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11 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Start my ballot →Present: Richard Quintal Jr., Kevin Canty, John T. Mahoney Jr., Harry Helm, Charlie Bletzer
Absent: None
Approve going into executive session and returning into Open Session at approximately 6:00PM
To approve going into executive session and returning into Open Session at approximately 6:00PM
The roll call does not list Richard Quintal Jr. or Harry Helm.
“On a motion by Selectman Bletzer and seconded by Selectman Mahoney, the Board approved going into executive session and returning into Open Session at approximately 6:00PM. Voted 3/0 By Roll Call: Canty - Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Mahoney-Yes.” (Motion: Bletzer, second: Mahoney)
Approve the liquor license for the applicant
To approve the liquor license for the applicant
“On a motion by Selectman Bletzer and seconded by Vice Chairman Canty, the Board voted to approve the liquor license for the applicant. Voted 5/0 By Roll Call: Quintal - Yes, Canty - Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Helm - Yes, Mahoney-Yes.” (Motion: Bletzer, second: Canty)
Approve the associated license requests for Vitamin Sea as originally requested
To approve the associated license requests for Vitamin Sea as originally requested
Yes: Bletzer, Canty, Mahoney, QuintalNo: HelmHarry Helm asked to add "acoustic only" to the licenses; that amendment was not seconded.
“On a motion by Selectman Bletzer and seconded by Vice Chairman Canty, Selectman Helm asked additional questions of the Board about the music/noise issues that had been expressed earlier. He asked that the live entertainment license be limited, and the Town Manager responded that "acoustic only" could be added to the license. After further discussion, Selectman Helm asked for an amended motion to add "acoustic only" to the licenses. This motion was not seconded. The original motion to approve the licenses as originally requested was then approved by the Board. Voted 4/1 By Roll Call: Quintal - Yes, Canty - Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Helm - No, Mahoney-Yes.” (Motion: Bletzer, second: Canty)
Approve the liquor license for the applicant
To approve the liquor license for the applicant
Yes: Bletzer, Canty, Mahoney, QuintalAbstained: Helm
“On a motion by Selectman Mahoney and seconded by Selectman Bletzer, the Board voted to approve the liquor license for the applicant. Voted 4/0/1 By Roll Call: Quintal - Yes, Canty - Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Helm - Abstains, Mahoney-Yes.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Bletzer)
Approve the changes to the policy as presented
To approve the changes to the policy as presented
“On a motion by Vice Chairman Canty and seconded by Selectman Helm, the Board voted to approve the changes to the policy as presented. Voted 5/0 By Roll Call: Quintal - Yes, Canty - Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Helm - Yes, Mahoney-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, second: Helm)
Approve the request
To approve the request
“On a motion by Selectman Bletzer, and seconded by Selectman Vice Chairman Canty, the Board voted to approve the request. Voted 5/0 By Roll Call: Quintal - Yes, Canty - Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Helm - Yes, Mahoney-Yes.” (Motion: Bletzer, second: Canty)
Approve the information as presented
To approve the information as presented
“On a motion by Selectman Bletzer, and seconded by Selectman Vice Chairman Canty, the Board voted to approve the information as presented. Voted 5/0 By Roll Call: Quintal - Yes, Canty - Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Helm - Yes, Mahoney-Yes.” (Motion: Bletzer, second: Canty)
Approve Administrative Note #1
To approve Administrative Note #1
“On a motion by Vice Chairman Canty and seconded by Selectman Helm, the Board voted to approve Administrative Note #1. Voted 5/0 By Roll Call: Quintal - Yes, Canty - Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Helm - Yes, Mahoney-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, second: Helm)
Establish a policy for outdoor dining for 2024 which waives any labor relating to Highway and Facilities staff, requires uniformity of flower displays and permits sidewalk tables at $100 per seat...
To establish a policy for outdoor dining for 2024 which waives any labor relating to Highway and Facilities staff, requires uniformity of flower displays and permits sidewalk tables at $100 per seat with standards to be set by Inspectional Services. This motion includes a licensing structure of $1000 for existing parklets and $2900 for new parklets
Yes: Bletzer, Canty, Helm, MahoneyAbstained: Quintal
“On a motion by Vice Chairman Canty and seconded by Selectman Helm, the Board voted to establish a policy for outdoor dining for 2024 which waives any labor relating to Highway and Facilities staff, requires uniformity of flower displays and permits sidewalk tables at $100 per seat with standards to be set by Inspectional Services. This motion includes a licensing structure of $1000 for existing parklets and $2900 for new parklets. Voted 4/0/1 By Roll Call: Quintal - Abstains, Canty - Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Helm - Yes, Mahoney-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, second: Helm)
Establish the 2024 outdoor dining service dates which will be starting May 13, 2024 and ending on October 15, 2024
To establish the 2024 outdoor dining service dates which will be starting May 13, 2024 and ending on October 15, 2024
“On a motion by Vice Chairman Canty and seconded by Selectman Helm, the Board voted to establish the 2024 outdoor dining service dates which will be starting May 13, 2024 and ending on October 15, 2024. Voted 5/0 By Roll Call: Quintal - Yes, Canty - Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Helm - Yes, Mahoney-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, second: Helm)
Adjourn at 7:54 PM
To adjourn at 7:54 PM
“On a motion by Selectman Bletzer and seconded by Selectman Helm, the Board voted to adjourn at 7:54 PM. Voted 5/0 By Roll Call: Quintal - Yes, Canty - Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Helm - Yes, Mahoney-Yes.” (Motion: Bletzer, 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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