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June 20, 2023
21 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Richard Quintal Jr., Kevin Canty, John T. Mahoney Jr., Harry Helm, Charlie Bletzer
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve Licenses and Permits as a group
To approve Licenses and Permits as a group
From the minutes
“On a motion by Charlie Bletzer and seconded by Harry Helm, the Board voted to approve Licenses and Permits as a group. Voted 5/0 By Roll Call: Mahoney-Yes, Canty-Yes, Helm-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Bletzer-Yes.” (Motion: Bletzer, second: Helm)
Approve Administrative Notes as a group
To approve Administrative Notes as a group
From the minutes
“On a motion by Charlie Bletzer and seconded by Harry Helm, the Board voted to approve Administrative Notes as a group. Voted 5/0 By Roll Call: Mahoney-Yes, Canty-Yes, Helm-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Bletzer-Yes.” (Motion: Bletzer, second: Helm)
Appoint Betty Cavacco to the Community Preservation Committee for a three-year term, set to expire on June 30, 2026
To appoint Betty Cavacco to the Community Preservation Committee for a three-year term, set to expire on June 30, 2026
Members chose between two applicants; the minutes record: "Joan Bartlett - Mahoney-No, Canty-No, Helm-No, Quintal-Yes, Bletzer-No Betty Cavacco - Mahoney-Yes, Canty-Yes, Helm-Yes, Quintal-No, Bletzer-Yes". As a choice between applicants, individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Joan Bartlett - Mahoney-No, Canty-No, Helm-No, Quintal-Yes, Bletzer-No Betty Cavacco - Mahoney-Yes, Canty-Yes, Helm-Yes, Quintal-No, Bletzer-Yes The Board appointed Betty Cavacco for a three-year term, set to expire on June 30, 2026..”
Appoint James Carpenter to the Conservation Commission (full seat, 3-year term)
To appoint James Carpenter to the Conservation Commission (full seat, 3-year term)
From the minutes
“James Carpenter - Appointed 1 Full Seat, 3 Year Term. Mahoney-Yes, Canty-Yes, Helm-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Bletzer-Yes.”
Appoint Lucas Nichols to the Conservation Commission (full seat, 3-year term)
To appoint Lucas Nichols to the Conservation Commission (full seat, 3-year term)
Yes: Bletzer, Canty, Mahoney, QuintalNo: Helm
From the minutes
“Lucas Nichols - Appointed 1 Full Seat, 3 Year Term. Mahoney-Yes, Canty-Yes, Helm-No, Quintal-Yes, Bletzer-Yes.”
Appoint Bruce Howard to the Conservation Commission (full seat, 1-year term), first round
To appoint Bruce Howard to the Conservation Commission (full seat, 1-year term), first round
First round of a choice among applicants for one seat; the minutes record for Bruce Howard: Mahoney-No, Canty-Yes, Helm-No, Quintal-No, Bletzer-No. Individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“1st Round for 1 Full Seat, 1 Year Term Mahoney-No, Canty-Yes, Helm-No, Quintal-No, Bletzer-No.”
Appoint Jesse Brown to the Conservation Commission (full seat, 1-year term), first round
To appoint Jesse Brown to the Conservation Commission (full seat, 1-year term), first round
First round of a choice among applicants for one seat; the minutes record for Jesse Brown: Mahoney-No, Canty-No, Helm-No, Quintal-Yes, Bletzer-Yes. Individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“1st Round for 1 Full Seat, 1 Year Term Mahoney-No, Canty-No, Helm-No, Quintal-Yes, Bletzer-Yes.”
Appoint Walter Morrison III to the Conservation Commission (full seat, 1-year term), first round
To appoint Walter Morrison III to the Conservation Commission (full seat, 1-year term), first round
First round of a choice among applicants for one seat; the minutes record for Walter Morrison III: Mahoney-Yes, Canty-No, Helm-Yes, Quintal-No, Bletzer-No. Individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“1st Round for 1 Full Seat, 1 Year Term Mahoney-Yes, Canty-No, Helm-Yes, Quintal-No, Bletzer-No.”
Appoint Walter Morrison III to the Conservation Commission (full seat, 1-year term), runoff with Jesse Brown
To appoint Walter Morrison III to the Conservation Commission (full seat, 1-year term), runoff with Jesse Brown
Runoff between two applicants; the minutes record: "Jesse Brown - Mahoney-No, Canty-No, Helm-No, Quintal-Yes, Bletzer-Yes Walter Morrison - Mahoney-Yes, Canty-Yes, Helm-Yes Quintal-No, Bletzer-No". Members named their choice: Mahoney (Morrison), Canty (Morrison), Helm (Morrison), Quintal (Brown), Bletzer (Brown).
From the minutes
“Walter Morrison III Appointed 1 Full Voting Seat, for a 1 Year Term Jesse Brown - Mahoney-No, Canty-No, Helm-No, Quintal-Yes, Bletzer-Yes Walter Morrison - Mahoney-Yes, Canty-Yes, Helm-Yes Quintal-No, Bletzer-No.”
Approve Paul Quintal (Party Boat Seat), for a term until June 30, 2026, and James Carpenter (Chamber of Commerce Seat), for a term until June 30, 2026
To approve Paul Quintal (Party Boat Seat), for a term until June 30, 2026, and James Carpenter (Chamber of Commerce Seat), for a term until June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“On a motion by John Mahoney and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to approve Paul Quintal (Party Boat Seat), for a term until June 30, 2026, and James Carpenter (Chamber of Commerce Seat), for a term until June 30, 2026. Voted 5/0 By Roll Call: Mahoney-Yes, Canty-Yes, Helm-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Bletzer-Yes.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Bletzer)
Appoint Michael Tubin to the Historic District Commission (full voting seat), for a term until June 30, 2026
To appoint Michael Tubin to the Historic District Commission (full voting seat), for a term until June 30, 2026
Yes: Canty, Mahoney, QuintalNo: Bletzer, Helm
From the minutes
“Appointed to Full Voting Seat, for a term until June 30, 2026 By Roll Call: Mahoney-Yes, Canty-Yes, Helm-No, Quintal-Yes, Bletzer-No.”
Appoint Kimberlee Canducci to the Historic District Commission (full voting seat), for a term until June 30, 2026
To appoint Kimberlee Canducci to the Historic District Commission (full voting seat), for a term until June 30, 2026
Yes: Canty, Helm, Mahoney, QuintalNo: Bletzer
From the minutes
“Appointed to Full Voting Seat, for a term until June 30, 2026 By Roll Call: Mahoney-Yes, Canty-Yes, Helm-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Bletzer-No.”
Appoint Robert Zupperoli to the Historic District Commission (alternate seat), for a term until June 30, 2026
To appoint Robert Zupperoli to the Historic District Commission (alternate seat), for a term until June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Appointed to an Alternate Seat, for a term until June 30, 2026 By Roll Call: Mahoney-Yes, Canty-Yes, Helm-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Bletzer-yes.”
Appoint William Fornaciari to the Historic District Commission (alternate seat), for a term until June 30, 2026
To appoint William Fornaciari to the Historic District Commission (alternate seat), for a term until June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Appointed to an Alternate Seat, for a term until June 30, 2026 By Roll Call: Mahoney-Yes, Canty-Yes, Helm-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Bletzer-Yes.”
Appoint Stephanie Fugazzi to the Natural Resources & Coastal Beaches Committee (Neighbor of Long Beach seat), for a term until June 30, 2026
To appoint Stephanie Fugazzi to the Natural Resources & Coastal Beaches Committee (Neighbor of Long Beach seat), for a term until June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Natural Resources & Coastal Beaches Committee (1 Full Seat for Neighbor of Long Beach, 1 Full Seat for Neighbor of Morton Park) (2, 3 Year Terms) - Stephanie Fugazzi (Incumbent Neighbor of Long Beach) Appointed to the Neighbor of Long Beach Seat, for a term until June 30, 2026 By Roll Call: Mahoney-Yes, Canty-Yes, Helm-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Bletzer-Yes.”
Appoint Nathan Michael to the Open Space Committee, for a term until June 30, 2026
To appoint Nathan Michael to the Open Space Committee, for a term until June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Open Space Committee (1 Full Seat) (1, 3 Year Term) - Nathan Michael (Incumbent) Appointed to the Open Space Committee, for a term until June 30, 2026 By Roll Call: Mahoney-Yes, Canty-Yes, Helm-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Bletzer-Yes.”
Appoint Michael Main to a Fully Voting Seat, for a term to expire June 30, 2026; and Peter Conner, to a Full Voting Seat, for a term to expire June 30, 2026
To appoint Michael Main to a Fully Voting Seat, for a term to expire June 30, 2026; and Peter Conner, to a Full Voting Seat, for a term to expire June 30, 2026
Yes: Bletzer, Canty, Mahoney, QuintalNo: Helm
From the minutes
“On a motion by John Mahoney and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to appoint Michael Main to a Fully Voting Seat, for a term to expire June 30, 2026; and Peter Conner, to a Full Voting Seat, for a term to expire June 30, 2026. Voted 4/1 By Roll Call: Mahoney-Yes, Canty-Yes, Helm-No, Quintal-Yes, Bletzer-Yes.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Bletzer)
Approve and execute the Verizon Cable License Agreement, as presented by the Cable Advisory Committee
To approve and execute the Verizon Cable License Agreement, as presented by the Cable Advisory Committee
From the minutes
“On a motion by Charlie Bletzer and seconded by Harry Helm, the Board voted to approve and execute the Verizon Cable License Agreement, as presented by the Cable Advisory Committee. Voted 5/0 By Roll Call: Mahoney-Yes, Canty-Yes, Helm-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Bletzer-Yes.” (Motion: Bletzer, second: Helm)
Approve and execute the Bond Anticipation Note as presented
To approve and execute the Bond Anticipation Note as presented
From the minutes
“On a motion by Kevin Canty and seconded by Harry Helm, the Board voted to approve and execute the Bond Anticipation Note as presented. Voted 5/0 By Roll Call: Mahoney-Yes, Canty-Yes, Helm-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Bletzer-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, second: Helm)
Appropriate American Rescue Plan Act funds for the projects outlined above, as presented
To appropriate American Rescue Plan Act funds for the projects outlined above, as presented
From the minutes
“On a motion by Harry Helm and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to appropriate American Rescue Plan Act funds for the projects outlined above, as presented. Voted 5/0 By Roll Call: Mahoney-Yes, Canty-Yes, Helm-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Bletzer-Yes.” (Motion: Helm, second: Bletzer)
Adjourn the Open Session at 9:14 p.m. and go into Executive Session, following Executive Session, the Board will not reconvene back to Open Session
To adjourn the Open Session at 9:14 p.m. and go into Executive Session, following Executive Session, the Board will not reconvene back to Open Session
From the minutes
“On a motion by John Mahoney and seconded by Harry Helm, the Board voted to adjourn the Open Session at 9:14 p.m. and go into Executive Session, following Executive Session, the Board will not reconvene back to Open Session. Voted 5/0 By Roll Call: Mahoney-Yes, Canty-Yes, Helm-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Bletzer-Yes.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Helm)
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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