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April 1, 2025
9 recorded votes, 2 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
Enter Executive Session at 5:02 PM and expect to return at 6:00 PM
To enter Executive Session at 5:02 PM and expect to return at 6:00 PM
From the minutes
“On a motion by Vice Chair Canty, seconded by Selectman Golden, the Board voted to enter Executive Session at 5:02 PM and expect to return at 6:00 PM. Roll Call 5/0: Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Golden-Yes, Mahoney-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, second: Golden)
Approve all Licenses as a group, as listed below
To approve all Licenses as a group, as listed below. Outdoor Amplified Music - See Plymouth, 4 North St., Laurie Hepworth is requesting an amplified music permit from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for 1-3 piece bands for Friday evenings throughout the summer on the following dates: 5/2, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 7/4, 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/22, 8/23, 8/30, 9/6 and 10/4/2025. - Plymouth Youth Soccer, 11 Willow St., Jason Fernald is requesting an amplified music permit from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on 6/21/25 (rain date 6/22/25) for a youth soccer tournament and field day to be held at Forges Field. - Plymouth Pride, 182 Summer St., Nicole O'Brien is requesting an amplified music permit from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on 6/29/25 for the Plymouth Pride Festival to be held at Nelson Park. - Rebels & Rods of Plymouth MA Inc., 13 Olmsted Ter., Ronald Hibbard is requesting an amplified music perm
From the minutes
“On a motion by Vice Chair Canty, seconded by Selectman Golden, the Board voted to approve all Licenses as a group, as listed below. Outdoor Amplified Music - See Plymouth, 4 North St., Laurie Hepworth is requesting an amplified music permit from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for 1-3 piece bands for Friday evenings throughout the summer on the following dates: 5/2, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 7/4, 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/22, 8/23, 8/30, 9/6 and 10/4/2025. - Plymouth Youth Soccer, 11 Willow St., Jason Fernald is requesting an amplified music permit from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on 6/21/25 (rain date 6/22/25) for a youth soccer tournament and field day to be held at Forges Field. - Plymouth Pride, 182 Summer St., Nicole O'Brien is requesting an amplified music permit from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on 6/29/25 for the Plymouth Pride Festival to be held at Nelson Park. - Rebels & Rods of Plymouth MA Inc., 13 Olmsted Ter., Ronald Hibbard is requesting an amplified music permit from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Sundays from 4/27/25 to 11/16/25 for a car show in East Bay Grill Parking lot. Change of Manager (Liquor) - Young America Club, 4 Oceanview Ave., is requesting a change of manager from Sean McKenna to Joseph Chrusz. - Energy North Incorporated, 131 Commerce Way, is requesting a change of manager from Zeno Corrigan to Paul Lonergan. - Southers Marsh Golf Club LLC, 30 Souther's Marsh Ln., is requesting a change of manager from William B. Stearns III to William B. Stearns IV. - Latinos Inc d/b/a La Bamba Tacos and Tequilla, 15 Sandwich St., is requesting a change of manager from Citali G. Corona to Etelvina Covaruubias. Change of Officers (Liquor) - Latinos Inc d/b/a La Bamba Tacos and Tequilla, 15 Sandwich St., is requesting a change of officers. - Seaside Club of Plymouth, MA, 77 Forest Ave. Ext., is requesting a change of officers. Vehicle for Hire Operator (New) - Special Occasion Limousine (61 Camelot Dr., Diane Dockery, Owner) / Sergio Harnais, 47 Robbie Rd., Braintree Auto Dealer Class I (New) - R3V Motors, Inc. d/b/a Mastria Hyundai of Plymouth / 299 Cherry St. / Formerly Rountree Automotive, LLC Seasonal Liquor Renewals - Pinewood Lodge, Inc. d/b/a Pinewood Lodge: 190 Pinewood Lodge, Albert Saunders (Manager) Request renewal of the Seasonal All Alcohol Restaurant License and the following licenses in conjunction with their liquor renewal: Common Victualler License; Comprehensive Entertainment Licenses, Groups I, II, III, IV - Sandy Pond Golf, Inc. d/b/a Atlantic Country Club: 450 Little Sandy Pond Rd., Paul Whiting (Manager). Request renewal of the Seasonal All Alcohol Restaurant License and the following licenses in conjunction with their liquor renewal: Common Victualler License; Comprehensive Entertainment, Group I; Early Sunday Opening - Double C, Inc., d/b/a Campy's. 531 Federal Furnace Rd., Craig Carreau (Manager). Request renewal of the Seasonal All Alcohol Club License and the following license in conjunction with their liquor renewal: Co.” (Motion: Canty, second: Golden)
Approve Administrative Notes #1-2 and #4-13 as a group, as listed below
To approve Administrative Notes #1-2 and #4-13 as a group, as listed below. 1. The Board will vote to approve and release meeting minutes from 3/18/2025. 2. The Board will vote to approve and execute the license agreement with LOREMAR CONDOMINIUM TRUST, Kevin Hood and Peggie Pina as Trustees, owner of 126-128 Warren Avenue, Plymouth, Massachusetts, for the continuation of the use of a portion of the Town's Property for the use and maintenance of a pedestrian footbridge structure over Eel River, connecting the Licensee's private property with the Town's Property at Plymouth Beach. 4. The Board will vote to approve and implement the Plymouth Public Library Computer Use Policy. 5. The Board will vote to approve and implement the Plymouth Public Library Internet Access Policy. 6. The Board will authorize the application for, and (if awarded) acceptance and expenditure of, a grant in the amou
From the minutes
“On a motion by Selectman Bletzer, seconded by Vice Chair Canty, the Board voted to approve Administrative Notes #1-2 and #4-13 as a group, as listed below. 1. The Board will vote to approve and release meeting minutes from 3/18/2025. 2. The Board will vote to approve and execute the license agreement with LOREMAR CONDOMINIUM TRUST, Kevin Hood and Peggie Pina as Trustees, owner of 126-128 Warren Avenue, Plymouth, Massachusetts, for the continuation of the use of a portion of the Town's Property for the use and maintenance of a pedestrian footbridge structure over Eel River, connecting the Licensee's private property with the Town's Property at Plymouth Beach. 4. The Board will vote to approve and implement the Plymouth Public Library Computer Use Policy. 5. The Board will vote to approve and implement the Plymouth Public Library Internet Access Policy. 6. The Board will authorize the application for, and (if awarded) acceptance and expenditure of, a grant in the amount of $3,000,000.00 through the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs' Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Grant Program, to fund the construction phase of the Downtown Resiliency Project. 7. The Board will authorize the application for, and (if awarded) acceptance and expenditure of, a federal earmark in the amount of $3,000,000.00 through the FY26 Congressionally-Directed Spending (a.k.a. "Community Project Funding") process, to fund the construction phase of the Downtown Resiliency Project. 8. The Board will authorize the application for, and (if awarded) acceptance and expenditure of, a Massachusetts State Budget Earmark in the amount of $50,000.00, to be utilized towards the reconstruction of Spooner's Alley. 9. The Board will authorize the application for, and (if awarded) acceptance and expenditure of, a Massachusetts State Budget Earmark in the amount of $50,000.00, to be utilized towards the restoration of walkways and features at the Training Green. 10. The Board will authorize the application for, and (if awarded) acceptance and expenditure of, a Massachusetts State Budget Earmark in the amount of $50,000.00, to be utilized towards the purchase of traffic safety barriers. 11. The Board will authorize the application for, and (if awarded) acceptance and expenditure of, a grant in the amount of $17,474.00 through the second round of the Massachusetts Department of Fire Safety's FY25 Firefighter Safety Equipment Program, to be utilized for the purchase of several sets of protective gear for Plymouth's firefighters. 12. The Board will authorize the acceptance and expenditure of a donation of $1,000.00 from the Herring Pond Watershed Association to the Recreation Division, to be applied toward scholarships for half-day camp programs at the Hedges Pond Recreation Area. 13. The Board will vote to approve the proposed changes to the Personnel Code. Roll Call 5/0: Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Golden-Yes, Mahoney-Yes.” (Motion: Bletzer, second: Canty)
Approve Administrative Note #3, listed below
To approve Administrative Note #3, listed below. 3
From the minutes
“Selectman Bletzer made a motion to approve Administrative Note #3, listed below. Vice Chair Canty seconded this motion. 3. The Board will vote to dissolve the White Horse Beach Parking Committee. Roll Call 5/0: Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Golden-Yes, Mahoney-Yes.” (Motion: Bletzer, second: Canty)
Appoint Brian Whalen-Dennis to the Agricultural Commission for a term beginning immediately and expiring June 30, 2025, with the opportunity for him to reapply for a three-year term beginning July...
To appoint Brian Whalen-Dennis to the Agricultural Commission for a term beginning immediately and expiring June 30, 2025, with the opportunity for him to reapply for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2025
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Canty made a motion to appoint Brian Whalen-Dennis to the Agricultural Commission for a term beginning immediately and expiring June 30, 2025, with the opportunity for him to reapply for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2025. Selectman Golden seconded the motion. Roll Call 5/0: Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Golden-Yes, Mahoney-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, second: Golden)
Approve the HCA Amendment as proposed for Eagle Eyes Transport Solutions, LLC and to Transfer Ownership from Eagle Eyes Transport Solutions, LLC to Talaria MA, LLC
To approve the HCA Amendment as proposed for Eagle Eyes Transport Solutions, LLC and to Transfer Ownership from Eagle Eyes Transport Solutions, LLC to Talaria MA, LLC
From the minutes
“On a motion by Vice Chair Canty, seconded by Selectman Bletzer, the Board approved the HCA Amendment as proposed for Eagle Eyes Transport Solutions, LLC and to Transfer Ownership from Eagle Eyes Transport Solutions, LLC to Talaria MA, LLC. Roll Call 5/0: Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Golden-Yes, Mahoney-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, second: Bletzer)
That the Select Board reconsider their recommendation of STM Article 12 to Town Meeting and request no motion no action
That the Select Board reconsider their recommendation of STM Article 12 to Town Meeting and request no motion no action
Yes: Bletzer, Canty, Golden, MahoneyNo: Quintal
From the minutes
“Selectman Mahoney made a motion that the Select Board reconsider their recommendation of STM Article 12 to Town Meeting and request no motion no action. Vice Chair Canty seconded this motion. Vice Chair Canty made note that he voted against this article the first time and that the Board has received hundreds of emails in response to their vote since. Vice Chair Canty added that a Town Meeting Member could still move the Article on the Town Meeting floor since the Warrant has already been signed. Selectman Mahoney recommended the Town invest in an analysis of how this law would be enforced. Selectman Bletzer agreed to take no action and will state his recommendations within the next Agenda item. Selectman Golden stated that Town Meeting is not the appropriate venue for questions of Constitutional Rights and encouraged Town Meeting members to take a pause and let the Courts deal with this issue. Chair Quintal opened for public comment on the matter: - Pat McCarthy, Town Meeting Member and member of the League of Women Voters, thanked the Board for reconsidering their previous vote on STM Article 12. Ms. McCarthy stated that Massachusetts is a leader in gun safety and has some of the strongest laws in the country with this recent bill strengthening the laws to keep citizens safe. Chair Quintal stated that he sees this as an issue of the Second Amendment and has deferred to what the Police Chief recommends. Chair Quintal that he believes there is a large misunderstanding of this article, stating that it's not "to arm Town Hall". Roll Call 4/1: Quintal-No, Canty-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Golden-Yes, Mahoney-Yes.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Canty)
Add a non-binding ballot question to the May 17, 2025, local election pertaining to STM Article 12
To add a non-binding ballot question to the May 17, 2025, local election pertaining to STM Article 12
Yes: Bletzer, Golden, QuintalNo: Canty, Mahoney
From the minutes
“Selectman Bletzer made a motion to add a non-binding ballot question to the May 17, 2025, local election pertaining to STM Article 12. Chair Quintal opened the floor for Public Comment on the matter: - Matt Tavares, Chair of the Committee of Precinct Chairs (COPC), took the floor. Mr. Tavares stated that he understands the intention of this proposal but that it is creating more confusion. Mr. Tavares supports allowing Town Meeting to do its intended work and let the process play out. - Mark Pulsinelli, Precinct 1 Town Meeting Member, agreed that making this decision would be too close to Town Meeting. Mr. Pulsinelli added that there are 162 Town Meeting Members who are elected to represent their constituents. - Pat McCarthy stated that she does not see it feasible for the Town Clerk and Town Manager to put together the wording for a ballot question this late and added that they have the duty to move forward at Town Meeting with what they have in front of them. Mr. Brindisi confirmed that the Town Clerk and Town Counsel have met to begin looking at this question and we are prepared to bring the language back on April 8 to define what a "yes" vote means and what a "no" vote means per the Town Charter. - Maura Kelly, Plymouth resident, took the floor to address Chair Quintal's statement that STM Article 12 / "the law" is confusing. Ms. Kelly reviewed her understanding of the law that was approved in October and Chair Quintal confirmed that the Legislature gave Town Meeting the right to opt out of the section referring to public buildings. Ms. Kelly stated that she was here when the Chief of Police spoke and that she respects the Chief's assertion that Plymouth Town Hall might be a "soft target" if guns are no longer allowed, however, she emphasized the right of residents and employees to be safe at work, suggesting there must be another option ensure public safety. - Charlie Vautrain, Vice Chair of Precinct 4, stated that the second amendment was created to defend ourselves from the militia after the Revolutionary War - back when a musket could shoot 3 bullets in one minute. Mr. Vautrain stated that in England you can have a gun or a shotgun but not hand weapons or submachine guns. Mr. Vautrain stated that for these reasons he supports the State's initiative, and his constituents are showing the same support. - Betty Cavacco, Precinct 6, stated that she's already moved the Town Meeting motion for STM Article 12. Ms. Cavacco stated that she believes in second amendment rights and stated that she will always defer to the Police Chief for guidance. Selectman Golden asked Ms. Cavacco if she would continue with her motion at Town Meeting if the non-binding question were to be approved tonight. Ms. Cavacco responded that she would want to first speak with the Chief of Police and the Town Moderator, because her biggest issue with this is that we are not listening to the Police Chief's recommendations. Vice Chair Canty stated that since the Board would need.” (Motion: Bletzer, second: Golden)
Adjourn at 8:19 PM
To adjourn at 8:19 PM
From the minutes
“On a motion by Vice Chair Canty, seconded by Selectman Bletzer, the Board voted to adjourn at 8:19 PM. Roll Call 5/0: Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Golden-Yes, Mahoney-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, 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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