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August 20, 2024
9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Richard Quintal Jr., Kevin Canty, Charlie Bletzer, David Golden Jr., John T. Mahoney Jr.
Absent: None
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Hold an Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21(a), clause 3, to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting...
To hold an Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21(a), clause 3, to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares. • Collective Bargaining While in Executive Session, the Select Board will vote to approve Executive Session minutes from 6/4/24 and 7/23/24. The Board approved to enter Executive Session and to return to Open Session at approximately 6:00 PM
The roll call does not list Richard Quintal Jr..
From the minutes
“On a motion by Selectman Bletzer and seconded by Selectman Golden, the Board voted to hold an Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21(a), clause 3, to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares. • Collective Bargaining While in Executive Session, the Select Board will vote to approve Executive Session minutes from 6/4/24 and 7/23/24. The Board approved to enter Executive Session and to return to Open Session at approximately 6:00 PM. Voted 4/0 Canty-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Golden-Yes, Mahoney-Yes.” (Motion: Bletzer, second: Golden)
Approve all licenses and permits, listed below, as a group. - One Day Wine and Malt License: ❖ Brews & Cips, 114 Long Pond Rd Unit 6, 9/1/24 from 6 PM to 11 PM ❖ Second Wind Taproom & Kitchen, 11...
To approve all licenses and permits, listed below, as a group. - One Day Wine and Malt License: ❖ Brews & Cips, 114 Long Pond Rd Unit 6, 9/1/24 from 6 PM to 11 PM ❖ Second Wind Taproom & Kitchen, 11 Main St, 9/6/24 from 3 PM to 9:30 PM ❖ Second Wind Brewing Company, 7 Howland St, 8/24/24 from 11 AM to 11 PM ❖ Spectacle Live, 57 Bedford St, 10/4/24, 10/20/24, 10/24/24, 10/25/24, 11/8/24, and 11/15/24 from 6 PM to 11 PM - One Day All Alcohol License: ❖ Plymouth Patuxet Museums, 137 Warren Ave, 8/23/24 from 10 AM to 5 PM - Outdoor Amplified Music: ❖ Town of Plymouth Recreation Dept., 26 Court St, 8/25/24 ❖ Alzheimer's Association, 320 Nevada St, Newton / Nelson Memorial Park, 10/19/24 from 8 AM to 12 PM - Change of Manager (Liquor): ❖ Roger's Supermarket Inc. d/b/a Lukes Liquors, 736 State Rd, change of manager from Timothy McLarey to Cindy Abbott
From the minutes
“Vice Chairman Canty made a motion to approve all licenses and permits, listed below, as a group. Selectman Golden seconded the motion. - One Day Wine and Malt License: ❖ Brews & Cips, 114 Long Pond Rd Unit 6, 9/1/24 from 6 PM to 11 PM ❖ Second Wind Taproom & Kitchen, 11 Main St, 9/6/24 from 3 PM to 9:30 PM ❖ Second Wind Brewing Company, 7 Howland St, 8/24/24 from 11 AM to 11 PM ❖ Spectacle Live, 57 Bedford St, 10/4/24, 10/20/24, 10/24/24, 10/25/24, 11/8/24, and 11/15/24 from 6 PM to 11 PM - One Day All Alcohol License: ❖ Plymouth Patuxet Museums, 137 Warren Ave, 8/23/24 from 10 AM to 5 PM - Outdoor Amplified Music: ❖ Town of Plymouth Recreation Dept., 26 Court St, 8/25/24 ❖ Alzheimer's Association, 320 Nevada St, Newton / Nelson Memorial Park, 10/19/24 from 8 AM to 12 PM - Change of Manager (Liquor): ❖ Roger's Supermarket Inc. d/b/a Lukes Liquors, 736 State Rd, change of manager from Timothy McLarey to Cindy Abbott Voted 5/0 Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Golden-Yes, Mahoney-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, second: Golden)
Reappoint Lisa Reilly (absent) to the Plymouth Cultural Council for a 3-Year Term
To reappoint Lisa Reilly (absent) to the Plymouth Cultural Council for a 3-Year Term
From the minutes
“On a motion by Vice Chairman Canty, seconded by Selectman Golden, the Select Board voted to reappoint Lisa Reilly (absent) to the Plymouth Cultural Council for a 3-Year Term. Voted 5/0 Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Golden-Yes, Mahoney-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, second: Golden)
Appoint Gerardo "Jerry" Melillo (absent) to a 1-Year Term on the Energy Committee
To appoint Gerardo "Jerry" Melillo (absent) to a 1-Year Term on the Energy Committee
From the minutes
“On a motion by Vice Chairman Canty, seconded by Selectman Golden, the Select Board voted to appoint Gerardo "Jerry" Melillo (absent) to a 1-Year Term on the Energy Committee. Voted 5/0 Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Golden-Yes, Mahoney-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, second: Golden)
Appoint Paul Adams (absent) to a 2-Year Term on the No Place for Hate Committee
To appoint Paul Adams (absent) to a 2-Year Term on the No Place for Hate Committee
From the minutes
“On a motion by Vice Chairman Canty, seconded by Selectman Golden, the Select Board voted to appoint Paul Adams (absent) to a 2-Year Term on the No Place for Hate Committee. Voted 5/0 Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Golden-Yes, Mahoney-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, second: Golden)
Appoint Michael White (absent) to a 2-Year Term on the Roads Advisory Board
To appoint Michael White (absent) to a 2-Year Term on the Roads Advisory Board
From the minutes
“On a motion by Vice Chairman Canty, seconded by Selectman Golden, the Select Board voted to appoint Michael White (absent) to a 2-Year Term on the Roads Advisory Board. Voted 5/0 Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Golden-Yes, Mahoney-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, second: Golden)
Approve the FY25 Select Boards Goals and Priorities as presented
To approve the FY25 Select Boards Goals and Priorities as presented
From the minutes
“On a motion by Vice Chairman Canty and seconded by Selectman Bletzer, the board voted to approve the FY25 Select Boards Goals and Priorities as presented. Voted 5/0 Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Golden-Yes, Mahoney-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, second: Bletzer)
Approve Administrative Notes 1-11, as seen below, as a group
To approve Administrative Notes 1-11, as seen below, as a group. 1. The Board will vote to release Executive Session meeting minutes from 4/2/2024 and 5/21/24. 2. The Board will vote to release Executive Session meeting minutes from 6/4/2024. 3. The Board will vote to approve and release Open Session meeting minutes from July 23, 2024. 4. The Board will vote to approve and execute the Election Warrant for the State Primary Election being held on September 3, 2024. 5. The Board will vote to approve and execute a Suicide Prevention Coalition Proclamation, recognizing the month of September as Suicide Prevention Month, and designating Sunday September 10th, 2024, as International Suicide Prevention Day in the town of Plymouth, MA. 6. The Board will vote to approve the addition of two Costal Pine Barrens signs for Cedarville Village. 7. The Board will authorize the acceptance and expenditure
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Vice Chairman Canty and seconded by Selectman Mahoney, the board voted to approve Administrative Notes 1-11, as seen below, as a group. 1. The Board will vote to release Executive Session meeting minutes from 4/2/2024 and 5/21/24. 2. The Board will vote to release Executive Session meeting minutes from 6/4/2024. 3. The Board will vote to approve and release Open Session meeting minutes from July 23, 2024. 4. The Board will vote to approve and execute the Election Warrant for the State Primary Election being held on September 3, 2024. 5. The Board will vote to approve and execute a Suicide Prevention Coalition Proclamation, recognizing the month of September as Suicide Prevention Month, and designating Sunday September 10th, 2024, as International Suicide Prevention Day in the town of Plymouth, MA. 6. The Board will vote to approve the addition of two Costal Pine Barrens signs for Cedarville Village. 7. The Board will authorize the acceptance and expenditure of a grant in the amount of $268,000.00 from the U.S. Economic Development Administration's (EDA) Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Program, to fund the Holtec Master Plan Development Project. 8. The Board will authorize the acceptance and expenditure of a grant in the updated amount of $42,000.00 from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) Lead Service Line Replacement Planning Grant Program, to be used towards the preparation of a plan to replace lead service lines and identify any remaining unknown water service lines within the Plymouth Public Water System. 9. The Board will vote to authorize the application for $260,000 in ARPA funds for the proposed first year cost, of a 5-year purchase plan, to implement a body-worn camera program for the police department. 10. The Board will vote to authorize the application for $100,000 in ARPA funds for Water Supply Feasibility Assessment at the 1,000 Acres site. 11. The Board will authorize the acceptance and expenditure of several grants from the Town Promotions Fund for FY25 Town projects, as voted by the Visitor Services Board and detailed within the Select Board's meeting packet. Voted 5/0 Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Golden-Yes, Mahoney-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, second: Mahoney)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Vice Chairman Canty made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Selectman Mahoney. Voted 5/0 Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Golden-Yes, Mahoney-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, 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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