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Plymouth Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

February 8, 2022

14 recorded votes, 1 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

Support and approve the mussel dredging regulations presented by the Harbor Committee

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To support and approve the mussel dredging regulations presented by the Harbor Committee

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Patrick Flaherty, the Board voted to support and approve the mussel dredging regulations presented by the Harbor Committee. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Flaherty)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Support and approve the recommendations set forth by the Harbor Committee

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To support and approve the recommendations set forth by the Harbor Committee

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to support and approve the recommendations set forth by the Harbor Committee. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Bletzer)

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

Approve limiting sales of cemetery plots to a maximum of two plots on an as-needed basis

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve limiting sales of cemetery plots to a maximum of two plots on an as-needed basis

From the minutes

“On a motion by Charlie Bletzer and seconded by Betty Cavacco, the Board voted to approve limiting sales of cemetery plots to a maximum of two plots on an as-needed basis. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Bletzer, second: Cavacco)

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

Recommend Article 20 (Fur Ban) to the April 2, 2022 Spring Town Meeting

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To recommend Article 20 (Fur Ban) to the April 2, 2022 Spring Town Meeting

Yes: Cavacco, Flaherty, Helm, QuintalNo: Bletzer

From the minutes

“On a motion by Harry Helm and seconded by Betty Cavacco, the Board voted to recommend Article 20 (Fur Ban) to the April 2, 2022 Spring Town Meeting. Voted 4/1 Quintal-Yes, Cavacco-Yes, Flaherty-Yes, Helm-Yes, Bletzer-No.” (Motion: Helm, second: Cavacco)

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

Approve a Common Victualler License for Tyson Holdings LLC d/b/a Shelly's Tea Room, 51 Court Street, Sean Sinclair, Manager

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve a Common Victualler License for Tyson Holdings LLC d/b/a Shelly's Tea Room, 51 Court Street, Sean Sinclair, Manager

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to approve a Common Victualler License for Tyson Holdings LLC d/b/a Shelly's Tea Room, 51 Court Street, Sean Sinclair, Manager. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Bletzer)

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

Approve a One Day Wine and Malt License for MAR Promotions for a Cage Titans Combat Night being held on February 25, 2022 from 5:00pm to 1:00am at Memorial Hall

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve a One Day Wine and Malt License for MAR Promotions for a Cage Titans Combat Night being held on February 25, 2022 from 5:00pm to 1:00am 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 MAR Promotions for a Cage Titans Combat Night being held on February 25, 2022 from 5:00pm to 1:00am at Memorial Hall. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Flaherty)

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

Approve a Change of Officers for GMRI Inc d/b/a The Olive Garden

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve a Change of Officers for GMRI Inc d/b/a The Olive Garden

From the minutes

“On a motion by Charlie Bletzer and seconded by Betty Cavacco, the Board voted to approve a Change of Officers for GMRI Inc d/b/a The Olive Garden. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Bletzer, second: Cavacco)

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

Approve the Open Meeting Minutes from the January 11, 2022 Select Board Meeting

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Open Meeting Minutes from the January 11, 2022 Select Board Meeting

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Patrick Flaherty, the Board voted to approve the Open Meeting Minutes from the January 11, 2022 Select Board Meeting. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Flaherty)

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

Appoint Richard O'Hearn to the Revenue Idea Task Force for a term beginning immediately and terminating on June 30, 2024

Minutes, page 8

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Richard O'Hearn to the Revenue Idea Task Force for a term beginning immediately and terminating on June 30, 2024

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Patrick Flaherty, the Board voted to appoint Richard O'Hearn to the Revenue Idea Task Force for a term beginning immediately and terminating on June 30, 2024. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Flaherty)

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

Approve and execute a License Agreement between the Town (as Licensor) and George W. McCarthy Jr. and Florence P. Larios, owners of 87 Ellisville Road (as Licensee), which shall authorize (1)...

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve and execute a License Agreement between the Town (as Licensor) and George W. McCarthy Jr. and Florence P. Larios, owners of 87 Ellisville Road (as Licensee), which shall authorize (1) regulated, temporary vehicular access over Landing Way and public coastal beach property located off Ellisville Road, and (2) the encroachment, construction, and maintenance of an erosion control revetment upon Town-owned coastal beach property identified as Lot 27A on Plymouth Assessor's Map 53

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Patrick Flaherty, the Board voted to approve and execute a License Agreement between the Town (as Licensor) and George W. McCarthy Jr. and Florence P. Larios, owners of 87 Ellisville Road (as Licensee), which shall authorize (1) regulated, temporary vehicular access over Landing Way and public coastal beach property located off Ellisville Road, and (2) the encroachment, construction, and maintenance of an erosion control revetment upon Town-owned coastal beach property identified as Lot 27A on Plymouth Assessor's Map 53. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Flaherty)

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

Approve and execute a License Agreement between the Town (as Licensor) and 93 Ellisville Nominee Trust, owner of 93 Ellisville Road (as Licensee), which shall authorize (1) regulated, temporary...

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve and execute a License Agreement between the Town (as Licensor) and 93 Ellisville Nominee Trust, owner of 93 Ellisville Road (as Licensee), which shall authorize (1) regulated, temporary vehicular access over Landing Way and public coastal beach property located off Ellisville Road, and (2) the encroachment, construction, and maintenance of an erosion control revetment upon Town-owned coastal beach property identified as Lot 27A on Plymouth Assessor's Map 53

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Patrick Flaherty, the Board voted to approve and execute a License Agreement between the Town (as Licensor) and 93 Ellisville Nominee Trust, owner of 93 Ellisville Road (as Licensee), which shall authorize (1) regulated, temporary vehicular access over Landing Way and public coastal beach property located off Ellisville Road, and (2) the encroachment, construction, and maintenance of an erosion control revetment upon Town-owned coastal beach property identified as Lot 27A on Plymouth Assessor's Map 53. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Flaherty)

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

Endorse the decision made by the Energy Committee to vacate one of the member's seats due to lack of attendance

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To endorse the decision made by the Energy Committee to vacate one of the member's seats due to lack of attendance

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Patrick Flaherty, the Board voted to endorse the decision made by the Energy Committee to vacate one of the member's seats due to lack of attendance. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Flaherty)

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

Create an Off-Road Vehicle Working Group to research possible locations and regulations and to come back to the Board with an update

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To create an Off-Road Vehicle Working Group to research possible locations and regulations and to come back to the Board with an update

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to create an Off-Road Vehicle Working Group to research possible locations and regulations and to come back to the Board with an update. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Bletzer)

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

Adjourn the Open Session at 7:47pm

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn the Open Session at 7:47pm

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Harry Helm, the Board voted to adjourn the Open Session at 7:47pm. 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 10 (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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