December 10, 2024

“Vice Chair Canty made a motion to indefinitely suspend the liquor license of New World Tavern, 56 Main Street, effective forthwith and immediately and that New World Tavern be required to send proof of liquor liability insurance to the Town Licensing Agent monthly for the next year. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, the liquor on the premises needs to be either covered or removed and the liquor license surrendered. The reissuance of the liquor license is possible only once liquor liability insurance is sent to the Town and to the ABCC. Selectman Golden seconded the motion. Roll Call 5/0: Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Golden-Yes, Mahoney-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, second: Golden)

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“On a motion by Vice Chair Canty, seconded by Selectman Golden, the Board voted to approve all Licenses and Administrative Notes #1 and #3, as listed below, as a group. - One Day All Alcohol o The Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra, 116 Court St ▪ 2/1/25, 3/29/25, 5/3/25 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM ▪ 2/2/25, 5/4/25 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM - Change of Manager (Liquor) o Franciscano's of Plymouth Inc. d/b/a Ocho Café Taco's and Tequila, 275 Colony Place Rd, Change of Manager from Ana Michel to Sergio Barragan Pelayo - Administrative Notes o #1. The Board will vote to approve and release meeting minutes from 12/3/24. o #3. The Board will authorize the application for, and (if awarded) acceptance and expenditure of, a grant in the amount of $12,837 through the Massachusetts Secretary of State's Veterans' Heritage Grant Program, to be utilized for the installation of interpretive signage at the future Route 80 cemetery that will memorialize several Revolutionary War veterans who dwelled at the Parting Ways historical site. Roll Call 5/0: Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Golden-Yes, Mahoney-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, second: Golden)

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“Selectman Golden made a motion to adopt a Unified Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2025. Vice Chair Canty seconded the motion. Chair Quintal opened the floor for public comment relating to the Tax Classification. Lana Mathews took the floor and asked what percentage of the residential stock is owner-occupied and what percentage are secondary homes. Ms. Dunn responded that we ask homeowners this question each year, but it is often not answered. Vice Chair Canty, Selectman Golden, and Selectman Bletzer shared their thoughts on how choosing to adopt a split tax rate would disincentivize businesses from coming to or remaining in Plymouth. Chair Quintal stated that there is not enough commercial tax base in the community to offset the residential tax. Roll Call 5/0: Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Golden-Yes, Mahoney-Yes.” (Motion: Golden, second: Canty)

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“Vice Chair Canty made a motion to postpone this agenda item until either January 7th or a later day that is mutually agreeable by the Chair and the Presenter. Selectman Golden seconded the motion. Roll Call 5/0: Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Golden-Yes, Mahoney-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, second: Golden)

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