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August 17, 2021
13 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Richard Quintal Jr., Betty Cavacco, Harry Helm, Charlie Bletzer
Absent: Shelagh Joyce, Patrick Flaherty
Every vote, in order
Assign Charlie Bletzer as the Liaison to the Dispatch Bargaining Group
To assign Charlie Bletzer as the Liaison to the Dispatch Bargaining Group
From the minutes
“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Harry Helm, the Board voted to assign Charlie Bletzer as the Liaison to the Dispatch Bargaining Group. Voted 4/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Helm)
Allocate $3,850,000 from the ARPA Funds to cover the cost of the Water Street Sewer Interceptor Project as presented
To allocate $3,850,000 from the ARPA Funds to cover the cost of the Water Street Sewer Interceptor Project as presented
From the minutes
“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to allocate $3,850,000 from the ARPA Funds to cover the cost of the Water Street Sewer Interceptor Project as presented. Voted 4/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Bletzer)
Approve a six-month license to dredge for mussels in Plymouth as recommended by the Harbor Committee, and to further have the Harbor Master give an update in three months
To approve a six-month license to dredge for mussels in Plymouth as recommended by the Harbor Committee, and to further have the Harbor Master give an update in three months
From the minutes
“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Harry Helm, the Board voted to approve a six-month license to dredge for mussels in Plymouth as recommended by the Harbor Committee, and to further have the Harbor Master give an update in three months. Voted 4/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Helm)
Approve the transfer of a Delivery Operator Business Host Community Agreement with Hizzy, Inc to Philip Smith Senior
To approve the transfer of a Delivery Operator Business Host Community Agreement with Hizzy, Inc to Philip Smith Senior
From the minutes
“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Harry Helm, the Board voted to approve the transfer of a Delivery Operator Business Host Community Agreement with Hizzy, Inc to Philip Smith Senior. Voted 4/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Helm)
Create the Senior Population Evaluation Task Force
To create the Senior Population Evaluation Task Force
From the minutes
“On a motion by Harry Helm and seconded by Betty Cavacco, the Board voted to create the Senior Population Evaluation Task Force. Voted 4/0.” (Motion: Helm, second: Cavacco)
Approve a One Day Wine and Malt License for Spectacle Management for Concerts being held at Memorial Hall on the following dates and times
To approve a One Day Wine and Malt License for Spectacle Management for Concerts being held at Memorial Hall on the following dates and times:
From the minutes
“On a motion by Charlie Bletzer and seconded by Betty Cavacco, the Board voted to approve a One Day Wine and Malt License for Spectacle Management for Concerts being held at Memorial Hall on the following dates and times: Voted 4/0.” (Motion: Bletzer, second: Cavacco)
Approve a One Day All Alcohol License for Plimoth Pawtuxet Museum for a Donor Reception being held on August 25, 2021 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm adjacent to the Mayflower II
To approve a One Day All Alcohol License for Plimoth Pawtuxet Museum for a Donor Reception being held on August 25, 2021 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm adjacent to the Mayflower II
From the minutes
“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Harry Helm, the Board voted to approve a One Day All Alcohol License for Plimoth Pawtuxet Museum for a Donor Reception being held on August 25, 2021 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm adjacent to the Mayflower II. Voted 4/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Helm)
Approve the Open Meeting Minutes from the August 3, 2021 Select Board Meeting
To approve the Open Meeting Minutes from the August 3, 2021 Select Board Meeting
Yes: Cavacco, Helm, QuintalAbstained: Bletzer
From the minutes
“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Harry Helm, the Board voted to approve the Open Meeting Minutes from the August 3, 2021 Select Board Meeting. Voted 3/1 Quintal-Yes, Cavacco-Yes, Helm-Yes, Bletzer-Abstain.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Helm)
Re- appoint Robert Tirrell as Constable for a term beginning on August 22, 2021 and terminating on August 21, 2024
To re- appoint Robert Tirrell as Constable for a term beginning on August 22, 2021 and terminating on August 21, 2024
From the minutes
“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to re- appoint Robert Tirrell as Constable for a term beginning on August 22, 2021 and terminating on August 21, 2024. Voted 4/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Bletzer)
Approve the October 16, 2021 Fall Town Meeting being fully virtual, pursuant to their vote taken at the June 29, 2021 Select Board Meeting
To approve the October 16, 2021 Fall Town Meeting being fully virtual, pursuant to their vote taken at the June 29, 2021 Select Board Meeting
Yes: Bletzer, Cavacco, QuintalNo: Helm
From the minutes
“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to approve the October 16, 2021 Fall Town Meeting being fully virtual, pursuant to their vote taken at the June 29, 2021 Select Board Meeting. Voted 3/1 Quintal-Yes, Cavacco-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Helm-No.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Bletzer)
Re- appoint Stephen Michael Palmer to the Affordable Housing Trust as the Plymouth Redevelopment Authority Designee
To re- appoint Stephen Michael Palmer to the Affordable Housing Trust as the Plymouth Redevelopment Authority Designee
From the minutes
“On a motion by Charlie Bletzer and seconded by Betty Cavacco, the Board voted to re- appoint Stephen Michael Palmer to the Affordable Housing Trust as the Plymouth Redevelopment Authority Designee. Voted 4/0.” (Motion: Bletzer, second: Cavacco)
Approve hiring of a personnel search firm to conduct a search for a new Town Manager
To approve hiring of a personnel search firm to conduct a search for a new Town Manager
From the minutes
“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Richard Quintal, the Board voted to approve hiring of a personnel search firm to conduct a search for a new Town Manager. Voted 4/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Quintal)
Adjourn the Open Session at 9:45pm
To adjourn the Open Session at 9:45pm
From the minutes
“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Harry Helm, the Board voted to adjourn the Open Session at 9:45pm. Voted 4/0 By Roll Call: Quintal-Yes, Cavacco-Yes, Helm-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Flaherty-Absent.” (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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