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Plymouth Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

September 7, 2021

14 recorded votes, 2 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

Approve $9,000 for the Communication Tower at Fire Headquarters and for $10,830 for repairs to Pump Engine Number Nine

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve $9,000 for the Communication Tower at Fire Headquarters and for $10,830 for repairs to Pump Engine Number Nine

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to approve $9,000 for the Communication Tower at Fire Headquarters and for $10,830 for repairs to Pump Engine Number Nine. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Bletzer)

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

Approve $21,255 to be used for the August 14, 2021 Special Election

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve $21,255 to be used for the August 14, 2021 Special Election

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Patrick Flaherty, the Board voted to approve $21,255 to be used for the August 14, 2021 Special Election. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Flaherty)

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

Recommend Articles 2A and 2B to the October 16, 2021 Fall Town Meeting

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Articles 2A and 2B 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 Articles 2A and 2B to the October 16, 2021 Fall Town Meeting. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Bletzer)

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

Recommend Article 9A to the October 16, 2021 Fall Town Meeting

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article 9A 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 9A to the October 16, 2021 Fall Town Meeting. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Bletzer)

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

Recommend Article 9B to the October 16, 2021 Fall Town Meeting

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article 9B to the October 16, 2021 Fall Town Meeting

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Patrick Flaherty, the Board voted to recommend Article 9B to the October 16, 2021 Fall Town Meeting. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Flaherty)

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

Recommend Article 14 to the October 16, 2021 Fall Town Meeting

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article 14 to the October 16, 2021 Fall Town Meeting

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Patrick Flaherty, the Board voted to recommend Article 14 to the October 16, 2021 Fall Town Meeting. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Flaherty)

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

Recommend Article 29 to the October 16, 2021 Town Meeting

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article 29 to the October 16, 2021 Town Meeting

From the minutes

“On a motion by Patrick Flaherty and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to recommend Article 29 to the October 16, 2021 Town Meeting. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Flaherty, second: Bletzer)

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

Approve an Amplified Music Permit for Sun Multisport Events, 54 Beechnut Road, Westwood for a Triathlon being held on September 18, 2021 from 7:00am to 3:00pm at College Pond in Myles Standish...

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve an Amplified Music Permit for Sun Multisport Events, 54 Beechnut Road, Westwood for a Triathlon being held on September 18, 2021 from 7:00am to 3:00pm at College Pond in Myles Standish State Forest

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to approve an Amplified Music Permit for Sun Multisport Events, 54 Beechnut Road, Westwood for a Triathlon being held on September 18, 2021 from 7:00am to 3:00pm at College Pond in Myles Standish State Forest. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Bletzer)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Approve the Open Meeting Minutes from the August 10, 2021 Select Board Meeting

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Open Meeting Minutes from the August 10, 2021 Select Board Meeting

From the minutes

“On a motion by Charlie Bletzer and seconded by Patrick Flaherty, the Board voted to approve the Open Meeting Minutes from the August 10, 2021 Select Board Meeting. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Bletzer, second: Flaherty)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Flaherty, the Bard voted to recommend Article 1 (Personnel Bylaws) to the October 16, 2021 Fall Town Meeting

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Flaherty, the Bard voted to recommend Article 1 (Personnel Bylaws) to the October 16, 2021 Fall Town Meeting

From the minutes

“On a motion by Charlie Bletzer and seconded by Patrick Flaherty, the Bard voted to recommend Article 1 (Personnel Bylaws) to the October 16, 2021 Fall Town Meeting. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Bletzer, second: Flaherty)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Recommend Article 12 (Rescind Unused Borrowing) to the October 16, 2021 Fall Town Meeting

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article 12 (Rescind Unused Borrowing) to the October 16, 2021 Fall Town Meeting

From the minutes

“On a motion by Charlie Bletzer and seconded by Patrick Flaherty, the Board voted to recommend Article 12 (Rescind Unused Borrowing) to the October 16, 2021 Fall Town Meeting. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Bletzer, second: Flaherty)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Execute the MOA between the Town of Plymouth and International Association of Firefighters and will recommend the changes under Article 1 of the 2021 Fall Town Meeting

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To execute the MOA between the Town of Plymouth and International Association of Firefighters and will recommend the changes under Article 1 of the 2021 Fall Town Meeting

Yes: Bletzer, Cavacco, Helm, QuintalNo: Flaherty

From the minutes

“On a motion by Charlie Bletzer and seconded by Betty Cavacco, the Board voted to execute the MOA between the Town of Plymouth and International Association of Firefighters and will recommend the changes under Article 1 of the 2021 Fall Town Meeting. Voted 4/1 Quintal-Yes, Cavacco-Yes, Helm-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Flaherty-No.” (Motion: Bletzer, second: Cavacco)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Remove Article 24 (NIPS Ban) from the October 16, 2021 Fall Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To remove Article 24 (NIPS Ban) from the October 16, 2021 Fall Town Meeting Warrant

Yes: Bletzer, Cavacco, Helm, QuintalNo: Flaherty

From the minutes

“On a motion by Charlie Bletzer and seconded by Betty Cavacco, the Board voted to remove Article 24 (NIPS Ban) from the October 16, 2021 Fall Town Meeting Warrant. Voted 4/1 Quintal-Yes, Cavacco-Yes, Helm-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Flaherty-No.” (Motion: Bletzer, second: Cavacco)

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

Adjourn the Open Session at 8:51pm

Minutes, page 13

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn the Open Session at 8:51pm

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to adjourn the Open Session at 8:51pm. Voted 5/0 By Roll Call: Quintal-Yes, Cavacco-Yes, Flaherty-Yes, Helm-Yes, Bletzer-Yes.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Bletzer)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (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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