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Plymouth Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

March 1, 2022

17 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Richard Quintal Jr., Betty Cavacco, Harry Helm, Charlie Bletzer

Absent: Shelagh Joyce, Patrick Flaherty

Every vote, in order

Approve an Alteration of Premises for 1620 Wine Bar Corp d/b/a 1620 @ Cordage Park, 55 Cordage Park Circle, Raquel Mullaney, Manager

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve an Alteration of Premises for 1620 Wine Bar Corp d/b/a 1620 @ Cordage Park, 55 Cordage Park Circle, Raquel Mullaney, Manager

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Harry Helm, the Board voted to approve an Alteration of Premises for 1620 Wine Bar Corp d/b/a 1620 @ Cordage Park, 55 Cordage Park Circle, Raquel Mullaney, Manager. Voted 4/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Helm)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Recommend Article 14 (Agricultural Commission Language) to the April 2, 2022 Annual Spring Town Meeting

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To recommend Article 14 (Agricultural Commission Language) to the April 2, 2022 Annual Spring Town Meeting

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to recommend Article 14 (Agricultural Commission Language) to the April 2, 2022 Annual Spring Town Meeting. Voted 4/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Bletzer)

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

Recommend Article 16A (Stephen's Field Restoration) to the April 2, 2022 Annual Spring Town Meeting

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To recommend Article 16A (Stephen's Field Restoration) to the April 2, 2022 Annual Spring Town Meeting

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to recommend Article 16A (Stephen's Field Restoration) to the April 2, 2022 Annual Spring Town Meeting. Voted 4/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Bletzer)

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

Recommend Article 7A (Amended Budget) to the April 2, 2022 Annual Spring Town Meeting

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To recommend Article 7A (Amended Budget) to the April 2, 2022 Annual Spring Town Meeting

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Harry Helm, the Board voted to recommend Article 7A (Amended Budget) to the April 2, 2022 Annual Spring Town Meeting. Voted 4/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Helm)

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

Recommend Articles 7B through 7F (Enterprise Operating Budgets) to the April 2, 2022 Annual Spring Town Meeting

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To recommend Articles 7B through 7F (Enterprise Operating Budgets) to the April 2, 2022 Annual Spring Town Meeting

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to recommend Articles 7B through 7F (Enterprise Operating Budgets) to the April 2, 2022 Annual Spring Town Meeting. Voted 4/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Bletzer)

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

Direct the Acting Town Manager to reach out to our State Delegation to explore legislation for a hybrid version of Town Meeting

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To direct the Acting Town Manager to reach out to our State Delegation to explore legislation for a hybrid version of Town Meeting

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Harry Helm, the Board voted to direct the Acting Town Manager to reach out to our State Delegation to explore legislation for a hybrid version of Town Meeting. Voted 4/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Helm)

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

Allow for an in-person Town Meeting on April 16, 2022 in the event that Town Meeting voted down a virtual option for Town Meeting on April 2, 2022

Minutes, page 10

ApproveFailed · 2–2

To allow for an in-person Town Meeting on April 16, 2022 in the event that Town Meeting voted down a virtual option for Town Meeting on April 2, 2022

Yes: Bletzer, CavaccoNo: Helm, Quintal

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to allow for an in-person Town Meeting on April 16, 2022 in the event that Town Meeting voted down a virtual option for Town Meeting on April 2, 2022. Voted 2/2 Cavacco-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Quintal-No, Helm-No.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Bletzer)

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

Reinstate the White Horse Beach Parking Committee with the original members for another year to address any new issues that come up

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To reinstate the White Horse Beach Parking Committee with the original members for another year to address any new issues that come up

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to reinstate the White Horse Beach Parking Committee with the original members for another year to address any new issues that come up. Voted 4/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Bletzer)

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

Approve a One Day Wine and Malt License for Second Wind Brewing Company, 7 Howland Street for a Saint Patrick's Day Event being held on March 17, 2022 from 2:00pm to 10:30pm in the parking lot in...

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve a One Day Wine and Malt License for Second Wind Brewing Company, 7 Howland Street for a Saint Patrick's Day Event being held on March 17, 2022 from 2:00pm to 10:30pm in the parking lot in front of the Brewery

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 Second Wind Brewing Company, 7 Howland Street for a Saint Patrick's Day Event being held on March 17, 2022 from 2:00pm to 10:30pm in the parking lot in front of the Brewery. Voted 4/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Bletzer)

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

Approve an Amplified Music Permit for JHC Polar Plunge for a Microphone at the Polar Plunge being held on March 5, 2022 from 10:00am to 12:00pm at Nelson Park

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve an Amplified Music Permit for JHC Polar Plunge for a Microphone at the Polar Plunge being held on March 5, 2022 from 10:00am to 12:00pm at Nelson Park

From the minutes

“On a motion by Charlie Bletzer and seconded by Betty Cavacco, the Board voted to approve an Amplified Music Permit for JHC Polar Plunge for a Microphone at the Polar Plunge being held on March 5, 2022 from 10:00am to 12:00pm at Nelson Park. Voted 4/0.” (Motion: Bletzer, second: Cavacco)

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

Approve a Pledge of License for New Camp Corp d/b/a The Store at Sandy Pond

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve a Pledge of License for New Camp Corp d/b/a The Store at Sandy Pond

From the minutes

“On a motion by Charlie Bletzer and seconded by Betty Cavacco, the Board voted to approve a Pledge of License for New Camp Corp d/b/a The Store at Sandy Pond. Voted 4/0.” (Motion: Bletzer, second: Cavacco)

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

Approve One Pole Petition W/O 6814648 for Eversource Energy and Verizon covering one (1) New Pole #863/68-5 on Camelot Drive in Plymouth

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve One Pole Petition W/O 6814648 for Eversource Energy and Verizon covering one (1) New Pole #863/68-5 on Camelot Drive in Plymouth. This pole is necessary as part of the renovation project for the Plymouth Fire Station

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to approve One Pole Petition W/O 6814648 for Eversource Energy and Verizon covering one (1) New Pole #863/68-5 on Camelot Drive in Plymouth. This pole is necessary as part of the renovation project for the Plymouth Fire Station. Voted 4/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Bletzer)

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

Approve One Pole Petition W/O 6915974 for Eversource Energy and Verizon covering one (1) New Pole #1442/15-5 on Samoset Street in Plymouth

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve One Pole Petition W/O 6915974 for Eversource Energy and Verizon covering one (1) New Pole #1442/15-5 on Samoset Street in Plymouth. This pole is necessary for the installation of electric service to the new Pumping Station

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to approve One Pole Petition W/O 6915974 for Eversource Energy and Verizon covering one (1) New Pole #1442/15-5 on Samoset Street in Plymouth. This pole is necessary for the installation of electric service to the new Pumping Station. Voted 4/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Bletzer)

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

Approve the Open Meeting Minutes from the January 25, 2022 Select Board Meeting

Minutes, page 12

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the Open Meeting Minutes from the January 25, 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 25, 2022 Select Board Meeting. Voted 4/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Bletzer)

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

Appoint Jason Rawlins to the Affordable Housing Trust as the Attorney for a term beginning immediately and terminating on June 30, 2024

Minutes, page 12

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To appoint Jason Rawlins to the Affordable Housing Trust as the Attorney 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 Jason Rawlins to the Affordable Housing Trust as the Attorney for a term beginning immediately and terminating on June 30, 2024. Voted 4/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Bletzer)

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

Appoint David Hood to the Senior Task Force for a term beginning immediately and terminating upon his resignation

Minutes, page 12

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To appoint David Hood to the Senior Task Force for a term beginning immediately and terminating upon his resignation

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to appoint David Hood to the Senior Task Force for a term beginning immediately and terminating upon his resignation. Voted 4/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Bletzer)

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

Adjourn the Open Session at 8:40pm

Minutes, page 12

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To adjourn the Open Session at 8:40pm

From the minutes

“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to adjourn the Open Session at 8:40pm. Voted 4/0 By Roll Call: Quintal-Yes, Cavacco-Yes, Helm-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Flaherty-Absent.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Bletzer)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (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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