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Plymouth Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

February 15, 2022

13 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

Appoint Nick Faiella as the Tree Warden for the Town of Plymouth

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Nick Faiella as the Tree Warden for the Town of Plymouth

From the minutes

“On a motion by Harry Helm and seconded by Patrick Flaherty, the Board voted to appoint Nick Faiella as the Tree Warden for the Town of Plymouth. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Helm, second: Flaherty)

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

Approve and endorse David Gould submitting the Conservation Restriction Amendment to the State of Massachusetts for approval

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve and endorse David Gould submitting the Conservation Restriction Amendment to the State of Massachusetts for approval

From the minutes

“On a motion by Patrick Flaherty and seconded by Harry Helm, the Board voted to approve and endorse David Gould submitting the Conservation Restriction Amendment to the State of Massachusetts for approval. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Flaherty, second: Helm)

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

Recommend Article 9 to the April 2, 2022 Spring Town Meeting

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article 9 to the April 2, 2022 Spring Town Meeting

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Harry Helm, the Board voted to recommend Article 9 to the April 2, 2022 Spring Town Meeting. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Helm)

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

Recommend STM Article 4 to the April 2, 2022 Spring Town Meeting

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend STM Article 4 to the April 2, 2022 Spring Town Meeting

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to recommend STM Article 4 to the April 2, 2022 Spring Town Meeting. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Bletzer)

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

Recommend STM Article 5 to the April 2, 2022 Spring Town Meeting

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend STM Article 5 to the April 2, 2022 Spring Town Meeting

From the minutes

“On a motion by Charlie Bletzer and seconded by Betty Cavacco, the Board voted to recommend STM Article 5 to the April 2, 2022 Spring Town Meeting. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Bletzer, second: Cavacco)

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

Recommend Article 18 to the April 2, 2022 Spring Town Meeting

Minutes, page 6

ApproveFailed · 1–4

To recommend Article 18 to the April 2, 2022 Spring Town Meeting

Yes: FlahertyNo: Bletzer, Cavacco, Helm, Quintal

From the minutes

“On a motion by Patrick Flaherty and seconded by Harry Helm, the Board voted to recommend Article 18 to the April 2, 2022 Spring Town Meeting. Voted 1/4 Flaherty-Yes, Quintal-No, Cavacco-No, Helm-No, Bletzer-No.” (Motion: Flaherty, second: Helm)

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

Send a letter of support to Holtec in order to proceed with the next steps of applying and acquiring a Forest Legacy Grant

Minutes, page 8

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To send a letter of support to Holtec in order to proceed with the next steps of applying and acquiring a Forest Legacy Grant

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Patrick Flaherty, the Board voted to send a letter of support to Holtec in order to proceed with the next steps of applying and acquiring a Forest Legacy Grant. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Flaherty)

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

Rescind the Mask Mandate in Town Buildings and change it to a Mask Advisory

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To rescind the Mask Mandate in Town Buildings and change it to a Mask Advisory

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Harry Helm, the Board voted to rescind the Mask Mandate in Town Buildings and change it to a Mask Advisory. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Helm)

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

Approve a One Day Wine and Malt License for Spectacle Management for Concerts being held at Memorial Hall on the following dates and times

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Approve a One Day Wine and Malt License for Spectacle Management for Concerts being held at Memorial Hall on the following dates and times:

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted approve a One Day Wine and Malt License for Spectacle Management for Concerts being held at Memorial Hall on the following dates and times: Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Bletzer)

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

Approve a New Vehicle for Hire Operator License for Special Occasion Limousine for Kevin Cochran, 7 Pike Road

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve a New Vehicle for Hire Operator License for Special Occasion Limousine for Kevin Cochran, 7 Pike Road

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Harry Helm, the Board voted to approve a New Vehicle for Hire Operator License for Special Occasion Limousine for Kevin Cochran, 7 Pike Road. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Helm)

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

Approve a Special Auctioneer Permit for J James Auctioneers and Appraisers for a Fine Arts and Antiques Auction being held on March 5, 2022 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve a Special Auctioneer Permit for J James Auctioneers and Appraisers for a Fine Arts and Antiques Auction being held on March 5, 2022 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm

From the minutes

“On a motion by Patrick Flaherty and seconded by Betty Cavacco, the Board voted to approve a Special Auctioneer Permit for J James Auctioneers and Appraisers for a Fine Arts and Antiques Auction being held on March 5, 2022 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Flaherty, second: Cavacco)

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

Approve the Open Meeting Minutes from the January 18, 2022 Select Board Meeting

Minutes, page 11

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Open Meeting Minutes from the January 18, 2022 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 January 18, 2022 Select Board Meeting. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Bletzer)

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

Adjourn the Open Session at 8:30pm

Minutes, page 11

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn the Open Session at 8:30pm

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Patrick Flaherty, the Board voted to adjourn the Open Session at 8:30pm. Voted 5/0 By Roll Call: Quintal-Yes, Cavacco-Yes, Flaherty-Yes, Helm-Yes, Bletzer-Yes.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Flaherty)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (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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