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Plymouth Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

August 31, 2021

20 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Richard Quintal Jr., Betty Cavacco, Patrick Flaherty, Harry Helm, Charlie Bletzer

Absent: Shelagh Joyce

Every vote, in order

Accept the gift of a tairybata from our sister city of Shichigahama

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept the gift of a tairybata from our sister city of Shichigahama

From the minutes

“On a motion by Charlie Bletzer and seconded by Betty Cavacco, the Board voted to accept the gift of a tairybata from our sister city of Shichigahama. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Bletzer, second: Cavacco)

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

Appoint all ten applicants to the Revenue Idea Task Force for a term beginning immediately and terminating on June 30, 2023

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint all ten applicants to the Revenue Idea Task Force for a term beginning immediately and terminating on June 30, 2023

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Harry Helm, the Board voted to appoint all ten applicants to the Revenue Idea Task Force for a term beginning immediately and terminating on June 30, 2023. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Helm)

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

Recommend Article 27 to the 2021 Fall Town Meeting

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article 27 to the 2021 Fall Town Meeting

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Patrick Flaherty, the Board voted to recommend Article 27 to the 2021 Fall Town Meeting. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Flaherty)

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

Recommend Article 28 to the 2021 Fall Town Meeting

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article 28 to the 2021 Fall Town Meeting

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Patrick Flaherty, the Board voted to recommend Article 28 to the 2021 Fall Town Meeting. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Flaherty)

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

Recommend Article 23 to the 2021 Fall Town Meeting

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article 23 to the 2021 Fall Town Meeting

From the minutes

“On a motion by Patrick Flaherty and seconded by Betty Cavacco, the Board voted to recommend Article 23 to the 2021 Fall Town Meeting. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Flaherty, second: Cavacco)

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

Approve a One Day Wine and Malt License for Mayflower Brewing Company for an Event being held on September 12, 2021 from 11:00am to 6:00pm at 1 Village Green North in a roped off area

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve a One Day Wine and Malt License for Mayflower Brewing Company for an Event being held on September 12, 2021 from 11:00am to 6:00pm at 1 Village Green North in a roped off area

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to approve a One Day Wine and Malt License for Mayflower Brewing Company for an Event being held on September 12, 2021 from 11:00am to 6:00pm at 1 Village Green North in a roped off area. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Bletzer)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Approve a One Day Wine and Malt License for Dr. Allan Michaels for a Birthday Party being held on September 4, 2021 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Saint Bonaventure Church

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve a One Day Wine and Malt License for Dr. Allan Michaels for a Birthday Party being held on September 4, 2021 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Saint Bonaventure Church

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to approve a One Day Wine and Malt License for Dr. Allan Michaels for a Birthday Party being held on September 4, 2021 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Saint Bonaventure Church. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Bletzer)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Approve an Amplified Music Permit for Manomet Village Common Inc for a Blur Grass Band during a Community Picnic Event being held on September 6, 2021 from 11:30am to 1:30pm on the lawn of the...

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve an Amplified Music Permit for Manomet Village Common Inc for a Blur Grass Band during a Community Picnic Event being held on September 6, 2021 from 11:30am to 1:30pm on the lawn of the Simes House

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Patrick Flaherty, the Board voted to approve an Amplified Music Permit for Manomet Village Common Inc for a Blur Grass Band during a Community Picnic Event being held on September 6, 2021 from 11:30am to 1:30pm on the lawn of the Simes House. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Flaherty)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Approve a New Vehicle for Hire Operator License for Special Occasion Limousine for Paul Hanlon, 17 Sushala Way, Plymouth

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve a New Vehicle for Hire Operator License for Special Occasion Limousine for Paul Hanlon, 17 Sushala Way, Plymouth

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to approve a New Vehicle for Hire Operator License for Special Occasion Limousine for Paul Hanlon, 17 Sushala Way, Plymouth. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Bletzer)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Approve a One Day Wine and Malt License for Moonrise Cinemas, Emile Ladd, for a Beer Garden being held at 428 Court Street from 4:00pm to 11:00pm on the following dates

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve a One Day Wine and Malt License for Moonrise Cinemas, Emile Ladd, for a Beer Garden being held at 428 Court Street from 4:00pm to 11:00pm on the following dates:

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to approve a One Day Wine and Malt License for Moonrise Cinemas, Emile Ladd, for a Beer Garden being held at 428 Court Street from 4:00pm to 11:00pm on the following dates: Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Bletzer)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Authorize the Chairman to execute a Local Initiative Program Application (LIP) for a project located at 786 State Road known as Village Gate at Manomet Bluff

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To authorize the Chairman to execute a Local Initiative Program Application (LIP) for a project located at 786 State Road known as Village Gate at Manomet Bluff

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to authorize the Chairman to execute a Local Initiative Program Application (LIP) for a project located at 786 State Road known as Village Gate at Manomet Bluff. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Bletzer)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Re- appoint Chris Badot to the Agricultural Committee for a term beginning immediately and terminating on June 30, 2022

Minutes, page 11

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To re- appoint Chris Badot to the Agricultural Committee for a term beginning immediately and terminating on June 30, 2022

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to re- appoint Chris Badot to the Agricultural Committee for a term beginning immediately and terminating on June 30, 2022. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Bletzer)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Recommend Article 15 (Pavement Management Fund) to the October 16, 2021 Fall Town Meeting

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article 15 (Pavement Management Fund) to the October 16, 2021 Fall Town Meeting

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to recommend Article 15 (Pavement Management Fund) to the October 16, 2021 Fall Town Meeting. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Bletzer)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Recommend Article 16 (Little Red School House Revolving Fund) to the October 16, 2021 Fall Town Meeting

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article 16 (Little Red School House Revolving Fund) to the October 16, 2021 Fall Town Meeting

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to recommend Article 16 (Little Red School House Revolving Fund) to the October 16, 2021 Fall Town Meeting. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Bletzer)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Recommend Article 19 (Senior and Veteran Tax Work-Off Abatement) to the October 16, 2021 Fall Town Meeting

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article 19 (Senior and Veteran Tax Work-Off Abatement) to the October 16, 2021 Fall Town Meeting

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to recommend Article 19 (Senior and Veteran Tax Work-Off Abatement) to the October 16, 2021 Fall Town Meeting. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Bletzer)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Recommend Article 21 (Gold Star Families) to the October 16, 2021 Fall Town Meeting

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article 21 (Gold Star Families) to the October 16, 2021 Fall Town Meeting

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to recommend Article 21 (Gold Star Families) to the October 16, 2021 Fall Town Meeting. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Bletzer)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Recommend Article 24 (NIP Ban) to the October 16, 2021 Fall Town Meeting

Minutes, page 12

ApproveFailed · 2–3

To recommend Article 24 (NIP Ban) to the October 16, 2021 Fall Town Meeting

Yes: Flaherty, QuintalNo: Bletzer, Cavacco, Helm

From the minutes

“On a motion by Patrick Flaherty and seconded by Harry Helm, the Board voted to recommend Article 24 (NIP Ban) to the October 16, 2021 Fall Town Meeting. Voted 2/3 Quintal-Yes, Flaherty-Yes, Cavacco-No, Helm-No, Bletzer-No.” (Motion: Flaherty, second: Helm)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Recommend Article 25 (Indecent Language on Signs) to the October 16, 2021 Fall Town Meeting

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article 25 (Indecent Language on Signs) to the October 16, 2021 Fall Town Meeting

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to recommend Article 25 (Indecent Language on Signs) to the October 16, 2021 Fall Town Meeting. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Bletzer)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Create a Beach and Pond Committee to look into issues we are having with parking and behavior at Plymouth's Beaches and Ponds

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To create a Beach and Pond Committee to look into issues we are having with parking and behavior at Plymouth's Beaches and Ponds

Yes: Bletzer, Cavacco, Helm, QuintalNo: Flaherty

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Harry Helm, the Board voted to create a Beach and Pond Committee to look into issues we are having with parking and behavior at Plymouth's Beaches and Ponds. Voted 4/1 Quintal-Yes, Cavacco-Yes, Helm-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Flaherty-No.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Helm)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Adjourn the Open Session at 8:28pm

Minutes, page 14

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To adjourn the Open Session at 8:28pm

The roll call lists Patrick Flaherty as absent for this vote. The minutes give the count as 5/0, but the roll call names each member (Quintal yes, Cavacco yes, Helm yes, Bletzer yes); the names fully explain the count, so they are shown.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to adjourn the Open Session at 8:28pm. Voted 5/0 By Roll Call: Quintal-Yes, Cavacco-Yes, Helm-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Flaherty-Absent.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Bletzer)

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (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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