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Plymouth Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

June 11, 2024

20 recorded votes, 10 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Richard Quintal Jr., Kevin Canty, Charlie Bletzer, David Golden Jr., John T. Mahoney Jr.

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

For the Select Board to enter an executive session as stated

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

For the Select Board to enter an executive session as stated

The roll call does not list John T. Mahoney Jr..

From the minutes

“Vice Chairman Canty made a motion for the Select Board to enter an executive session as stated, seconded by Selectman Golden. Voted 4/0 By Roll Call: Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Golden-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, second: Golden)

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

Approve licenses, permits, and change of managers as a group The Board voted to approve as a group

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve licenses, permits, and change of managers as a group The Board voted to approve as a group

From the minutes

“Vice Chairman Canty made a motion to approve licenses, permits, and change of managers as a group, seconded by Selectman Golden. The Board voted to approve as a group. Voted 5/0 By Roll Call: Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Golden-Yes, Mahoney-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, second: Golden)

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

Reappoint the following uncontested candidates to the Boards and Committees as listed below: Affordable Housing Trust: • Kathleen Dunn, 3-Year Term • Lisa Reilly, 3-Year Term • Mike Sinclair,...

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To reappoint the following uncontested candidates to the Boards and Committees as listed below: Affordable Housing Trust: • Kathleen Dunn, 3-Year Term • Lisa Reilly, 3-Year Term • Mike Sinclair, 3-Year Term • Mark Snyder, 3-Year Term • Adrienne White, 3-Year Term Building Committee: • Megan Marble, 3-Year Term • David Peck, 3-Year Term Cultural Council: • Segun Ogundipe, 3-Year Term Energy Committee: • Edward Bouley, 3-Year Term Little Red School House Committee: • Mark Thompson, 3-Year Term • Kimberley J. Winship, 3-Year Term Memorials Advisory Committee: • Sierra Gregoire, 3-Year Term Natural Resources and Coastal Beaches Committee: • Tom Cummings, 3-Year Term • Paul Jacobs, 3-Year Term • Everett Malaguti III, 3-Year Term Plymouth Growth and Development Corporation: • Phil Chandler, 3-Year Term Roads Advisory Committee: • Timothy Bennett, 3-Year Term • John Risso, 3-Year Term Visitor S

From the minutes

“On a motion by Selectman Mahoney, and seconded by Selectman Bletzer, the Board voted to reappoint the following uncontested candidates to the Boards and Committees as listed below: Affordable Housing Trust: • Kathleen Dunn, 3-Year Term • Lisa Reilly, 3-Year Term • Mike Sinclair, 3-Year Term • Mark Snyder, 3-Year Term • Adrienne White, 3-Year Term Building Committee: • Megan Marble, 3-Year Term • David Peck, 3-Year Term Cultural Council: • Segun Ogundipe, 3-Year Term Energy Committee: • Edward Bouley, 3-Year Term Little Red School House Committee: • Mark Thompson, 3-Year Term • Kimberley J. Winship, 3-Year Term Memorials Advisory Committee: • Sierra Gregoire, 3-Year Term Natural Resources and Coastal Beaches Committee: • Tom Cummings, 3-Year Term • Paul Jacobs, 3-Year Term • Everett Malaguti III, 3-Year Term Plymouth Growth and Development Corporation: • Phil Chandler, 3-Year Term Roads Advisory Committee: • Timothy Bennett, 3-Year Term • John Risso, 3-Year Term Visitor Services Board: • Everett Malaguti III, 3-Year Term • Jennifer Stanish, 3-Year Term White Horse Beach Parking Committee: • Kelly McDonald, 1-Year Term Voted 5/0 By Roll Call: Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Golden-Yes, Mahoney-Yes.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Bletzer)

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

Approve the three Administrative Notes as a group The Board voted to approve as a group

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the three Administrative Notes as a group The Board voted to approve as a group

From the minutes

“Vice Chairman Canty made a motion to approve the three Administrative Notes as a group, seconded by Selectman Mahoney. The Board voted to approve as a group. Voted 5/0 By Roll Call: Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Golden-Yes, Mahoney-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, second: Mahoney)

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

Appoint Delia Byrnes to the 1749 Courthouse Committee (full seat, 3-year term)

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Delia Byrnes to the 1749 Courthouse Committee (full seat, 3-year term)

From the minutes

“Appointed 1 Full Seat, 3-Year Term Voted 5/0 By Roll Call: Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Golden-Yes, Mahoney-Yes.”

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

Appoint John Risso to the Agricultural Commission (full seat, 3-year term)

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint John Risso to the Agricultural Commission (full seat, 3-year term)

From the minutes

“Appointed 1 Full Seat, 3-Year Term Voted 5/0 By Roll Call: Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Golden-Yes, Mahoney-Yes.”

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

Appoint Thomas Hurley to the Airport Commission (full seat, 3-year term)

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Thomas Hurley to the Airport Commission (full seat, 3-year term)

From the minutes

“Appointed 1 Full Seat, 3-Year Term. Voted 5/0 By Roll Call: Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Golden-Yes, Mahoney-Yes.”

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

Appoint Karin Goulian to the Airport Commission (full seat, 3-year term)

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Karin Goulian to the Airport Commission (full seat, 3-year term)

From the minutes

“Appointed 1 Full Seat, 3-Year Term. Voted 5/0 By Roll Call: Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Golden-Yes, Mahoney-Yes.”

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

Appoint Christopher Merrill to the Airport Commission (full seat, 3-year term)

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Christopher Merrill to the Airport Commission (full seat, 3-year term)

From the minutes

“Appointed 1 Full Seat, 3-Year Term. Voted 5/0 By Roll Call: Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Golden-Yes, Mahoney-Yes.”

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

Appoint Amy Donovan-Palmer and Barry Potvin (3-year terms) and Meg Payne (2-year term) to the Board of Health

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To appoint Amy Donovan-Palmer and Barry Potvin (3-year terms) and Meg Payne (2-year term) to the Board of Health

Members voted by ballot among the applicants; the minutes show each member's choices in a table, so individual votes are not shown here.

From the minutes

“Board of Health (2 Full Seats) (1Vacancy) (2, 3-Year Terms) (1, 2-Year Term) • Amy Donovan-Palmer (Incumbent)-Present. Appointed 1 Full Seat, 3-Year Term. • Meg Payne-Present. Appointed 1 Vacant Seat, 2-Year Term. • Barry Potvin (Incumbent)-Present. Appointed 1 Full Seat, 3-Year Term. Each Selectman had 2 votes for 3-Year Terms and 1 Vote for a 2-Year Term for Board of Health recorded as show: A. DONOVAN-PALMER M. PAYNE B. POTVIN BLETZER No Vote 3-Year 3-Year GOLDEN 3-Year 2-Year 3-Year MAHONEY 3-Year 2-Year 3-Year CANTY 3-Year 2-Year 3-Year QUINTAL 3-Year 2-Year 3-Year.”

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

Appoint Mr. Bell to a 3-year term to the Cable Advisory Committee

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · 4–1

To appoint Mr. Bell to a 3-year term to the Cable Advisory Committee

Yes: Bletzer, Canty, Mahoney, QuintalNo: Golden

From the minutes

“Vice Chairman Canty made a motion to appoint Mr. Bell to a 3-year term to the Cable Advisory Committee, seconded by Selectman Bletzer. Voted 4/1 By Roll Call: Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Golden-No, Mahoney-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, second: Bletzer)

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

Appoint both Elizabeth Cadigan and Joanne La Belle to 3- year terms with the Center for Active Living

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint both Elizabeth Cadigan and Joanne La Belle to 3- year terms with the Center for Active Living

From the minutes

“Vice Chairman Canty made a motion to appoint both Elizabeth Cadigan and Joanne La Belle to 3- year terms with the Center for Active Living, seconded by Selectman Mahoney. Voted 5/0 By Roll Call: Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Golden-Yes, Mahoney-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, second: Mahoney)

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

Appoint G. Edward Bradley and Len Levin to the Community Preservation Committee (3-year terms)

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To appoint G. Edward Bradley and Len Levin to the Community Preservation Committee (3-year terms)

Members voted by ballot among the applicants; the minutes show each member's choices in a table, so individual votes are not shown here. Incumbents Allen Hemberger and William Keohan were not reappointed.

From the minutes

“Community Preservation Committee (2 Full Seats) (2, 3-Year Terms) • G. Edward Bradley-Present. Appointed 1 Full Seat, 3-Year Term. • Daniel Gorczyca, Withdrew. • Allen Hemberger (Incumbent)-Present • William Keohan (Incumbent)-Present • Joseph Lalley-Present • Len Levin-Present. Appointed 1 Full Seat, 3-Year Term. • Anthony Provenzano Jr.-Present Each Selectman had 2 votes for Community Preservation Committee recorded as show: BRADLEY HEMBERGER KEOHAN LALLEY LEVIN PROVENZANO BLETZER X X GOLDEN X X MAHONEY X X CANTY X X QUINTAL X X.”

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

Appoint Maura Flaherty and Walter Morrison III (3-year terms) and Amber Salvage (2-year term) to the Conservation Commission

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To appoint Maura Flaherty and Walter Morrison III (3-year terms) and Amber Salvage (2-year term) to the Conservation Commission

Members voted by ballot among the applicants; the minutes show each member's choices in a table, so individual votes are not shown here.

From the minutes

“Conservation Commission (2 Full Seats) (1 Vacancy) (2, 3-Year Terms) (1, 2-Year Term) • Janice Abel-Absent • Maura Flaherty-Present. Appointed, 1 Full Seat, 3-Year Term. • Walter Morrisson III (Incumbent)-Present. Appointed, 1 Full Seat, 3-Year Term. • Amber Salvage-Present. Appointed, 1 Vacant Seat, 2-Year Term. • Sarah Trainor-Absent Each Selectman had 2 votes for 3-Year Terms and 1 Vote for a 2-Year Term for Conservation Commission recorded as show: J. ABEL M. FLAHERTY W. MORRISON A. SALVAGE S. TRAINOR BLETZER 3-Year 3-Year 2-Year GOLDEN 3-Year 3-Year 2-Year MAHONEY 3-Year 3-Year 2-Year CANTY 3-Year 3-Year 2-Year QUINTAL 3-Year 3-Year 2-Year.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Reappoint the Harbor Committee incumbents to their current seats as a slate

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · 4–1

To reappoint the Harbor Committee incumbents to their current seats as a slate

Yes: Canty, Golden, Mahoney, QuintalNo: BletzerCharlie Bletzer said for the record that he voted no because he wanted to vote on each candidate separately.

From the minutes

“Vice Chairman Canty made a motion to reappoint the incumbents to their current seats as a slate, Selectman Golden seconded the motion. The Board voted to reappoint the Committee as a whole. Voted 4/1 By Roll Call: Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Bletzer-No, Golden-Yes, Mahoney-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, second: Golden)

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

Appoint James Cahill and Anne Mason (3-year terms) and Patrick Ryan (2-year term) to the Historic District Commission

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To appoint James Cahill and Anne Mason (3-year terms) and Patrick Ryan (2-year term) to the Historic District Commission

Members voted by ballot among the applicants; the minutes show each member's choices in a table, so individual votes are not shown here.

From the minutes

“Historic District Commission (1 Architect Seat, 1 Architectural Historian Seat) (1 Vacancy) (2, 3-Year Terms) (1, 2-Year Term) • James Cahill (Architect Incumbent)-Absent. Appointed, 1 Full Seat, 3-Year Term. • Anne Mason (Architectural Historian Incumbent)-Present. Appointed, 1 Full Seat, 3-Year Term. • Patrick Ryan-Absent. Appointed, 1 Vacancy, 2-Year Term. Each Selectman had 2 votes for 3-Year Terms and 1 Vote for a 2-Year Term for Historic District Commission recorded as show: J. CAHILL A. MASON P. RYAN BLETZER 3-Year 3-Year 2-Year GOLDEN 3-Year 3-Year 2-Year MAHONEY 3-Year 3-Year 2-Year CANTY 3-Year 3-Year 2-Year QUINTAL 3-Year 3-Year 2-Year.”

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

Appoint Mr. Karam to the 1-Year Term

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · 4–0

To appoint Mr. Karam to the 1-Year Term

The names in the minutes do not match the recorded count (4-0), so individual votes are not shown. (The roll call lists Bletzer-No and Mahoney not present.)

From the minutes

“Vice Chairman Canty made a motion to appoint Mr. Karam to the 1-Year Term, seconded by Selectman Bletzer. Voted 4/0 By Roll Call: Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Bletzer-No, Golden-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, second: Bletzer)

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

Appoint Lois Post (3-year term) and Bruce Howard (2-year term) to the Open Space Committee

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To appoint Lois Post (3-year term) and Bruce Howard (2-year term) to the Open Space Committee

Members voted by ballot among the applicants; the minutes show each member's choices in a table, so individual votes are not shown here.

From the minutes

“Open Space Committee (1 Full Seat) (1Vacany) (1, 3-Year Term) (1, 2-Year Term) • Bruce Howard-Present. Appointed, 1Vacancy, 2-Year Term. • Lois Post (Incumbent)-Present. Appointed, 1 Full Seat, 3-Year Term. Each Selectman had 1 vote for a 3-Year Term and 1 vote for a 2-Year Term for Open Space Committee recorded as show: L. POST B. HOWARD BLETZER 3-Year 2-Year GOLDEN 3-Year 2-Year MAHONEY 3-Year 2-Year CANTY 3-Year 2-Year QUINTAL 3-Year 2-Year.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Appoint Edward Conroy and Michael Leary to the Zoning Board of Appeals (3-year terms)

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To appoint Edward Conroy and Michael Leary to the Zoning Board of Appeals (3-year terms)

Members voted by ballot among the applicants; the minutes show each member's choices in a table, so individual votes are not shown here.

From the minutes

“Zoning Board of Appeals (2 Full Seats) (2, 3-Year Terms) • Edward Conroy (Incumbent)-Present. Appointed, 1 Full Seat, 3-Year Term. • Alan Costello-Present • Steven Johnson-Present • Michael Leary (Incumbent)-Present. Appointed, 1 Full Seat, 3-Year Term. • David Peck-Present Each Selectman had 2 votes for 3-Year Terms for Zoning Board of Appeals recorded as show: E. CONROY A. COSTELLO S. JOHNSON M. LEARY D. PECK BLETZER X X GOLDEN X X MAHONEY X X CANTY X X QUINTAL X X.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Adjourn at 10:07 PM

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn at 10:07 PM

From the minutes

“On a motion by Vice Chairman Canty and seconded by Selectman Mahoney, the Board voted to adjourn at 10:07 PM. Voted 5/0: Quintal - Yes, Canty - Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Golden - Yes, Mahoney-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, second: Mahoney)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (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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