MassVoter.com← Plymouth Select BoardPlymouth Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
July 20, 2021
18 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Richard Quintal Jr., Betty Cavacco, Patrick Flaherty, Harry Helm
Absent: Shelagh Joyce, Charlie Bletzer
Every vote, in order
Approve a Resolution to Declare a Climate Emergency as presented
To approve a Resolution to Declare a Climate Emergency as presented
From the minutes
“On a motion by Patrick Flaherty and seconded by Betty Cavacco, the Board voted to approve a Resolution to Declare a Climate Emergency as presented. Voted 4/0.” (Motion: Flaherty, second: Cavacco)
Reaffirm the Town of Plymouth's commitment to open space preservation with funding through the Community Preservation Act, and the continued work of the Community Preservation Committee and Open...
To reaffirm the Town of Plymouth's commitment to open space preservation with funding through the Community Preservation Act, and the continued work of the Community Preservation Committee and Open Space Committee. And, that the Select Board will evaluate and publicly discuss additional opportunities and policies to increase open space in the current year
From the minutes
“On a motion by Patrick Flaherty and seconded by Betty Cavacco, the Board voted to reaffirm the Town of Plymouth's commitment to open space preservation with funding through the Community Preservation Act, and the continued work of the Community Preservation Committee and Open Space Committee. And, that the Select Board will evaluate and publicly discuss additional opportunities and policies to increase open space in the current year. Voted 4/0.” (Motion: Flaherty, second: Cavacco)
Instruct Town Management, through the upcoming budget process, create a new position with the working title of Climate Resiliency/Sustainability Planner
To instruct Town Management, through the upcoming budget process, create a new position with the working title of Climate Resiliency/Sustainability Planner. Input for the job description will be submitted during the normal process of creating the new position. And the Select Board will identify and prioritize the primary goals for the town and this position before the end of this calendar year
From the minutes
“On a motion by Patrick Flaherty and seconded by Betty Cavacco, the Board voted to instruct Town Management, through the upcoming budget process, create a new position with the working title of Climate Resiliency/Sustainability Planner. Input for the job description will be submitted during the normal process of creating the new position. And the Select Board will identify and prioritize the primary goals for the town and this position before the end of this calendar year. Voted 4/0.” (Motion: Flaherty, second: Cavacco)
Participate as a co-applicant when the Regional Coastal Resiliency Project MVP Grant is re- submitted to the Commonwealth by a neighboring town
To participate as a co-applicant when the Regional Coastal Resiliency Project MVP Grant is re- submitted to the Commonwealth by a neighboring town. Prior to submission, there would need to be an understanding and approval of the amount of Plymouth staffing resources being requested in the application
From the minutes
“On a motion by Patrick Flaherty and seconded by Betty Cavacco, the Board voted to participate as a co-applicant when the Regional Coastal Resiliency Project MVP Grant is re- submitted to the Commonwealth by a neighboring town. Prior to submission, there would need to be an understanding and approval of the amount of Plymouth staffing resources being requested in the application. Voted 4/0.” (Motion: Flaherty, second: Cavacco)
Approve the "First Step" as proposed by the Parking and Traffic Task Force and have them delineate parking spaces on Clyfton Street, and to further instruct the Town Manager's Office to contact...
To approve the "First Step" as proposed by the Parking and Traffic Task Force and have them delineate parking spaces on Clyfton Street, and to further instruct the Town Manager's Office to contact all landlords and request that they look at ways to add parking spaces
From the minutes
“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Patrick Flaherty, the Board voted to approve the "First Step" as proposed by the Parking and Traffic Task Force and have them delineate parking spaces on Clyfton Street, and to further instruct the Town Manager's Office to contact all landlords and request that they look at ways to add parking spaces. Voted 4/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Flaherty)
Support and approve Howland Street as a one-way from Court Street to Water Street
To support and approve Howland Street as a one-way from Court Street to Water Street
From the minutes
“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Patrick Flaherty, the Board voted to support and approve Howland Street as a one-way from Court Street to Water Street. Voted 4/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Flaherty)
Support and approve the addition of ten (10) public metered parking spots on Howland Street as presented
To support and approve the addition of ten (10) public metered parking spots on Howland Street as presented
Yes: Flaherty, Helm, QuintalNo: Cavacco
From the minutes
“On a motion by Harry Helm and seconded by Patrick Flaherty, the Board voted to support and approve the addition of ten (10) public metered parking spots on Howland Street as presented. Voted 3/1 Quintal-Yes, Flaherty-Yes, Helm-Yes, Cavacco-No.” (Motion: Helm, second: Flaherty)
Approve a One Day Wine and Malt License for Spectacle Management for Professional Fighting Events being held on the following dates and time at Memorial Hall
To approve a One Day Wine and Malt License for Spectacle Management for Professional Fighting Events being held on the following dates and time at Memorial Hall:
From the minutes
“On a motion by Betty Cavacco ad seconded by Harry Helm, the Board voted to approve a One Day Wine and Malt License for Spectacle Management for Professional Fighting Events being held on the following dates and time at Memorial Hall: Voted 4/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Helm)
Approve a One Day Wine and Malt License for Moonrise Cinemas for Drive-In Movies and Events being held from 11:00am to 11:00pm on the following Dates
To approve a One Day Wine and Malt License for Moonrise Cinemas for Drive-In Movies and Events being held from 11:00am to 11:00pm on the following Dates:
From the minutes
“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Harry Helm, the Board voted to approve a One Day Wine and Malt License for Moonrise Cinemas for Drive-In Movies and Events being held from 11:00am to 11:00pm on the following Dates: Voted 4/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Helm)
Approve a One Day Wine and Malt License for the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce for the Waterfront Festival being held on August 28, 2021 (Rain Date August 29, 2021) from 11:00am to 5:00pm at...
To approve a One Day Wine and Malt License for the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce for the Waterfront Festival being held on August 28, 2021 (Rain Date August 29, 2021) from 11:00am to 5:00pm at Pilgrim Memorial State Park
From the minutes
“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Harry Helm, the Board voted to approve a One Day Wine and Malt License for the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce for the Waterfront Festival being held on August 28, 2021 (Rain Date August 29, 2021) from 11:00am to 5:00pm at Pilgrim Memorial State Park. Voted 4/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Helm)
Approve a One Day Wine and Malt License for the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce for the Bark in the Park Event being held on September 18, 2021 from 11:00am to 3:00pm at Nelson Park
To approve a One Day Wine and Malt License for the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce for the Bark in the Park Event being held on September 18, 2021 from 11:00am to 3:00pm at Nelson Park
From the minutes
“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Harry Helm, the Board voted to approve a One Day Wine and Malt License for the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce for the Bark in the Park Event being held on September 18, 2021 from 11:00am to 3:00pm at Nelson Park. Voted 4/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Helm)
Approve an Amplified Music Permit for the Alzheimer's Association for a DJ at a Walking Event being held on September 25, 2021 from 8:00am to 12:00pm at Nelson Park
To approve an Amplified Music Permit for the Alzheimer's Association for a DJ at a Walking Event being held on September 25, 2021 from 8:00am to 12:00pm at Nelson Park
From the minutes
“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Patrick Flaherty, the Board voted to approve an Amplified Music Permit for the Alzheimer's Association for a DJ at a Walking Event being held on September 25, 2021 from 8:00am to 12:00pm at Nelson Park. Voted 4/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Flaherty)
Approve a New Vehicle for Hire Operator License for the following people
To approve a New Vehicle for Hire Operator License for the following people:
From the minutes
“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Patrick Flaherty, the Board voted to approve a New Vehicle for Hire Operator License for the following people: Voted 4/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Flaherty)
Approve the Open Meeting Minutes from the June 29, 2021 Select Board Meeting
To approve the Open Meeting Minutes from the June 29, 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 June 29, 2021 Select Board Meeting. Voted 4/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Flaherty)
Grant Exclusive Vendor Rights to the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce for the Bark in the Park Event being held on September 18, 2021 (Rain Date September 19, 2021 from 11:00am to 3:00pm at...
To grant Exclusive Vendor Rights to the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce for the Bark in the Park Event being held on September 18, 2021 (Rain Date September 19, 2021 from 11:00am to 3:00pm at Nelson Park
From the minutes
“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Patrick Flaherty, the Board voted to grant Exclusive Vendor Rights to the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce for the Bark in the Park Event being held on September 18, 2021 (Rain Date September 19, 2021 from 11:00am to 3:00pm at Nelson Park. Voted 4/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Flaherty)
Appoint Selectman Helm to sit at the table as part of the OPEIU and Library negotiations and further to appoint Vice Chairman Cavacco to sit at the table as part of the DPW negotiations
To appoint Selectman Helm to sit at the table as part of the OPEIU and Library negotiations and further to appoint Vice Chairman Cavacco to sit at the table as part of the DPW negotiations
From the minutes
“On a motion by Patrick Flaherty and seconded by Betty Cavacco, the Board voted to appoint Selectman Helm to sit at the table as part of the OPEIU and Library negotiations and further to appoint Vice Chairman Cavacco to sit at the table as part of the DPW negotiations. Voted 4/0.” (Motion: Flaherty, second: Cavacco)
Reinstate the Revenue Idea Task Force and advertise for volunteers
To reinstate the Revenue Idea Task Force and advertise for volunteers
From the minutes
“On a motion by Harry Helm and seconded by Betty Cavacco, the Board voted to reinstate the Revenue Idea Task Force and advertise for volunteers. Voted 4/0.” (Motion: Helm, second: Cavacco)
Adjourn the Open Session at 9:23pm
To adjourn the Open Session at 9:23pm
From the minutes
“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Harry Helm, the Board voted to adjourn the Open Session at 9:23pm. Voted 4/0 By Roll Call: Quintal-Yes, Cavacco-Yes, Flaherty-Yes, Helm-Yes.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Helm)
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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