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Plymouth Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

September 17, 2024

9 recorded votes, 1 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

Enter Executive Session and return to Open Session at approximately 6:00 PM

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To enter Executive Session and return to Open Session at approximately 6:00 PM

From the minutes

“On a motion by Vice Chairman Canty and seconded by Selectman Golden, the Board approved to enter Executive Session and return to Open Session at approximately 6:00 PM. Roll Call 5/0: Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Golden-Yes, Mahoney-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, second: Golden)

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

Approve the Change of Ownership Interest for The Artisan Pig

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Change of Ownership Interest for The Artisan Pig

From the minutes

“On a motion by Selectman Bletzer and seconded by Vice Chairman Canty, the Board voted to approve the Change of Ownership Interest for The Artisan Pig. Roll Call 5/0: Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Golden-Yes, Mahoney-Yes.” (Motion: Bletzer, second: Canty)

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

Approve all Administrative Notes, as listed below, as a group

Minutes, page 2

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve all Administrative Notes, as listed below, as a group. 1. The Board will vote to release Executive Session Meeting Minutes from 6/11/24. 2. The Board will vote to approve and release Meeting Minutes from 9/4/24 and 9/10/24. 3. The Board will vote to authorize three adjustments to ARPA Fund allocations: 1) Reduction of $80,400.00 to the SCADA project; 2) Reduction of $180,000.00 to the Town Wharf Way project; 3) Allocation of $323,725.00 to the Jenny Pond Dredging & Footbridge project. 4. The Board will authorize the application for, and (if awarded) acceptance and expenditure of, a grant in the amount of $700,000.00 through the Massachusetts Division of Ecological Restoration's Cranberry Bogs & Coastal Wetlands Grant Program, to fund the Pinnacle Bog Restoration Project. 5. The Board will authorize the acceptance and expenditure of a legislative earmark grant in the amount of

From the minutes

“On a motion by Vice Chairman Canty and seconded by Selectman Bletzer, the Board voted to approve all Administrative Notes, as listed below, as a group. 1. The Board will vote to release Executive Session Meeting Minutes from 6/11/24. 2. The Board will vote to approve and release Meeting Minutes from 9/4/24 and 9/10/24. 3. The Board will vote to authorize three adjustments to ARPA Fund allocations: 1) Reduction of $80,400.00 to the SCADA project; 2) Reduction of $180,000.00 to the Town Wharf Way project; 3) Allocation of $323,725.00 to the Jenny Pond Dredging & Footbridge project. 4. The Board will authorize the application for, and (if awarded) acceptance and expenditure of, a grant in the amount of $700,000.00 through the Massachusetts Division of Ecological Restoration's Cranberry Bogs & Coastal Wetlands Grant Program, to fund the Pinnacle Bog Restoration Project. 5. The Board will authorize the acceptance and expenditure of a legislative earmark grant in the amount of $75,000.00 through the Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR), to be utilized towards the replacement of the wooden boardwalk adjacent to the newly constructed Town Boat Ramp. 6. The Board will authorize the application for, and (if awarded) acceptance and expenditure of, a grant in the amount of $10,000.00 through the Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association's (MIIA) Risk Management Grant Program, for the purchase and/or undertaking of several departmental risk management initiatives. 7. The Board will authorize the acceptance and expenditure of a collection of donations totaling $2,628.00 made by several individuals to the Manomet Youth Center Gift Account, gifted during the period of January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2024, to be utilized for supplies and equipment that support the programs and services provided at the Manomet Youth Center. 8. The Board will review and vote to include Article 12: CPC Budget Amendment - Reduce Debt Service to the Town Meeting Warrant and recommend it to Town Meeting. Roll Call 5/0: Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Golden-Yes, Mahoney-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, second: Bletzer)

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

Recommend Article 9 to Town Meeting

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · 3–2

To recommend Article 9 to Town Meeting

Yes: Bletzer, Canty, GoldenNo: Mahoney, Quintal

From the minutes

“Vice Chairman Canty made a motion to recommend Article 9 to Town Meeting. Selectman Golden seconded the motion. Roll Call 3/2: Quintal-No, Canty-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Golden-Yes, Mahoney-No.” (Motion: Canty, second: Golden)

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

Recommend Article 13 to Town Meeting

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article 13 to Town Meeting

From the minutes

“On a motion by Vice Chairman Canty and seconded by Selectman Golden, the Board voted to recommend Article 13 to Town Meeting. Roll Call 5/0: Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Golden-Yes, Mahoney-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, second: Golden)

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

Recommend Article 10 to Town Meeting

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article 10 to Town Meeting

From the minutes

“On a motion by Selectman Mahoney and seconded by Vice Chairman Canty, the Board voted to recommend Article 10 to Town Meeting. Roll Call 5/0: Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Golden-Yes, Mahoney-Yes.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Canty)

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

Recommend Article 11 to Town Meeting

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article 11 to Town Meeting

From the minutes

“On a motion by Vice Chairman Canty and seconded by Selectman Bletzer, the Board voted to recommend Article 11 to Town Meeting. Roll Call 5/0: Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Golden-Yes, Mahoney-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, second: Bletzer)

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

Name the new playground at Stephens Field after Douglas Gray, establishing it as the "Douglas Gray Playground" at Stephens Field

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To name the new playground at Stephens Field after Douglas Gray, establishing it as the "Douglas Gray Playground" at Stephens Field

From the minutes

“On a motion by Vice Chairman Canty and seconded by Selectman Bletzer, the Board voted to name the new playground at Stephens Field after Douglas Gray, establishing it as the "Douglas Gray Playground" at Stephens Field. Roll Call 5/0: Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Golden-Yes, Mahoney-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, second: Bletzer)

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

Adjourn at 7:55 PM

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn at 7:55 PM

From the minutes

“Vice Chairman Canty made a motion to adjourn at 7:55 PM. Selectman Mahoney seconded the motion. Roll Call 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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