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Plymouth Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

September 14, 2021

22 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

Approve a New Annual All Alcohol Restaurant License for Latinos Inc d/b/a La Bamba Tacos & Tequila with the following conditions

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve a New Annual All Alcohol Restaurant License for Latinos Inc d/b/a La Bamba Tacos & Tequila with the following conditions:

Harry Helm recused and did not vote.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Charlie Bletzer and seconded by Betty Cavacco, the Board voted to approve a New Annual All Alcohol Restaurant License for Latinos Inc d/b/a La Bamba Tacos & Tequila with the following conditions: Voted 4/1 Quintal-Yes, Cavacco-Yes, Flaherty-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Helm-Recused.” (Motion: Bletzer, second: Cavacco)

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

Approve the following Licenses in conjunction with the above Public Hearing

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the following Licenses in conjunction with the above Public Hearing:

Harry Helm recused and did not vote.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Patrick Flaherty, the Board voted to approve the following Licenses in conjunction with the above Public Hearing: Voted 4/1 Quintal-Yes, Cavacco-Yes, Flaherty-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Helm-Recused.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Flaherty)

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

Recommend Article 4 to the October 16, 2021 Fall Town Meeting after deleting the Natural Resources Truck and the Long Beach Coastal Access Project

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article 4 to the October 16, 2021 Fall Town Meeting after deleting the Natural Resources Truck and the Long Beach Coastal Access Project

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Harry Helm, the Board voted to recommend Article 4 to the October 16, 2021 Fall Town Meeting after deleting the Natural Resources Truck and the Long Beach Coastal Access Project. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Helm)

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

Recommend the Natural Resources Truck and the Long Beach Coastal Access Project to the October 16, 2021 Fall Town Meeting

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To recommend the Natural Resources Truck and the Long Beach Coastal Access Project to the October 16, 2021 Fall Town Meeting

The names in the minutes do not match the recorded count (4-1), so individual votes are not shown. The minutes are unclear on the result: the count reads 4-1 but the names show 1 yes and 4 no.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Patrick Flaherty and seconded by Richard Quintal, the Board voted to recommend the Natural Resources Truck and the Long Beach Coastal Access Project to the October 16, 2021 Fall Town Meeting. Voted 4/1 Flaherty-Yes, Quintal-No, Cavacco-No, Helm-No, Bletzer-No.” (Motion: Flaherty, second: Quintal)

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

Recommend Article 5 (West Plymouth Fire Station) to the October 16, 2021 Town Meeting

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article 5 (West Plymouth Fire Station) to the October 16, 2021 Town Meeting

From the minutes

“On a motion by Charlie Bletzer and seconded by Harry Helm, the Board voted to recommend Article 5 (West Plymouth Fire Station) to the October 16, 2021 Town Meeting. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Bletzer, second: Helm)

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

Recommend Article 7 to the October 16, 2021 Fall Town Meeting

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article 7 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 7 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 22 to the October 16, 2021 Fall Town Meeting

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article 22 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 22 to the October 16, 2021 Fall Town Meeting. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Bletzer)

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

Approve a One Day Wine and Malt License for Cabby Shack for a Halloween Benefit being held on October 23, 2021 from 7:30pm to 12:30am at memorial Hall

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve a One Day Wine and Malt License for Cabby Shack for a Halloween Benefit being held on October 23, 2021 from 7:30pm to 12:30am at memorial Hall

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Patrick Flaherty, the Board voted to approve a One Day Wine and Malt License for Cabby Shack for a Halloween Benefit being held on October 23, 2021 from 7:30pm to 12:30am at memorial Hall. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Flaherty)

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

Approve a One Day Wine and Malt License for Cabby Shack for a High School Musical Benefit being held on October 29, 2021 from 7:30pm to 12:00am at Memorial Hall

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve a One Day Wine and Malt License for Cabby Shack for a High School Musical Benefit being held on October 29, 2021 from 7:30pm to 12:00am at Memorial Hall

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Patrick Flaherty, the Board voted to approve a One Day Wine and Malt License for Cabby Shack for a High School Musical Benefit being held on October 29, 2021 from 7:30pm to 12:00am at Memorial Hall. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Flaherty)

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

Approve an Amplified Music Permit for Sun Multisport Events for a Triathlon being held on September 18, 2021 from 7:00am to 3:00pm at College Pond

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve an Amplified Music Permit for Sun Multisport Events for a Triathlon being held on September 18, 2021 from 7:00am to 3:00pm at College Pond

From the minutes

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

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

Approve a Special Auctioneer Permit for J James Auctioneers & Appraisers for an Auction being held on September 25, 2021 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at 190 Court Street

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve a Special Auctioneer Permit for J James Auctioneers & Appraisers for an Auction being held on September 25, 2021 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at 190 Court Street

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to approve a Special Auctioneer Permit for J James Auctioneers & Appraisers for an Auction being held on September 25, 2021 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at 190 Court Street. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Bletzer)

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

Approve a Pole Petition W/O 2299348 for Eversource Energy and Verizon covering one (1) new pole on Billington Street

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve a Pole Petition W/O 2299348 for Eversource Energy and Verizon covering one (1) new pole on Billington Street. This pole is necessary to avoid wire crossing while providing electric service to 187 Billington Street

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Patrick Flaherty, the Board voted to approve a Pole Petition W/O 2299348 for Eversource Energy and Verizon covering one (1) new pole on Billington Street. This pole is necessary to avoid wire crossing while providing electric service to 187 Billington Street. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Flaherty)

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

Approve the Open Meeting Minutes from the August 17, 2021 Select Board Meeting

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Open Meeting Minutes from the August 17, 2021 Select Board Meeting

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Patrick Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to approve the Open Meeting Minutes from the August 17, 2021 Select Board Meeting. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Bletzer)

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

Recommend Article 3 (Unpaid Bills) to the October 16, 2021 Fall Town Meeting

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article 3 (Unpaid Bills) 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 3 (Unpaid Bills) 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 8 (MSBA Roofs) to the October 16, 2021 Fall Town Meeting

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article 8 (MSBA Roofs) 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 8 (MSBA Roofs) 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 10 (Spring Lane Easement) to the October 16, 2021 Fall Town Meeting

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article 10 (Spring Lane Easement) 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 10 (Spring Lane Easement) 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 11 (Herring Pond Easement) to the October 16, 2021 Fall Town Meeting

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article 11 (Herring Pond Easement) 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 11 (Herring Pond Easement) 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 17 (Solar PILOT) to the October 16, 2021 Fall Town Meeting

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article 17 (Solar PILOT) 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 17 (Solar PILOT) to the October 16, 2021 Fall Town Meeting. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Bletzer)

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

Execute the Warrant for the October 16, 2021 Fall Town Meeting

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To execute the Warrant for 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 execute the Warrant for the October 16, 2021 Fall Town Meeting. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Bletzer)

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

Execute the FY19 - FY 21 Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Plymouth Police Brotherhood

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To execute the FY19 - FY 21 Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Plymouth Police Brotherhood

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to execute the FY19 - FY 21 Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Plymouth Police Brotherhood. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Bletzer)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Approve and execute an Acceptance of Deed for property located off Sandwich Street which was approved under Article 9B by the 2020 Fall Town Meeting

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve and execute an Acceptance of Deed for property located off Sandwich Street which was approved under Article 9B by the 2020 Fall Town Meeting

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to approve and execute an Acceptance of Deed for property located off Sandwich Street which was approved under Article 9B by the 2020 Fall Town Meeting. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Bletzer)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Adjourn the Open Session at 8:19pm

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn the Open Session at 8:19pm

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Harry Helm, the Board voted to adjourn the Open Session at 8:19pm. Voted 5/0 By Roll Call: Quintal-Yes, Cavacco-Yes, Flaherty-Yes, Helm-Yes, Bletzer-Yes.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Helm)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (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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