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Plymouth Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting

March 9, 2021

5 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

Send a letter of support (Resolution) to the State Legislature based on the example provided by the Executive Director of PACtv, Julie Thompson

Minutes, page 2

Adopt resolutionPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To send a letter of support (Resolution) to the State Legislature based on the example provided by the Executive Director of PACtv, Julie Thompson

From the minutes

“On a motion by Shelagh Joyce and seconded by Patrick Flaherty, the Board voted to send a letter of support (Resolution) to the State Legislature based on the example provided by the Executive Director of PACtv, Julie Thompson. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Joyce, second: Flaherty)

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

Adopt a forward-looking Fiscal Policy to prevent a budgeted operational override for a minimum of there years

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · 3–2

To adopt a forward-looking Fiscal Policy to prevent a budgeted operational override for a minimum of there years

Yes: Flaherty, Joyce, TavaresNo: Cavacco, Quintal

From the minutes

“On a motion by Patrick Flaherty and seconded by Shelagh Joyce, the Board voted to adopt a forward-looking Fiscal Policy to prevent a budgeted operational override for a minimum of there years. Voted 3/2 Tavares-Yes, Joyce-Yes, Flaherty-Yes, Cavacco-No, Quintal-No.” (Motion: Flaherty, second: Joyce)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Approve the Open Meeting Minutes from the February 23, 2021 Select Board Meeting

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Open Meeting Minutes from the February 23, 2021 Select Board Meeting

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Patrick Flaherty, the Board voted to approve the Open Meeting Minutes from the February 23, 2021 Select Board Meeting. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Flaherty)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

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

Minutes, page 9

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Patrick Flaherty, the Board voted to appoint Patrick Farah to the Agricultural Committee for a term beginning immediately and terminating on June 30, 2023. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Flaherty)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Adjourn the Open Session at 7:52pm

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn the Open Session at 7:52pm

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Patrick Flaherty, the Board voted to adjourn the Open Session at 7:52pm. Voted 5/0 By Roll Call: Tavares-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Joyce-Yes, Cavacco-Yes, Flaherty-Yes.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Flaherty)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (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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