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July 9, 2024
9 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Richard Quintal Jr., Kevin Canty, Charlie Bletzer, David Golden Jr., John T. Mahoney Jr.
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the Annual All Alcohol Restaurant License for Salena
To approve the Annual All Alcohol Restaurant License for Salena
From the minutes
“On a motion by Vice Chairman Canty and seconded by Selectman Bletzer, the Board voted to approve the Annual All Alcohol Restaurant License for Salena. Voted 5/0 Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Golden-Yes, Mahoney-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, second: Bletzer)
Approve all Licenses as a group, as listed below, apart from the Outdoor Amplified Music request for Su Casa
To approve all Licenses as a group, as listed below, apart from the Outdoor Amplified Music request for Su Casa. One Day Wine and Malt License: ❖ Pours and Bites LLC, 131 Court St, 7/21/24 from 12 PM to 6 PM ❖ Linchris Hotel Corp. d/b/a Hotel 1620, 7/24/24 from 5 PM to 8 PM ❖ Second Wind Taproom & Kitchen, 11 Main St, 8/10/24 and 8/11/24 from 9 AM to 5 PM ❖ Cabbyshack Inc, 30 Town Wharf, rain date of 7/21/24 from 10 AM to 3 PM One Day All Alcohol License: ❖ Plimoth Patuxet Museums, 137 Warren Ave, 7/23/24 and 9/26/24 from 5 PM to 8 PM Outdoor Amplified Music Permit: ❖ Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce, 100 Armstrong Rd, 8/24/24 (rain date of 8/25/24) from 10 AM to 6 PM at the Amphitheater at Pilgrim Memorial Park & 11 AM to 3 PM at Mabbett Park, 115 Water St ❖ New Hope Chapel of Plymouth, 89 Court St, Amphitheater at Pilgrim Memorial Park, 7/21/24 from 10 AM to 1 PM Change of Manager (Li
From the minutes
“Vice Chairman Canty made a motion to approve all Licenses as a group, as listed below, apart from the Outdoor Amplified Music request for Su Casa. Selectman Golden seconded the motion. One Day Wine and Malt License: ❖ Pours and Bites LLC, 131 Court St, 7/21/24 from 12 PM to 6 PM ❖ Linchris Hotel Corp. d/b/a Hotel 1620, 7/24/24 from 5 PM to 8 PM ❖ Second Wind Taproom & Kitchen, 11 Main St, 8/10/24 and 8/11/24 from 9 AM to 5 PM ❖ Cabbyshack Inc, 30 Town Wharf, rain date of 7/21/24 from 10 AM to 3 PM One Day All Alcohol License: ❖ Plimoth Patuxet Museums, 137 Warren Ave, 7/23/24 and 9/26/24 from 5 PM to 8 PM Outdoor Amplified Music Permit: ❖ Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce, 100 Armstrong Rd, 8/24/24 (rain date of 8/25/24) from 10 AM to 6 PM at the Amphitheater at Pilgrim Memorial Park & 11 AM to 3 PM at Mabbett Park, 115 Water St ❖ New Hope Chapel of Plymouth, 89 Court St, Amphitheater at Pilgrim Memorial Park, 7/21/24 from 10 AM to 1 PM Change of Manager (Liquor): ❖ Plymouth Yacht Club Co, 34 Union St, from Lucas J. Packard to Bernard Kamp Voted 5/0 Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Golden-Yes, Mahoney-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, second: Golden)
Allow the application through July 23 and take up the remainder of the request on July 23
To allow the application through July 23 and take up the remainder of the request on July 23
Yes: Canty, Mahoney, QuintalNo: Bletzer, Golden
From the minutes
“Vice Chairman Canty proposed a motion to allow the application through July 23 and take up the remainder of the request on July 23. Chairman Quintal seconded the motion. Vice Chairman Canty emphasized that the participant is now clear on the past violations, and that to deny the permit would be detrimental to both the business and the musicians that have been booked. Voted 3/2 Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Bletzer-No, Golden-No, Mahoney-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, second: Quintal)
Approve Administrative Note 3 separately, as written below
To approve Administrative Note 3 separately, as written below. 3
Yes: Bletzer, Golden, Mahoney, QuintalNo: Canty
From the minutes
“Vice Chairman Canty made a motion to approve Administrative Note 3 separately, as written below. Selectman Golden seconded the motion. 3. The Board will vote to ratify, approve, and execute a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Town of Plymouth and the International Association of Fire Fighters AFL-CIO Local 1768 that provides for the terms of a successor Collective Bargaining Agreement for the period between Fiscal Year 2025 and Fiscal Year 2027. Vice Chair Canty explained that he is in favor of increasing stipends on a yearly basis rather than including stipends in salaries, as this could hamper the town's ability to negotiated in the future. Selectman Bletzer spoke to the agreement, as he sat in on the negotiations. He commended the Plymouth Fire Department, and emphasized the importance of ensuring that both the Fire and Police Departments receive the contracts they deserve. Selectman Golden referred to the Fire and Police Departments as the backbone of the community. Chairman Quintal noted that this is the first Collective Bargaining Agreement that the Fire Department has signed in the last 10 years Voted 4/1 Quintal-Yes, Canty-No, Bletzer-Yes, Golden-Yes, Mahoney-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, second: Golden)
Approve Administrative Notes 1-2 and 4-17, as written below, as a group
To approve Administrative Notes 1-2 and 4-17, as written below, as a group. 1. The Board will vote to approve meeting minutes from 6/11/24, 6/18/24, and 6/25/24. 2. The Board will vote to approve exclusive vending rights to the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce for the Plymouth Waterfront Festival scheduled for Saturday, August 24, 2024. 4. The Board will vote to open the 2024 Fall Town Meeting warrant on Tuesday July 30, 2024, and close on Friday, August 9, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. 5. The Board will vote to approve the End of Year Transfer request for postage expenses of $20,000 from the Town Clerk's Election account to the Town Clerk's operating budget, as approved unanimously by Advisory & Finance Committee on June 26, 2024. 6. The Board will vote to approve the Town Wharf Ticket Booth agreement of lessor Thomas W. Lundy d/b/a Flyin Finn Charters. 7. The Board will vote to approve the Town
From the minutes
“On a motion by Vice Chairman Canty and seconded by Selectman Golden, the Board voted to approve Administrative Notes 1-2 and 4-17, as written below, as a group. 1. The Board will vote to approve meeting minutes from 6/11/24, 6/18/24, and 6/25/24. 2. The Board will vote to approve exclusive vending rights to the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce for the Plymouth Waterfront Festival scheduled for Saturday, August 24, 2024. 4. The Board will vote to open the 2024 Fall Town Meeting warrant on Tuesday July 30, 2024, and close on Friday, August 9, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. 5. The Board will vote to approve the End of Year Transfer request for postage expenses of $20,000 from the Town Clerk's Election account to the Town Clerk's operating budget, as approved unanimously by Advisory & Finance Committee on June 26, 2024. 6. The Board will vote to approve the Town Wharf Ticket Booth agreement of lessor Thomas W. Lundy d/b/a Flyin Finn Charters. 7. The Board will vote to approve the Town Wharf Ticket Booth license agreement extension of lessor Wavelength Fishing Charters. 8. The Board will vote to approve the Town Wharf Ticket Booth license agreement extension of Plymouth Charters & Cruises, Inc. d/b/a Lobster Tales. 9. The Board will vote to approve the Town Wharf Ticket Booth license agreement extension of lessor Plymouth Charters & Cruises, Inc. 10. The Board will vote to approve the amendments to the Personnel Code. 11. The Board will vote to appoint David Golden to the Groundwater Wastewater Discharge Citizen Advisory Committee. 12. The Board will vote to approve an updated Inter-Municipal Agreement (IMA) for Public Health Shared Services. 13. The Board will authorize the acceptance and expenditure of two grants totaling $11,362.03 ($8,496.34 and $2,865.69, respectively) from the Massachusetts Department of Fire Safety's Student SAFE and Senior SAFE grant programs, to facilitate the Fire Department's provision of community-based fire safety trainings in Plymouth's public schools and at the Center for Active Living. 14. The Board will authorize the acceptance and expenditure of a donation of $500.00 made by the Plymouth Lions Club to the Center for Active Living's Gift Account, to be applied towards CAL programming and services. 15. The Board will authorize the acceptance and expenditure of a collection of donations totaling $1,580.00 made by several individuals and organizations to the Veteran Services Gift Account, gifted during the period of April 1, 2024, through June 30, 2024, to be utilized for various programs and services that benefit Plymouth's veterans. 16. The Board will approve an application from the group Friends of Camp Dennen to install a memorial plaque at the former Camp Dennen site, located in the Hedges Pond Recreational Area, as recommended by the Memorials Advisory Committee. 17. The Board will vote to approve and execute a License Agreement with the Plymouth Lobstermen's Association. Voted 5/0 Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Golden.” (Motion: Canty, second: Golden)
Approve Joseph Lalley to the Building Committee for a three-year term, expiring June 30, 2027
To approve Joseph Lalley to the Building Committee for a three-year term, expiring June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“On a motion by Selectman Golden and seconded by Selectman Bletzer, the Board voted to approve Joseph Lalley to the Building Committee for a three-year term, expiring June 30, 2027. Voted 5/0 Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Golden-Yes, Mahoney-Yes.” (Motion: Golden, second: Bletzer)
Approve the $150,000 in ARPA funds for cooling stations in the listed schools
To approve the $150,000 in ARPA funds for cooling stations in the listed schools
Yes: Canty, Golden, Mahoney, QuintalAbstained: Bletzer
From the minutes
“Vice Chairman Canty made a motion to approve the $150,000 in ARPA funds for cooling stations in the listed schools. Selectman Golden seconded the motion. Voted 4/0 Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Bletzer-Abstain, Golden-Yes, Mahoney-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, second: Golden)
Approve the Town Wharf Way Infrastructure Project ARPA request for $780,000
To approve the Town Wharf Way Infrastructure Project ARPA request for $780,000
From the minutes
“On a motion by Selectman Golden and seconded by Selectman Bletzer, the Board voted to approve the Town Wharf Way Infrastructure Project ARPA request for $780,000. Voted 5/0 Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Golden-Yes, Mahoney-Yes.” (Motion: Golden, second: Bletzer)
Adjourn at 9:03PM
To adjourn at 9:03PM
From the minutes
“Adjournment Chairman Quintal made a motion to adjourn at 9:03PM. Selectman Bletzer seconded the motion. Voted 5/0 Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Golden-Yes, Mahoney-Yes.” (Motion: Quintal, second: Bletzer)
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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