September 9, 2025

“On a motion by Selectman Iaquinto, seconded by Vice Chair Golden, the Board voted to approve the Change of Ownership Interest request for Souther's Marsh Golf Club LLC d/b/a Souther's Marsh Golf Club. Roll Call 4/0: Canty-Yes, Golden-Yes, Iaquinto-Yes, Keohan-Yes, Quintal-Absent.” (Motion: Iaquinto, second: Golden)

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“On a motion by Vice Chair Golden, seconded by Selectman Iaquinto, the Board voted to approve all Licenses, listed below, as a group. One Day Wine and Malt License* ❖ Brews & Cips, 114 Long Pond Road, Samantha Cipollo is requesting a one day wine and malt license for 9/28/25 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for a concert at Memorial Hall. ❖ Brews & Cips, 114 Long Pond Road, Samantha Cipollo is requesting a one day wine and malt license for 10/10/25 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for a concert at Memorial Hall. Early Sunday Sales (Liquor)* ❖ Stowell's Café, 775 State Road, Daniel Stowell is requesting a permit for Early Sunday Sales, to be able to sell alcohol at 10:00 a.m. Without this permit, alcohol sales are restricted to a 12:00 p.m. start time. Change of Officers and Stock (Liquor) ❖ Southers Marsh Golf Club LLC, 30 Southers Marsh Lane, William B Stearns IV is requesting a change of officers and stock. Please see attached. Change of Manager (Liquor) ❖ Southers Marsh Golf Club LLC, 30 Southers Marsh Lane, William B Stearns, IV is requesting a change of manager from William B Stearns III to William B Stearns IV. Please see attached. Roll Call 4/0: Canty-Yes, Golden-Yes, Iaquinto-Yes, Keohan-Yes, Quintal-Absent.” (Motion: Golden, second: Iaquinto)

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“On a motion by Vice Chair Golden, seconded by Selectman Iaquinto, the Board voted to approve Administrative Notes #1-7, listed below, as a group. 1. The Board will vote to approve updates to the Center for Active Living Policies. 2. The Board will vote to accept temporary and permanent easements for access, construction, sewer, drainage, and utility purposes on, over, across, under and through portions of the properties located off Spring Lane known as Plymouth Assessor's Parcels 019-000-000C-005A and 019-000-000C-000SB and shown on a plan on file with the Town Clerk, and further to acquire by gift, purchase, eminent domain, or otherwise, and upon such terms and conditions as it deems appropriate, such interests in said land sufficient to use said land for access, construction, sewer, drainage, and utility purposes, and to authorize the board or commission currently having care, custody, management and control of Plymouth Assessor's Parcel 018-000-043-000 to grant a temporary or permanent easement on a portion thereof for purposes of placement and use of a trash dumpster or receptacle including access thereto. 3. The Board will authorize the application for, and (if awarded) acceptance and expenditure of, a grant in the amount of $2,800,000.00 through the Massachusetts Seaport Economic Council Grant Program, to fund repairs and improvements at Town Wharf. 4. The Board will authorize the acceptance and expenditure of a donation in the amount of $2,977.21, made by Lawrence ("Pompey") Delafield to the Distinguished Visitors Gift Account, to reimburse the account for the expense of his plane ticket during the recent Sister City visit to Shichigahama, Japan. 5. The Board will vote to approve and execute a Proclamation to recognize Benjamin Barnes Brewster on his 100th birthday for his contributions to the Town of Plymouth. 6. 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, 2025, as International Suicide Prevention Day in the town of Plymouth, MA. 7. The Board will vote to include Article 22: CPC Article - Rescind Borrowing Authorization on the 2025 Fall Annual Town Meeting Warrant and recommend it to Town Meeting. Roll Call 4/0: Canty-Yes, Golden-Yes, Iaquinto-Yes, Keohan-Yes, Quintal-Absent.” (Motion: Golden, second: Iaquinto)

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“On a motion by Vice Chair Golden, seconded by Selectman Iaquinto, the Board voted to include Article 16: CPC Article - Dark Orchard All Person Trail on the 2025 Fall Town Meeting Warrant and to recommend that Town Meeting approve it. Vice Chair Golden highlighted that this is a great project which will bring much needed improvement to this area, especially by making it accessible to folks who cannot currently use it. Selectman Keohan echoed Vice Chair Golden's remarks, adding that this is an example of the commitment the town has had for almost 25 years to work on improving our riverway from Brewster Gardens all the way up to Morton Park. Selectman Keohan commended the Department of Energy & Environment and the CPC for their efforts. Selectman Iaquinto added that this is a special and unique project and she can see this as being a real destination for people with accessibility issues who want to enjoy nature, and for school trips. Chair Canty stated he shares the views of his colleagues, adding that the recent improvements to this area have been noticeable and very well done, and that the inclusivity of the improvements are very important to our residents. Chair Canty thanked the Department of Energy & Environment and the CPC. Roll Call 4/0: Canty-Yes, Golden-Yes, Iaquinto-Yes, Keohan-Yes, Quintal-Absent.” (Motion: Golden, second: Iaquinto)

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“On a motion by Vice Chair Golden, seconded by Selectman Iaquinto, the Board voted to include Article 17: CPC Article - Gilmore Land Acquisition on the 2025 Fall Town Meeting Warrant and to recommend that Town Meeting approve it. Roll Call 4/0: Canty-Yes, Golden-Yes, Iaquinto-Yes, Keohan-Yes, Quintal-Absent.” (Motion: Golden, second: Iaquinto)

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“On a motion by Vice Chair Golden, seconded by Selectman Iaquinto, the Board voted to include Article 19: CPC Article - Historic Preservation, Little Red Schoolhouse on the 2025 Fall Town Meeting Warrant and to recommend that Town Meeting approve it. Vice Chair Golden stated that this is short money for a preservation project that is very important and integral to the community feel in Cedarville adding that, especially since it is such a low amount, the Board should absolutely support this. Selectman Keohan stated that this is a much needed examination of the historical resource, adding that over the years there have been different discussions about future possibilities for the Little Red Schoolhouse and this is the first step to examine what the condition is of the building to give way to a larger discussion about the possibilities of improvements on the site to accommodate the public use. Chair Canty reiterated that he thinks the Little Red Schoolhouse is a unique community asset in a unique area of town and stated that this is a good investment and a good use of CPC funds for Cedarville and the community at large. Roll Call 4/0: Canty-Yes, Golden-Yes, Iaquinto-Yes, Keohan-Yes, Quintal-Absent.” (Motion: Golden, second: Iaquinto)

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“On a motion by Vice Chair Golden, seconded by Selectman Iaquinto, the Board voted to include Article 20: CPC Article - Memorial Hall Historic Structure Report on the 2025 Fall Town Meeting Warrant and to recommend that Town Meeting approve it. Vice Chair Golden thanked CPC for bringing this article forward stating that he wasn't originally confident that the rehabilitation would be an appropriate use of CPC money and that the structure report would answer his question as to whether it is. Chair Canty added that what is going to happen to the future of Memorial Hall, whether it's the future of this structure or a new structure, is a matter of significant public interest across the community and that this study is valuable in assessing our options. Roll Call 4/0: Canty-Yes, Golden-Yes, Iaquinto-Yes, Keohan-Yes, Quintal-Absent.” (Motion: Golden, second: Iaquinto)

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“On a motion by Vice Chair Golden, seconded by Selectman Iaquinto, the Board voted to include Article 21: CPC Article - Open Space and Recreation, Plymouth Training Green on the 2025 Fall Town Meeting Warrant and to recommend that Town Meeting approve it. Vice Chair Golden stated that this park is one of the most important parcels under the town's care and control. Selectman Keohan added that this was the training green before it was a Civil War monument and was a place where you would muster and train your troops. Selectman Iaquinto stated she is very excited about this project and sees it as an opportunity to do some education on the significance of the park and the monument so that it becomes more meaningful for people. Chair Canty stated that many residents who live around the training green are very interested in seeing it improved and added that the town's Memorial Day ceremony begins there. Roll Call 4/0: Canty-Yes, Golden-Yes, Iaquinto-Yes, Keohan-Yes, Quintal-Absent.” (Motion: Golden, second: Iaquinto)

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“On a motion by Vice Chair Golden, seconded by Selectman Iaquinto, the Board voted to include Article 23: CPC Article - Historic Preservation, Town Records Transcription, 1783-1866 on the 2025 Fall Town Meeting Warrant and to recommend that Town Meeting approve it. Selectman Keohan stated that Mr. Anderson, in his efforts as the Town Archivist, has taken many greatly needed steps toward modernizing how the town keeps its records. Chair Canty stated that we have already seen a tremendous benefit in the digitization and searchability of our records and thanked Mr. Anderson for the work he has done. Roll Call 4/0: Canty-Yes, Golden-Yes, Iaquinto-Yes, Keohan-Yes, Quintal-Absent.” (Motion: Golden, second: Iaquinto)

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“The Board voted to include Article 4: Capital Recommendations as amended on the 2025 Fall Town Meeting Warrant and to recommend that Town Meeting approve it on the motion by Vice Chair Golden, seconded by Selectman Iaquinto. Roll Call 4/0: Canty-Yes, Golden-Yes, Iaquinto-Yes, Keohan-Yes, Quintal-Absent.” (Motion: Golden, second: Iaquinto)

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