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Plymouth Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

February 6, 2024

11 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Richard Quintal Jr., Kevin Canty, John T. Mahoney Jr., Harry Helm, Charlie Bletzer

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve going into executive session and returning into Open Session at approximately 6:00PM

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

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.

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the liquor license for the applicant

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the liquor license for the applicant

From the minutes

“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)

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

Approve the associated license requests for Vitamin Sea as originally requested

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · 4–1

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.

From the minutes

“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)

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

Approve the liquor license for the applicant

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To approve the liquor license for the applicant

Yes: Bletzer, Canty, Mahoney, QuintalAbstained: Helm

From the minutes

“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)

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

Approve the changes to the policy as presented

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the changes to the policy as presented

From the minutes

“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)

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

Approve the request

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the request

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the information as presented

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the information as presented

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve Administrative Note #1

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve Administrative Note #1

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

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...

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · 4–0

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

From the minutes

“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)

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

Establish the 2024 outdoor dining service dates which will be starting May 13, 2024 and ending on October 15, 2024

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To establish the 2024 outdoor dining service dates which will be starting May 13, 2024 and ending on October 15, 2024

From the minutes

“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)

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

Adjourn at 7:54 PM

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn at 7:54 PM

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (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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