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Plymouth Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting

March 16, 2021

14 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Note on these minutes: After the Select Board adjourned, the members met as the town's Water Commissioners; those votes are not included here.

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

Absent: None

During the meeting:

  • Richard Quintal Jr. arrived late

Every vote, in order

Approve and support the reorganization of the Plymouth Police Department by adding one Captain's position to oversee new regulations mandated by the Massachusetts Police Reform Bill and as...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · 5–0

To approve and support the reorganization of the Plymouth Police Department by adding one Captain's position to oversee new regulations mandated by the Massachusetts Police Reform Bill and as presented by the Chief of Police, Michael Botieri

The minutes give only the count (5/0), not how each member voted.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Patrick Flaherty and seconded by Shelagh Joyce, the Board voted to approve and support the reorganization of the Plymouth Police Department by adding one Captain's position to oversee new regulations mandated by the Massachusetts Police Reform Bill and as presented by the Chief of Police, Michael Botieri. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Flaherty, second: Joyce)

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

Approve a Change of Manager from Michael Hogan to Jeffrey Prosper for the Giuseppe Garibaldi Club, 36 Castle Street

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve a Change of Manager from Michael Hogan to Jeffrey Prosper for the Giuseppe Garibaldi Club, 36 Castle Street

From the minutes

“On a motion by Patrick Flaherty and seconded by Betty Cavacco, the Board voted to approve a Change of Manager from Michael Hogan to Jeffrey Prosper for the Giuseppe Garibaldi Club, 36 Castle Street. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Flaherty, second: Cavacco)

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

Approve an Outdoor Amplified Music Permit for Redbrook for an Acoustic Guitar for an Earth Day Celebration being held on April 24, 2021 from 11:00am to 5:00pm provided that the State Guidelines...

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve an Outdoor Amplified Music Permit for Redbrook for an Acoustic Guitar for an Earth Day Celebration being held on April 24, 2021 from 11:00am to 5:00pm provided that the State Guidelines allow singing at that time

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Shelagh Joyce, the Board voted to approve an Outdoor Amplified Music Permit for Redbrook for an Acoustic Guitar for an Earth Day Celebration being held on April 24, 2021 from 11:00am to 5:00pm provided that the State Guidelines allow singing at that time. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Joyce)

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

Approve a Special Auctioneer License for J James Auctioneers and Appraisers for an Auction being held on March 27, 2021

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve a Special Auctioneer License for J James Auctioneers and Appraisers for an Auction being held on March 27, 2021

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Shelagh Joyce, the Board voted to approve a Special Auctioneer License for J James Auctioneers and Appraisers for an Auction being held on March 27, 2021. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Joyce)

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

Approve Outdoor Dining on Private Property for the following Restaurants

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve Outdoor Dining on Private Property for the following Restaurants:

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Patrick Flaherty, the Board voted to approve Outdoor Dining on Private Property for the following Restaurants: Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Flaherty)

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

Approve Outdoor Dining on Public and Private Property for the following Restaurants

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve Outdoor Dining on Public and Private Property for the following Restaurants:

From the minutes

“On a motion by Richard Quintal and seconded by Shelagh Joyce, the Board voted to approve Outdoor Dining on Public and Private Property for the following Restaurants: Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Quintal, second: Joyce)

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

Approve Outdoor Dining on Public Property for the following Restaurants

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve Outdoor Dining on Public Property for the following Restaurants:

From the minutes

“On a motion by Richard Quintal and seconded by Betty Cavacco, the Board voted to approve Outdoor Dining on Public Property for the following Restaurants: Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Quintal, second: Cavacco)

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

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

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Open Meeting Minutes from the March 2, 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 March 2, 2021 Select Board Meeting. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Flaherty)

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

Endorse the Goals set forth by the Plymouth Energy Committee as presented at the March 9, 2021 Select Board Meeting

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To endorse the Goals set forth by the Plymouth Energy Committee as presented at the March 9, 2021 Select Board Meeting

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Patrick Flaherty, the Board voted to endorse the Goals set forth by the Plymouth Energy Committee as presented at the March 9, 2021 Select Board Meeting. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Flaherty)

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

Authorize the Chairman to execute a Grant Assurance for the Plymouth Municipal Airport pertaining to the purchase of the NW-26 Building which will be used for the storage of airport snow removal...

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To authorize the Chairman to execute a Grant Assurance for the Plymouth Municipal Airport pertaining to the purchase of the NW-26 Building which will be used for the storage of airport snow removal equipment

From the minutes

“On a motion by Shelagh Joyce and seconded by Betty Cavacco, the Board voted to authorize the Chairman to execute a Grant Assurance for the Plymouth Municipal Airport pertaining to the purchase of the NW-26 Building which will be used for the storage of airport snow removal equipment. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Joyce, second: Cavacco)

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

Authorize the Chairman to execute a Grant Assurance for the Plymouth Municipal Airport pertaining to acquiring an Aviation Easement for the Echo Taxiway project

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To authorize the Chairman to execute a Grant Assurance for the Plymouth Municipal Airport pertaining to acquiring an Aviation Easement for the Echo Taxiway project

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Patrick Flaherty, the Board voted to authorize the Chairman to execute a Grant Assurance for the Plymouth Municipal Airport pertaining to acquiring an Aviation Easement for the Echo Taxiway project. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Flaherty)

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

Approve and execute a five-year Host Community Agreement with Coastal Solutions LLC for the operation of a licensed third-party Marijuana Transport Business from 11 Richards Road, Unit #9, Plymouth

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve and execute a five-year Host Community Agreement with Coastal Solutions LLC for the operation of a licensed third-party Marijuana Transport Business from 11 Richards Road, Unit #9, Plymouth

From the minutes

“On a motion by Shelagh Joyce and seconded by Betty Cavacco, the Board voted to approve and execute a five-year Host Community Agreement with Coastal Solutions LLC for the operation of a licensed third-party Marijuana Transport Business from 11 Richards Road, Unit #9, Plymouth. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Joyce, second: Cavacco)

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

Approve and appoint the following people as Official Weighers for T.L. Edwards Inc at their Plymouth, MA location

Minutes, page 9

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve and appoint the following people as Official Weighers for T.L. Edwards Inc at their Plymouth, MA location:

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Shelagh Joyce, the Board voted to approve and appoint the following people as Official Weighers for T.L. Edwards Inc at their Plymouth, MA location: Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Joyce)

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

Adjourn the Open Session at 7:46pm and call a meeting to order as Water Commissioners

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn the Open Session at 7:46pm and call a meeting to order as Water Commissioners

From the minutes

“On a motion by Patrick Flaherty and seconded by Betty Cavacco, the Board voted to adjourn the Open Session at 7:46pm and call a meeting to order as Water Commissioners. Voted 5/0 By Roll Call: Tavares-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Joyce-Yes, Cavacco-Yes, Flaherty-Yes.” (Motion: Flaherty, second: Cavacco)

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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