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Plymouth Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

May 18, 2021

17 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Richard Quintal Jr., Betty Cavacco, Shelagh Joyce, Patrick Flaherty, Harry Helm

Absent: Charlie Bletzer

During the meeting:

  • Shelagh Joyce left the meeting

Every vote, in order

Appoint Richard Quintal as Chairman of the Plymouth Select Board

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · 4–1

To appoint Richard Quintal as Chairman of the Plymouth Select Board

Yes: Cavacco, Flaherty, Helm, QuintalNo: Joyce

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Patrick Flaherty, the Board voted to appoint Richard Quintal as Chairman of the Plymouth Select Board. Voted 4/1 Quintal-Yes, Cavacco-Yes, Flaherty-Yes, Helm-Yes, Joyce-No.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Flaherty)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Appoint Betty Cavacco as Vice Chairman of the Plymouth Select Board

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · 4–1

To appoint Betty Cavacco as Vice Chairman of the Plymouth Select Board

Yes: Cavacco, Flaherty, Helm, QuintalNo: Joyce

From the minutes

“On a motion by Richard Quintal and seconded by Harry Helm, the Board voted to appoint Betty Cavacco as Vice Chairman of the Plymouth Select Board. Voted 4/1 Quintal-Yes, Cavacco-Yes, Flaherty-Yes, Helm-Yes, Joyce-No.” (Motion: Quintal, second: Helm)

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

Approve a Change of License Type for the 1620 Wine Bar

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve a Change of License Type for the 1620 Wine Bar

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Patrick Flaherty, the Board voted to approve a Change of License Type for the 1620 Wine Bar. Voted 4/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Flaherty)

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

Approve the Water Rates for FY22 as recommended by the Finance Director

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the Water Rates for FY22 as recommended by the Finance Director

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Patrick Flaherty, the Board voted to approve the Water Rates for FY22 as recommended by the Finance Director. Voted 4/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Flaherty)

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

Approve the Sewer Rates for FY22 as recommended by the Finance Director

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the Sewer Rates for FY22 as recommended by the Finance Director

From the minutes

“a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Patrick Flaherty, the Board voted to approve the Sewer Rates for FY22 as recommended by the Finance Director. Voted 4/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Flaherty)

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

Approve the Solid Waste Rates for Fiscal Year 22 as recommended by the Finance Director

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the Solid Waste Rates for Fiscal Year 22 as recommended by the Finance Director

From the minutes

“On a motion by Patrick Flaherty and seconded by Betty Cavacco, the Board voted to approve the Solid Waste Rates for Fiscal Year 22 as recommended by the Finance Director. Voted 4/0.” (Motion: Flaherty, second: Cavacco)

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

Approve the fee structure of $10 per hour for use of the Little Red School House and will start collecting these fees on July 1, 2021

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the fee structure of $10 per hour for use of the Little Red School House and will start collecting these fees on July 1, 2021

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Patrick Flaherty, the Board voted to approve the fee structure of $10 per hour for use of the Little Red School House and will start collecting these fees on July 1, 2021. Voted 4/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Flaherty)

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

Approve an Outdoor Amplified Music Permit for Plymouth Lions Club, 8 Bay Colony Drive, for a Thirsty Pilgrim Event being held at the Hedge House on the following dates

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve an Outdoor Amplified Music Permit for Plymouth Lions Club, 8 Bay Colony Drive, for a Thirsty Pilgrim Event being held at the Hedge House on the following dates:

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Patrick Flaherty, the Board voted to approve an Outdoor Amplified Music Permit for Plymouth Lions Club, 8 Bay Colony Drive, for a Thirsty Pilgrim Event being held at the Hedge House on the following dates: Voted 4/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Flaherty)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve a Special Auctioneers Permit for J James Auctioneers & Appraisers for an Auction being held on June 5, 2021 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve a Special Auctioneers Permit for J James Auctioneers & Appraisers for an Auction being held on June 5, 2021 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm

From the minutes

“On a motion by Patrick Flaherty and seconded by Betty Cavacco, the Board vote to approve a Special Auctioneers Permit for J James Auctioneers & Appraisers for an Auction being held on June 5, 2021 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. Voted 4/0.” (Motion: Flaherty, second: Cavacco)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve a One Day All Alcohol License for Plymouth Lions Club, 8 Bay Colony Drive, for a Thirsty Pilgrim Event being held at the Hedge House on the following dates

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve a One Day All Alcohol License for Plymouth Lions Club, 8 Bay Colony Drive, for a Thirsty Pilgrim Event being held at the Hedge House on the following dates:

From the minutes

“On a motion by Patrick Flaherty and seconded by Harry Helm, the Board voted to approve a One Day All Alcohol License for Plymouth Lions Club, 8 Bay Colony Drive, for a Thirsty Pilgrim Event being held at the Hedge House on the following dates: Voted 4/0.” (Motion: Flaherty, second: Helm)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve a One Day All Alcohol License for Eel River Beach Club, 110 Warren Avenue, for Events being held on the following dates and times

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve a One Day All Alcohol License for Eel River Beach Club, 110 Warren Avenue, for Events being held on the following dates and times:

From the minutes

“On a motion by Patrick Flaherty and seconded by harry Helm, the Board voted to approve a One Day All Alcohol License for Eel River Beach Club, 110 Warren Avenue, for Events being held on the following dates and times: Voted 4/0.” (Motion: Flaherty, second: Helm)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve the Open Meeting Minutes from the April 27, 2021 Select Board Meeting

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · 3–0

To approve the Open Meeting Minutes from the April 27, 2021 Select Board Meeting

Yes: Cavacco, Flaherty, QuintalAbstained: Helm

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 April 27, 2021 Select Board Meeting. Voted 3/1 Quintal-Yes, Cavacco-Yes, Flaherty-Yes, Helm-Abstain.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Flaherty)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve the Open Meeting Minutes from the May 4, 2021 Select Board Meeting

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · 3–0

To approve the Open Meeting Minutes from the May 4, 2021 Select Board Meeting

Yes: Cavacco, Flaherty, QuintalAbstained: Helm

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 May 4, 2021 Select Board Meeting. Voted 3/1 Quintal-Yes, Cavacco-Yes, Flaherty-Yes, Helm-Abstain.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Flaherty)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve an End-of-Year Appropriation Transfer for the Fire Department in the amount of $10,483.71 due to unanticipated repair costs to Fire Department Emergency Vehicles

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve an End-of-Year Appropriation Transfer for the Fire Department in the amount of $10,483.71 due to unanticipated repair costs to Fire Department Emergency Vehicles

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Harry Helm, the Board voted to approve an End-of-Year Appropriation Transfer for the Fire Department in the amount of $10,483.71 due to unanticipated repair costs to Fire Department Emergency Vehicles. Voted 4/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Helm)

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

Authorize Healing Gardens LLC to host a Virtual Community Outreach Meeting for a proposed adult-use Marijuana Cultivation and Product Manufacturing Facility located at 19 Richards Road

Minutes, page 7

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To authorize Healing Gardens LLC to host a Virtual Community Outreach Meeting for a proposed adult-use Marijuana Cultivation and Product Manufacturing Facility located at 19 Richards Road. This was authorized and outlined in the Cannabis Control Commission's Administrative Order #2 issued on April 27, 2021

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Patrick Flaherty, the Board voted to authorize Healing Gardens LLC to host a Virtual Community Outreach Meeting for a proposed adult-use Marijuana Cultivation and Product Manufacturing Facility located at 19 Richards Road. This was authorized and outlined in the Cannabis Control Commission's Administrative Order #2 issued on April 27, 2021. Voted 4/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Flaherty)

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

Approve a transfer within the available funds in Article 1 of the Special Town Meeting held in June 2006, 2 New High Schools and Senior Center, as amended in April 2017, $80,000 from the Plymouth...

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve a transfer within the available funds in Article 1 of the Special Town Meeting held in June 2006, 2 New High Schools and Senior Center, as amended in April 2017, $80,000 from the Plymouth South Project to the Plymouth North Project, for repairs to the Rooftop AC System

From the minutes

“On amotion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Harry Helm, the Board voted to approve a transfer within the available funds in Article 1 of the Special Town Meeting held in June 2006, 2 New High Schools and Senior Center, as amended in April 2017, $80,000 from the Plymouth South Project to the Plymouth North Project, for repairs to the Rooftop AC System. Voted 4/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Helm)

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

Adjourn the Open Session at 7:40pm

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To adjourn the Open Session at 7:40pm

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Patrick Flaherty, the Board voted to adjourn the Open Session at 7:40pm. Voted 4/0 By Roll Call: Quintal-Yes, Cavacco-Yes, Flaherty-Yes, Helm-Yes.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Flaherty)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (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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