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May 2, 2023
7 recorded votes, 1 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
Approve the request as presented
To approve the request as presented
From the minutes
“On a motion by Richard Quintal and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to approve the request as presented. Voted 5/0 By Roll Call: Mahoney-Yes, Cavacco-Yes, Helm-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Bletzer-Yes.” (Motion: Quintal, second: Bletzer)
To approve the request as presented
From the minutes
“On a motion by Charlie Bletzer and seconded by Harry Helm, the Board voted to approve the request as presented. Voted 5/0 By Roll Call: Mahoney-Yes, Cavacco-Yes, Helm-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Bletzer-Yes.” (Motion: Bletzer, second: Helm)
Approve Administrative Notes and Licenses as a group
To approve Administrative Notes and Licenses as a group
From the minutes
“On a motion by Charlie Bletzer and seconded by Harry Helm, the Board voted to approve Administrative Notes and Licenses as a group. Voted 5/0 By Roll Call: Mahoney-Yes, Cavacco-Yes, Helm-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Bletzer-Yes.” (Motion: Bletzer, second: Helm)
Request the Town Manager to determine a staff representative for the CPC
To request the Town Manager to determine a staff representative for the CPC
Yes: Bletzer, Cavacco, MahoneyNo: Helm, Quintal
From the minutes
“On a motion by Charlie Bletzer and seconded by John Mahoney, the Board voted to request the Town Manager to determine a staff representative for the CPC. Mr. Helm said that he does not feel comfortable with not knowing which staff representative would be in attendance. Mr. Brindisi stated that having CPC staff support was positively favored by the Department Heads, at their meeting this morning. Ms. Patricia Adelmann said that she believes that CPC is independent by State law, and she questioned how the Board can dictate what the CPC does. Mr. Mahoney said that CPC is a public committee, with a revenue stream of over $4 million annually. Mr. Mahoney said that the CPC recommends funding and projects, the Town Meeting approves the projects, and then the Town Manager has to determine how to accomplish the projects. Mr. Mahoney said that he believes it would be beneficial to the Town to have staff support at the CPC meetings, so that the Town is aware of future projects, and provide insight. Mr. Steve Lydon, Visitor Services Board Chair, said that VSB is similar to CPC because VSB has paid staff support, with an operating budget. Mr. Quintal said that he is in support of CPC having paid staff support for the Committee. Mr. Brindisi said that there is no committee independent of the Town government. Mr. Brindisi said that there is a Community Preservation Coalition, that has resources for Massachusetts CPCs. Mr. Brindisi said that several CPCs in Massachusetts have paid staff. Voted 3/2 By Roll Call: Mahoney-Yes, Cavacco-Yes, Helm-No, Quintal-No, Bletzer-Yes.” (Motion: Bletzer, second: Mahoney)
Approve the summer recommendations regarding Morton Park, presented by Town staff
To approve the summer recommendations regarding Morton Park, presented by Town staff
From the minutes
“On a motion by John Mahoney and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to approve the summer recommendations regarding Morton Park, presented by Town staff. Voted 5/0 By Roll Call: Mahoney-Yes, Cavacco-Yes, Helm-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Quintal-Yes.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Bletzer)
Approve the recommendations made by the Town Manager, for the Phase 1 Reorganization Plan, contingent upon the executed MOA between the Town and Airport Commission
To approve the recommendations made by the Town Manager, for the Phase 1 Reorganization Plan, contingent upon the executed MOA between the Town and Airport Commission
From the minutes
“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by John Mahoney, the Board voted to approve the recommendations made by the Town Manager, for the Phase 1 Reorganization Plan, contingent upon the executed MOA between the Town and Airport Commission. Voted 5/0 By Roll Call: Mahoney-Yes, Cavacco-Yes, Helm-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Quintal-Yes.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Mahoney)
Adjourn the Open Session at 8:30 p.m
To adjourn the Open Session at 8:30 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion by Harry Helm and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to adjourn the Open Session at 8:30 p.m. Voted 5/0 By Roll Call: Mahoney-Yes, Cavacco-Yes, Helm-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Quintal-Yes.” (Motion: Helm, second: Bletzer)
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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