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November 30, 2021
25 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Richard Quintal Jr., Betty Cavacco, Patrick Flaherty, Harry Helm, Charlie Bletzer
Absent: Shelagh Joyce
Every vote, in order
Enter into a new contract with the Town Manager for the transition to Management Administration which also included the Select Board to execute the contract
To enter into a new contract with the Town Manager for the transition to Management Administration which also included the Select Board to execute the contract
Yes: Bletzer, Cavacco, Helm, QuintalNo: Flaherty
From the minutes
“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to enter into a new contract with the Town Manager for the transition to Management Administration which also included the Select Board to execute the contract. Voted 4/1 Quintal-Yes, Cavacco-Yes, Helm-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Flaherty-No.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Bletzer)
Allow electronic signature to execute the contract
To allow electronic signature to execute the contract
Yes: Bletzer, Cavacco, Helm, QuintalAbstained: Flaherty
From the minutes
“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Harry Helm, the Board voted to allow electronic signature to execute the contract. Voted 4/1 Quintal-Yes, Cavacco-Yes, Helm-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Flaherty-Abstain.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Helm)
Appoint Lee Hartmann as the Acting Town Manager
To appoint Lee Hartmann as the Acting Town Manager
Yes: Bletzer, Cavacco, Helm, QuintalNo: Flaherty
From the minutes
“On a motion by Charlie Bletzer and seconded by Betty Cavacco, the Board voted to appoint Lee Hartmann as the Acting Town Manager. Voted 4/1 Quintal-Yes, Cavacco-Yes, Helm-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Flaherty-No.” (Motion: Bletzer, second: Cavacco)
Approve a Transfer of Stock, Change of Officers, Change of Manager, and Change of Ownership Interest for Rye Tavern Corporation
To approve a Transfer of Stock, Change of Officers, Change of Manager, and Change of Ownership Interest for Rye Tavern Corporation
From the minutes
“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to approve a Transfer of Stock, Change of Officers, Change of Manager, and Change of Ownership Interest for Rye Tavern Corporation. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Bletzer)
Appoint Amy Palmer to the Board of Health for a term beginning immediately and terminating on June 30, 2024
To appoint Amy Palmer to the Board of Health for a term beginning immediately and terminating on June 30, 2024
Members named their choice: Cavacco (Amy Palmer), Flaherty (Amy Palmer), Helm (Amy Palmer), Quintal (Lorenzo Pizzaro), Bletzer (Lorenzo Pizzaro).
From the minutes
“He said he will read each name and the Board members must cast one vote. Amy Palmer - 3 Votes (Cavacco, Flaherty, Helm) Joan McFaul - No Votes Lorenzo Pizzaro - 2 Votes (Quintal, Bletzer) The Select Board voted to appoint Amy Palmer to the Board of Health for a term beginning immediately and terminating on June 30, 2024..”
Appoint Tom Finnegan to the Building Committee
To appoint Tom Finnegan to the Building Committee
Yes: Cavacco, Flaherty, HelmNo: Bletzer, Quintal
From the minutes
“On a motion by Patrick Flaherty and seconded by Betty Cavacco, the Board voted to appoint Tom Finnegan to the Building Committee. Voted 3/2 Cavacco-Yes, Flaherty-Yes, Helm-Yes, Quintal-No, Bletzer-No.” (Motion: Flaherty, second: Cavacco)
Appoint Paul McAlduff to the Building Committee
To appoint Paul McAlduff to the Building Committee
Yes: Bletzer, QuintalNo: Cavacco, Flaherty, Helm
From the minutes
“On a motion by Charlie Bletzer and seconded by Richard Quintal, the Board voted to appoint Paul McAlduff to the Building Committee. Voted 2/3 Quintal-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Cavacco-No, Flaherty-No, Helm-No.” (Motion: Bletzer, second: Quintal)
Accept Policy for Removing a Committee Member as presented contingent upon the approval of Town Counsel
To accept Policy for Removing a Committee Member as presented contingent upon the approval of Town Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to accept Policy for Removing a Committee Member as presented contingent upon the approval of Town Counsel. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Bletzer)
Approve a One Day Wine and Malt License for Mayflower Brewing Company for a Holiday Beer Garden being held on December 12, 2021 from 11:00am to 6:00pm on the Pinehills Village Green
To approve a One Day Wine and Malt License for Mayflower Brewing Company for a Holiday Beer Garden being held on December 12, 2021 from 11:00am to 6:00pm on the Pinehills Village Green
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 a Holiday Beer Garden being held on December 12, 2021 from 11:00am to 6:00pm on the Pinehills Village Green. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Bletzer)
Approve a Change of Manager for Rye Tavern from Tia White to Jordan Hager
To approve a Change of Manager for Rye Tavern from Tia White to Jordan Hager
From the minutes
“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Harry Helm, the Board voted to approve a Change of Manager for Rye Tavern from Tia White to Jordan Hager. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Helm)
Approve a Change of Officers for John Alden Sportsman's Club, 16 Minuteman Lane
To approve a Change of Officers for John Alden Sportsman's Club, 16 Minuteman Lane
From the minutes
“On a motion by Harry Helm and seconded by Betty Cavacco, the Board voted to approve a Change of Officers for John Alden Sportsman's Club, 16 Minuteman Lane. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Helm, second: Cavacco)
Approve the Open Meeting Minutes from the October 26, 2021 Select Board Meeting
To approve the Open Meeting Minutes from the October 26, 2021 Select Board Meeting
From the minutes
“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to approve the Open Meeting Minutes from the October 26, 2021 Select Board Meeting. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Bletzer)
Authorize the Chairman of the Board to execute a Regulatory Agreement for a program known as Copper Cove Village
To authorize the Chairman of the Board to execute a Regulatory Agreement for a program known as Copper Cove Village
From the minutes
“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to authorize the Chairman of the Board to execute a Regulatory Agreement for a program known as Copper Cove Village. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Bletzer)
Appoint Lucas Nichols to the Conservation Commission for a term beginning immediately and terminating on June 30, 2023
To appoint Lucas Nichols to the Conservation Commission for a term beginning immediately and terminating on June 30, 2023
From the minutes
“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to appoint Lucas Nichols to the Conservation Commission for a term beginning immediately and terminating on June 30, 2023. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Bletzer)
Appoint Janice Capofreddi to the Center for Active Living Advisory Board for a term beginning immediately and terminating on June 30, 2024
To appoint Janice Capofreddi to the Center for Active Living Advisory Board for a term beginning immediately and terminating on June 30, 2024
From the minutes
“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to appoint Janice Capofreddi to the Center for Active Living Advisory Board for a term beginning immediately and terminating on June 30, 2024. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Bletzer)
Appoint Kevin Manuel to the Center for Active Living Advisory Board for a term beginning immediately and terminating on June 30, 2022
To appoint Kevin Manuel to the Center for Active Living Advisory Board 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 appoint Kevin Manuel to the Center for Active Living Advisory Board for a term beginning immediately and terminating on June 30, 2022. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Bletzer)
Add two seats to the 1749 Courthouse Committee
To add two seats to the 1749 Courthouse Committee
From the minutes
“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to add two seats to the 1749 Courthouse Committee. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Bletzer)
Terminate the Aquaculture License between the Town of Plymouth and Joan P. Irvine of 11 Old Mill Lane, Plymouth for the use of a two (2) acre area within Plymouth Harbor on the grounds of the...
To terminate the Aquaculture License between the Town of Plymouth and Joan P. Irvine of 11 Old Mill Lane, Plymouth for the use of a two (2) acre area within Plymouth Harbor on the grounds of the Licensee's default upon the terms of the agreement
From the minutes
“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to terminate the Aquaculture License between the Town of Plymouth and Joan P. Irvine of 11 Old Mill Lane, Plymouth for the use of a two (2) acre area within Plymouth Harbor on the grounds of the Licensee's default upon the terms of the agreement. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Bletzer)
Terminate the Aquaculture License between the Town and Margaret M. McKee of 65 Flint Locke Drive, Plymouth for the use of a two (2)-acre area within Plymouth Harbor, on the grounds of the...
To terminate the Aquaculture License between the Town and Margaret M. McKee of 65 Flint Locke Drive, Plymouth for the use of a two (2)-acre area within Plymouth Harbor, on the grounds of the Licensee's default upon the terms of the agreement
From the minutes
“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to terminate the Aquaculture License between the Town and Margaret M. McKee of 65 Flint Locke Drive, Plymouth for the use of a two (2)-acre area within Plymouth Harbor, on the grounds of the Licensee's default upon the terms of the agreement. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Bletzer)
Acknowledge and accept the voluntary relinquishment of the Aquaculture License Agreement granted to Eugene O'Shea, 24 Sterling Boulevard, Plymouth, dated July 11, 2017
To acknowledge and accept the voluntary relinquishment of the Aquaculture License Agreement granted to Eugene O'Shea, 24 Sterling Boulevard, Plymouth, dated July 11, 2017
From the minutes
“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to acknowledge and accept the voluntary relinquishment of the Aquaculture License Agreement granted to Eugene O'Shea, 24 Sterling Boulevard, Plymouth, dated July 11, 2017. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Bletzer)
Approve and execute the following votes related to the issuance of a new, long-term Lease Agreement for the use of Town-owned property at 151 Water Street
To approve and execute the following votes related to the issuance of a new, long-term Lease Agreement for the use of Town-owned property at 151 Water Street:
From the minutes
“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to approve and execute the following votes related to the issuance of a new, long-term Lease Agreement for the use of Town-owned property at 151 Water Street: Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Bletzer)
Appoint Anne Mason to the Historic District as the Historian Designee for a term beginning immediately and terminating on June 30, 2024
To appoint Anne Mason to the Historic District as the Historian Designee for a term beginning immediately and terminating on June 30, 2024
From the minutes
“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to appoint Anne Mason to the Historic District as the Historian Designee for a term beginning immediately and terminating on June 30, 2024. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Bletzer)
Acknowledge Sam Diego's East, Inc.'s exercise of its right to extend the term of its Lease Agreement for the use of Town-owned property at 51 Main Street for an additional ten (10) year period,...
To acknowledge Sam Diego's East, Inc.'s exercise of its right to extend the term of its Lease Agreement for the use of Town-owned property at 51 Main Street for an additional ten (10) year period, beginning January 1, 2022 and ending on December 31, 2031, such election having been made in writing by Sam Diego's East, Inc. to the Town in a letter dated November 9, 2021 (received November 18, 2021)
From the minutes
“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to acknowledge Sam Diego's East, Inc.'s exercise of its right to extend the term of its Lease Agreement for the use of Town-owned property at 51 Main Street for an additional ten (10) year period, beginning January 1, 2022 and ending on December 31, 2031, such election having been made in writing by Sam Diego's East, Inc. to the Town in a letter dated November 9, 2021 (received November 18, 2021). Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Bletzer)
Approve the request for a one (1) year extension of the License Agreement granted to Fran McMillen d/b/a/ Scituate Launch for the use of Town-owned property at 23 Town Wharf, for a period...
To approve the request for a one (1) year extension of the License Agreement granted to Fran McMillen d/b/a/ Scituate Launch for the use of Town-owned property at 23 Town Wharf, for a period beginning on January 1, 2022 and ending on December 31, 2022, such request having been made in writing by Fran McMillen to the Town in a letter dated November 22, 2021 (received November 24, 2021)
From the minutes
“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to approve the request for a one (1) year extension of the License Agreement granted to Fran McMillen d/b/a/ Scituate Launch for the use of Town-owned property at 23 Town Wharf, for a period beginning on January 1, 2022 and ending on December 31, 2022, such request having been made in writing by Fran McMillen to the Town in a letter dated November 22, 2021 (received November 24, 2021). Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Bletzer)
Adjourn the Open Session at 7:57pm
To adjourn the Open Session at 7:57pm
From the minutes
“On a motion by Harry Helm and seconded by Betty Cavacco, the Board voted to adjourn the Open Session at 7:57pm. Voted 5/0 By Roll Call: Quintal-Yes, Cavacco-Yes, Flaherty-Yes, Helm-Yes, Bletzer-Yes.” (Motion: Helm, second: Cavacco)
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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