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May 24, 2022
24 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
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Present: Betty Cavacco, Richard Quintal Jr., Harry Helm, Charlie Bletzer, John T. Mahoney Jr.
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Make Betty Cavacco the New Chairman of the Plymouth Select Board
To make Betty Cavacco the New Chairman of the Plymouth Select Board
Yes: Bletzer, Cavacco, QuintalNo: Helm, Mahoney
From the minutes
“On a motion by Charlie Bletzer and seconded by Richard Quintal, the Board voted to make Betty Cavacco the New Chairman of the Plymouth Select Board. Voted 3/2 Cavacco-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Helm-No, Mahoney-No.” (Motion: Bletzer, second: Quintal)
Make Richard Quintal the New Vice Chairman of the Plymouth Select Board
To make Richard Quintal the New Vice Chairman of the Plymouth Select Board
From the minutes
“On a motion by John Mahoney and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to make Richard Quintal the New Vice Chairman of the Plymouth Select Board. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Bletzer)
Approve a One Day Wine and Malt License for MAR Promotions for a Cage Titans 53 Event being held on June 4, 2022 from 5:00pm to 11:00pm at Memorial Hall
To approve a One Day Wine and Malt License for MAR Promotions for a Cage Titans 53 Event being held on June 4, 2022 from 5:00pm to 11:00pm at Memorial Hall
From the minutes
“On a motion by John Mahoney and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to approve a One Day Wine and Malt License for MAR Promotions for a Cage Titans 53 Event being held on June 4, 2022 from 5:00pm to 11:00pm at Memorial Hall. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Bletzer)
Approve a One Day Wine and Malt License for MAR Promotions for a Cage Titans 54 Event being held on July 2, 2022 from 5:00pm to 11:00pm at Memorial Hall
To approve a One Day Wine and Malt License for MAR Promotions for a Cage Titans 54 Event being held on July 2, 2022 from 5:00pm to 11:00pm at Memorial Hall
From the minutes
“On a motion by John Mahoney and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to approve a One Day Wine and Malt License for MAR Promotions for a Cage Titans 54 Event being held on July 2, 2022 from 5:00pm to 11:00pm at Memorial Hall. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Bletzer)
Approve a One Day Wine and Malt License for Spectacle Management for Concerts being held at Memorial Hall on the following dates from 6:00pm to 11:00pm
To approve a One Day Wine and Malt License for Spectacle Management for Concerts being held at Memorial Hall on the following dates from 6:00pm to 11:00pm:
From the minutes
“On a motion by Charlie Bletzer and seconded by John Mahoney, the Board voted to approve a One Day Wine and Malt License for Spectacle Management for Concerts being held at Memorial Hall on the following dates from 6:00pm to 11:00pm: Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Bletzer, second: Mahoney)
Approve a One Day Wine and Malt License for Plentiful Catering & Events as Plimoth Patuxet Museums for a Dinner Event being held on June 18, 2022 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Craft Beer Center...
To approve a One Day Wine and Malt License for Plentiful Catering & Events as Plimoth Patuxet Museums for a Dinner Event being held on June 18, 2022 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Craft Beer Center located at Plimoth Patuxet Museum
From the minutes
“On a motion by Charlie Bletzer and seconded by John Mahoney, the Board voted to approve a One Day Wine and Malt License for Plentiful Catering & Events as Plimoth Patuxet Museums for a Dinner Event being held on June 18, 2022 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Craft Beer Center located at Plimoth Patuxet Museum. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Bletzer, second: Mahoney)
Approve a New Vehicle for Hire Operator License for Special Occasion Limousine for the following person
To approve a New Vehicle for Hire Operator License for Special Occasion Limousine for the following person:
Yes: Bletzer, Helm, Mahoney, QuintalAbstained: Cavacco
From the minutes
“On a motion by John Mahoney and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to approve a New Vehicle for Hire Operator License for Special Occasion Limousine for the following person: Voted 4/1 Quintal-Yes, Helm-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Mahoney-Yes, Cavacco-Abstain.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Bletzer)
Approve a New Class II Auto Dealer License for A & G Auto Detail Inc
To approve a New Class II Auto Dealer License for A & G Auto Detail Inc
From the minutes
“On a motion by Harry Helm and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to approve a New Class II Auto Dealer License for A & G Auto Detail Inc. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Helm, second: Bletzer)
Approve Temporary Outdoor Dining for Cabby Shack located in the parking lot next to the restaurant
To approve Temporary Outdoor Dining for Cabby Shack located in the parking lot next to the restaurant
Yes: Cavacco, Helm, Mahoney, QuintalAbstained: Bletzer
From the minutes
“On a motion by Harry Helm and seconded by John Mahoney, the Board voted to approve Temporary Outdoor Dining for Cabby Shack located in the parking lot next to the restaurant. Voted 4/1 Cavacco-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Helm-Yes, Mahoney-Yes, Bletzer-Abstain.” (Motion: Helm, second: Mahoney)
Approve a Pole Petition W/O 6402815 and 7615879 for Eversource Energy covering the installation of PVC conduit, cable, and one handhole on Leyden Street
To approve a Pole Petition W/O 6402815 and 7615879 for Eversource Energy covering the installation of PVC conduit, cable, and one handhole on Leyden Street
From the minutes
“On a motion by John Mahoney and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to approve a Pole Petition W/O 6402815 and 7615879 for Eversource Energy covering the installation of PVC conduit, cable, and one handhole on Leyden Street. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Bletzer)
Approve Pole Petition W/O 6932837 for Eversource Energy covering the installation of PVC conduit (concrete encased) underground cable and conduit location
To approve Pole Petition W/O 6932837 for Eversource Energy covering the installation of PVC conduit (concrete encased) underground cable and conduit location
From the minutes
“On a motion by Charlie Bletzer and seconded by John Mahoney, the Board voted to approve Pole Petition W/O 6932837 for Eversource Energy covering the installation of PVC conduit (concrete encased) underground cable and conduit location. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Bletzer, second: Mahoney)
Approve the Open meeting Minutes from the March 8, 2022 Select Board Meeting
To approve the Open meeting Minutes from the March 8, 2022 Select Board Meeting
Yes: Bletzer, Cavacco, Helm, QuintalAbstained: Mahoney
From the minutes
“On a motion by Richard Quintal and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to approve the Open meeting Minutes from the March 8, 2022 Select Board Meeting. Voted 4/1 Cavacco-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Helm-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Mahoney-Abstain.” (Motion: Quintal, second: Bletzer)
Approve the Open meeting Minutes from the March 15, 2022 Select Board Meeting
To approve the Open meeting Minutes from the March 15, 2022 Select Board Meeting
Yes: Bletzer, Cavacco, Helm, QuintalAbstained: Mahoney
From the minutes
“On a motion by Richard Quintal and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to approve the Open meeting Minutes from the March 15, 2022 Select Board Meeting. Voted 4/1 Cavacco-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Helm-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Mahoney-Abstain.” (Motion: Quintal, second: Bletzer)
Approve and execute an End-of-Year Transfer for the Town Clerk's Office in the amount of #35,000 for unexpected mailing costs for voter registration and redistricting
To approve and execute an End-of-Year Transfer for the Town Clerk's Office in the amount of #35,000 for unexpected mailing costs for voter registration and redistricting
From the minutes
“On a motion by Richard Quintal and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to approve and execute an End-of-Year Transfer for the Town Clerk's Office in the amount of #35,000 for unexpected mailing costs for voter registration and redistricting. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Quintal, second: Bletzer)
Approve and execute an End-of-Year Transfer for the Highway Division in the amount of $20,000 to facilitate the installation of the downtown banner poles
To approve and execute an End-of-Year Transfer for the Highway Division in the amount of $20,000 to facilitate the installation of the downtown banner poles
From the minutes
“On a motion by Richard Quintal and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to approve and execute an End-of-Year Transfer for the Highway Division in the amount of $20,000 to facilitate the installation of the downtown banner poles. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Quintal, second: Bletzer)
Approve and execute an End-of-Year Transfer for the Cemetery Division in the amount of $6,500 to facilitate the purchase of a 36-inch walk-behind mower
To approve and execute an End-of-Year Transfer for the Cemetery Division in the amount of $6,500 to facilitate the purchase of a 36-inch walk-behind mower
From the minutes
“On a motion by Richard Quintal and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to approve and execute an End-of-Year Transfer for the Cemetery Division in the amount of $6,500 to facilitate the purchase of a 36-inch walk-behind mower. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Quintal, second: Bletzer)
Approve and execute an End-of-Year Transfer for the Fleet Division in the amount of $46,000 to be used for the anticipated FY22 budget shortfall due to fuel costs for the Fire Department
To approve and execute an End-of-Year Transfer for the Fleet Division in the amount of $46,000 to be used for the anticipated FY22 budget shortfall due to fuel costs for the Fire Department
From the minutes
“On a motion by Richard Quintal and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to approve and execute an End-of-Year Transfer for the Fleet Division in the amount of $46,000 to be used for the anticipated FY22 budget shortfall due to fuel costs for the Fire Department. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Quintal, second: Bletzer)
Approve and execute an End-of-Year Transfer for the Fleet Division in the amount of $81,000 to be used for the anticipated budget shortfall due to fuel costs for the Department of Public Works
To approve and execute an End-of-Year Transfer for the Fleet Division in the amount of $81,000 to be used for the anticipated budget shortfall due to fuel costs for the Department of Public Works
From the minutes
“On a motion by Richard Quintal and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to approve and execute an End-of-Year Transfer for the Fleet Division in the amount of $81,000 to be used for the anticipated budget shortfall due to fuel costs for the Department of Public Works. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Quintal, second: Bletzer)
Approve and execute an End-of-Year Transfer for the Fleet Division in the amount of $67,000 to be used for the anticipated budget shortfall due to fuel costs for the Police Department
To approve and execute an End-of-Year Transfer for the Fleet Division in the amount of $67,000 to be used for the anticipated budget shortfall due to fuel costs for the Police Department
From the minutes
“On a motion by Richard Quintal and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to approve and execute an End-of-Year Transfer for the Fleet Division in the amount of $67,000 to be used for the anticipated budget shortfall due to fuel costs for the Police Department. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Quintal, second: Bletzer)
Approve and execute an End-of-Year Transfer for the Maintenance Division in the amount of $100,000 due to rising costs and staffing vacancies
To approve and execute an End-of-Year Transfer for the Maintenance Division in the amount of $100,000 due to rising costs and staffing vacancies. Work typically done by staff has had to be contracted out at prevailing wages
From the minutes
“On a motion by Richard Quintal and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to approve and execute an End-of-Year Transfer for the Maintenance Division in the amount of $100,000 due to rising costs and staffing vacancies. Work typically done by staff has had to be contracted out at prevailing wages. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Quintal, second: Bletzer)
Approve the following people as Official Weighers for T.L. Edwards, Inc at their Plymouth Facility
To approve the following people as Official Weighers for T.L. Edwards, Inc at their Plymouth Facility:
From the minutes
“On a motion by Richard Quintal and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to approve the following people as Official Weighers for T.L. Edwards, Inc at their Plymouth Facility: Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Quintal, second: Bletzer)
Authorize the application for, and acceptance of, grant funds in the amount of $2,000,000 through the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs' Office of Coastal Zone...
To authorize the application for, and acceptance of, grant funds in the amount of $2,000,000 through the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs' Office of Coastal Zone Management's Coastal Resilience Grant Program, in accordance with Section 53A of Chapter 44 of the Massachusetts General Laws (Grants and Gifts; Acceptance and Expenditure)
From the minutes
“On a motion by Richard Quintal and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to authorize the application for, and acceptance of, grant funds in the amount of $2,000,000 through the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs' Office of Coastal Zone Management's Coastal Resilience Grant Program, in accordance with Section 53A of Chapter 44 of the Massachusetts General Laws (Grants and Gifts; Acceptance and Expenditure). Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Quintal, second: Bletzer)
Authorize the application for, and acceptance of, grant funds in the amount of $2,279 through the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security's Office of Grants and Research /...
To authorize the application for, and acceptance of, grant funds in the amount of $2,279 through the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security's Office of Grants and Research / Justice and Prevention Division's FY2022 AED for Public Safety and First Responder Vehicles Equipment Grant Program, in accordance with Section 53A of Chapter 44 of the Massachusetts General Laws (Grants and Gifts; Acceptance and Expenditure)
From the minutes
“On a motion by Richard Quintal and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to authorize the application for, and acceptance of, grant funds in the amount of $2,279 through the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security's Office of Grants and Research / Justice and Prevention Division's FY2022 AED for Public Safety and First Responder Vehicles Equipment Grant Program, in accordance with Section 53A of Chapter 44 of the Massachusetts General Laws (Grants and Gifts; Acceptance and Expenditure). Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Quintal, second: Bletzer)
Adjourn the Open Session at 8:10pm
To adjourn the Open Session at 8:10pm
From the minutes
“On a motion by Richard Quintal and seconded by John Mahoney, the Board voted to adjourn the Open Session at 8:10pm. Voted 5/0 By Roll Call: Cavacco-Yes, Quintal-Yes Helm-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Mahoney-Yes.” (Motion: Quintal, second: Mahoney)
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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