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January 21, 2025
13 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Richard Quintal Jr., Kevin Canty, Charlie Bletzer, David Golden Jr.
Absent: John T. Mahoney Jr.
Every vote, in order
Approve the remaining two License requests, listed below
To approve the remaining two License requests, listed below. Outdoor Amplified Music Indian Head Resort Inc., 1929 State Road, Pamela Churchill is requesting an amplified music permit from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for weekly entertainment for the campers on the following dates: 5/24/25, 5/31/25, 6/7/25, 6/14/25, 6/21/25, 6/28/25, 7/5/25, 7/12/25, 7/19/25, 7/26/25, 8/5/15, 8/12/25, 8/19/25, 8/26/25, and 9/6/25. One Day Wine and Malt Mar Promotions, 52 Shallow Pond Lane, Michelle Polvere is requesting a one-day wine and malt license from 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. for mixed martial arts at Memorial Hall on the following dates: 1/25/25, 3/22/25, 5/24/25, 7/19/25, 9/13/25, and 11/15/25
From the minutes
“On a motion by Vice Chair Canty, seconded by Selectman Golden, the Board voted to approve the remaining two License requests, listed below. Outdoor Amplified Music Indian Head Resort Inc., 1929 State Road, Pamela Churchill is requesting an amplified music permit from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for weekly entertainment for the campers on the following dates: 5/24/25, 5/31/25, 6/7/25, 6/14/25, 6/21/25, 6/28/25, 7/5/25, 7/12/25, 7/19/25, 7/26/25, 8/5/15, 8/12/25, 8/19/25, 8/26/25, and 9/6/25. One Day Wine and Malt Mar Promotions, 52 Shallow Pond Lane, Michelle Polvere is requesting a one-day wine and malt license from 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. for mixed martial arts at Memorial Hall on the following dates: 1/25/25, 3/22/25, 5/24/25, 7/19/25, 9/13/25, and 11/15/25. Roll Call 4/0: Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Golden-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, second: Golden)
Approve Administrative Note #1, listed below
To approve Administrative Note #1, listed below
From the minutes
“Selectman Golden made a motion to approve Administrative Note #1, listed below. Selectman Bletzer seconded the motion. Roll Call 4/0: Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Golden-Yes.” (Motion: Golden, second: Bletzer)
Amend the main motion to modify the words "not allowed" in Section 2 of the policy to be phrased using the word "discouraged"
To amend the main motion to modify the words "not allowed" in Section 2 of the policy to be phrased using the word "discouraged"
Yes: Canty, GoldenNo: Bletzer, Quintal
From the minutes
“Selectman Golden made a motion to amend the main motion to modify the words "not allowed" in Section 2 of the policy to be phrased using the word "discouraged". Vice Chair Canty seconded the motion. Roll Call 2/2: Quintal-No, Canty-Yes, Bletzer-No, Golden-Yes.” (Motion: Golden, second: Canty)
Approve Administrative Note #2 (Fraternization Employee Policy), as originally presented
To approve Administrative Note #2 (Fraternization Employee Policy), as originally presented
Yes: Bletzer, QuintalNo: Canty, Golden
From the minutes
“the Board voted whether to approve Administrative Note #2. Roll Call 2/2: Quintal-Yes, Canty-No, Bletzer-Yes, Golden-No.” (Motion: Golden, second: Bletzer)
Approve Administrative Note #3 with the two referenced changes
To approve Administrative Note #3 with the two referenced changes
From the minutes
“On a motion by Selectman Golden, seconded by Selectman Bletzer, the Board voted to approve Administrative Note #3 with the two referenced changes. Roll Call 4/0: Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Golden-Yes.” (Motion: Golden, second: Bletzer)
Accept Administrative Note #4 with the suggested edits
To accept Administrative Note #4 with the suggested edits
From the minutes
“Selectman Golden made a motion to accept Administrative Note #4 with the suggested edits. Selectman Bletzer seconded the motion. Vice Chair Canty stated that he worked with Mr. Brindisi on this Policy and is glad that, after recent ups and downs, we have reached a conclusion moving the Town forward in a productive way. He thanked Mr. Brindisi for working through this, crediting him for the resolution that has been reached. He also thanked the Plymouth Independent and their staff and other local media outlets. Vice Chair Canty called for a vote on the original motion for Administrative Note #4. Roll Call 4/0: Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Golden-Yes.” (Motion: Golden, second: Bletzer)
Appoint Evan Flaherty to a one-year term on the Agricultural Commission
To appoint Evan Flaherty to a one-year term on the Agricultural Commission
The roll call does not list Richard Quintal Jr..
From the minutes
“Selectman Bletzer made a motion to appoint Evan Flaherty to a one-year term on the Agricultural Commission. Selectman Golden seconded the motion. Roll Call 3/0: Canty-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Golden-Yes.” (Motion: Bletzer, second: Golden)
Appoint Ben Urann to a three-year term on the Energy Committee
To appoint Ben Urann to a three-year term on the Energy Committee
The minutes give the count as 3/0, but the roll call lists only Canty yes, Bletzer yes, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Selectman Golden made a motion to appoint Ben Urann to a three-year term on the Energy Committee. Vice Chair Canty seconded the motion. Roll Call 3/0: Canty-Yes, Bletzer-Yes.” (Motion: Golden, second: Canty)
Appoint David Johnson to a two-year term on the Climate Action Net Zero Committee
To appoint David Johnson to a two-year term on the Climate Action Net Zero Committee
The roll call does not list Richard Quintal Jr..
From the minutes
“On a motion by Selectman Golden, seconded by Selectman Bletzer, the Board voted to appoint David Johnson to a two-year term on the Climate Action Net Zero Committee. Roll Call 3/0: Canty-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Golden-Yes.” (Motion: Golden, second: Bletzer)
Include Article 13: Capital Improvements on the Town Meeting warrant and to recommend it to Town Meeting
To include Article 13: Capital Improvements on the Town Meeting warrant and to recommend it to Town Meeting
The roll call does not list Richard Quintal Jr..
From the minutes
“On a motion by Selectman Golden, seconded by Selectman Bletzer, the Board approved to include Article 13: Capital Improvements on the Town Meeting warrant and to recommend it to Town Meeting. Roll Call 3/0: Canty-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Golden-Yes.” (Motion: Golden, second: Bletzer)
Add Article 27: Citizen's Petition: Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Light Industrial to Mixed Commerce to the Town Meeting Warrant and to recommend it to Town Meeting
To add Article 27: Citizen's Petition: Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Light Industrial to Mixed Commerce to the Town Meeting Warrant and to recommend it to Town Meeting
The roll call does not list Richard Quintal Jr..
From the minutes
“On a motion by Selectman Bletzer, seconded by Selectman Golden, the Board voted to add Article 27: Citizen's Petition: Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Light Industrial to Mixed Commerce to the Town Meeting Warrant and to recommend it to Town Meeting. Roll Call 3/0: Canty-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Golden-Yes.” (Motion: Bletzer, second: Golden)
Include Article 28: Citizen's Petition: Bylaw Amendment - Public Comment on the Town Meeting Warrant and to recommend it to Town Meeting
To include Article 28: Citizen's Petition: Bylaw Amendment - Public Comment on the Town Meeting Warrant and to recommend it to Town Meeting
The roll call does not list Richard Quintal Jr..
From the minutes
“Selectman Golden made a motion to include Article 28: Citizen's Petition: Bylaw Amendment - Public Comment on the Town Meeting Warrant and to recommend it to Town Meeting. Roll Call 3/0: Canty-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Golden-Yes.” (Motion: Golden)
Adjourn at 8:25 PM
To adjourn at 8:25 PM
The roll call does not list Richard Quintal Jr..
From the minutes
“Adjournment Selectman Bletzer made a motion to adjourn at 8:25 PM. Selectman Golden seconded the motion. Roll Call 3/0: Canty-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Golden-Yes.” (Motion: Bletzer, second: Golden)
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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