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July 25, 2023
10 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
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Present: Richard Quintal Jr., Kevin Canty, John T. Mahoney Jr., Harry Helm, Charlie Bletzer
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Charlie Bletzer left the meeting
Every vote, in order
Approve the aquaculture license renewal for Thomas Hagan, as presented by the Harbormaster
Approve the aquaculture license renewal for Thomas Hagan, as presented by the Harbormaster
From the minutes
“On a motion by Charlie Bletzer and seconded by John Mahoney, the Board voted approve the aquaculture license renewal for Thomas Hagan, as presented by the Harbormaster. Voted 5/0 By Roll Call: Mahoney-Yes, Helm-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Bletzer-Yes.” (Motion: Bletzer, second: Mahoney)
Approve Licenses as a group
To approve Licenses as a group
From the minutes
“On a motion by Kevin Canty and seconded by Charlie Bletzer the Board voted to approve Licenses as a group. Voted 5/0 By Roll Call: Mahoney-Yes, Helm-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Bletzer-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, second: Bletzer)
Approve Administrative Notes as a group
To approve Administrative Notes as a group
From the minutes
“On a motion by Harry Helm and seconded by Kevin Canty the Board voted to approve Administrative Notes as a group. Voted 5/0 By Roll Call: Mahoney-Yes, Helm-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Bletzer-Yes.” (Motion: Helm, second: Canty)
Appoint Thomas Wallace to the Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate position, for a 3-year term, until June 30, 2026
To appoint Thomas Wallace to the Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate position, for a 3-year term, until June 30, 2026
Members named their choice; the minutes record: "Mr. Wallace: Canty-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Bletzer-Yes Mr. Holm: Mahoney-No Abstentions: Mr. Helm-Abstain". Individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“The Board appointed Thomas Wallace to the Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate position, for a 3 3-year term, until June 30, 2026. Mr. Wallace: Canty-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Bletzer-Yes Mr. Holm: Mahoney-No Abstentions: Mr. Helm-Abstain.”
Appoint Tracy Marquis to the Building Committee, Citizen At-Large Position, for a one-year term, until June 30, 2024
To appoint Tracy Marquis to the Building Committee, Citizen At-Large Position, for a one-year term, until June 30, 2024
Members named their choice; the minutes record: "Ms. Marquis: Canty-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Helm-Yes Ms. Abel: Mahoney-No". Individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“The Board appointed Tracy Marquis to the Building Committee, Citizen At-Large Position, for 1 one-year term, until June 30, 2024. Ms. Marquis: Canty-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Helm-Yes Ms. Abel: Mahoney-No.”
Appoint Katherine Jackson to the Land Use Acquisition Committee, for a 3-year term, until June 30, 2026
To appoint Katherine Jackson to the Land Use Acquisition Committee, for a 3-year term, until June 30, 2026
Yes: Bletzer, Canty, Mahoney, QuintalNo: HelmThe minutes label this tally "Ms. Marquis:", which appears to be a typing error.
From the minutes
“The Board appointed Katherine Jackson to the Land Use Acquisition Committee, for 3 3-year term, until June 30, 2026. Ms. Marquis: Canty-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Mahoney-Yes, Helm-No.”
Appoint Ethan Warren to the Land Use Acquisition Committee, for a 2-year term, until June 30, 2025
To appoint Ethan Warren to the Land Use Acquisition Committee, for a 2-year term, until June 30, 2025
The minutes label this tally "Ms. Marquis:", which appears to be a typing error.
From the minutes
“The Board appointed Ethan Warren to the Land Use Acquisition Committee, for 2 2-year term, until June 30, 2025. Ms. Marquis: Canty-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Mahoney-Yes, Helm-Yes.”
Approve the Select Board assignments to the Boards and Committees of the Town, as presented and described above
To approve the Select Board assignments to the Boards and Committees of the Town, as presented and described above
From the minutes
“On a motion by John Mahoney and seconded by Harry Helm, the Board voted to approve the Select Board assignments to the Boards and Committees of the Town, as presented and described above. Voted 5/0 By Roll Call: Mahoney-Yes, Canty-Yes, Helm-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Bletzer-Yes.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Helm)
Approve the proposed Cemetery Division Rules and Regulations amendments, as presented and approved by the Cemetery Committee
To approve the proposed Cemetery Division Rules and Regulations amendments, as presented and approved by the Cemetery Committee
From the minutes
“On a motion by Harry Helm and seconded by Kevin Canty, the Board voted to approve the proposed Cemetery Division Rules and Regulations amendments, as presented and approved by the Cemetery Committee. Voted 4/0 By Roll Call: Mahoney-Yes, Canty-Yes, Helm-Yes, Quintal-Yes.” (Motion: Helm, second: Canty)
Adjourn the Open Session at 9:02 p.m
To adjourn the Open Session at 9:02 p.m
The roll call lists Charlie Bletzer, but the minutes say this member had left the meeting or had not yet arrived at this point, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Charlie Bletzer and seconded by John Mahoney, the Board voted to adjourn the Open Session at 9:02 p.m. Voted 5/0 By Roll Call: Mahoney-Yes, Canty-Yes, Helm-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Bletzer-Yes.” (Motion: Bletzer, 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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