the Temporary Extension of the outdoor dining area for Rye Tavern, 517 Old Sandwich Road which would extend their table service for up to 60 days after the State of Emergency ends

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · 3–2

To approve the Temporary Extension of the outdoor dining area for Rye Tavern, 517 Old Sandwich Road which would extend their table service for up to 60 days after the State of Emergency ends

Yes: Cavacco, Flaherty, TavaresNo: Joyce, Quintal

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Patrick Flaherty, the Board voted to approve the Temporary Extension of the outdoor dining area for Rye Tavern, 517 Old Sandwich Road which would extend their table service for up to 60 days after the State of Emergency ends. Voted 3/2 Tavares-Yes, Cavacco-Yes, Flaherty-Yes, Quintal-No, Joyce-No.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Flaherty)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Approve the Open Meeting Minutes from the February 2, 2021 Select Board Meeting

Minutes, page 14

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Open Meeting Minutes from the February 2, 2021 Select Board Meeting

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 February 2, 2021 Select Board Meeting. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Joyce)

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

Approve and execute a License Agreement between the Town (as licensor) and Luigi Sellitto and Judy Chin, owners of 83 Menotomy Road (as Licensee) which shall authorize (1) regulated vehicular...

Minutes, page 14

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve and execute a License Agreement between the Town (as licensor) and Luigi Sellitto and Judy Chin, owners of 83 Menotomy Road (as Licensee) which shall authorize (1) regulated vehicular access over public coastal beach properties located off of Sanderson Drive at Cedarville Landing, and (2) the encroachment, construction, and maintenance of an erosion control revetment upon coastal beach property located off of Menotomy Road identified as "Beach" on Assessor's Map 54

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Richard Quintal, the Board voted to approve and execute a License Agreement between the Town (as licensor) and Luigi Sellitto and Judy Chin, owners of 83 Menotomy Road (as Licensee) which shall authorize (1) regulated vehicular access over public coastal beach properties located off of Sanderson Drive at Cedarville Landing, and (2) the encroachment, construction, and maintenance of an erosion control revetment upon coastal beach property located off of Menotomy Road identified as "Beach" on Assessor's Map 54. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Quintal)

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

Execute a Declination to exercise First Refusal Option to purchase land under the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 61A, Section 14, for land located off Long pond Road known as Lot 2-7 on...

Minutes, page 15

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To execute a Declination to exercise First Refusal Option to purchase land under the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 61A, Section 14, for land located off Long pond Road known as Lot 2-7 on Assessor's Map 77A

From the minutes

“On a motion by Patrick Flaherty and seconded by Richard Quintal, the Board voted to execute a Declination to exercise First Refusal Option to purchase land under the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 61A, Section 14, for land located off Long pond Road known as Lot 2-7 on Assessor's Map 77A. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Flaherty, second: Quintal)

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Recommend STM Article 7 (Facility Stabilization Fund) to the 2021 Spring Special Town Meeting

Minutes, page 15

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend STM Article 7 (Facility Stabilization Fund) to the 2021 Spring Special Town Meeting

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Richard Quintal, the Board voted to recommend STM Article 7 (Facility Stabilization Fund) to the 2021 Spring Special Town Meeting. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Quintal)

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Recommend STM Article 8 (School Roof Replacements) to the 2021 Spring Special Town Meeting

Minutes, page 15

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend STM Article 8 (School Roof Replacements) to the 2021 Spring Special Town Meeting

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Richard Quintal, the Board voted to recommend STM Article 8 (School Roof Replacements) to the 2021 Spring Special Town Meeting. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Quintal)

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Recommend STM Article 10 (Charter Commission Funds) to the 2021 Spring Special Town Meeting

Minutes, page 16

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend STM Article 10 (Charter Commission Funds) to the 2021 Spring Special Town Meeting

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Richard Quintal, the Board voted to recommend STM Article 10 (Charter Commission Funds) to the 2021 Spring Special Town Meeting. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Quintal)

Read it in the official minutes, page 16 (PDF)

Recommend STM Article 11 (Nuclear Plant Mitigation Fund) to the 2021 Spring Special Town Meeting

Minutes, page 16

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend STM Article 11 (Nuclear Plant Mitigation Fund) to the 2021 Spring Special Town Meeting

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Richard Quintal, the Board voted to recommend STM Article 11 (Nuclear Plant Mitigation Fund) to the 2021 Spring Special Town Meeting. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Quintal)

Read it in the official minutes, page 16 (PDF)

Recommend STM Article 12 (Pavement Management Plan) to the 2021 Spring Special Town Meeting

Minutes, page 16

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend STM Article 12 (Pavement Management Plan) to the 2021 Spring Special Town Meeting

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Patrick Flaherty, the Board voted to recommend STM Article 12 (Pavement Management Plan) to the 2021 Spring Special Town Meeting. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Flaherty)

Read it in the official minutes, page 16 (PDF)

Recommend STM Article 14 (Aquifer Protection District) to the 2021 Spring Special Town Meeting

Minutes, page 16

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend STM Article 14 (Aquifer Protection District) to the 2021 Spring Special Town Meeting

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Richard Quintal, the Board voted to recommend STM Article 14 (Aquifer Protection District) to the 2021 Spring Special Town Meeting. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Quintal)

Read it in the official minutes, page 16 (PDF)

Waive the 14-day waiting period requirement for the Library Director appointment as recommended by the Town Manager

Minutes, page 16

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To waive the 14-day waiting period requirement for the Library Director appointment as recommended by the Town Manager

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Richard Quintal, the Board voted to waive the 14-day waiting period requirement for the Library Director appointment as recommended by the Town Manager. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Quintal)

Read it in the official minutes, page 16 (PDF)

Authorize the Chairman to execute a Local Initiative Program Application (LIP) for a project known as Copper Lane Drive

Minutes, page 16

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To authorize the Chairman to execute a Local Initiative Program Application (LIP) for a project known as Copper Lane Drive

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Richard Quintal, the Board voted to authorize the Chairman to execute a Local Initiative Program Application (LIP) for a project known as Copper Lane Drive. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Quintal)

Read it in the official minutes, page 16 (PDF)

Retroactively execute the Sewer Rate Relief Fund as recommended by Pamela Borgatti, Town Treasurer

Minutes, page 16

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To retroactively execute the Sewer Rate Relief Fund as recommended by Pamela Borgatti, Town Treasurer

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Shelagh Joyce, the Board voted to retroactively execute the Sewer Rate Relief Fund as recommended by Pamela Borgatti, Town Treasurer. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Joyce)

Read it in the official minutes, page 16 (PDF)

Create a Climate, Energy, and Environmental Task Force with the purpose of centralizing the Town's related activities

Minutes, page 16

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To create a Climate, Energy, and Environmental Task Force with the purpose of centralizing the Town's related activities. This will include cataloging projects and initiatives that have already been completed, that are in process, that are planned, and those that have not been considered yet, as well as any associated grant opportunities

From the minutes

“On a motion by Patrick Flaherty and seconded by Betty Cavacco, the Board voted to create a Climate, Energy, and Environmental Task Force with the purpose of centralizing the Town's related activities. This will include cataloging projects and initiatives that have already been completed, that are in process, that are planned, and those that have not been considered yet, as well as any associated grant opportunities. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Flaherty, second: Cavacco)

Read it in the official minutes, page 16 (PDF)

Adjourn the Open Session at 9:45pm

Minutes, page 16

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn the Open Session at 9:45pm

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Shelagh Joyce, the Board voted to adjourn the Open Session at 9:45pm. Voted 5/0 By Roll Call: Tavares-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Joyce-Yes, Cavacco-Yes, Flaherty-Yes.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Joyce)

Read it in the official minutes, page 16 (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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