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Plymouth Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

August 30, 2022

13 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

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

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve the Aquaculture License Request to William Marani

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Aquaculture License Request to William Marani

From the minutes

“On a motion by Mr. Helm and seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Board voted to approve the Aquaculture License Request to William Marani. Voted 5/0. Mr. Helm, Yes; Mr. Mahoney, Yes; Mr. Bletzer, Yes; Ms. Cavacco, Yes; Mr. Quintal, Yes.” (Motion: Helm, second: Mahoney)

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

Approve the Licenses and Administrative Notes

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Licenses and Administrative Notes

The roll call also says: "Abstain from Administrative Note #1".

From the minutes

“On a motion by Mr. Helm and seconded by Mr. Bletzer, the Board voted to approve the Licenses and Administrative Notes. Voted 5/0. Mr. Helm, Yes; Mr. Mahoney, Yes, Abstain from Administrative Note #1; Mr. Bletzer, Yes; Ms. Cavacco, Yes; Mr. Quintal, Yes.” (Motion: Helm, second: Bletzer)

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

Recognize September 10, 2022, as National Suicide Prevention Month

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recognize September 10, 2022, as National Suicide Prevention Month

From the minutes

“On a motion by Mr. Helm and seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Board voted to recognize September 10, 2022, as National Suicide Prevention Month. Voted 5/0. Mr. Helm, Yes; Mr. Mahoney, Yes; Mr. Bletzer, Yes; Ms. Cavacco, Yes; Mr. Quintal, Yes.” (Motion: Helm, second: Mahoney)

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

Hold the 2022 Fall Town Meeting fully in person

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To hold the 2022 Fall Town Meeting fully in person

From the minutes

“On a motion by Mr. Quintal and seconded by Mr. Helm, the Board voted to hold the 2022 Fall Town Meeting fully in person. Voted 5/0. Mr. Helm, Yes; Mr. Mahoney, Yes; Mr. Bletzer, Yes; Ms. Cavacco, Yes; Mr. Quintal, Yes.” (Motion: Quintal, second: Helm)

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

Recommend Article 12 to the 2022 Fall Town Meeting

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article 12 to the 2022 Fall Town Meeting

From the minutes

“On a motion by Mr. Mahoney and seconded by Mr. Bletzer, the Board voted to recommend Article 12 to the 2022 Fall Town Meeting. Voted 5/0. Mr. Helm, Yes; Mr. Mahoney, Yes; Mr. Bletzer, Yes; Ms. Cavacco, Yes; Mr. Quintal, Yes.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Bletzer)

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

Recommend Articles 16 and 17 to the 2022 Fall Town Meeting

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To recommend Articles 16 and 17 to the 2022 Fall Town Meeting

Yes: Bletzer, Cavacco, Helm, MahoneyNo: Quintal

From the minutes

“On a motion by Mr. Helm and seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Board voted to recommend Articles 16 and 17 to the 2022 Fall Town Meeting. Voted 4/1. Mr. Helm, Yes; Mr. Mahoney, Yes; Mr. Bletzer, Yes; Ms. Cavacco, Yes; Mr. Quintal, No.” (Motion: Helm, second: Mahoney)

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

Recommend Article 10 to the 2022 Fall Town Meeting

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To recommend Article 10 to the 2022 Fall Town Meeting

The names in the minutes do not match the recorded count (4-1-1), so individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Mr. Helm and seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Board voted to recommend Article 10 to the 2022 Fall Town Meeting. Voted 4/1/1. Mr. Helm, Yes; Mr. Mahoney, No; Mr. Bletzer, Yes; Ms. Cavacco, Yes; Mr. Quintal, Abstain.” (Motion: Helm, second: Mahoney)

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

Recommend Article 11 to the 2022 Fall Town Meeting

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article 11 to the 2022 Fall Town Meeting

From the minutes

“On a motion by Mr. Helm and seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Board voted to recommend Article 11 to the 2022 Fall Town Meeting. Voted 5/0. Mr. Helm, Yes; Mr. Mahoney, Yes; Mr. Bletzer, Yes; Ms. Cavacco, Yes; Mr. Quintal, Yes.” (Motion: Helm, second: Mahoney)

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

Recommend Article 13 to the 2022 Fall Town Meeting

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article 13 to the 2022 Fall Town Meeting

From the minutes

“On a motion by Mr. Quintal and seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Board voted to recommend Article 13 to the 2022 Fall Town Meeting. Voted 5/0. Mr. Helm, Yes; Mr. Mahoney, Yes; Mr. Bletzer, Yes; Ms. Cavacco, Yes; Mr. Quintal, Yes.” (Motion: Quintal, second: Mahoney)

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

Recommend Articles 2A and 2B to the 2022 Fall Town Meeting

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Articles 2A and 2B to the 2022 Fall Town Meeting

From the minutes

“On a motion by Mr. Helm and seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Board voted to recommend Articles 2A and 2B to the 2022 Fall Town Meeting. Voted 5/0. Mr. Helm, Yes; Mr. Mahoney, Yes; Mr. Bletzer, Yes; Ms. Cavacco, Yes; Mr. Quintal, Yes.” (Motion: Helm, second: Mahoney)

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

Recommend Article 5 to the 2022 Fall Town Meeting

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article 5 to the 2022 Fall Town Meeting

From the minutes

“On a motion by Mr. Mahoney and seconded by Mr. Helm, the Board voted to recommend Article 5 to the 2022 Fall Town Meeting. Voted 5/0. Mr. Helm, Yes; Mr. Mahoney, Yes; Mr. Bletzer, Yes; Ms. Cavacco, Yes; Mr. Quintal, Yes.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Helm)

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

Recommend Articles 14 to the 2022 Fall Town Meeting

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Articles 14 to the 2022 Fall Town Meeting

From the minutes

“On a motion by Mr. Mahoney and seconded by Mr. Helm, the Board voted to recommend Articles 14 to the 2022 Fall Town Meeting. Voted 5/0. Mr. Helm, Yes; Mr. Mahoney, Yes; Mr. Bletzer, Yes; Ms. Cavacco, Yes; Mr. Quintal, Yes.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Helm)

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

Adjourn the Open Session at 8:41 p.m

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn the Open Session at 8:41 p.m

From the minutes

“On a motion by Mr. Bletzer and seconded by Mr. Helm, the Board voted to adjourn the Open Session at 8:41 p.m. Voted 5/0. Mr. Helm, Yes; Mr. Mahoney, Yes; Mr. Bletzer, Yes; Mr. Quintal, Yes; Ms. Cavacco, Yes.” (Motion: Bletzer, second: Helm)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (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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